If you've ever wondered about an island vacation where summers are sunny all year round, where warm blue waves gently wash over white sandy beaches, there's no better place than the Turks and Caicos Islands in the entire globe.
More than 30 islands and small coral reefs that make up the Turks and Caicos archipelago lie in the basin Atlantic Ocean and are an extension of the Bahamas. The permanent population and service personnel live only on a few of the largest islands: Grand Turk, Providenciales, Salt Cay, Pine Cay, Parrot Cay, South Caicos, North Caicos , Middle Caicos. The largest city and capital is the city cockburn town located on the island Grand Turk, and the most popular resort of the Turks and Caicos is considered to be Providenciales island.
The islands were discovered in 1512 by the Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon, who would discover Florida a year later. In the 17th century, salt was found here - the most valuable product of that time - therefore, Great Britain enters into a struggle with Spain for the right to own the islands, and already in 1766 Turks and Caicos became an official colony of Great Britain. Currently, the Turks and Caicos Islands have the status of a British Overseas Territory, which is governed by the Executive Council, headed by the Governor.
About 90% of the indigenous population of the islands are representatives of the Negroid race (descendants of Negro slaves brought to the islands by the British in the 17th century to work on plantations), the rest are mulattos and whites (Americans, British and Canadians who have real estate and business on the islands).
The main income of the islands, of course, comes from tourism, but the Turks and Caicos are also an offshore zone and an important fishing center that supplies lobster and shellfish to the best restaurants in the United States.
The islands have all the conditions for a luxurious holiday: high-class hotels and restaurants, casinos and nightclubs, magnificent beaches and picturesque coral reefs, golf clubs, tennis courts, etc.
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cockburn town |
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Population |
46,400 people (2012) |
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Population density |
75 people/km2 |
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English |
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Religion |
Baptism, Anglicanism, Methodism and other areas of the Protestant Church |
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Form of government |
constitutional monarchy, British Overseas Territory |
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U.S. dollar |
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Timezone |
UTC-5 (UTC-4 in summer) |
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Electricity |
120V 60Hz (US flat plug) |
Climate and weather
The climate on the islands belongs to the tropical marine type, so you can relax here with pleasure at any time of the year. In the hottest months, usually in July-August, the average air temperature is +29 ... +32 °С, rising to +35 °С on some days. January is considered the coldest month, but even at this time the air is warmed up to +26 °С. All year round the water temperature in the sea does not fall below +23…+29 °C, depending on the season. Most often it is sunny, dry weather, but hurricanes sometimes occur in summer and early autumn, so the most favorable period to visit the Turks and Caicos archipelago is from November to May.
Nature
All the islands of the archipelago have a flat landscape, in some places there are swampy lowlands. The coastal strips of many islands are occupied by mangroves, which are home to thousands of waterfowl. The vegetation in the resort areas is represented by coconut palms and all kinds of flowering shrubs. In some places, small strips of pine forests, extremely rare for these latitudes, have been preserved. In desert areas, you can see only cacti and rare stunted bushes. But in the sea, life really boils, because almost every island of the archipelago is surrounded by coral reefs, in which a variety of representatives of the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea live and hunt. On some uninhabited islands, there is still a small population of the rarest species of masked iguana, living in the wild only in this place. Once in the Turks and Caicos Islands between January and April, you can witness the global migration of humpback whales, which can be observed even from the shore.
On the island of Providenciales you can visit Chalk Sound National Park, which is a shallow lagoon with many rocky islets.
Attractions
The Turks and Caicos has virtually no traditional architectural historical sights. Almost all tourists are shown the remains of the once prosperous Cheshire Hall cotton plantation, built at the beginning of the 19th century, they organize an excursion to the Strombus gigas shellfish farm, which are a delicious delicacy, as well as to the largest limestone caves in the Caribbean. The expositions of the National Museum of Turks and Caicos tell about the history of the islands from the day they were discovered in the 15th century by Spanish navigators to the present day.
Nutrition
In local restaurants, you can hardly taste the real traditional cuisine of the islands. All establishments offer an international menu with the greatest influence from British culinary traditions.
Seafood delights should be preferred to meat dishes in the Turks and Caicos. The main garnish is corn, peas and rice.
