The
Beach.
Because the Turks and Caicos are coral islands, our sand is powdery and
light. Volcanic islands typically have coarse hard sand that isn't much
fun. See the
Beaches on
Providenciales page for more information.
We're
Nearby.
Just a few hours, in fact, from the east coast. There are direct,
usually daily, flights from several major US cities including Miami (90
minutes), Atlanta, Charlotte, Boston, Philadelphia and New York (3
hours). Visit our
Flights to
Providenciales page and our
Providenciales International Airport page for more information.
We
have the 3rd largest reef in the entire world.
The Turks and Caicos are geographically unique. The Caicos Banks is an
undersea pillar that rises thousands of feet from the deep to within
30-50 feet of the surface. The islands themselves are simply higher
risings. This bank is almost surrounded by a treacherous reef that has
sunk hundreds of boats and ships, including the oldest ship ever found
in the Western hemisphere in 1513. This bank also makes the inshore
waters calm and welcoming. Interested in Diving? We have
information on
diving in
Providenciales.
We're
small, but not too small.
We only welcome around 200,000 a year, compared to crowds the other
destinations process. You'll feel that you're receiving personal
attention everywhere you go! But, that doesn't mean there's
nothing to do! Find out about the selection of
land sports and
water sports on Providenciales.
You
can drive here.
Compared to some destinations, the Turks and Caicos are both large and
relatively unpopulated. You can rent a car from several companies, and
the roads aren't congested. If you like exploring, there's several
deserted beaches that reached only by 4x4 jeep, which are easily rented
here. Check out our page on
renting a car on Providenciales.
The
temperature's right and it doesn't rain much.
Temperatures on Providenciales stay pretty constantly in the 70s and
80s. The sun is also intense and very hot so you won't be freezing at
the beach. Nighttime temps dip slightly, so you can cool off after a hot
day. Providenciales also receives little rain, and most comes in rain
storms. There aren't annoying drizzles everyday, and it's not humid here
very often. Find out the
best times to
visit Providenciales.
Your
friends haven't been here.
Why travel to the same tired old places with the rest of the crowd?
Especially when the alternative is Providenciales! What more can we say?
Your favourite celebrities have
.
For such a small place, you'd be surprised who visited. The list
includes Mel Gibson, Donna Karan, Ben Affleck, Madonna, Donatella
Versace, Bruce Willis, Keith Richards, Greg Norman and Bill Gates. Paul
McCartney once spent a month docked offshore Providenciales in his
yacht.
We
use your money.
In the Turks and Caicos, we don't use some weird colourful currency with
dubious values and exchange rates. We use the US Dollar. Most hotels,
restaurants and shops also accept credit cards. If you're coming from
the United States, you won't have the hassle of exchanging currency, and
you won't pay expensive FOREX charges on your credit card bill.
Check out our facts and figures page for more
Providenciales practical information.
We're British
.
The Turks and Caicos are part of the remaining British Empire , with a
British governor, the Union Jack on our flag, and a stable,
democratically-elected government. We've never had a revolution or coup d'etat and we have never assassinated our Governors or politicians. We
also speak and write English. Just
one less thing to worry about on your holiday. Read about
the
history of the Turks and Caicos Islands.