• Political Status - Overseas United Kingdom Territory
• Currency - Us Dollar (USD)
Getting there
• By Air
There are practically no flights from other countries but the United States. Miami is great place to start. There are flights from there to the Turks and Caicos.
• By Cruise
Just a few cruise lines have the Turks and Caicos in their Eastern Caribbean Cruises itineraries. Please note that visiting on a cruise will give you just a taste of the islands. This paradise should be given at least a week to enjoy its marvelous beaches.
• By yacht
Many yachts of all sizes arrive on the islands on their Caribbean Sailing Vacations, from all over the world and mainly from the United States and the Caribbean.
Beautiful marine vegetation all over the islands shores
Ideal site for Caribbean Snorkeling
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Getting around
• Car Rental
Only on Provo, nicknamed for Providenciales, can you rent cars from some of the major companies. Not on the other islands.
• Buses
• The same as above, only on Provo they have a few routes as well as charter buses. Providenciales is the most visited of the islands, so the options are more for all kind of services.
• Bikes or Scooters
Again, only in Provo can you find rental companies of bikes and scooters. This way you can explore the island on your own at your own pace.
Turks and Caicos Flag Description:
Blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the colonial shield centered on the outer half of the flag; the shield is yellow and contains a conch shell, lobster, and cactus
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• Island hopping
Small airplanes and chartered yachts are the only way to go from island to islands. Most resorts will have a solution on how to get to their facilities
• Beaches on the Turks and Caicos
• This string of islands, boast some of the most beautiful Caribbean Beaches on the Planet. They are all of white powdered sands; the waters are crystal clear blue and totally unspoiled. These exotic beaches offer this sensation of seclusion and privacy. There are many little cays along the shores offer such privacy from other beach visitors that some vacationers use them for nude bathing.
• Providenciales - Most of the most spectacular beaches are located in Providenciales, also known as Provo. There are all kind of resorts where to stay. No matter where you stay, you’ll be near a fabulous beach at walking distance. Most of the resorts are located on the north shore, but the shores all over the island are covered by unspoiled white sand.
• Grace Bay - This is the beach “par excellence” in Providenciales. It is world renowned for its quality sand and clear waters. It hosts many of the best islands beach resorts.
• North Caicos - Here the waters are excellent for Caribbean Snorkeling or Scuba Diving. The beaches are sandy and relaxed like Whitby Beach which is ideal for sunbathing, strolling and just doing nothing. Fore some more action go Horse Stable Beach.
This is a real awesome view
Imagine these islands for your Best Beach Vacations
• South Caicos - Here at Bell Sound Beach, the waters look like a lagoon. Go a little further south and discover the renowned uninhabited,
• Big Ambergris Cay - This beach is the preferred beach of people who know the islands. It is one of the most secluded beaches of the Turks and Caicos.
• East Caicos - On the north side of this island you’ll find an irresistible white beach. This beach is long and virgin.
• Grand Turk - This island is known by an array of beaches with exotic views and clean nice spots for picnics.
• Governor’s Beach - This long white sand beach is covered with sea shells.
• Salt Cay - Has very nice beaches on the north coast.
• Big Sand Cay - For some visitors a beach's amenities and attractions are important.
For others, it is the seclusion and the chance to waste away the day on the sand that is the best part of the beach.
You have many beach choices in Turks and Caicos, and Big Sand Cay may be right on target for you.
Turks and Caicos Resorts on Grace Bay Beach
Description of the islands
Providenciales - the busiest and best known
The islands are diverse and range from a busy tourist center as Providenciales to tranquil and laid back isles like Middle, South and North Caicos. Providenciales is the busiest and best well known, hosting many Caribbean Resorts, restaurants and many attractions.
Grand Turk
• Grand Turk, a port of call of some Eastern Caribbean Cruises, is like a little Bermuda because to its colonial architecture. Here you can relax the way you hoped for when planning this vacation.
• Middle Caicos and North Caicos are havens for nature lovers, with its flagrant green forests featuring an immense network of caves. These islets will soon host future luxury resorts.
Do you like fishing?
• If you like fishing, go to South Caicos for lobster and conch but also enjoy the magnificent beaches of this small isle with the exuberant views of the crystal blue waters and the other islands.
• Parrot Cay and Pine cay are privately owned and host some Luxury Caribbean resorts. The resorts are coming not only to this island but also to neighboring West Caicos, Ambergris Cay and Dellis Cay.
The Somerset on Grace Bay Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos is the northern Caribbean's preeminent private island, wrapped in sweeps of sand and peaceful seas featuring the region's best spa and Haute Cuisine. It combines nature - 1000 unspoiled acres, including a mile-long powdered beach, with understated style and cosseting service.
Parrot Cay is a private island featuring wetlands and a mile long white sand beach. International flights come into Providenciales, the main island, from where it is a 35-minute speedboat ride to the resort.
Providing the upscale service you expect with the simplicity you crave, the Turks & Caicos Club is the perfect retreat from the fast pace of the outside world. Tucked within the world renowned beaches of Grace Bay on the island of Providenciales, the private, gated resort captures the magic of the Caribbean with a quaint intimacy that’s unmatched elsewhere.
With just 21 suites, it’s an ideal escape from traffic, crowds and distractions. Each of the oceanfront and ocean view one and two bedroom suites features a host of amenities designed to make your vacation what vacations are meant to be: peaceful, seamless, rejuvenating.
The Sands at Grace Bay Beach Hotel for All Inclusive Vacations
Every nuance has been gracefully executed and beautifully brought to life. You'll feel that every tropical blossom and whisper of wind has been planned to perfection.
The Somerset is where you and your family will recapture your sense of play and feel the indulgence of luxury. From the crystal sands of the Atlantic shore to the white glove services to the elegant touches in your condominium estate, you've found your piece of paradise in the islands of Turks and Caicos.
An earthly wonder of sand and sea meet at The Sands at Grace Bay Beach Hotel, a 114 suite luxury Turks and Caicos resort nestled on the world-famous Grace Bay Beach of Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, British West Indies.
Oversize balconies complement large, graceful suites and offer space for quiet daydreaming, fine dining and family play. Soak in the sounds and sights of our island's turquoise heaven.
The Regent Palms Turks and Caicos is a 72-suite resort situated on world famous Grace Bay Beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Just steps from powder fine sands and azure waters, the Regent Palms is a luxury Providenciales resort featuring elegantly appointed luxury rooms and one, two and three bedroom suites.
World-class amenities at this Turks and Caicos hotel include a 25,000 square foot spa and two signature restaurants, Parallel 23 and Plunge.
The Regent Palms Turks & Caicos Resort for Family Beach Vacations
Weddings and Honemoons
In such romantic islands settings, celebrating your wedding among friends and family or spending your honeymoon in a secluded beach, would be the best idea.
Scuba, Snorkeling, Parasailing and many more Caribbean Sports
This paradise is ideal for Scuba Diving, snorkeling, waterskiing, parasailing and many more water sport activities.
Caribbean Cuisine
All the islands are famous for a tasty Caribbean Cuisine served by international renowned chefs.
Turks and Caicos, a heaven under the British Flag, offer anything vacationers would want when expecting a Vacation in paradise.
The Turks and Caicos islands are located southeast of The Bahamas and north of Cuba and Hispaniola.