The obligatory program of all vacationers on the islands includes tasting the most popular grits dish here, which is a not very attractive-looking mixture of vegetables, seafood and meat mixed with pea porridge. Among other culinary offerings, it is worth trying a special whelk fish soup, clam soup, peas with fish, peas with meat and rice.
The best way to quench your thirst is traditional English tea with milk or cream, which can be ordered literally in every institution. Various juices and sweet thick syrup are also sold everywhere. grenadine. From alcoholic beverages it is worth noting rum And rum punch prepared with the addition coconut rum.
Accommodation
On the Turks and Caicos Islands, you can find 3, 4 and 5 star hotels, as well as luxurious villas and private apartments.
The minimum cost of living in a 3-star hotel is $50, in a 4-star hotel - $170, in a 5-star hotel - $565. Renting a small villa on the coast with 2 bedrooms will cost about $400 per day. An apartment for 4 people will cost at least $200. The highest prices for housing in hotels located on small private islands. Of the major islands, Providenciales is considered the most expensive.
Entertainment and recreation
The main goal of all vacationers on the Turks and Caicos Islands is to have a lot of fun on the local white sandy beaches, which fall into the top ten best beaches in the world in ratings conducted by organizations and publications from various countries. On the local beaches you can sunbathe and swim in the warm sea waters, go diving or snorkeling, windsurfing or yachting. All the beaches are well equipped and quite deserted (it's never a problem to find free sun loungers) and all of them are free. If the hotel is located on the beach, then at the entrance to the beach there are towels for free use.
Most hotels are equipped with swimming pools, tennis courts, golf courses, spas, gyms, etc.
Fans of an active nightlife will easily find a place where they can spend a wonderful evening: nightclubs, bars, casinos, beach parties, etc.
Purchases
On all inhabited islands you will find modern supermarkets and shopping centers where you can buy everything you need, but the price level is quite high.
From souvenirs, in addition to all kinds of magnets and mugs, tourists are attracted by shell products of various shapes and sizes. The largest selection of shells is presented in the shop at the shellfish farm.
Transport
You can get to the Turks and Caicos by airline planes british airways(from Moscow only with a change in London and a technical stop in Nassau in the Bahamas - 16 hours on the way). It is possible to fly via New York, Toronto or Miami, but the travel time takes more than a day. The cost of round-trip tickets ranges from $900 to $4,300, depending on the number of transfers, travel time and class. There are full-service international airports on the islands Grand Turk And Providenciales. There are domestic airports on all inhabited islands of the archipelago. Ferries run between the islands. The cost of the crossing is from $ 25 to $ 40 (travel time is approximately 30 minutes).
Many cruise ships stop at Grand Turk Island.
The total length of the roads of all the islands of the archipelago taken together is about 120 km, and of them only a little more than 20% have a hard surface. Since the islands are a British Overseas Territory, driving here is on the left hand side.
Everywhere at airports and seaports, however, as well as on the streets, you can use taxi services (from $ 2 per mile for 1 person). In addition, taxi drivers are perhaps the best guides. It is better to negotiate the cost before the start of the trip. You can also catch a private bus (jitney) that don't run on certain routes. Prices are set by the driver at his own discretion.
If you are 21 years of age, driver's license and credit card, Grand Turk and Providenciales you can rent a car, SUV or scooter. The rental price ranges from $50 to $80, excluding $15 tax ($5 for a scooter).
Connection
Payphones that support international line access are located in shops, restaurants, banks and other public places. The phones work with Lime magnetic cards, which can be purchased at tobacco shops, directly at the company's offices or in supermarkets. The cost of calls ranges from $0.3 to $0.4 per minute. Cheapest way to make international calls World Talk cards. Occasionally there are pay phones that work with Master Card, Visa, American Express and Discover credit cards. To get in touch, dial 1 800 744 7777 and then follow the instructions.
Mobile communications on the islands are provided by 3 operators: Lime, Digicel and Islandcom Telecommunications ($ 0.35 per minute for calls abroad).
The Lime operator has special rates designed for tourists: Anywhere Talk 100 ($20), Anywhere Talk 250 ($50), Anywhere Talk 500 ($90) - they include 100, 250 and 500 free minutes, respectively, to anywhere in the world.
The Digicel operator (per second billing) also offers a number of tariffs calculated specifically for calls abroad: digiWorld 160 ($40) - 160 included minutes, 50 SMS (must have at least $100 on the account), digiWorld 320 ($80) - 320 included minutes, 100 SMS (there must be at least $100 on the account), etc.
