Grand Turk Favorites

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Favorite thing: Bob went out to the point and took some photos including one of a sign which said that this was Horatio Nelson Lookout Point. It was named in honor of British Admiral Horatio Nelson who fought for the liberation of Grand Turk from France. (He didn't succeed)

Grand Turk has also been put forward as possibly the island where Columbus first landfall occurred, because there are other islands visible and there is a good large natural harbor

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Favorite thing: Cockburn Town is the only settlement on Grand Turk and the administrative centre of the Turks and Caicos island. With a population of over 3500 people, it's really a village more than a town. The main areas of interest are Duke Street and Front Streets, which run parallel to each other and are lined with historic 18th- and 19th-century homes and government buildings built in wood and pained in pastel colours. Basically Bermudan-style architecture.

Fondest memory: Though I found the narrow streets lined with low stone walls and trees with flowers in bloom very nice, what i found most interesting was the people... especially the women, walking around very elegantly dressed and often a hat. We followed for a while a mother and child, thinking they were going to church (even though it was not Sunday)... to our surprise, they were just going grocery-shopping.

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Favorite thing: The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory consisting of 8 main island and about 20 smaller ones. They have a total population of about 30'000 people. One of these 8 islands is Grand Turk, where you can find Cockburn Town, the capital of the islands since 1766.

Fondest memory: Grand Turk is the largest island of the group - and yet it is still tiny: six miles long and just over a mile wide - and with a population of just over 3500 inhabitants. It was founded by Bermudian salt collectors 1681 and at some point it even supplied salt to George Washington. Its strange name comes from a native cactus, the Melocactus intortus, which is called Turk's Cap Cactus because it reminded people of a Turkish fez hat.

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Fondest memory: My fondest memory was when Liz and I were lounging on the pool deck and watching Grand Turk Island come into view. It was a perfect morning, the weather was beautiful and there was a nice warm breeze. Liz and I headed up to the pool deck, grabbed some lounge chairs and an ottoman and relaxed. It was a perfect morning just relaxing with my baby and talking about how much fun we were having. We even had some "Morning" dacquiris, which were delicious and just added to the tropical feel of the morning. It was fn watching the island go from a small speck on the horizon to a big green and white mound in front of us. As soon as I saw the island, I knew it was the perfect place for proposing. I was able to scope out from the deck, the beach the pier and the secluded areas. It was a wonderful morning with my baby and I often think of that day with a big ear to ear grin on my face.

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Favorite thing: I have heard people bash the food on cruises. So far I haven't experienced this bad food. The food is in no way five star but it is very good. The portions are always good, the quality is good and the presentation is always eye pleasing. The wait staff make sure you are happy with your food and go out of their way to please you. They wil bring you as much as you want, when you want it.

Many a night we couldn't decide between some appetizers so the waiter took it upon himself to bring us all three to sample. We were then able to take a bit from each appetizer. Now that to be is service excellence.

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Favorite thing: I have to admit one of my favorite things about the cruise is the incredible desserts. I have had just about every dessert on the menu and have not been dissapointed. On this particular cruise I was happily surprised to have my favorite dessert Tiramisu as well as some incredible cheesecakes. I think going forward I should start with dessert first and work my way backwards.

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Favorite thing: We started our Thanksgiving morning with a terrific breakfast in the dining room. Liz of course had to have her Cocoa Krispies and I had their delicious French Toast. WE headed up to the pool deck and grabed some longe chairs and an ottoman. We sat side by side looking out at the beautiful water, enjoying some morning cocktails and relaxing. To me this was the perfect Thanksgiving morning. We pulled into the dock and began to explore Grand Turk Island. The Island itself is still being developed and is under some major construction in areas(thanks to the last hurricane). We had a yummy lunch, did some shopping and strolled the beach. Later inn the afternoon I popped the question to Liz while on bended knee. It was a perfect day wiith beautiful sunny weather. I couldn't have asked for a better setting.... Later that day we boarded the ship and watched the sun set while some music played in the background. That night we had a nice Thanksgiving dinner on board with some traditional and non traditional entrees for the holiday. I think in the future Liz and I will always spend our Thanksgiving in a warm, beach setting.

Favorite thing: When on this ship you must purchase your soda or buy a soda card for unlimited refils. The only free beverages are: water, iced tea, lemonade, coffee, tea and juices with breakfast. I wanted to have the option of being able to have soda so I purchased the card. They give you a refillable thermal cup and place a soda sticker on your seapass to identify that you have purchased the soda package. Either present your cup or show them your seapass to obtain a soda.