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Welcome to Providenciales

Calm weather at the beautiful Leeward Beach in the Turks and Caicos Leeward Beach, Providenciales.

Our Exquisite Beaches

A jewel in the Caribbean, the island of Providenciales offers some of the most spectacular white sand beaches and ocean water in the world. Step foot on the internationally acclaimed Grace Bay Beach, the secluded Leeward Beach, or the calm Taylor Bay Beach, Sapodilla Bay Beach, and Long Bay beaches, and you’ll realize you’ve found paradise.

Several of our beaches offer vibrant reefs close to shore. These are perfect snorkeling sites to see coral, fish, stingrays, starfish, conch, and turtles. The Bight Reef (also known as Coral Gardens) and Smith's Reef are great places to start.

Until the tourism boom in the 1980s, this island was only home to three quiet fishing villages. Fondly known as Provo today, the island has seen a drastic change and now supports the majority of development in the Turks and Caicos.

Many Caribbean islands feature a great beach or two, yet a defining aspect of Provo is the high quality of all its beaches. Some coasts offer wide swaths of soft white sand, and others are framed by low limestone cliffs. Yet, the common and awe-inspiring theme is unmatched turquoise and blue ocean water. Whether you stay at a private beach house or a world-class luxury resort, the breathtaking ocean isn’t far away.

The beautiful and uncrowded Grace Bay Beach and luxury resorts The resorts of Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales.

Hotels and Resorts on Providenciales

There’s a wide selection of places to stay at on Providenciales. All-inclusive resorts, 5-star hotels, and vacation villas are found across the many stunning beaches which surround the island. You’re sure to find the perfect place to stay on your holiday. Popular resorts include Seven Stars Resort, Wymara, The Sands, Amanyara, the Grace Bay Club, the Shore Club, Point Grace, and the new Ritz-Carlton.

In addition to fronting the splendor of a pristine beach, many of the Grace Bay resorts offer a wide range of luxury and amenities. Rooms typically vary from one to four-bedroom suites, and many offer onsite gourmet dining. Several inland hotels have lower room rates while still being within an easy walk of the beach, restaurants, and sights.

Many resorts feature spas, which is the perfect complement to the beach. There’s a wide selection of treatments and services available. Some properties also offer all-inclusive vacation packages, with airfare, lodging, and dining under one deal. Packages can offer savings and a carefree vacation that starts as soon as you check in.

If you’d rather stay at a quiet and secluded retreat, there are many smaller hotels located on coasts away from the bustle of Grace Bay, including some boutique and romantic private cay resorts.