All mobile operators offer Internet connection (approximately $50 for 1 GB of traffic). In major cities, you can find The Computer Guy internet cafes and CompTCI internet kiosks.
All hotels provide free Wi-Fi or wired internet in the public area and rooms.
Security
Going on vacation to one of the islands of the archipelago, you can be sure of your safety, since neither pickpocketing nor fraud is common on the islands. But elementary caution and concern for the safety of personal belongings will never hurt.
The main danger is represented by rather frequent summer hurricanes.
You should also take certain precautions when swimming and diving. You can swim only between the reef and the shore, as on the outside of the reef there are many poisonous and predatory fish and other dangerous inhabitants of the ocean (moray eels, barracudas, rays and jellyfish). Also, outside the safe zone, as a rule, the depth increases sharply and strong ocean currents are observed.
Tap water should not be drunk, even for brushing your teeth it is recommended to use boiled water. Fruits should be peeled. You should also worry about vaccinations in advance.
Business climate
Officially, the Turks and Caicos Islands are an offshore zone, and this status implies a lot of privileges for doing business (assets protection, tax minimization, ease of registration and business management, etc.). However, due to their strong dependence on the UK, they are not very popular with investors, since many of the conditions typical for independent offshore zones are not met here. First of all, this concerns confidentiality and anonymity, speed of registration, avoidance of taxation and lack of reporting. The process of hiring foreign workers for an enterprise registered on the islands takes several months and costs the company tens of thousands of dollars.
The local government is making every effort to create more favorable conditions on the islands for doing business. In particular, the issue of introducing VAT (11%) on the islands is being resolved in a strict manner. local authorities, unlike the British government, believe that this tax will have an extremely negative impact on tourism. VAT is planned to be introduced from April 1, 2013. It will have to replace the internal tax on financial services, hotel and restaurant accommodation tax, communication tax, tax on insurance premiums and stamp duty on vehicle rentals.
Real estate
Almost all real estate in the Turks and Caicos is owned by wealthy British (30%), Americans (30%) and Canadians (30%). The price of 1 m 2 of apartments starts from $5,000, houses - from $4,000, while it has a constant upward trend. When buying property on the islands, you get 100% ownership of both the building and the land. If the value of the property exceeds $500,000, the owner automatically receives a residence permit, and after 5 years can apply for a British Overseas Passport. The Turks and Caicos real estate offering includes apartments in luxury residential complexes, often equipped with moorings for deep sea yachts, and luxury villas by the sea with their own mooring.
The purchase, sale or rental of real estate on the islands is carried out through specialized companies, so the personal presence of the investor is not even required to carry out these operations.
Walking through the streets of cities in beach or sportswear is unacceptable, as the islanders are quite scrupulous about their appearance and, accordingly, the appearance of visitors. Clothing on the islands is the main attribute of a person's social status. Despite the hot daytime weather, it is advisable to take a couple of long-sleeved sweaters with you in order to calmly walk along the embankment on cool evenings, and also so as not to catch a cold when entering rooms with air conditioners running with might and main. An extra cocktail or evening dress, which is mandatory for some restaurants, will not hurt in a suitcase.
Tips in restaurants are 15% of the check value, but you should pay attention to whether they are already included in the total amount. In hotels, it is not customary to tip service personnel.
Almost on all beaches there is a ban on sunbathing in the nude and even topless.
There are a number of restrictions on the import / export of certain goods and personal items from / to the territory of the islands of the archipelago. The list of articles prohibited for import into the Turks and Caicos includes narcotic drugs, any pornographic products and weapons, including for spearfishing. It is prohibited to export more than 2 liters of wine or 1.13 liters of other alcoholic beverages, more than 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars.
Leaving the island, everyone is forced to pay a tax at the airport in the amount of $ 35.
Credit cards are accepted everywhere (even in taxis), but you should always carry some cash with you.
Visa information
Citizens of the Russian Federation and others CIS member countries A visa is required to visit the Turks and Caicos Islands, which can be obtained from any UK Visa Application Centre. The following documents are required to obtain a visa:
questionnaire of the established form, completed in English;
a foreign passport with at least one free page for gluing a visa, valid for the entire stay on the islands;
a copy of the page of the international passport with the personal data of the owner;
1 color photograph 3.5x4.5 cm in size;
copies of tickets in both directions;
confirmation of financial solvency;
certificate from the place of work;
hotel reservation;
Consular fee in the amount of $83 (paid either at the ticket office of the Visa Application Center or by credit card if the application is made online).
