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 Let's
start our trip to the Turks and Caicos in Miami, turn left
or east out Andros (the largest island of the Bahamas),
then right or south down the Bahamas chain. Veer a little
east on your southerly course, past Great Exuma, Long Island
while staying a little west of San Salvador. Now stop just
north of the island of Hispanola, home of the countries
of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. You should now be in
or around the southern range of the chain of islands that
start off as the Bahamas and end up as the islands of the
Turks and Caicos.
The Turks and Caicos are dry and scrubby islands much like
the Bahamas with all of the outstanding beaches, deserted
cays and fantastic diving. The two most populated islands,
Providenciales (or Provo) and Grand Turk are great jump
off points for the Turks and Caicos Aggressor II and Turks
& Caicos Explorer and the operations we prefer, Dive
Provo in Provo and Oasis Divers in Grand Turk. Provo offers
more night time activities with one Casino, while Grand
Turk is more laid back and remote.
The diving is splendid. On Provo, many dives are done within
sight of Grace Bay beach in a protected marine park. There
are breathtaking drop-offs, spotted eagle rays and diving
for all levels of experience and interests. The crystal
clear water of the Turks and Caicos will excite and seduce
you to stay longer and explore more of these delightful
islands.
Turks
& Caicos Resorts &
Packages
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Turks
& Caicos Travel Information and Tips
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Getting
There:
American Airlines, US Airways and Air Jamaica offer
service to Provo. Travel time to the Turks and Caicos
is about 1 ½ hours from Miami. Connecting service
to Grand Turk is available on Sky King.
Getting
Around:
On Grand Turk you can walk, bike use golf carts. On
Provo there are taxi and car rentals.
Location:
The Turks and Caicos are at the bottom of the Bahamas
chain of islands, just north of the Dominican Republic.
The Turks and Caicos have a total population of 14,000
and consists of eight large islands and more than
40 small cayes, with a total land mass of about 193
square miles.
Language
and Culture:
The Turks and Caicos are an English Crown Colony.
English is the official language.
Entry
Requirements:
A US passport is required for US passengers.
Departure
Tax:
A $23.00 US departure tax is collected upon departure
from the Turks and Caicos. (Most air tickets are now
including this departure tax in the Turks and Caicos.)
Climate:
The average temperature is 83 degrees with January
and February being the cooler months.
Time:
Eastern Standard Time
Currency/Credit
Cards:
American Express, Master Card and Visa are widely
accepted. The US dollar is accepted everywhere.
Electricity:
110 volts A.C.
Services
Car
rentals
Budget
(649) 94-64079
Avis
(649) 94-64705
Turks and Caicos National Car Rental
(649) 94-64701/13514
Marinas
SOUTH SIDE MARINA, 649-946-4747
TURTLE COVE MARINA, 649-946-4303 |
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