When we look to travel overseas are we aware that we are staying in a once remote, detached part of Britain? Some items in the Athletics world news made me think about this recently; not earth shattering items but interesting nontheless.

Familiar British Overseas Territories as they have been known since 1981, include Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands which, for political reasons we would probably cite as prime examples. More...

Continuing the Turks and Caicos theme, Grace Bay Club, one of the Caribbean’s premier resorts, culminates its one million dollar renovation with an alluring adults-only, glass-edge, infinity pool and bar experience. More...

According to the visitors who choose to list their opinions on the popular review site Trip Advisor the Turks and Caicos Islands is the ‘Best Beach & Sun Destination in the World’

Glancing through the photos of blue skies and white powder sand beaches it would be difficult to argue with their conclusion.

Turks and Caicos consists of 40 different islands and cays only 8 of which are inhabited; the main tourist centre is Providenciales with the tranquil islands of North and middle Caicos providing a more sedate experience. More...