Turks and Caicos Luxury Hotels

The Turks & Caicos Islands feature crystal clear turquoise seas, white sand beaches, and unspoiled Caribbean tranquility.

Located 575 miles southeast of Miami, the Turks & Caicos Islands constitute a small archipelago of eight major islands and numerous cays. The islands are relatively flat, covering 193 square miles, and only eight are inhabited.  On the north side, facing the Atlantic Ocean, a long barrier reef protects the islands while providing superlative scuba diving and other water activities.

Turks & Caicos has long maintained a relationship with the British Crown; it became a British Commonwealth Colony in 1962.  The country is now officially termed an ‘Independent Overseas Territory.The highlight of the island is beautiful 12-mile Grace Bay Beach, which is dotted by hotels, upscale vacation homes, and upscale condominiums.

In contrast to some better-known Caribbean islands, the Turks & Caicos benefit from a pleasant low-humidity climate and off-shore winds.  Providenciales is especially temperate and comfortably dry year-round.  Temperatures average in the mid-70s in winter and mid-80s in summer.Providenciales lies just within the Atlantic Ocean beside the Caribbean Sea, overshadowed for years by its celebrated neighbors.  This has resulted, fortuitously, in a refreshingly untainted coast and hinterland.  The Turks & Caicos Islands appeal to vacationers looking for a secluded and serene Caribbean destination, as well as sports fishermen and divers who appreciate the crystal-clear waters, spectacular reefs, and rich sea life.  The absence of a cruise port on Providenciales and the island’s low-key nightlife preserve its exclusivity.

Travelers to Turks & Caicos can enjoy a full range of water sports and aqua leisure activities in one of the Caribbean's most naturally beautiful settings, where the turquoise water is always warm and inviting. Although Providenciales is the most developed of the islands, it is still a destination for those who want to escape their busy schedules and relax.

On the north shore of the island, near Grace Bay, you will find the most beautiful beaches, as well as a long coral reef rich in aquatic life. This main stretch is home to Grace Bay Club, one of Turks and Caicos luxury hotels in the Island. On the far western end is unspoiled Malcom's Beach, just adjacent to the magnificent Amanyara Resort.

Thirty-five minutes away by a speedboat ride though Parrot Cay in the Turks & Caicos is the northern Caribbean's pre-eminent private island.  This 1000-acre island now hosts the ultra-luxurious and very private vacation hideaway Parrot Cay Resort and Spa, called by some the world's most exclusive resort.  Movie stars enjoy its solitude and anonymity.

Turks and Caicos Destinations Facts

CURRENCY:

The Turks and Caicos Islands are unique in that they are a British Dependent Territory with the US dollar as their official currency. There are no restrictions on the amount of money visitors can bring in to the country.

CLIMATE:

The climate of the Turks and Caicos Islands is similar to that of the southern Bahamas, although slightly warmer and drier. During winter and spring from November through May, the average daily high temperature is approximately 27°C (82°F). The hotter months are in summer and fall from June through October, when the daily average high is 30°C (87°F). Average annual rainfall is 53cm with most of this occurring between June and October.

ELECTRICITY:

Electrical current is 110 volts AC, 60 cycles, suitable to all US appliances.

TIME ZONE:

The Turks and Caicos Islands are on Eastern Standard Time (EST), five hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and observe Daylight Savings Time from March to November. During the winter months of December to March a light pullover might be required, particularly in the morning and evening.

LANGUAGE:

English is the official language and is spoken by most people. The local islanders’ dialect is similar to that of the Bahamas.

MOBILE PHONES:

Quad-band (850hz) mobile phones are the most compatible in Turks and Caicos Islands, although most mobile phones will work.

VISA REQUIREMENTS:

Visa and passport requirements frequently change. We do our best to keep this information as current as possible; however, we recommend  that all visitors check with their embassy or consulate before their departure.

Effective January 8, 2007 all US Citizens traveling by air to the Turks & Caicos Islands will be required by the US Government to have a valid US passport. Visitors from Canada may enter without a passport, if they have an original birth certificate (or, a notarized copy) and a photo id (e.g.. Driver's License). Visitors from other countries do require passports, but no visas are necessary except from countries of the former Eastern Bloc. They are advised to contact the nearest British Consulate Office. All visitors must hold a round trip ticket. Visitors are allowed to stay for 30 days; this is renewable one time only. For luggage restriction, individual airlines should be consulted

Things To Do in Turks and Caicos

Parasailing

Full or half-day private trips can be arranged in boats varying from small speedboats to 52 ft motorized catamarans and a 77ft schooner.   Popular trips include stops for snorkeling, visiting the iguanas on Little Water Cay, island hopping and hunting for shells on deserted beaches. During the winter months, from January to March, you may even be lucky enough to glimpse Humpback Whales as they pass by Providenciales during their annual migration.  Most trips depart from one of the island’s marinas.

Things To Do in Turks and Caicos

Island Drop Off

Boat ride to nearby uninhabited island/cay and spend any amount of time on the beach.  Will be provided with beach chairs, sun umbrellas, drinks and lunch (or can order picnic lunch from hotel).

Things To Do in Turks and Caicos

Parasailing

View Turks and Caicos from 500 ft above the sea surf. Sightsee solo or in tandem.

Things To Do in Turks and Caicos

Snorkeling Cruise

Snorkeling, with a conch dive, shelling on near by “Shell Island” and a trip to Little Water Cay to see Rock Iguanas --- feeding them is prohibited!

Things To Do in Turks and Caicos

Sport Boat Rental

Jet boats can be rented with or without a captain to tool along the inter-costal water ways for hours of fun in the sun.

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