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General Information On the
Turks and Caicos Islands
The Turks and Caicos
Islands is a small country located at the
tail end of The Bahamian archipelago just outside the Caribbean. As it has
become a popular tourist destination,
the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) has chosen to protect its
beauty and peaceful atmosphere.
Rather than forgetting this country's natural beauty and catering exclusively to tourists with huge resorts and activities, and completely commercializing the islands. the islanders here are doing everything they can to protect their laid-back, Caribbean lifestyle. It seems as though these efforts have been quite successful as sun-loving tourists continue to flock to the islands for vacations and holiday. For more information on the Turks and Caicos Islands visit the official Turks and Caicos Islands tourism website, or check out the CIA World Factbook for the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The People of the
Turks and Caicos Islands
Passports, Visas and Entry Information
Health and Safety
Climate And Weather
Geography
Currency
Electricity
The People of the Turks and Caicos
Islands
The people of the Turks and Caicos Islands speak English.
However, don't be surprised if it is difficult to understand them as it has a
Caribbean lilt that may make it difficult for traditional English speakers to
understand. Certain phrasing and expressions may seem odd at first, but context
usually helps visitors to understand meaning. The main eight islands are home to most of the English speakers,
while the native
people who make up the remainder of the population are descendants of African
slaves who were originally brought to the island to grow cotton. It is on some
of these islands where you will probably have the most difficulty in
understanding the islanders. These people,
nicknamed “Belongers,” are kind-natured, friendly, and very religious. The population
of the islands is a community of people who have moved here from
all over the world, including the Americas, the U.K., Scandinavia, and various
Caribbean islands. This variety gives the islands an international flavor and
culture and makes for a vacation location that has a nice relaxed attitude.
Passports, Visas and Entry
Information
U.S.* and Canadian citizens can enter the Turks and Caicos
Islands with an original birth certificate (with raised seal) and a valid
government-issued photo ID, but a valid passport is still preferable. Citizens
of all other nations, including those of the Caribbean, will need a current
passport
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Health and Safety
Although the water is filtered, you may
prefer to stick with bottled water as changes even in clean water can upset
the stomach of many Western travelers. The Turks and Caicos have qualified
medical practitioners and nursing staff. Anyone that has a critical illness is
normally evacuated to Nassau or Miami by an on-call airlift.
Petty theft is a slight problem, but no more so than in any other city. If you leave your belongings unattended, they are liable to be snatched up. As always, follow basic safety precautions.
Climate And Weather
Unlike many of the other islands of
the Caribbean, the Turks and Caicos are rather dry, experiencing only about 24 inches of rain
annually. Temperature vary a bit more here by season than in some Caribbean
locations. January averages range from 73 to 80; July averages range from 80 to
87.
Geography
Although not technically a part of
the Caribbean (They are located at the tail end of The Bahamian archipelago.),
the Turks and Caicos Islands border the
Caribbean Sea. They are actually in the Atlantic Ocean. The group consists of many islands
with eight of them being inhabited. The major islands are Providenciales
and Grand Turk, where the capital city is located. Providenciales is the main
island for tourism. The islands are located directly north of Haiti and 575
miles southeast of Miami. Additionally, the islands have 225 miles of gorgeous
shoreline for bathing and swimming. Surrounded by 500 miles of coral reef and
largely untouched by development and pollution, the islands also offer great
diving.
Currency
The official currency is the U.S. Dollar (USD).
Currency
Exchange - Get your currency needs managed in advance! Many airports,
railroad stations, bus depots, and other points of entry have no currency
exchange. When currency exchange is available in airports, lines can be long and
rates can be "sky high". These long waits and usurious fees can be a
nightmare. Order in advance from
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Foreign Currency right online. It's fast, easy, and you save time and
money! The can also provide you with Travelers' checks, bank drafts, and
transfers. U.S. dollars are not accepted everywhere and rates can be atrocious!
Electricity
The islands use the same 110 volt system as the U.S.
Mainland, so most North American visitors will not need adapters. Visitors
from other countries should plan accordingly.
Getting To and Around the Turks
and Caicos Islands
Most visitors will arrive at Providenciales International Airport. Direct flights are
usually available from the U.S. mainland and Canada, but some flights connect
through Montego Bay in Jamaica. The airport hosts major carriers, including, but
not limited to, Air Jamaica, Air Transit, American Airlines, Bahamasair, British
Airways, Continental Airlines, Interisland Airways, Lynx, Miami Air, North
American, Signature Vacation, Sky King, and Sky Services.
Taxis are government regulated and unmetered, with rates posted in the car. Cabs are always waiting at the airport, and fares run about $15(USD) to most hotels on Providenciales.
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Accommodations In the Turks and Caicos Islands
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