The period for issuing a visa can take from 10 to 20 days.
Citizens holding UK, Canadian or US residency and valid visas to those countries do not require a Turks and Caicos visa.
The British Embassy in Moscow is located at:
121099, Moscow, Smolenskaya embankment, 10
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The Turks and Caicos Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean and are a continuation of the Bahamas chain. This is a suitable holiday destination for fans of water sports, diving and snorkeling - the largest coral reef in the Caribbean is located in the coastal waters of the archipelago. In addition, there are excellent sandy beaches, which are among the best beaches in the world. The center of tourism and resort life is the island of Providenciales, where all conditions for a comfortable stay are created. Lovers of silence, calm and secluded recreation can visit the neighboring islands.
Cities and regions
Time difference with Moscow
− 7 hours in winter −8 hours
- with Kaliningrad
- with Samara
- with Yekaterinburg
- with Omsk
- with Krasnoyarsk
- with Irkutsk
- with Yakutsk
- with Vladivostok
- with Severo-Kurilsk
- with Kamchatka
How to get to Turks and Caicos
There is no direct flight from Russia. The flight is carried out by British Airways in transit through London (a technical landing is provided in the Bahamas to Nassau). The duration of the flight is approximately 14 hours.
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Visa
Citizens of Russia do not need a visa to visit Turks and Caicos. For your own peace of mind, you should also pre-arrange travel medical insurance for the entire duration of the trip.
Customs
Import and export of national and foreign currencies is not limited. Duty-free import of 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 125 g of tobacco products, up to a liter of strong alcoholic beverages or up to 2 liters of wine is allowed. The import of drugs and narcotic drugs, pornography and harpoon weapons is prohibited. A permit is required to import firearms.
Phone numbers
There are no diplomatic missions of Turks and Caicos in Russia and Russia in Turks and Caicos.
Rescue service: 911.
There are no long-distance telephone codes - all the islands are within the coverage area of one operator.
Maps of Turks and Caicos
Tourist safety
The islands are safe for recreation, the crime rate is low. Nudity and partial nudity are prohibited on all public beaches.
Care must be taken when swimming and diving. You can swim only in strictly designated places - although the local beaches are quite well equipped, only the area between the reef and the shore is safe. On the outside of the reefs, the seabed has a very steep slope, and the waters are inhabited by many dangerous inhabitants. The currents washing the outer side of the reefs are very strong, and surf and tidal currents also pose a certain danger.
Climate of the Turks and Caicos
The climate is tropical maritime, sunny and relatively dry. The average temperature in winter is about +27…+28 °C, in summer +32 °C. Water temperature in winter +23…+26 °C, in summer +28…+29 °C. Tropical trade winds blow throughout the year, the strongest winds are possible in August-September. The best time to visit the country is from mid-December to mid-July.
Cuisine and restaurants
The basis of local cuisine is seafood and rice. The most popular are shellfish dishes, as well as lobsters. The most famous local dish is "grits", which is pea porridge with seafood, shellfish, smoked fish or poultry meat and vegetables.
A typical drink on the islands is rum punch, the components of which are two types of rum (one of which is coconut), orange and pineapple juices, and grenadine syrup.
The Turks and Caicos Islands are British-owned islands. They are located in the Caribbean Sea, one of the small territories that did not want to fall off from Great Britain during the centrifugal desire for independence that swept the entire Earth in the 20th century. The islands occupy a total area of 417 square kilometers. 21 thousand people live on them.
The islands are offshore zones, where many firms are registered who do not want to pay taxes. These islands are very reluctant to provide information about registrations - only by court order. In essence, the state of continuous judgment for most firms is a normal working state and upsets only the first years. Then the lawyers of the firm simply regularly go to the courts, as if to work. Routine, but that's life.
In addition to offshore, a significant profitable business of the islands is tourism. For citizens of Russia, there is a visa-free regime, as well as an unlimited opportunity to import and export any amount of currency. It is forbidden only to import drugs and harpoon guns. Otherwise amazingly friendly place. Diving is widely developed for tourists, you can watch humpback whales and numerous bottlenose dolphins. With these smart creatures, you can have a good time swimming in a race and listening to their twitter.