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H2O Resort
Long Bay, Providenciales
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Full Kitchen
Heated Pool
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District Long Bay
H2O Resort is located on the beach in the Long Bay region of Providenciales, and about a 10-minute drive from central Grace Bay. More about Long Bay →
Beachfront on Long Bay Beach
H2O Resort is located on an excellent stretch of popular Long Bay Beach, which offers breathtaking turquoise water, shallow depths, and excellent kiting conditions. More about Long Bay Beach →
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451
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H2O Resort is a beachfront contemporary and luxury vacation rental enclave, located on the exquisite Long Bay Beach. Choose from 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom suites.
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Ocean Club
Grace Bay, Providenciales
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BBQ Grill
Full Kitchen
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District Grace Bay
Ocean Club is found on the eastern side of the Grace Bay region. Several restaurants are within easy walking distance of the resort, and the shopping and restaurants of central Grace Bay are a 2-minute drive away. More about Grace Bay →
Beachfront on Grace Bay Beach
Ocean Club is located on the eastern side of Grace Bay, which tends to be a bit quieter than the central sections of the coast. Loungers and shade umbrellas are provided for guest use. More about Grace Bay Beach →
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320
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Ocean Club is a Grace Bay beachfront property with a relaxed atmosphere. Choose from single bedroom studios, and 1, 2, and 3-bedroom suites. A shuttle provides complimentary transport between the Ocean Club and Ocean Club West resorts, and guests are welcome to enjoy amenities across both sites.
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Amanyara
Malcolm's Road Beach, Providenciales
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District Malcolm's Road Beach
Amanyara is located at a very remote region of Providenciales, and is surrounded by a national park and a nature reserve. Grace Bay is about a 30-minute drive away. More about Malcolm's Road Beach →
Beachfront on Malcolm's Road Beach
Malcom’s Road Beach, the coast fronting Amanyara, offers a different ambiance to the famous Grace Bay, with clear deep blue water and vibrant reefs. More about Malcolm's Road Beach →
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The exclusive Amanyara is located on the secluded and scenic west coast of Providenciales, and is bordered by the Northwest Point Marine National Park and the Frenchman’s Creek Nature Reserve. A beautiful beach and low limestone cliffs front this luxury retreat, and reefs can be found nearby.
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Point Grace
Grace Bay, Providenciales
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Point Grace is found in central Grace Bay, and within a 5-minute walk of the Regent Village and Saltmills plazas. More about Grace Bay →
Beachfront on Grace Bay Beach
The elegant Point Grace resort is located on Forbes Point, a quiet and central area of the world-famous Grace Bay Beach. More about Grace Bay Beach →
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520
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The tranquil and elegant Point Grace resort offers 28 rooms, with 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom options. Onsite is the quaint and exclusive Grace’s Cottage restaurant, and the Thalasso Spa. The beach fronting Point Grace is one of the more quiet sections of Grace Bay.
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Seven Stars
Grace Bay, Providenciales
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District Grace Bay
The beautiful Seven Stars is found in the heart of Grace Bay, and within an easy walk of many great dining and shopping choices. More about Grace Bay →
Beachfront on Grace Bay Beach
Seven Stars is ideally located on the amazing Grace Bay Beach. The resort offers loungers, cabanas, kayaks, paddleboards, and Hobie Cat sailboats for guest use. More about Grace Bay Beach →
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436
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The expansive and luxurious Seven Stars resort is located on central Grace Bay Beach and features 115 exclusive suites. In addition to the spectacular beach, there’s a beautiful mosaic pool, two gourmet restaurants, and a full-featured spa.
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Zenza Hotel
Turtle Cove Marina, Providenciales
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Zenza Hotel is located on the water at Turtle Cove Marina. Grace Bay is about a five-minute drive away. Several popular restaurants are located nearby. More about Turtle Cove Marina →
Smith's Reef
Zenza Hotel is a five-minute walk (0.3 mile / 0.5 km) walk from the beach at Smith's Reef. More about Smith's Reef →
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276
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Zenza is a contemporary hotel, located in central Providenciales. Several restaurants and the exquisite snorkeling site of Smith's Reef are within easy access.
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Club Med
Grace Bay, Providenciales
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Hobie Cat
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District Grace Bay
The expansive Club Med enclave is on the eastern side of Grace Bay, and a 2-minute drive from the area’s shopping and dining plazas. More about Grace Bay →
Beachfront on Grace Bay Beach
Club Med is located on one of the best stretches of the world-famous Grace Bay Beach. Beach and water amenities include loungers, shade umbrellas, Hobie Cat sailboats, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling gear, and more. More about Grace Bay Beach →
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340
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Club Med is an adult-only all-inclusive on Grace Bay Beach. This expansive resort offers a great range of things to do, water sports, nightlife, and entertainment. Great scuba diving packages are also available.
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The Shore Club
Long Bay, Providenciales
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Heated Pool
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District Long Bay
Long Bay is a quiet residential region located on the south-eastern coast of Providenciales. The beach fronting this region is famous for being one of the top kiteboarding spots in the Caribbean. Central Grace Bay is a short drive away. More about Long Bay →
Beachfront on Long Bay Beach
The Shore Club is one of the few large Providenciales luxury resorts not on Grace Bay, instead opting for the quiet Long Bay Beach. This turquoise coast features soft, white sand, and shallow water. It’s also one of the top kiteboarding locations in the region. More about Long Bay Beach →
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585
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The luxury Shore Club is one of few hotels found on the tranquil and turquoise Long Bay Beach. This exclusive beachfront retreat features three restaurants, a spa, boutique shops and four pools.
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Kokomo Botanical Resort
Venetian Road, Providenciales
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District Venetian Road
Kokomo Botanical Resort is located in the center of Providenciales, and within a very short drive of the exquisite Bight Beach, which is the western side of Grace Bay. More about Venetian Road →
Nearby to The Bight Beach
Kokomo Resort provides a complimentary beach shuttle service to the tranquil Bight Beach on the western side of Grace Bay. At the beach are loungers and umbrellas reserved for guests of Kokomo. A small yet beautiful snorkeling reef is nearby. More about The Bight Beach →
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271
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Kokomo Botanical Resort is a beautiful and tranquil retreat in central Providenciales. This full service hotel offers lush landscaping, a complimentary shuttle service to the beach throughout the day, and private villa accommodations with full amenities.
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Royal West Indies Resort
Grace Bay, Providenciales
A/C
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District Grace Bay
Royal West Indies is located on the eastern side of Grace Bay. Several restaurants are found a short walk away, and the plazas of Grace Bay are a 2-minute drive away. More about Grace Bay →
Beachfront on Grace Bay Beach
Royal West Indies is located on a great stretch of the exquisite Grace Bay. The resort offers loungers and umbrellas, Hobie cat sailboats, and kayaks for guest use. More about Grace Bay Beach →
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250
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The quiet Royal West Indies Resort is found on a great stretch of the world-famous Grace Bay Beach. This accommodation offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom choices.
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Blue Haven Resort
Leeward, Providenciales
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Full Kitchen
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District Leeward
Blue Haven Resort is located in an exclusive marina enclave in the tranquil Leeward region of Providenciales. Onsite are several dining options, and the Market, a small yet select grocery store and deli. More about Leeward →
Private Beach in Leeward
Blue Haven Resort boasts of its own private beach on the picturesque and turquoise Leeward Channel. More about Private Beach in Leeward →
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819
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Blue Haven Resort and Marina is a luxury property located in the tranquil Leeward region of Providenciales. Blue Haven is the first and only resort and marina in the Turks and Caicos Islands, and features a small private beach.
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Ocean Club West
Grace Bay, Providenciales
A/C
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BBQ Grill
Full Kitchen
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District Grace Bay
Ocean Club West is located in central Grace Bay, and an easy walk of several resorts, restaurants, and shopping plazas. More about Grace Bay →
Beachfront on Grace Bay Beach
Ocean Club West is situated on a central and prime stretch of Grace Bay Beach. The resort offers a collection of loungers and umbrellas on the beach for guest use. More about Grace Bay Beach →
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330
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Ocean Club West is the counterpart to the classic Ocean Club, and offers comfortable accommodations directly on an excellent stretch of Grace Bay Beach.
Map of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Where Providenciales is Located

