Are The Turks And Caicos Islands Your Ideal Luxury Vacation Destination?
The Turks and Caicos Islands offer 350 sunny days per year and miles of pristine, soft, and truly deserted tropical beaches. Imagine rubbing shoulders with celebrities and stars in exclusive spas, resorts and restaurants. With about a 60% repeat visitor rate, a luxury vacation on the Turks & Caicos Islands really is a Utopian reality for most visitors!
Home to the third most extensive coral reef system in the world, the Turks & Caicos Islands are globally recognized as a top-rated scuba-diving and watersports paradise.
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Ashore, You´ll find the finest accommodations in incredible luxury villas and boutique hotels. Most people come here to get away from it all and do nothing, but there´s plenty to keep everyone occupied.
The Turks and Caicos Islands are a great luxury vacation destination for families and groups of friends, and the ultimate retreat for a romantic getaway. |
Known as "The Everything Islands", could the Turks and Caicos Islands be the best place for Your next luxury vacation?
Turks And Caicos Islands Location
The Turks and Caicos Islands - British West Indies (BWI) is a group of 8 islands, and about 40 low-lying corraline cays, and is a British Crown Colony.
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The Turks & Caicos are located where the North Caribbean Sea fringes the Atlantic Ocean, about 40 miles East of the Bahama island chain and 90 miles North of the Dominican Republic/Haiti (Hispaniola). The colony´s capital is Cockburn Town, on Grand Turk Island, although tourism is predominantly centered on the more vibrant island of Providenciales.
Geographic Coordinates: 21°45"N, 71°35"W |
Getting To The Turks And Caicos Islands
Providenciales International Airport (PLS) is the Turks and Caicos Islands´ primary international gateway, with direct flights to major hubs in the United States (Miami 1hr), Toronto-Canada, and London-England. At Providenciales, regional flights are available to and from other islands in the colony, as well as many other Caribbean islands.
Turks And Caicos Islands Climate & Weather
Turks & Caicos Weather
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If you like sunny weather you´ll love the Turks and Caicos Islands. Averaging about 350 sunny days per year, rainfall is limited and the weather is hot and dry - varying from 90-96F in summer to 75-78F in winter.
The balmy Trade Winds blow consistently from the East, keeping you comfortable all day, and direct hurricane landfall is considered unusual here. |
Turks And Caicos Islands Language
English is the official and spoken language on the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Turks And Caicos Islands Food
Most visitors to the Turks and Caicos Islands dine in their hotels or luxury villas, although there are several high-end restaurants on Providenciales. Coyaba Reataurant (International cuisine), Grace´s Cottage (Caribbean), and Calico Jack´s (International, also on Grand Turk Island) all have a very good reputation.
Dining is not cheap here, with many food items being imported, but the many fresh seafood dishes are truly excellent. For superb food and good value on Providenciales we recommend; Coco Bistro (French cuisine), and Hey José Cantina (Mexican).
Turks & Caicos Islands Accommodation
Visitors to the Turks and Caicos Islands can select from a plethora of excellent luxury accomodations - both on Grand Turk Island, but most especially on Providenciales. From high-end resorts and spas, through various boutique hotels, to the most incredible luxury villa rentals available in the Turks and Caicos colony.
High end luxury resorts / hotels with a sterling reputation on Providenciales include; ´Grace Bay Club´, ´Point Grace´ and ´The Palms´. On Grand Turk Island, ´The Arches of Grand Turk Island´ and the ´Turks Head Mansion´ are also very highly regarded.
If you want absolute freedom and are looking for the kind of privacy and tranquility that a hotel / resort atmosphere cannot offer, you may prefer to rent your own luxury vacation home or villa.
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By renting a luxury vacation home you will get your own private house, with surrounding estate and swimming pool. Your own luxury home, in a tropical island paradise.