An incredible place on Earth where you can relax from the gray city everyday life, lying on a beach with snow-white sand, diving in the clear emerald sea, and also being alone with nature among the tropical jungle - all these are the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean Sea. Tourists from all over the world come here every year, and no one is left disappointed with their vacation.
What to do, what to see, where to relax, what to eat and where to stay on the islands - you can learn all this from this article.
History
The Turks and Caicos Islands were discovered in 1512 by the Spanish navigator Juan Ponce de Leon. Since 1766, the islands have been officially recognized as a British colony.
The old coat of arms of the Turks and Caicos Islands showed a sailboat, a local resident on the shore, and two piles of salt. During the creation of the coat of arms, the English designer, having seen the images, decided that the mounds of salt were buildings, and added black “doors” to them. Thus, igloos, the national dwellings of the Eskimos, appeared on the coat of arms of the tropical islands. This coat of arms of the Turks and Caicos Islands until 1968 was considered official. Now the emblem depicts the flora and fauna of the islands and coastal waters.
Location
The Turks and Caicos Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean and are an archipelago that includes more than 40 islands. The Turks - to the east and the Caicos - to the west - are two island groups surrounded by reefs. The place where the Turks and Caicos Islands are separated from each other is called the Columbus Strait. The Bahamas are located 150 km to the north and 50 km to the southeast.
Many do not know which country is the Turks and Caicos Islands? The archipelago is a constitutional monarchy and belongs to the British territory overseas.
Climatic conditions
The climate in the Turks and Caicos Islands is maritime, sunny and relatively dry. Thanks to this, you can relax here at any time of the year. There are two main seasons on the archipelago: dry - from November to June and the rainy season, which lasts from July to October - at this time hurricanes and typhoons are possible. Thus, the best time for a beach holiday is from November to June. At this time, the air temperature reaches +29°C and is very comfortable. The water warms up to + 23-26 ° C.
How to get there
The islands do not have direct flights to Russia. The question immediately arises: how to get to the Caicos and Turks? From Moscow you can fly with a transfer in London, from where flights depart to Providenciales Island - the main tourist center of the state, where the airport is located, which receives all international flights.
You can also get from Russia through the Dominican Republic or the USA. The approximate cost of tickets for one round trip is 1700-1900 USD.
Visa regime
Citizens of the Russian Federation who come to the Turks and Caicos Islands require a visa, which can be obtained in some cases, you may be called for an interview.
Tourist infrastructure
Foreign tourism is the main source of income for the island nation. Despite the fact that the main routes of most cruise lines of the Caribbean Sea lie here, the presence of the largest and most incredibly beautiful coral reef and beautiful beaches, of the entire group of Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean, Providenciales is the only one where the tourist infrastructure is well developed. The rest of the islands are much less tourist-oriented, however, you can find hotels and restaurants on them, as well as beautiful beaches for relaxing.
Below we will review the main tourist destinations of the Turks and Caicos Islands, as well as tips and recommendations for vacationers.
Providenciales Island
Locals call this island Provo, it is the main tourist center of the state. When choosing a tour to the Turks and Caicos Islands, tourists mostly stop at Provo Island. Numerous world-class hotels, shopping centers, casinos, a large number of bars, restaurants and nightclubs are offered to the attention of vacationers.
Most of the resorts of the Caribbean Turks and Caicos Islands in Providenciales are located on the northern coast of the island and are located along the beach in Grace Bay.
The main attraction of the island is the marine national park, which includes several salt lakes and reefs. Here you can see a large number of waterfowl.
It is not for nothing that diving enthusiasts choose Providenciales as their holiday destination - the coastal waters are incredibly clear, and the large coral reef, which is home to a variety of marine life, is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Providenciales Island boasts Grace Bay Beach, which is 22 km long. It has repeatedly been included in the lists of the best beaches in the world. And this is not surprising: the purest azure water, snow-white sand, palm trees growing along the coastline are an ideal place for spiritual relaxation and scuba diving.
Interesting to visit in Providenciales is the underwater cave of Hole, as well as the only farm in the world where giant king shells are grown, which are an endangered species.
