Turks and Caicos Babymoons & Maternity Photo Shoots
Planning a babymoon to Turks and Caicos? The Turks and Caicos Islands is becoming an increasingly popular destination for expecting couples. With a much lower population density and fewer tourist arrivals than other Caribbean destinations like Jamaica, Barbados, and the Cayman Islands, the country is a great destination for couples who are hosting a wedding, enjoying their honeymoon, or simply looking forward to their last vacation before welcoming a baby into the family.
Getting here is also straightforward, with direct international flights from many United States cities, Canada, and the United Kingdom servicing the main island of Providenciales.
Once you arrive, it’s easy to see why so many people choose to take maternity photos in Turks and Caicos. The country is the perfect backdrop for capturing timeless maternity pictures, with some of the clearest and bluest water in the North Atlantic and Caribbean and several award-winning photography studios available for hire.
Here’s what you should know before booking a babymoon and maternity photo shoot in Turks and Caicos.
When to Go on a Turks and Caicos Babymoon
Most couples choose to take a babymoon vacation during their second trimester (between weeks 14 and 28 of their pregnancy). However, you’ll want to seek the advice of and be cleared by your doctor for travel before booking a trip.
Make sure to carefully review your health and travel insurance policies before going on a babymoon, as some insurance providers only cover out-of-country travel for up to 32 weeks of pregnancy. Many airlines do not allow pregnant women to fly past 36 weeks.
Consider the climate and the peak travel seasons as well. While the average temperature is 81° F (27° C), the hottest months of the year in Turks and Caicos are June, July, August, September, and October. November to April are the busiest tourism months in Turks and Caicos and are considered to be the high season.
If you’re planning a babymoon during the high season, be prepared to pay top dollar for accommodation. Visiting during the Turks and Caicos low season from September through early November is a great way to spend less on your vacation. During this time, many resorts offer discounts or incentives (such as stay seven nights, get two nights free).
Pregnancy and Maternity Photo Shoots
If you have your heart set on beach maternity photos, Turks and Caicos is arguably the best place to do them. The beaches in Turks and Caicos are far less crowded than those you’ll find in many other popular Caribbean babymoon destinations. On the island of Providenciales, world-famous Grace Bay Beach is the go-to beach for most visitors booking a pregnancy photo shoot, but there’s a range of other coasts (such as Leeward Beach, Taylor Bay, and the Bight Beach) where you can take great photos.
Near to Providenciales are several small uninhabited cays accessible via a short boat ride (Water Cay, Half Moon Bay, and Fort George Cay can be great locations for a maternity shoot and especially if you combine them with a private boat charter). The islands of North Caicos and Middle Caicos are just a short ferry ride away and boast pretty vistas that you can visit on a day trip from Providenciales.
Providenciales is home to several award-winning photographers who have decades of experience taking pregnancy and maternity photos for couples and families from around the world. They can recommend the best shooting locations, the best time to book your session, and can help bring your vision to life.
Most Turks and Caicos photographers are based on the main island of Providenciales. You’ll typically have to pay for travel costs if you’re planning your maternity shoot on another island (such as North Caicos, Middle Caicos, or Grand Turk).
Booking and Reservations
The local photographers often book photo shoots months in advance. It’s best to book your pregnancy shoot before arriving in the islands. If they have availability, photographers are typically happy to reschedule your photo shoot if it happens to fall on a bad weather day.
Health and Safety Considerations
It’s important when planning your babymoon to be aware of the Turks and Caicos sun, which is typically intense. For photo shoots, you’ll want to pick a location that offers shade and respite from the sun. In a similar vein, a boat maternity shoot probably isn’t a good idea if you’re experiencing nausea during your pregnancy. Be sure to pack plenty of water and stay hydrated.
There are two hospitals in Turks and Caicos. One is located on Providenciales, where the majority of people visit for babymoons, and the other is on the island of Grand Turk. Providenciales also has several private walk-in clinics with obstetrics and gynecology practitioners as well as urgent care.
Maternity Photographers
