Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure in paradise?  Providenciales, located in the heart of the Turks and Caicos Islands, is a slice of heaven on Earth waiting to be explored.

From its pristine beaches to its vibrant culture, there’s no shortage of fun and exciting activities to enjoy.  So, pack your bags, put on your sunscreen, and get ready to experience the magic of Providenciales!  The Shore Club and The Palms are located on the exclusive Long Bay Beach, a private oasis to experience the magic of feeling your soul completely at ease with each and every gentle island breeze.

When you are ready to plan some fun activities, here are a few suggestions:

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Our preferred partners at African Travel believe that visiting Africa is a life-changing experience. They also believe that is their responsibility to ensure their impact is a positive one. That's why they're proud to offer a range of MAKE TRAVEL MATTER^® Experiences on all their safaris, giving guests the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of sustainable development issues and the inspiring actions being taken to address them.

Here are just a few examples of the ways in which African Travel guests can contribute to sustainable initiatives and leave Africa better than they found it:

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Throughout the modern age of tourism, tour operators have built most tours around Rome, Florence and Venice, and there are good reasons for that. Those three cities have thousands of years of rich culture and history packed into tight clusters. The Big Three were independent city states of major importance for many centuries before Italy was established as a nation in 1861. Each has its own independent history and culture. As three separate nations historically, they still have separate, individual characters.

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Photo: Michael S. Nolan

Few destinations are more iconic than the Galápagos Islands, where Lindblad Expeditions brought the very first group of citizen explorers more than 50 years ago.

Genovesa Island

A horseshoe-shaped island due to the collapsed caldera, Genovesa is situated in the northeastern waters of the archipelago. Isolated and uninhabited, this small and remarkably pristine island is filled to the brim with wildlife—on land, in the sky, and under the water. Probably best known for its enormous bird colonies, it’s one of the few islands where visitors can see the red‑footed boobies en masse which has earned it the name “Bird Island." But below the water’s surface is just as magical.

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Overlooking Turkey’s Icarian Sea are the dazzling remains of a city once so glorious it was fought over endlessly. Ephesus was founded by Greeks, expanded by Romans, invaded by Persians, Ottomans, Goths and Lydians, and hosts the soul of the Virgin Mary. Now it’s also revered by tourists. That’s because this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities on the planet. 

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