Arnyboomerali:
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What is the Royal West Indies Resort like? I am planning on staying there in June and Diving with FIFI Caicos Adv. Any info is appreciated.
I stayed at the Royal West Indies for 3 weeks in September 2003. It was very nice indeed, if a little quiet. I was there in the low season though. Nice rooms, fully kitted out with kitchen and washing machine/dryer as well as the usual stuff. Good restaurant and bar, and great staff. The beach, Oh boy the beach....fantastic.
I dived with Fifi, and it was fine, but he does go exclusively to West Caicos. It was great, lots of sharks, eagle rays, and always a big barracuda joining you on the safety stops. I wanted to see more however, and went with Dive Provo, who took me to French Cay, as well as the local sites in Grace Bay. If you can get To French Cay, don't miss it. The best diving from Provo without a doubt. They were a great bunch of people too.
The only problem with Turks and Caicos is the price. Everything is expensive, even if you shop at the supermarket and cook for yourself. You will also need a car to get around, and the roads are interesting. If it rains you could probably dive in the holes in them.
Despite the prices though, it's a lovely place to be, far less developed than most of the caribbean, and Provo has lots to do and see. Have a great time.
David