Hike along the ridge of the Sail Rock Hills which ascends to an elevation of 178 feet and you will have a spectacular panoramic view Belle Sound the Turks Island Passage and the bonefish flats of the Caicos Bank.
Within Piazza del Popolo, architect Giuseppe Valadier and celebrated artists of the time designed three fountains. They would be the cherries on the icing that is the square, which appealed to urbane, sophisticated sensibilities and which tied in with the general zeitgeist of urbanization. They were the Fontana dei Leoni, la fontana del Nettuno and the Fontana della Dea Roma. Before Valadier, a 1572 fountain by Giacomo della Porta stood in the square center but was replaced with an obelisk in 1589. Valdier’s Fontana dei Leoni was built in the center of Piazza del Popolo, along with four pyramid basins, the Flaminio Obelisk and four marble lions spouting water into the pools.
Leading from the busy life of commercial Pettah is Sea Street, dark and narrow, and flanked by shops that glitter with sparkling jewellery of every description--the haunt of Colombo's bullion merchants.
The merchants of Sea Street have a long history, having arrived in Sri Lanka from India in the 16th century. It is said that these merchants are versed in the ancient Eastern art of deciphering body language, by which they gauge a customer's interest in a particular item.
Strictly cash!
If you are a fisherman or want to try your hand for the first time, consider chartering the Gwendolyn. This is a Hattaras Sportfisher and the most spacious in the entire Provo fleet. The waters of Provo are loaded with game fish and Captain Phil Williams and his crew will guarantee that you catch something on each expedition.
Rates vary and reservations are available for both group and private departures. The vessel is docked at the at the Turtle Cove Marina.
There are only a few places on the globe where you can view glowworms mating and one of them happens to be Provo! For a few minutes each month, the seas look like a lit Christmas tree. As far as the eye can see, the waters glisten with brilliant green neon-like lights. It all happens when glowworms mate along the Caicos Banks. The mating season is dictated by the moon, and occurs five days after a full moon, about 55 minutes after sunset. The spectacle lasts 15 minutes, and then the females devour the males. Tour operators will be happy to arrange a close-up look for you.
No one is certain if JoJo, the seven-foot bottlenose dolphin has an affinity for people or if it's just our imaginations. Of course, we would like to believe that he loves us, just as we adore him. After 12 years, JoJo is still swimming in the waters off Grace Bay. Playful and quite a showoff, he may interact with you, greet you or follow the wake in your boat. Say hi to JoJo if you have an encounter, but don't 'chase' feed him, as he's still a creature of the wild.
Within Piazza del Popolo, architect Giuseppe Valadier and celebrated artists of the time designed three fountains. They would be the cherries on the icing that is the square, which appealed to urbane, sophisticated sensibilities and which tied in with the general zeitgeist of urbanization. They were the Fontana dei Leoni, la fontana del Nettuno and the Fontana della Dea Roma. Before Valadier, a 1572 fountain by Giacomo della Porta stood in the square center but was replaced with an obelisk in 1589. Valdier’s Fontana dei Leoni was built in the center of Piazza del Popolo, along with four pyramid basins, the Flaminio Obelisk and four marble lions spouting water into the pools.
Leading from the busy life of commercial Pettah is Sea Street, dark and narrow, and flanked by shops that glitter with sparkling jewellery of every description--the haunt of Colombo's bullion merchants.
The merchants of Sea Street have a long history, having arrived in Sri Lanka from India in the 16th century. It is said that these merchants are versed in the ancient Eastern art of deciphering body language, by which they gauge a customer's interest in a particular item.
Strictly cash!
If you are a fisherman or want to try your hand for the first time, consider chartering the Gwendolyn. This is a Hattaras Sportfisher and the most spacious in the entire Provo fleet. The waters of Provo are loaded with game fish and Captain Phil Williams and his crew will guarantee that you catch something on each expedition.
Rates vary and reservations are available for both group and private departures. The vessel is docked at the at the Turtle Cove Marina.
There are only a few places on the globe where you can view glowworms mating and one of them happens to be Provo! For a few minutes each month, the seas look like a lit Christmas tree. As far as the eye can see, the waters glisten with brilliant green neon-like lights. It all happens when glowworms mate along the Caicos Banks. The mating season is dictated by the moon, and occurs five days after a full moon, about 55 minutes after sunset. The spectacle lasts 15 minutes, and then the females devour the males. Tour operators will be happy to arrange a close-up look for you.
No one is certain if JoJo, the seven-foot bottlenose dolphin has an affinity for people or if it's just our imaginations. Of course, we would like to believe that he loves us, just as we adore him. After 12 years, JoJo is still swimming in the waters off Grace Bay. Playful and quite a showoff, he may interact with you, greet you or follow the wake in your boat. Say hi to JoJo if you have an encounter, but don't 'chase' feed him, as he's still a creature of the wild.
Booking a cruise on the sailing vessel Beluga means you've booked a private charter. Owner and skipper Tim, a seasoned sailor, racer, and adventurer, will take you for half or full day sails on his roomy catamaran. He also arranges marriages onboard and will arrange for a minister to officiate the nuptials. You'll glide toward an uninhabited picture-perfect island for the formalities. Champagne and a gourmet picnic will await you upon your return.