| One of the Caribbean's best-kept secret holiday | | | | Cay and Grand Turk are particularly alluring for those |
| destinations, the Turks and Caicos Islands are ringed | | | | looking to get off the beaten path. On these islands |
| by white-sand beaches and set like jewels amid warm | | | | you'll find tiny towns, small personable hotels and |
| turquoise waters. | | | | pristine solitude. |
| Located at the southeastern tip of the Bahamas, 575 | | | | Cockburn Town on Grand Turk is the Island's capital |
| miles south east of Miami, Florida, the Turks and | | | | with a truly fascinating, one-of-a-kind museum. Cliffs |
| Caicos Islands are a vacation paradise famous for | | | | and ancient caves await your exploration on Middle |
| their stunning water color, endless wide beaches, | | | | Caicos and you can watch the annual humpback |
| world-renowned snorkeling and scuba diving, | | | | whale migration right from the beach on Salt Cay. |
| humpback whale migration, deep-sea and bone fishing, | | | | Quick Facts |
| as well as, all types of water sports, golf, shopping and | | | | The Turks and Caicos are officially English speaking |
| cultural activities. | | | | with a population close to 30,000 people made up of |
| Fishing & Diving | | | | both "Belongers" (citizens) and expatriates. Most live on |
| The Turks and Caicos Islands are fortunate in having | | | | the main tourist hub of Providenciales or "Provo" as it's |
| some of the only unspoiled reefs left in the Caribbean. | | | | commonly called. The official currency is the US dollar |
| With 1,000 square miles of coral reef, the Islands are | | | | and major credit cards are accepted, as well as, |
| well-known among scuba divers for spectacular wall | | | | travelers checks. |
| dives, turtles, manta rays, humpback whales and the | | | | Traveling to the Turks and Caicos is typically more |
| oldest known shipwreck in the western hemisphere. | | | | expensive than developed tourist destinations like |
| The Turks and Caicos Islands are a year round | | | | Cancun or Nassau, Bahamas, but then that's typical of |
| bonefish heaven and deep-sea big-game fishing is | | | | most Caribbean islands. However, the Turks and |
| awesome as well. | | | | Caicos Islands are much less crowded and developed |
| Beaches | | | | (for now) then most other Caribbean islands. |
| For those visitors that are not fishing or diving | | | | Known internationally as a leading tax haven and |
| enthusiasts, you can look forward to wondrous, lazy | | | | financial center for investments and business, tourism is |
| days of sun, sea and sand. | | | | still in the early stages. However, recent development |
| The Turks and Caicos Islands boast some of the | | | | trends are fueling fast growth in the Turks and Caicos |
| mostexquisite beaches in the entire Caribbean. Grace | | | | economy and real estate market where condos and |
| Bay Beach on Provo where courting couples find the | | | | vacation homes are experiencing rapid appreciation. |
| perfect setting for a wedding is a 12-mile-long stunner | | | | Travel & Transportation |
| voted best beach in the world on two occasions by | | | | Direct flights from New York, Boston, Charlotte, |
| readers of Conde Nast Traveler. | | | | Philadelphia, Atlanta and Miami make traveling from the |
| Best of all is that you can find many deserted | | | | United States easy, and allow visitors to be relaxing on |
| beaches, small secluded coves and bays, which | | | | the beach within a few short hours. |
| provide sheltered areas to swim, snorkel, sail and | | | | All US Citizens traveling by air to the Turks and Caicos |
| explore without the crowds except a pelican or two! | | | | Islands must have a valid US passport. Canadians can |
| The rich and famous have known this for years with a | | | | enter with a birth certificate and photo id. |
| long list of celebrities slipping away to the secluded | | | | Transportation is readily available through local |
| shores of the Turks and Caicos for endless days of | | | | agencies and major car rental companies at the airport |
| quiet relaxation. | | | | and around town. It's best to book your rental well in |
| Bruce Willis and Keith Richards have homes here and | | | | advance especially if visiting during the peak winter |
| Justin Timberlake, Penelope Cruz, Ashton Kutcher, Julia | | | | season. Many resorts offer shuttle service from the |
| Roberts, Michael Douglas and many others have | | | | airport. Taxis and small buses also serve the island. |
| visited. | | | | Start Planning |
| Accommodations | | | | The Turks and Caicos Islands are truly magnificent. If |
| Whether you're a young single, a couple or parents | | | | you want to get away from it all, you'll certainly enjoy |
| with kids you're sure to find accommodations to suit | | | | lounging on the beautiful white sand beaches. |
| your tastes and needs. | | | | For more adventure, the numerous national parks, |
| The Turks and Caicos Islands offer choices ranging | | | | nature preserves, sanctuaries and historical sites give |
| from quaint inns to small boutique resorts, a few larger | | | | you plenty of options for unique and interesting |
| hotels with all inclusive options and luxury resorts with | | | | excursions. Of course, the bone fishing, big-game |
| fantastic spas considered some of the best anywhere | | | | fishing and scuba diving will have you coming back for |
| in the world. Renting a condo or private villa is also a | | | | more. |
| popular option. | | | | Plenty of inns, hotels and resorts are available perfect |
| Many Islands To Explore | | | | for young singles, couples or parents with kids. If you'd |
| Providenciales is the most populated island with most | | | | like to visit a Caribbean island that isn't crowded or |
| of the hotels and tourist facilities, but Parrot Cay, Pine | | | | over-developed then the Turks and Caicos are your |
| Cay, North Caicos, Middle Caicos, South Caicos, Salt | | | | best bet. |