Turks and Caicos

As a college student on the verge of graduation, all I can think about is the next stage of my life. I'm not exactly sure what the future holds, but I assume the next stage will include landing my first full-time job, moving in to my own place, tying the knot and having babies.

But before any of that chaos happens, I'd first like to relax on a beach somewhere with a frozen beverage in-hand. So now I ask myself, where should I go? Where could I go? This blog will help me, and tons of other vacation-seekers, discover some of the best destinations in the world that are located on crystal-clear waters.

Disclaimer: The only destinations I have actually visited include Ft. Meyer's Beach, Florida, Clearwater Beach, Florida and Negril, Jamaica.

For today's destination, I have decided to start with my favorite caribbean location. Turks and Caicos.

Now, I know what you are thinking. How can Turks and Caicos be my favorite destination when I have never even traveled there? Here's how:

I was thirteen when I went to Jamaica. It was my first time out of the country and my first encounter with rum. Yes, sadly the reason I want to go to Turks and Caicos stems from rum. Long story short, our favorite bartender at our resort in Jamaica was being transferred to a resort in Turks and Caicos. He seemed extremely excited as he spoke about breathtaking, blue water and the whitest sand. It was at that moment, I decided someday I would go there. I sure hope I run in to that bartender one day so he can mix me up a strawberry daiquiri.

Anyway, let's check out some details about Turks and Caicos.

The Turks and Caicos Islands consist of 40 islands and cays, eight of which are inhabited. It is roughly 500 miles southwest of Florida, just under the Bahamas and to the east of Cuba and the island of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti). While many consider Turks and Caicos to be part of the Caribbean, it is actually located on the Atlantic Ocean.

The islands are home to roughly 30,000 full-time residents, and welcome more than 200,000 tourists annually.

From November to May, the average daily temperature is between 80 and 84 degrees. In the summer, June to October, the average temperature is between 85 and 90 degrees. On average, Turks and Caicos has 350 days of sunshine. But beware, hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.

Another reason why I feel Turks and Caicos would be my favorite destination is the price. While doing research on several different Caribbean locations, Turks and Caicos is almost always the most expensive destination. So why would I favor the most expensive place? Because I have expensive taste. I always, unknowingly, pick the most expensive out of any option, whether it be shoes, a dress or a vacation spot. I like what I liked. I can't help it.

So if you think you would like Turks and Caicos as much as I do, go ahead and look into booking a trip. If you are into big, all-inclusive resorts check out Beaches Turks and Caicos.

If you prefer something a little smaller and more quiet, try Beach House Turks and Caicos.

Check back in next week to sea where we travel to!