It’s Barbados that gets all the attention this time of year, being a favourite Christmas break destination of celebrities, but interest in another small group of Caribbean islands has recently hotted up enough for one real estate company to invite visitors on guided tours there.

The Turks and Caicos Islands have traditionally been a discrete hang-out of the wealthy, but the longest established property company there, Prestigious Properties, has reported a growth in demand, especially on the main island of Providenciales.

“We’re offering guided tours in response to market demand,” says Prestigious Properties president Washington Misick. “We’re seeing a growing number of prospective buyers coming here to look for real estate, and they are overwhelmed by the choices available and all of the information they need to know regarding banking, property registration and so forth.”

Tour package prices will include accommodation, guided tours with transportation, seminars with legal and banking representatives, some meals, and a boat cruise. Tour participants will stay at the Alexandra Resort, a beachfront resort located on Grace Bay that offers condos from as low as $199,900.

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