Unique and fun: definitely worth doing! I did the traditional handcraft experience with Island Mystique and it was truly fantastic! Daphny was an excellent and kind teacher who explained the history of straw-making and patiently demonstrated the techniques. It was harder than it looks but really fun to try and I got the hang of it after a bit of practise. At the end of the session, my mom and I each had our own handmade bookmark to take home with us, which is both useful and easy to pack.

I was so glad to have booked this adventure as it was a great way to learn more about the culture of Turks and Caicos. The customer service from Mary, the owner, is top-notch and she clearly has an eye for what makes for an awesome activity. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this or any other experience from Island Mystique! – 2024-08-19 

Island Mystique for the win! Our time with Island Mystique was the highlight of our trip. Stellar service. The foodie tour was so much more than food. It was an EXPERIENCE! The local dishes and everyone we met, superb. A must when visiting. – 2024-02-16 

Can’t wait to do this again!!! I learnt how to weave from one of the local pillars of the community. It was so fun! Everything was so well thought out and planned for a productive and fun lesson. It was so interesting to hear about not only how to weave but the back story of it all – Where she sourced the materials and the cultural significance of the activity. I felt so accomplished at the end and I got to take home my bookmark!! I now show absolutely everyone my new skill and I have one of the most beautiful memories attached to it. – 2024-01-11 

An amazing cooking class While in Turks, I had the honor of taking an authentic island cooking class. We arrived and immediately started preparing and cooking food on an outdoor charcoal fire. We used all local ingredients purchased from a local farmer’s market that morning. The class was very hands on and really gave me a sense of the local culture. The best way to describe the class is “absolutely amazing.” We learned so much before sitting to eat with the host (Mary) and chef (Melissa). This was my first time having Conch and grits. I can’t wait to try this dish back home. This amazing meal was followed by rum punch made with local rum. Mary really takes pride in her island and wanted to make sure we got the true essence of Turks and Caicos. I loved it!!! – 2024-01-03 

The best cooking class experience I’ve ever had! Wow !! I am Absolutely blown away by my immersive cooking experience. We learned so much about the Turks culture and how it is all connected to the total African diaspora. As an artist and a creator , this is a must do when you come to the island. I even called back to the states to let my mom be a part of my cooking experience. I am forever changed!!! Thank you Mary and Melissa for today’s class. We are forever connected. – 2023-12-30