Beautiful By Nature

The Turks and Caicos Islands have a well-deserved reputation as an opulent holiday destination, but there's a wealth of untapped investment opportunities to be seized there too, according to James Bursey, CEO at Invest Turks and Caicos.

With swathes of white sand beaches, balmy temperatures all year round and an abundance of stunning coral reefs, it's no surprise that the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) is a highly sought-after holiday destination. The largest island, Providenciales, boasts superlative diving opportunities, the serene Chalk Sound National Park and one of the world's best beaches, Grace Bay, which stretches for 12 miles along the island's southern coast.

TCI has all of the makings of an ultra-secluded, exclusive hideaway, while remaining conveniently located for travellers from the US, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean. It's a quick 75-minute direct flight from Miami – the closest major airport – but the islands also benefit from up to 150