Quick Facts
Population 23,769 (2012 Census)
Area 38 mi² (98 km²)
Currency U.S. Dollar
Electricity 120v U.S. Plugs
Airport Providenciales International Airport (PLS)
Best Beach Grace Bay Beach

The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) are located to the southeast of the Bahamas, and north of the Dominican Republic. Providenciales is found on the western edge of the Turks and Caicos island chain. The Turks and Caicos welcomes direct flights from many eastern US cities.

Providenciales is the most populated island in the Turks and Caicos Islands, which is a British Overseas Territory.

There are several populated islands in the country, and our capital city is Cockburn Town on the island of Grand Turk.

Hobie Cat sailboats on Grace Bay Beach at  Club Med Resort Hobie Cat sailboats on Grace Bay Beach at the all-inclusive Club Med resort.

Providenciales All-Inclusive Resorts

If you’re looking for the height of luxury and seclusion, consider one of our all-inclusive hotels. We have some exceptional choices.

The exclusive Amanyara fronts the Northwest Point Marine National Park on the remote west coast. This exclusive property offers chic open-air pavilion suites and impeccable service.

Parrot Cay, a private island that's just a short boat ride from Provo, is home to COMO’s COMO Parrot Cay Resort. Far away from the crowds, it doesn’t get more tranquil than the suites and beachfront rooms in this exclusive paradise. Adding to the relaxation options is the full-service Shambhala Spa and Yoga Retreat.

Four all-inclusive resorts are located on Grace Bay: the family and kid-friendly Beaches Turks and Caicos and Alexandra Resort, and the adults-only Club Med Turkoise and The Windsong at the Bight Reef. Part of the Sandals family of resorts, the Beaches property includes five village enclaves and offers an impressive array of things to do. 21 restaurants are onsite along with the island’s only water park, a favorite for families with children.

Several of the all-inclusive hotels offer day passes, which can be a fun way to spend the day for guests staying at a vacation rental or a smaller hotel.

Emerald Cay Estate, Turks and Caicos Emerald Cay Estate at Silly Creek and Chalk Sound.

Providenciales Vacation Villas

Vacation rental villas are a great option for those seeking privacy and more space. These boutique rental homes are often found on our smaller and often overlooked beaches, and are secluded from the bustle of central Provo. There’s a plethora of amenities offered, from relaxing infinity pools to the complimentary use of water sports equipment, including Hobie Cat sailboats, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards.

Looking for your own private patch of sand and sun? Several of the finer villas are ideally located on secluded and pristine beaches.

For those looking to get married right on the beach, Providenciales is fast becoming a popular destination for weddings and honeymoons. Many local resorts offer bespoke packages and deals, for both couples and their guests. For tips and ideas, see Great Wedding Hotels and our Honeymoon Guide.

