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Turks & Caicos
Overview
From Andrew Harper
A British Overseas Territory, the Turks and Caicos lie between the southernmost Bahamas and the Dominican Republic, a 90-minute flight southeast of Miami. Home to some of the most captivating white-sand beaches and pristine shallow-water coral reefs in the Americas, the archipelago consists of eight inhabited islands and several dozen deserted cays. Tourism and offshore banking are the key sources of revenue, there being no income, capital gains or inheritance taxes levied on the islands’ 20,000 inhabitants.
WHEN TO GO : The average high temperature varies from the low 80s in winter to the high 80s in summer; nights are 10 degrees cooler. The climate is mainly dry (especially December-June), with showers in the autumn.
CURRENCY : The U.S. dollar is the officially recognized currency.
U.S. EMBASSY : None. U.S. Embassy is located in the Bahamas, (242) 322-1181.
DIRECT DIAL CODES : To phone hotels in Turks and Caicos, dial 1 +649 (Turks and Caicos code) + local numbers in listings.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS : Passport. Visit travel.state.gov, and for travelers’ health information, cdc.gov.
Hotels
All recommended hotels in Turks & Caicos
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The Meridian ClubDelightfully informal resort on an 800-acre private island skirted by a spectacular two-mile deserted white-sand beach. |
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AmanyaraDramatic cottage-style Amanresort overlooking a lovely half-mile beach at the unspoiled northwest tip of Providenciales, a 30-minute drive from Provo’s shops and other hotels. |
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The Veranda ResortResort offering appealing options for families in a choice spot on Grace Bay with 800 feet of oceanfront, 10 minutes from sister property Grace Bay Club. |
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Grace Bay ClubFull-service resort snuggled amid 11 lushly landscaped acres right along the calm, translucent waters of Grace Bay Beach. |
Villas
All recommended villas in Turks & Caicos
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Parrot CayParrot Cay Estates are villas set on the private island of Parrot Cay, about a 35-minute boat journey from Providenciales, the main island of the Turks & Caicos. Providenciales |
Special Offers
Special Offers
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Meridian Club - Anniversary PromotionConfirm a stay in May, June or July 2013, and guests may choose between either a $40 savings on the nightly rate or a $40 beverage credit per person. |
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