A secret seaside vacation in the Caribbean. Hidden Beaches for a private swim or romantic moment. Blue Horizon Resort on Middle Caicos in the Turks and Caicos Islands. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Turks_and_Caicos/bluehorizon/hotel/399/1/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:42:38 EST An intimate small resort on Middle Caicos Island in the Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies. Middle Caicos is the largest of the islands in this group but the least populated. Only 1½ hours from Miami, Florida, and south of the Bahamas. There are Regular scheduled daily flights out of Miami and Atlanta and charters from Canada, New York City, Boston, and Detroit. For charters, check your travel agent. There is a 12-minute flight from Providenciales (arrival point for all flights) to Middle Caicos Island. We can make arrangements for this flight. The language spoken is English and the currency is the American dollar. Blue Horizon Resort has been developed on 50 acres of private land with over 2200 ft. of beachfront. The white sand beach with its connecting isthmus to Dragon Cay is a great swimming area. A cathedral like cave directly on the beach provides shelter from the sun. Swimming and snorkeling in the crystal clear water is possible year around. Trade winds keep the average temperature between 80 and 87 degrees F. The fresh clear air adds to the healthy tranquil atmosphere. Blue Horizon Resort is famous for its spectacular scenery. A unique white coral sand beach with its connecting isthmus to Dragon Cay is a great swimming area. Nearby, a cathedral-like cave directly on the beach provides shelter from the sun. Another cave takes you to a hidden beach ideal for a private picnic by the ocean surf. The beaches are a short walk from your cottage and there are screened porches with spectacular views of the sea and the tropical island. Honeymoon couples find Blue Horizon Resort the ideal place to celebrate their new life together. The quiet and unhurried seclusion of Middle Caicos Island gives honeymooners the privacy they desire. There's never a crowd and you can easily find a beach to call your own. Spend your honeymoon at Blue Horizon Resort getting to know each other and collecting memories. Blue Horizon Resort specializes in making your honeymoon on Middle Caicos a memorable one. Our individual cottages are each situated in secluded locations among the lush landscape of Middle Caicos Island. And you'll find a complementary bottle of Champagne when you arrive. AMENITIES: There are five studio villas with complete kitchens and two larger villas. There is a nearby restaurant in the village of Conch Bar and dinners can also be catered to your villa. All groceries can be in place if you send a faxed list of food you wish in advance. Local purchases are limited to fresh fish, lobster in season and basic staples such as eggs, potatoes etc. The beach is about one minute walk away and there are screened porches with spectacular views of the sea and the island. There are bikes and cars to rent by the day or week. ACTIVITIES: WHAT TO DO ON MIDDLE CAICOS ISLAND ... swimming, snorkeling, walking, bird watching, exploring, hidden beach picnics, fishing (over 35 kinds of game fish available with boats and guides available), nature trail, caves and shopping for local crafts. Adventure tours can be arranged with a boat to see the frigate birds, iguanas, other islands (such as East Caicos), plantation sites, game field and ruins of the ancient Lucayan Indians sites. Or- just relax and do NOTHING! Swimming and snorkelling in the crystal clear water is possible year round. Atlantic trade winds keep the average temperature between 80 and 87 degrees F. Fresh clear air adds to the healthy tranquil atmosphere. Explore the island on your own or with a local guide. Hike the Crossing Place Trail that runs the length of the island and watch for the rare and unusual birds that call Middle Caicos home. Bikes and cars can be rented by the day or week. Boats and local guides are available for offshore or flats fishing. Over 35 kinds of game fish can be found in these waters and Middle Caicos is famous for excellent Bonefishing. Shop the villages for unique local crafts. Adventure Adventure tours can be arranged to historic Plantation Ruins or the extensive caves of Conch Bar. Travel by boat to see the frigate birds, iguanas, and other islands like uninhabited East Caicos. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Resort Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Turks_and_Caicos/bluehorizon/hotel/399/1/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:42:38 EST