I went to the Caribbean island soaring in demand
THERE’S a Caribbean island that is booming in demand but barely any Brits go.
New research conducted by TravelSupermarket has seen a number of Caribbean destinations surge in demand, caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
And the research found that searches to Turks & Caicos were up 119 per cent, when looking at the first two weeks of March compared to the previous two weeks.
Not only that, but British Airways said searches for the Turks & Caicos were up 22 per cent this year, compared to 2025.
The islands are lesser visited by Brits, with the majority of tourists being Americans, with famous as celebs such as Kylie Jenner, Will Smith and Bill Gates visiting too.
This is likely to due to the lack of direct flights.
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However, I visited the island back in 2024 when Virgin Atlantic launched direct routes from the UK (which were sadly scrapped last year).
One of the main draws are the stunning beaches – so beautiful in fact they are often named some of the best in the world.
I spent my jet-lagged mornings walking the length of Grace Bay, with powder soft sand and quiet sunrises.
Even in the evening they were just as beautiful with pink sunsets ending the day.
And there is not just one, but two floating bars.
One of the most popular is Captain Oak’s Tiki Bar, which has even welcomed celebs such as Drake and Jake Harlow.
Tourists have to pay $20 to get there by boat or jet ski.
Otherwise there is the more vibey Noah’s Ark, which has a floating dance floor as well as sea swings.
If you want to stay on land, head to Da Conch Shank on a Wednesday (also named one of the world’s best beach bars) to join the 14-man marching band playing live music throughout the tables.
I recommend staying at Wymara Resort and Villas, with rooms that overlook the beach.
Our favourite Caribbean holidays
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Hotel Capriccio Mare, Dominican Republic
Facing the calm, crystal waters of the Caribbean Sea, Hotel Capriccio Mare looks like a bright white island villa. The hotel’s position on Bavaro’s coastline is perfect for exploring the popular resort town of Punta Cana. Whether it’s strolling the sands to grab a fresh coconut with a straw, or venturing out on a catamaran trip to Saona Island, this dreamy Caribbean resort is not one to miss.
Coconut Court Beach Hotel, Barbados
This friendly, family-run hotel is a slice of Caribbean paradise. This hotel sits smak-bang on a sugar-white beach with warm turquoise waters. Enjoy both the beaches of Barbados and its plethora of rum bars – there are about 1,500 of them on the island.
Sugar Bay Club, St Kitts
Set on the quiet side of St Kitts’ Frigate Bay, the boutique Sugar Bay Club offers superb value and wonderful views of the Atlantic Ocean. Staff are on hand to assist with island tours, from catamaran cruises to scenic railway excursions.
Antigua Yacht Club Marina Resort, Antigua
Amazing Antigua has 365 beaches – one for every day of the year – as well as a fascinating history. This resort in Falmouth Harbour is perfect for exploring the beautiful local area, including Pigeon Point, Nelson’s Dockyard and English Harbour.
Splash out on the Selling Sunset-esque villages if there is a group of you, complete with slides into the ocean and access to the Caribbean’s first ocean-water pool.
(Seven-night deals can be found for just under £3k each if travelling later this year).
The best way to get there is changing in the US with Virgin Atlantic, with flights around 12 hours.
Other airlines including Finnair, American Airlines and JetBlue also have connecting flights.
Otherwise we’ve found seven night holidays with return flights for as little as £1,569 each with loveholidays.
Here’s another cheap Caribbean island where you can find £2 beers.
And we explain why a holiday to Puerto Rico should be on the cards this year.