If you want the ultimate luxury vacation home rental experience on the most vibrant island in the Turks and Caicos colony, we particularly recommend that you rent Bajacu Luxury Villa on Providenciales. |
Things To Do On The Turks And Caicos Islands - Recreation & Entertainment
Take Your luxury vacation on Turks & Caicos and experience "The Everything Islands":
The Turks & Caicos Island´s Beaches & Waters
The Turks & Caicos Islands are surrounded by 224 miles of beaches, including some of the best beaches anywhere in the world. Even on relatively well-developed Providenciales, many beaches are completely uninhabited, and all offer pristine soft white sand and warm clear Caribbean waters to play in.
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The warm and clear Turks and Caicos waters typically reach 86F (30C) in summer and never drop below 75F (24C) in winter.
You can fish, swim, snorkel, windsurf, parasail, etc. right from the beach, and the islands are globally renowned for their 500 miles of unpolluted coral reef that offers some of the best scuba diving sites in the world. |
Certified divers can rent gear and take a dive boat out to the dive sites. This is also the ideal place to learn to dive, with expert PADI-certified instructors who know these waters well.
Charter a fishing boat and try deep sea fishing, bottom fishing or bone fishing. Watch the humpback whales, take a theme-cruise around the islands, or charter a sailboat for the day and follow your own agenda exploring the many offshore cays and secluded coves.
Ashore On The Turks And Caicos Islands
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The hospitable and friendly residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands are referred to as Belongers". They understand exactly why tourists come to their islands, and provide excellent service and a relaxing atmosphere, with something of interest for everyone. Scattered across the islands, You´ll find many sites to visit of historical, archaeological, or geological interest, including several different cave tours. |
Night owls will find excellent restaurants, clubs, and music/dancing on both Providenciales and Grand Turk.
Other highlights include:
On Providenciales - play one of the Caribbean´s top 10 golf courses, hit the casino, visit an art gallery or craft store. Go to the conch farm, or take a guided eco-tour by foot, kayak or mountain bike
On Grand Turk - take the Tourist Board´s Heritage walk in historic Cockburn Town, visit the Turks & Caicos National Museum or spend time at the historic lighthouse
On North Caicos - go bird watching at Flamingo Pond
On Iguana Island - learn about and observe the iguanas in their protected natural habitat (you must stay on the boardwalks)
Come ashore on Turks & Caicos and experience "The Everything Islands".
Transport On The Turks And Caicos Islands
The public bus (jitney) service on Providenciales is not an efficient way to get around. To explore the Turks and Caicos islands, take a taxi or rent a car, scooter, or bike. If you take a taxi, agree the fare to your destination up-front. Car rentals are readily available, with your existing drivers licence, from the major car rental companies at the airports.
To travel between the islands there are only 2 public ferries; one between North Caicos and Middle Caicos, and one between Grand Turk and Salt Cay. Internal commuter flights also operate between Providenciales, North Caicos, South Caicos And Grand Turk Island.
Turks And Caicos Electricity
Mains electricity on the Turks & Caicos Islands is provided at 110V alternating at 60Hz, as standard in the USA.
Turks And Caicos Colony Size
The entire Turks & Caicos Island colony offers about 190 sq miles of land area to explore. Middle Caicos is the largest island (48 sq miles), whereas Providenciales (38 sq miles) is the most developed. Grand Turk (10 sq miles) houses the colony´s political capital. North Caicos (41 sq miles) and South Caicos (8.5 sq miles) are also inhabited. East Caicos (18 sq miles) and West Caicos(9 sq miles) are uninhabited.
Turks And Caicos Islands Population & Demographics
The Turks & Caicos Islands have about 21,000 full time residents (or "Belongers") and many part-time residents who enjoy the tax haven. For Turks & Caicos population demographics click here
Turks And Caicos Islands Economy
The Turks and Caicos colony´s economy is primarily founded on tourism, fishing, and offshore financial services. Many food items are imported, along with most capital goods.
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