TripAdvisor Names Turks and Caicos World's Top Beach and Sun Destination

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos, May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- (http://www.myprgenie.com) -- To celebrate the island of Providenciales being named the 2010 World's Top Beach and Sun Destination by travel website TripAdvisor, DiscoverTCI, the Turks and Caicos only locally-based tourism reservation service, is offering great deals on the islands' top hotels and villas. Promotions include free night offers, special summer and fall rates, and travel rewards with tour operators and other suppliers.

In TripAdvisor's 2010 reader survey, the island of Providenciales, the main hub of tourism in the 40-island chain, was voted the number one beach and sun destination. Readers cited the powdery white sands, mesmerizing aquamarine waters and plethora of water sports activities as top reasons this destination is the ultimate tropical island experience.

TripAdvisor readers also voted Providenciales in the top ten in several other categories, including World's Top Relaxation and Spa Destination (#8), Caribbean Family Destination (#3), and Caribbean Romance Destination (#3).

"The secret is out of the bag," said Val Kalliecharan, Managing Director of DiscoverTCI. "Turks and Caicos is no longer a hidden gem, instead it is rising in popularity thanks in part to our fantastic beaches, mesmerizing ocean, convenient location, diverse range of accommodations, and wide variety of attractions, restaurants and spas. And now, with our special offers and discounts, the Turks and Caicos is an even more appealing getaway for savvy travelers."  

Examples of some of the special deals being offered through DiscoverTCI include:

• Two free nights for a week-long stay at West Bay Club
• 20% discount at Villa del Mar
• 40% off at Turks & Caicos Club

DiscoverTCI is a centralized reservations service based in the Turks and Caicos that provides in-depth local knowledge of the destination, a real-time booking service for more than 30 hotels and 50 villas and the most current information on special deals, discounts, tours, attractions and activities. Via the toll free number (1-877-774-5486), live chat, and email, travelers can customize their trip and take advantage of bonus "Travel Rewards" which include discounts on spas, scuba diving, car rentals and other services.

About the Turks & Caicos Islands

The island chain, a UK Territory, consists of more than 40 islands and cays, eight of which are inhabited, and is just an hour's flight from Miami. It is world renowned for pristine, uncrowded, white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters that attract scuba divers, fishermen and water sport enthusiasts. Regularly scheduled air service is available from major gateway cites on American Airlines, US Airways, Delta, Air Canada, WestJet and British Airways.

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