Providenciales features several coasts, so you’ll be able to choose between staying near great snorkeling reefs, kiteboarding beaches, hills with great ocean views, or tranquil wetlands.

Professional concierge services, private chefs, and butlers are also available and can cater to any requests you may have, and are the perfect complement to stays at our finest and most exclusive rental properties.

Over-under photo of kayaks in turquoise ocean water and red mangroves trees Kayaking at Donna Cay in the Princess Alexandra Nature Reserve.

Water Sports

There’s a wide offering of fun things to do on and in the spectacular Turks and Caicos ocean. Activities range from wetland eco paddleboarding and kayaking, to the challenging sport of kiteboarding. Want to do something a bit more exciting? Try jet skiing, parasailing, wakeboarding, or tubing.

The Turks and Caicos has some great snorkeling too. At the Bight Reef (Coral Gardens) near Grace Bay and Smith's Reef at Turtle Cove, fish, turtles, and coral reefs can be seen right off the beach. Snorkeling boat tours are another option, and visit exquisite sites on the Turks and Caicos Barrier Reef, which is the second largest reef in the Atlantic.

The Turks and Caicos is a great destination for sport fishing. Providenciales is likewise the perfect place to launch from. Due to the island’s location on the edge of the Caicos plateau, deep water, teeming with pelagic fish, is found only minutes from the dock.

The shallows in the Caicos Banks are one of the last bonefishing frontiers. Bonefish are plentiful, and there's even tarpon and permit to be found. Take a fishing trip to a remote sound, or DIY at one of the island's central marine ponds.

If you’re just looking to catch dinner and have some fun, there are quite a few reef and bottom fishing tours to choose from. There’s plenty of snapper, grouper, jacks and more waiting!

Scuba diver at the wall on French Cay with coral and sea sponges Diving at the wall off French Cay.

Snorkeling and Diving

Divers and snorkelers will appreciate the undersea world of the Turks and Caicos. With over 70 miles of barrier reef within easy access of Provo, you’ll see fish, turtles, dolphins, rays and sharks as they were meant to be seen: in the wild. Because the country sits on an elevated underwater plateau, some of the best wall dive sites in the region are only a short boat ride away.

If scuba diving is your main focus, many of the local dive operators and hotels offer deals and packages to maximize your budget.

It’s not necessary to travel far to see spectacular coral, as beautiful snorkeling sites can be found close off of the beach as well as offshore by boat trip. The incredible Smith's Reef and Bight Reef offer aquarium-like sightings within easy access of the coast.

Luxury boat charter at Fort George Cay Luxury boat cruise at the uninhabited Fort George Cay.

Boat Charters and Excursions

On the relaxing side of the activity spectrum, a snorkeling and beach boat cruise is the ideal way to experience uninhabited cays and secluded beaches. It's also a great way to spot the unique Turks and Caicos Rock Iguana.

Grace Bay and the ocean off of the uninhabited Caicos cays are home to a famous marine mammal: JoJo the Dolphin. Although a wild animal, this Atlantic bottlenose dolphin has shown a special trait: he freely interacts with humans. Often seen playing in the wake of passing boats, spotting JoJo is the highlight of any boat tour.

A combined beach cruising, snorkeling, and barbecue tour is a kid-friendly and perfect family activity.

If you’d rather discover the wild side of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a custom boat charter can take you to the reefs, cliffs, and historical sites of West Caicos, the wildlife sanctuary of French Cay, or what was once the site of Fort Saint George, where cannons can still be seen in the water.

Kayaks at Chalk Sound in the Turks and Caicos Kayak eco tour at Chalk Sound National Park.

Sights and Attractions on Providenciales

On land, we are home to an award-winning 18-hole golf course at the Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club, beautiful wetlands and nature reserves, and the unique and highly scenic turquoise Chalk Sound Lagoon.

The breathtaking Princess Alexandra National Park found on the northeast coast of Providenciales protects the top-rated Grace Bay Beach, Leeward Beach and several nature reserve cays near Leeward Going Through channel. It’s difficult to surpass this exquisite area as a place for day trips and boat tours.

Cheshire Hall Plantation, a Loyalist cotton plantation built in the 1700s, is the foremost historical site on Providenciales. Today, quiet footpaths lead through the ruins of the Great House, kitchen, slave quarters and field walls.

There are several smaller points of interest across the island, including a giant Karst Process sinkhole, historical rock inscriptions, nature trails, and pristine coastlines.