Grand Turk Island
The island curves around a coral reef, making it an ideal place for snorkeling and a stunning coastline for relaxation. The main attraction of Grand Turk is the coral reef, located at a distance of 200 meters from the coast. Swimming to the bottom of the reef, you can see how the seabed abruptly goes to a depth of 2.5 km - an incredible sight. Here you can meet with sea turtles, whale sharks, rays.
In winter, right off the shore of Grand Turk Island, you can watch the migration of humpback whales: such impressions will be remembered for a lifetime.
Those who are tired of a beach holiday are invited to visit the town of Cockburn Town. Here you can wander among the colonial buildings and wooden houses that were built at the end of the 19th century. The interest of tourists is also the Gibbs reefs, where fur seals live.
Salt Cay Island
A small piece of land, inhabited by only 80 inhabitants, is of great interest to tourists. This is due to the fact that windmills, salt sheds and salt lakes have been preserved here - characteristic features of the industry of the late 19th century. Tourists call this island an open-air museum. Here you can also see the famous Wanda Last Shoal, which attracts whales and rays due to the huge accumulation of plankton that the marine inhabitants feed on.
South Caicos Island
The smallest island of the archipelago, which attracts drivers from all over the world with a coral reef of incredible beauty. Due to the large differences in depths, the underwater world here is diverse and beautiful. In these waters you can meet a variety of sharks, rays, turtles, dolphins and even humpback whales. There are cliffs off the east coast of the South Caicos, and underwater caves in the reef serve as a habitat for a huge number of fish.
Western Caicos
An uninhabited island located at a distance of 8 km from Providenciales. This place is ideal for those who dream of a quiet holiday away from the crowds of tourists and unity with nature. Photos from Caicos Island are incredibly beautiful. In the east, there are beaches that are considered the best in the entire archipelago. The entrance to the sea here is gentle, the depth increases gradually, the water is very clear and has an incredible azure color.
On the West Coast, low limestone cliffs form a huge number of small beaches and secluded bays.
Almost the entire island is surrounded by the coral reef Molassis Reef, which contains the remains of a shipwreck that occurred in 1509. Of great interest is the underwater canyon, where giant sea sponges live, reaching a length of 30 m.
In addition, on the island you can visit the Katherine Lake Reserve, where flamingos live.
Middle Caicos
The largest island of the Caicos group attracts tourists with the Conch Bar cave complex and the national park, which are located in the very center of the island. Here you can admire stalactites and stalagmites, as well as underground lakes with the purest water. Once the caves were a sacred place of the Indians, who left a large number of petroglyphs on the walls.
When choosing a tour to the Turks and Caicos Islands, you will not find offers to relax in the Middle Caicos, as the tourist infrastructure is practically not developed here. There are no entertainment centers, clubs, hotel complexes on the island. Tourists are offered to rest in small boarding houses or guest houses, which contain good-natured and hospitable locals.
north caicos
One of the most beautiful islands, which is famous for the richest vegetation. Precipitation here is several times more than on other islands, so the flora on the island is more dense and diverse.
North Caicos is famous for its beautiful Whitby Beach. White sand, clear azure water and palm trees make it a heavenly place to relax.
Here you can visit the historic Waits Green plantation, which organizes excursions for everyone.
Restaurants
The local cuisine is based mainly on seafood and is a combination of British, Spanish, Indian and Irish traditions.
Once on the Turks and Caicos Islands, you should definitely try the traditional dish - grits, which is pea porridge with seafood, shellfish, smoked fish and vegetables.
The most popular drink on the islands is tea, which is brewed in accordance with English traditions - with milk.
Of the alcoholic beverages, only rum is common here. Connoisseurs note that on the islands it has excellent quality and is in no way inferior to the famous Cuban rum.
A must-see is the Dora restaurant on Provo Island, which specializes in seafood cuisine.
Hotels
There are hotels on the Turks and Caicos Islands for every taste and budget. Tourists with limited funds can stay in small guest houses or in the private sector with local residents who always welcome foreign guests. More demanding vacationers when booking a tour to the Turks and Caicos Islands can consider hotels from the 5-star category.
Grace Bay Club Hotel is an excellent option for accommodation. This luxury hotel is considered one of the most romantic in the Caribbean. Each room has its own terrace, which offers an incredible view of the azure sea, snow-white beaches and palm trees. The services provided to guests include a SPA program.
