Woman slammed for saying Turks and Caicos ‘lost its exclusivity’ as too many people started traveling there

One woman’s thoughts on the influx of travelers contributing to the recognition of some destinations have sparked heated debate on social media.

“Turks and Caicos has lost its exclusivity to the point where I no longer have to go. Please take me to St. “Barts” he tweeted User X @mlssbbm on Tuesday, April 23.

She then added that because she traveled a lot at a young age, she has a different opinion on the type of vacation destinations she chooses.

Within hours, the post had over a million views and hundreds of reposts. While some agreed with her views, the overwhelming majority of social media users chimed in, saying her comments about the destination losing exclusivity were code for there being “too many Black people” there.

“Why is it when black people start going somewhere you all start saying it’s losing its value?” he asked one user X. “I don’t like it. You don’t want to go to Turks and Caicos anymore because people go there?

“Y’all are no different from racist white people who think poor people don’t deserve to have fun… you’re literally just saying that because black people can afford it, it’s so weird to me that you want to be the only black people who can experience such happiness EXCLUSIVE feeling ” – one other user X noted.

“It’s always funny to see *some* Black people assume a place loses its luster because other Black people visit it,” one other commenter said. “The same conversations were going on not too long ago about Tulum, Miami and many other people.”

Mlssbbm’s comments about exclusivity sparked a good broader discussion about elitism and how some people prioritize travel based on the “illusion” of what others cannot afford.

“I’m not sure if it’s American culture or just human nature, but many people are drawn to things that others don’t have access to. It’s a weird reason to want something or travel somewhere,” a social media user indicated.

“Black people have this strange relationship with exclusivity and luxury and they try to guard it.” it happened again other.

For others, her comments make clear people who travel “irresponsibly” and to not experience the culture of the destination country.

“Life is better when you go to places because you are truly interested in experiencing the place, not impressing others.” commented by user X.

“It’s funny because you really just go to drink and swim in different countries. No real consumption or appreciation of the people, history, culture or geography of these places.” one other person said.

About the Turks and Caicos Islands

Situated within the Atlantic Ocean, Turks and Caicos is a British overseas territory consisting of over 40 small islands within the Caribbean. More than 30 million people visit the Caribbean and Turks and Caicos Islands annually ranks in the highest 10 for essentially the most visited islands, attracting over 1 million tourists annually.

The islands are home to over 31,000 full-time residents, and nearly all of the population identifies as of African descent, in accordance with tourist data.