Is this the most exclusive resort in the Caribbean? Today, we’re touching down on Ambergris Cay, a remote island in the Turks and Caicos that was once abandoned for its lack of water, but has been transformed into a billionaire’s playground.

From the adrenaline of the private runway to a snorkeling discovery that felt like finding a piece of the future, we’re exploring the cost of true seclusion. How did a "barren rock" become one of the most expensive destinations on earth?

• Landing at Ambergris Cay: The thrill of the inter-island flight and the private runway that changed everything.

• The "Diamond" of the Turks: Why this uninhabited island now commands an astronomical price tag.

• The Turk’s Head Cactus: Uncovering the prickly (and historical) origin of the islands' name.

• The Sunken Drone: Diving into the crystal-clear waters of the Cay to find a metallic marvel on the seafloor.

• The Barracuda "Escort": A tense encounter with a persistent predator while navigating the limestone reefs.

• Pirate History: The legacy of Calico Jack, Anne Bonny, and Mary Read in these very waters.

This is based on the travelogue "Conch and Consequence" part of the The Wry's the Limit series.

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What happens when a meticulously planned expedition to "Iguana Island" gets cancelled? You discover that the real wild side of Turks and Caicos is hiding in plain sight.

In this video, we peel back the layers of this island paradise. From the biodiversity of Ambergris Cay to the confusing reality of driving American cars on British left-hand roads, this is TCI like you’ve never seen it.

In this adventure, we cover:🦎 The Reptile Rebellion: Why the tiny Caicos Dwarf Gecko is fighting for space against invasive species, and the truth about the endangered Rock Iguanas.🐚 Conch & Consequence: How the Queen Conch is critical to the economy—and why it’s under threat.🚗 The Driving Paradox: Navigating British rules in American vehicles.🌎 Beyond the Resort: The geopolitical challenges and the legacy of JAGS McCartney.

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What if everything we were taught about the "discovery" of the New World was just one piece of a much darker puzzle?

In this episode, we stand on the shores of Grand Turk to unravel a centuries-old mystery. We aren't just tracing a route on a map; we are chasing the ghost of Christopher Columbus through mutiny, greed, and the tragic erasure of a civilization.

From the desperate financial gambles of the Spanish Crown to the betrayal by Captain Pinzón that nearly doomed the voyage, we explore the cracks in the traditional narrative. Was the true "Guanahani" actually Grand Turk? And what really happened on that fateful Christmas Eve when the Santa María was lost forever?

In this travelogue, we cover:⚓ The Money Trail: How a financially strapped crown and the town of Palos funded the impossible.⚓ The Betrayal: Captain Pinzón, the Pinta, and the ego that split the fleet.⚓ The Landfall Debate: The evidence for Grand Turk vs. the Bahamas as the true site of first contact.⚓ The Tragedy: The wreck of the flagship, the rise of La Navidad, and the heartbreaking fate of the Lucayan Taíno people.

Join us as ambition, discovery, and exploitation collide in the Turks and Caicos.

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