For those who want to relax in a real tropical paradise, the Parrot Cay hotel, located on a previously uninhabited island, is ideal. Vacationers are delighted with untouched nature, exotic plants, tropical birds. You can even see flamingos and hummingbirds. Kilometer-long beaches, the cleanest sea with a coral reef and white sand will not leave anyone indifferent.
Not to mention the amazing Amanyara Hotel. On a vast territory there are unsurpassed villas and pavilion rooms. The hotel has its own diving center. Scuba diving is open to both beginners and professional divers.
Travel notes, day 30The Turks and Caicos is a British Overseas Territory north of Haiti. It's funny that next to the very ass of the world there are real paradise islands with excellent beaches, luxurious hotels and restaurants. Surprisingly, there are almost no people here. It seems that the whole country is one big good resort hotel. Everything is very friendly and homely. Despite the fact that not everyone can afford a vacation in the Turks and Caicos (everything is very expensive), there is no pathos and glamor here, as in St. Barts, there are no crowds of American baby dolls here, like in the Bahamas. The first paradise islands that I liked. I even decided to leave the camera and rest a bit. So there will be few photos today).
01. Take off to Miami! M-m-m-m, denouement) 
02. Houses 
03. General view of Miami. Tomorrow we will walk around the city in more detail. 
04. As you can see, almost the entire city is rectangular blocks of one-story buildings. 
05. Skyscrapers in the center. 
06. In principle, the standard layout of any American city. 
07. Miami Airport. 
08. Houses 
09. Rich area 
10. The famous beach with expensive United Russia apartments 
12. And here is our destination, the Turks and Caicos Islands. As you can see, the islands are surrounded by reefs, so the beaches are always calm and warm sea. 
13. View from the plane to Providenciales, where I'm flying. There is the airport on the right. 
14. As I said, the Turks and Caicos Islands are real paradise islands. Deserted beaches with white sand stretch for tens of kilometers. There are no storms here, no rocky coasts, everything is as advertised. 
15. Looked at one of the beaches. 
16. Everyone snorkels and looks at the corals. The reefs are close here, so you can watch fish and all kinds of underwater beauty just a few meters from the shore. The sea is warm and calm. Everything that's needed. 
17. There are few people. 
18. Development of the islands - a typical American-provincial. Hangars of shops and shopping complexes, one-story houses, immersed in greenery. Movement is left-handed. 
19. The coast is being actively built up. Every second house is for sale. It is worth noting that the villas that are sold here are very good in terms of architecture. I don't know about prices. 
20. Look how cute the houses are. 
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23. There are almost no high fences here. Everything is like the States. 
24. Bentley 
25. Home 
26. Bank. Like many other Caribbean islands, Turks and Caicos is a popular offshore. 
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28. Surprisingly, there are a lot of homeless vicious dogs on the island. As soon as you get out of the car, some flea truck is already rushing to bite you 
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31. The Turks and Caicos are 30 islands. There are islands with luxurious celebrity villas, there are uninhabited islands with real paradise beaches from chocolate advertisements, there are islands with pirate caves and awesome nature. 
32. This is such a paradise island. 
And yet, the Turks and Caicos is expensive. Hotels will cost 2-3 times more than similar hotels in other resorts. For a three-star room away from the sea, they ask for $ 250, a room in a resort hotel with a beach will cost from $ 1,000. Food is more expensive than in Moscow, both in restaurants and supermarkets. The taxi driver at the airport will ask for $100 for a twenty-minute ride. Maybe that's why there are few people here, although this has its own special buzz.
33. There is an abundance in supermarkets that even Moscow grocery stores can envy. Here's a fresh lobster tail for $23 a pound. As far as I understand, a pound is about a third of a kilogram. I've never seen tails sold separately before. Conveniently. 
34. And look at the meat! 
35. Steaks cost about 1000 rubles per kg. 
As of April 2013, the Turks and Caicos National Football Team is officially recognized as the worst football team in the world.
All journey:
Day 1: San Francisco, USA
Day 2: Carmel Valley, USA
Day 3: Apple, Facebook, Google, USA
Day 4: 17 Mile Road Sunset in SF, USA
Day 5: Bermuda
Day 6: Bahamas
Day 7: Bahamas
Day 8: Cayman Islands
Day 9: Jamaica
Day 10:
Day 11: Aruba, Baneiro and Curaçao
Day 12: Road to the Dominican Republic
Day 13: Dominican Republic Part 1
Day 14:
