The Turks and Caicos Islands received a major tourism boost Tuesday morning with a highly sought-after feature on the popular American morning show Live with Kelly and Mark.
The program, hosted by actors Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos and watched by over 2.5 million viewers, highlighted Turks and Caicos as one of the world’s premier romantic destinations.
The segment, which showcased exclusive content provided by VisitTCI.com, spotlighted the islands’ pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters, promoting them as a must-visit location for romantic getaways.
Middle Caicos, in particular, captured the hosts’ attention. “That’s what it actually looks like,” Ripa said, marveling at a stunning image of the island’s iconic scenery, while Consuelos commented on the country’s signature white sand and turquoise water.
The feature follows another recent milestone for the archipelago—less than a month ago, the islands were highlighted on NBC’s TODAY and in Travel + Leisure as one of the 50 best places to travel in 2025.
As a top destination for weddings, honeymoons, and proposals, Turks and Caicos has hosted high-profile celebrity weddings, including model Emma Heming and actor Bruce Willis, who formerly owned property on Parrot Cay, and Roxy Music frontman Bryan Ferry, who married Amanda Sheppard there.
Ripa and Consuelos, who tied the knot in 1996, also share a personal connection to the islands, having visited Turks and Caicos in 2009 for a kid-free romantic retreat.
The feature on Live with Kelly and Mark is part of a broader promotional strategy by Visit Turks and Caicos Islands, which has teamed up with major media outlets and publications such as National Geographic, The Wall Street Journal, AFAR, and Condé Nast Traveler to highlight the islands’ unmatched allure.
For those who missed the live broadcast, a recording of the feature is available at livewithkellyandmark.com.
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