Parrot Cay Resort & Como Shambhala Retreat - Island Information

The islands of Caicos consist of South, East, Middle, North and West Caicos, and Providenciales, or Provo for short. Provo is the center of tourist activity and is home to the popular 12-mile Grace Bay. The shallow waters around the bay are home to a seven-foot bottlenose dolphin called JoJo. Since leaving his pod in 1983, he spends his days swimming alongside boats or playing tag with his human companions. Land-dwellers will have to catch a boat to Little Water Cay to enjoy its exotic land creatures. The island has more than 1,500 reptiles including the West Indian rock iguana. A chain of boardwalks and observation towers were built for hikers to enjoy the park and protect the natural habitat as well.

On Provo, local bands perform throughout the island, so ask your hotel or the local residents about the hot spots. The music will most likely by an array of calypso, reggae and traditional island music with Haitian and African influences. However, Latin influences have emerged recently in discos such as Club Latino and Caribbean Macks. If you're feeling lucky, you could always try your hand at poker or blackjack at Provo's casino.