Turks and Caicos Islands

The Turks and Caicos Islands are located at the southern end of the Bahamas chain and are generally accepted as one of the best kept secrets in the Caribbean

Over the past few years many international celebrities have been moving onto the less populated islands for the peace and tranquillity that they offer.

One of the Island's main natural assets is over 200 miles of pristine white-sand beaches which enjoy year-round sunshine and are cooled by the prevailing Atlantic trade winds.

Extensive coral reefs and clear blue waters keep the Turks and Caicos islands consistently on the world's top 10 dive list.

The Islands are a British Overseas Territory and although the influence of the USA is strong, all the main functions of the Island's administration, including the legal system are British in origin. The islands are some of the last to be developed in the Caribbean, and there is a strong desire by the T & C Government to avoid the overdevelopment and exploitation of the islands that has happened elsewhere in the region... the islands' motto is 'Beautiful By Nature'.

The local people are very friendly and the culture is typically relaxed which contributes to the lowest crime rate and highest crime-solved rate in the Caribbean.

Providenciales

Providenciales is the urban centre of the Turks & Caicos Islands. Familiarly known as "Provo", it is famous for its 12 mile Grace Bay Beach which is rated among the top ten beaches in the world by Conde Nast - a beautiful fine white sand beach edging spectacular clear turquoise water and pristine coral reefs.

Provo offers an uncomplicated lifestyle, natural beauty and is truly a water and beach lovers' paradise ideal for scuba divers, nature lovers, vacationers, honeymooners and fishermen. There is also an 18 hole golf course, a casino, shopping centres, three marinas, a growing number of bars and excellent restaurants.

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