Tatiana’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Found a little inland and between the Turtle Cove and Grace Bay areas, The Bight is a small settlement that’s mainly residential. Small shops and a few villas can also be found here. The settlement was one of three original settlements on Providenciales.
History
There’s no clear evidence, but it’s likely that The Bight was the last of the three old settlements (the other two being Blue Hills and Five Cays) on Providenciales to take hold. Some time after the establishment of the Cheshire Hall Plantation cotton plantation, this “village” formed and supported a small subsistence farming and fishing community.
Ruins and buildings in the area suggest that the modern settlement of The Bight may have shifted further east and more inland than the original site.
As is usually the case throughout world history, the Bight settlement formed due to the natural resources present. After the decline of the Loyalist plantation area, the inhabitants and field workers in the country had to turn to fishing and farming to sustain life, and as far as the terrain of Providenciales allowed for, the Bight was a decent location for these activities. The shallow seagrass beds in the area supported conch, and the barrier reef offshore teemed with fish.
Fresh water was another critical consideration. Due to the extensive sand plane and semi-lithified bedding of the Grace Bay and Bight regions, a nearly fresh water lens is found relatively close to the surface. It was far easier to dig a well to this water source than it would be in the case of the limestone rock elsewhere on the island, where the water lens salinity would likely be even higher as well.
The Bight Settlement
Found a little inland and between the Turtle Cove and Grace Bay areas, The Bight is a small settlement that’s mainly residential. Small shops and a few villas can also be found here. The settlement was one of three original settlements on Providenciales.
History
There’s no clear evidence, but it’s likely that The Bight was the last of the three old settlements (the other two being Blue Hills and Five Cays) on Providenciales to take hold. Some time after the establishment of the Cheshire Hall Plantation cotton plantation, this “village” formed and supported a small subsistence farming and fishing community.
Ruins and buildings in the area suggest that the modern settlement of The Bight may have shifted further east and more inland than the original site.
As is usually the case throughout world history, the Bight settlement formed due to the natural resources present. After the decline of the Loyalist plantation area, the inhabitants and field workers in the country had to turn to fishing and farming to sustain life, and as far as the terrain of Providenciales allowed for, the Bight was a decent location for these activities. The shallow seagrass beds in the area supported conch, and the barrier reef offshore teemed with fish.
Fresh water was another critical consideration. Due to the extensive sand plane and semi-lithified bedding of the Grace Bay and Bight regions, a nearly fresh water lens is found relatively close to the surface. It was far easier to dig a well to this water source than it would be in the case of the limestone rock elsewhere on the island, where the water lens salinity would likely be even higher as well.
international Airport and airport rental are approximately 15-20 mins away from air bnb.
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Alþjóðlegi flugvöllurinn í Providenciales (PLS) flugvöllur
Airport Roadinternational Airport and airport rental are approximately 15-20 mins away from air bnb.
interested in visiting the family Islands?
no worries this air bnb is central to everything. it should only take 10-15 minutes drive.
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TCI Ferry
interested in visiting the family Islands?
no worries this air bnb is central to everything. it should only take 10-15 minutes drive.
Food scene
Just a short walk from the home you can find this gem loved by the locals. the food is very tasty, portions are filling and the prices are affordable.
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Kin Khao Thai restaurant
Just a short walk from the home you can find this gem loved by the locals. the food is very tasty, portions are filling and the prices are affordable.
Bay Bistro
Princess DriveSaturday and Sunday brunch option.
5 minute drive from home.
after spending the day at the bight reef...go and enjoy eats and drinks at somewhere cafe.
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Somewhere Café and Lounge
Penn's Roadafter spending the day at the bight reef...go and enjoy eats and drinks at somewhere cafe.
Indigo
Lower Bight RoadLooking for creative drinks and a nice meal you would want to check out this place.
Area Lounge
Looking for a nice lounge spot?? Well, here you have it again in walking distance from the home. get dressed for a chill evening of shooting pool or get dolled up and enjoy the lounges in house Dj and Dance the night away.
Dragon Bar
681 Leeward HighwayLooking for a nice lounge spot?? Well, here you have it again in walking distance from the home. get dressed for a chill evening of shooting pool or get dolled up and enjoy the lounges in house Dj and Dance the night away.
Versace discotec
31 Downwind Driveget dressed up and enjoy the local lounge club scene.
looking to party, smoke hookah and unwine??? take a 5 -8 minute drive to shisha lounge.
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Shisha Lounge
Grace Bay Roadlooking to party, smoke hookah and unwine??? take a 5 -8 minute drive to shisha lounge.
Enjoy dinner and live music. Later, Dance the night away.
Aziza Restaurant & Lounge Turks-Caicos Providenciales
Enjoy dinner and live music. Later, Dance the night away.
Lab
Covid Testing
ACCU Diagnostics
Leeward HighwayFor your covid testing needs Accu diagnostics is just a 4 minute drive.
Supermarket
Need to purchase some items? no fear you can do your shopping here! Iga is our supermarket here in Turks and is only a 5 minute drive away from where you are staying.
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Graceway IGA
102 Leeward HwyNeed to purchase some items? no fear you can do your shopping here! Iga is our supermarket here in Turks and is only a 5 minute drive away from where you are staying.
Pharmacy + Medical needs
For your pharmaceutical needs.. 5 minutes drive away from the home.
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Flamingo Pharmacy
102 Leeward HwyFor your pharmaceutical needs.. 5 minutes drive away from the home.
should you require any over the counter or prescription refills please contact the gracebay pharmacy, 5-8 minute drive from airbnb.
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Grace Bay Pharmacy
Allegro Roadshould you require any over the counter or prescription refills please contact the gracebay pharmacy, 5-8 minute drive from airbnb.
watersports
Looking for a fun time on the water?? well support The Bight native Marvin Pratt.
Captain Marvin's Watersports
Looking for a fun time on the water?? well support The Bight native Marvin Pratt.
Beach Access EAST
enjoy a short drive or walk to a beautiful less crowded beach access.