Cheap holidays to the Turks and Caicos island

Holidays to the Turks and Caicos islandTurks and Caicos islands are similar to the Southern Bahamas in that they have similar climate, are British territory and attract most tourists from North America. However the tourism industry here is more low key and the main pastimes are all revolved around the sea and the coast, particularly diving, fishing and snorkeling amongst the coral reefs. Uk, USA and Canadian visitors require a birthcetificate and photo ID - no visa required as long as return tickets purchased. No problems with stays up to 30 days and can even be renewed once for around $50. The official currency is US$. Broadly speaking the islands are split into Providenciales, Grand Turk, North, Middle and South Caicos and Salt Cay. Island hopping is cheap, easy and recommended. Flight to Turks and Caicos islandThe main international airport for tourists is the Providenciales (Provo) airport. 

This is any case is the most popular island and has most to offer in terms of hotel accommodation and typical tourist facilities. Connecting flights to the other islands are available by light plane as there are no scheduled boat or ferry services. Main airlines operating into Providenciales are British airways, Bahamas air, Jamaica air, Delta airlines, American airlines, US airways and TCI Sky king. Flight time for provo to Grand Turk (the furthest island from provo) is only around 35 minutes at a cost of around $120 - as a comparison a flight to North Caicos is only $75 with a correspondingly shorter flight time.Beach resort at Turks and CaicosBeaches Turks & Caicos is an unbelievable fantasy beach resort, pastel pink bungalows are nestled in tropical gardens, there are almost enough pools for each day of the week, and the last day is reserved for the largest pool of all, the clear turquoise sea bordered by a 12-mile stretch of beach. Have you ever dreamed of a tropical hideaway or your very own Caribbean fantasy? Well this resort is probably exactly what you pictured in your mind! There is also the Treasure Beach Villas Resort, Turks & Caicos, or how about the fabulous Royal West Indies Resort, this is a new, all suite, luxury, beach-side condominium resort located on what many regard as the world’s finest beach, Grace Bay on the island of Providenciales. Combining the easy elegance of Caribbean living and styled in a Colonial design that captures the romance of a bygone age. Again this is another beach rersort that is pretty much exactly how you imagine it to be, simply picture in your mind a fantastic caribbean exclusive luxury beachside resort.The Resort is comprised of studio, 1 and 2 bedroom luxury units with Ocean Front, Ocean and Botanical views. The 1 and 2 bedrooms boast full, modern kitchens and are excellent for family use. The studios have kitchenettes for less ambitious vacation cooking. All suites have ocean-facing balconies that overlook magnificent Grace Bay or the resort’s spectacular Botanical grounds.Turks and Caicos luxury hotelThe fabulous Reef Residences hotel on Grace Bay by Coral Gardens occupies one of the best locations on the beautiful Grace Bay area. This accommodation is truly an oasis of calm, beauty and tranquillity. Set upon a quiet stretch of twelve miles of powdery white sands of Grace Bay. or why not check out the super luxury Meridian Club in Pine Cay. Imagine your own private island hideaway resort with two miles of white-sand beach. This Caribbean retreat is unparalleled in terms of luxury, elegance and refinement. makes the “Sandals” or “Beaches” resorts look like Butlins! Pine Cay is a secluded 800-acre island, just 560 miles southeast of Miami. The Meridian Club is the only resort on the island, positioned on a two-mile stretch of white sand beach, and is considered by many to be one of the finest in the Caribbean (if not the world!) Luxury holidays Turks and CaicosThe Osprey beach hotel is a favourite amongst visitors for good reason - 28 standard or deluxe beachfront rooms ansd suites available with kitchen, TV, AC and pool. The most luxurious accommodation however has to be the Turks head mansion (even the name is fantastic!). At one time was the American consulate and now is a fabulous house for private hire with all the facilities of a hotel, including bartender, conciege, maid, meals, drinks and snacks. Designed for the rich and famous or for those seeking exclusivity.Cheap holidays in Turks and Caicos islandAlthough an exclisive resort the Turks and Caicos are not prohibilty expensive - although not exactly bargain basement either! If you stay away from the more obvious “touristy” type restaurants and accommodation there are some bargains to be had. Providenciales is the dearest island for food and accommodation as most of the hotels here are condo or all inclusive styles catering to the affluent middle classes, stick to the other islands for inexpensive and charming accommodation. Many local restaurants are inexpensive and delicious with seafood and rice being the standard fare. Cheap flights can be had from UK airports for around the £600-700 mark and from the USA packages are offrered flying from Miami for around the $1000 mark.