Holiday Travel Buzz: Classic Vacations says December is already surging, with holiday bookings up (18% of reservations in the last six weeks), and it’s rolling out a 2026 Festive Experiences Collection that includes Turks & Caicos’ Grace Bay Club Christmas Week and choir performances at The Oberoi Beach Resort. Family & Culture Spotlight: TODAY meteorologist Dylan Dreyer shared that her annual Turks & Caicos trip is a family tradition—even after her divorce—bringing her sons and her former in-laws along, with “family is family” as the theme. Beach Safety Watch: A Texas teen is recovering after a rare barracuda bite in Turks & Caicos; reports say a shiny bracelet may have attracted the fish, and surgery is planned for tendon repair. Travel Advisory Reminder (Region): The U.S. renewed its Bahamas Level 2 warning, flagging violent crime, burglaries, sexual assaults, armed robberies, and urging extra caution around rentals and beaches. Local Arts & Makers: In our “Brushstrokes & Beyond” series, Kandi Hariraj turns simple materials into standout pieces—building a creative business after moving to TCI in 2007. Sports Tourism: Saint Lucia’s Rugby in Paradise welcomes international teams, including Turks & Caicos, as the festival grows across men’s and women’s categories.