Information For Your Visit

Islands of the Turks & Caicos

There are 8 inhabited islands: Providenciales, Grand Turk, East Caicos, West Caicos, Middle Caicos, North Caicos, South Caicos, Salt Cay.

Climate

With 350 days of sunshine a year and average temperatures ranging from 74 - 95 degrees, it is a beach day, any day.

Currency

US dollar is the official currency of Turks and Caicos.

Electricity

Electricity follows the U.S. standard: 120/240 Volts/60 Cycles.

Time Zone

Turks and Caicos are on EST and Daylight Savings Time is observed from April to October.

Maid Service

During your stay, weekly maid service will be provided.

Nearest Airports

You will fly into Providenciales International Airport (PLS) upon entry to the islands. You can easily take a commuter flight to the other islands. There is a Departure Tax of $35 per person on leaving the Turks and Caicos Islands, excluding children under 2 years of age.

Airlines

  • British Airways - weekly flights direct from London Heathrow
  • American Airlines - daily flights from Miami, weekly flights from New York and Boston
  • US Airways - daily flights from Charlotte and weekly flights from Philadelphia
  • Sky King and Air Turks and Caicos - commuter flights to other islands

Car Rental Agencies

Renting a car in the Turks & Caicos area easy

  • Avis - 649-946-4705 (http://www.avistci.com)
  • Budget Rent-A-Car - 649-946-4079 (http://www.provo.net/budget)
  • Hertz/Contour Rental & Tour Ltd. - 649-941-3910
  • National Car Rental, 649-946-4701
  • Provo Fun Cycles and Autos - 649-946 5868
  • Tropical Auto - 649-946 5300
  • Scooter Bob's - 649-946 4684

Dining Recommendations

Romantic, Expensive and Formal*

  • Grace's Cottage at Point Grace, 946-5096
  • Anocaona at Grace Bay Club, 946-5050
  • Coyaba at Coral Gardens Resort, 946-5186

*Slacks & shirts for men, dress outfits for women

Less Expensive, Less Formal, Lots of Ambience

  • Hemingway's at Sands Resort - favorite outdoor restaurant, 946-5199 x150
  • Aqua at Marina at Turtle Cove - wonderful seafood selections, 946-4763
  • Coco Bistro - nice and pretty, 946-5369

Casual Evening

  • Tiki Hut at Turtle Cove Marina - outdoor dining on the water, watch the ball game or the yachts! Ask for Joseph to be your waiter.