If you’re looking to pick up a gift or souvenir, the shopping plazas of Grace Bay are the perfect place to start. There are local and international jewelry, art, designer fashion, Turks and Caicos food and alcohol products, T-shirts, and more. For nightlife, we have some popular bars that feature live music, casinos, beach BBQ and bonfire events, glowworm and sunset cruises, and more.

Aircraft approaching PLS airport over Chalk Sound in the Turks and Caicos United Airlines Boeing 737 over Chalk Sound National Park. The approach to Providenciales is amazing.

Providenciales Flights and Airport Information

It’s very easy to get here. We’re located only 90 minutes by air from Miami, and direct flights to the Providenciales International Airport are offered from more than twenty cities across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and the Caribbean, including New York, Boston, Philadelphia, London and Toronto.

As an English-speaking British territory that uses the US Dollar, booking your vacation is also simple.

For those looking for a bit more convenience, a concierge is able to guide you with all aspects of your travel, including finding the right place to stay, making dinner reservations, and shopping.

Once your flight has landed in the Turks and Caicos, it’s easy to get around. A rental car or fun jeep is the perfect way to get around, and there's a wide selection of companies to book with.

Mudjin Harbour in the Turks and Caicos The overlook at Mudjin Harbour on Middle Caicos.

Island Tours and Day Trips

A day trip to one of our less-populated islands is a top activity. The islands of North Caicos and Middle Caicos neighbor Providenciales, and offer a unique perspective. Once the home of Loyalist cotton plantations, the islands today are an ideal destination for those who love the outdoors.

There’s so much to see, including secluded beaches, caves, and historical sites. Many of the natural attractions on North and Middle Caicos feature free entry as well. Discover the spectacular Mudjin Harbour, Bambarra Beach, Sandy Point Beach, Hollywood Beach, and Three Marys Cays.

It’s simple to plan your day. Reserve a rental car, take the ferry, and explore. Exploring these two islands is like a little Caribbean road trip. Car rental is easy to arrange on many of our outer islands, and there's very little traffic to stress about.

The former sea salt producing islands of Grand Turk, Salt Cay, and South Caicos offer a different scene. Beginning in the late 1600s, natural and shallow marine ponds were converted into salinas, where ocean water was evaporated into salt for export. No longer worked today, the salt ponds remain interesting attractions.

Fresh grouper with plantains and coleslaw A quintessential Turks and Caicos dish of fried grouper, plantains, and coleslaw.

Restaurants and Fine Dining

The culinary delights are another highlight of this island. Freshly caught seafood is of course the hallmark of the island’s fine dining, and the diverse cuisines of local restaurants create wonderful and unique flavors to sample. Gourmet restaurants such as BLT Steak, Coco Bistro, Seven, Caicos Café, and Infiniti are very popular.

If you’d like to try some authentic Turks and Caicos cuisine, choose a local spot such as Mangrove Bay, Omar's, Bugaloo's, or Da Conch Shack. These restaurants are found in the old coastal settlements of Blue Hills and Five Cays, where conch, pan-cooked fish, and peas n’ rice are still the main courses.

There’s an enticing selection of ice cream and desserts at cafés as well. Delicious delicacies are created fresh every day, as well as some great breakfast spots.

The fresh seafood from the Turks and Caicos includes conch, lobster, grouper, snapper, mahi-mahi, wahoo, tuna, and more, all caught in some of the cleanest ocean water in the world.

Jeep Wranglers off road in the Turks and Caicos Jeep Wranglers at West Harbour Bluff on Providenciales.

Car Rental and Travel Information

Our travel information pages cover everything travelers need to know for your Turks and Caicos vacation, including practical information, visas and passports, weather, shopping and trip ideas. See our Turks and Caicos budget vacation guide for hints and tips on getting the best price on air travel, lodging, and transport. Rates vary according to the time of year and location, and it's possible to save with planning.

There are many ways to get around the island. Rentals cars and jeeps are the most popular method of transport, and we have taxis and private car services as well. For those that want to get out and explore, renting your own car is a great choice. There’s a full selection on Provo, with everything from upfitted Jeep Wranglers and Land Cruisers, to compact cars, luxury SUVs, and much more!

The Turks and Caicos has great weather throughout the year. Sunny days, clear skies and warm ocean water are the norm. Consult the weather forecast for details on planning your visit, and to get the most out of your trip.

If you're arriving via a private yacht, the island is home to several full-service marinas. These are located in the Long Bay, Turtle Cove, Leeward, and Cooper Jack areas.