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Tour Operators
Plenty of US wholesalers and a handful of tour operators (UK and Europe) offer the Turks and Caicos Islands in their programmes. On DefinitiveCaribbean we will be picking out the best of the travel organisers for you - operators that are Caribbean specialists and give the best levels of service, in all price ranges. They put the holidays together that may subsequently be sold to the public via travel agents. We are currently researching the best options.
In the UK and Europe, all tour operators should be bonded for your financial protection. They sell flight inclusive holidays under licence from government bodies such as the Civil Aviation Authority (UK). Some travel agents also have the required bonding and licences to put together flight inclusive holidays, and there are a few Caribbean specialists among them.
Message to Tour Operators, Wholesalers and specialist travel agents:
We invite any travel organiser working as a Caribbean specialist with a programme to the Turks and Caicos Islands to contact us if we are not already in communication with you. Initially please email us for further details.
| | CaribtoursA lovely company that has not diluted its high standards of personal service for the sake of profit; excellent brochure; fairly priced holidays. Strong following of repeat clients, some famous, some infamous and others simply seeking consistently reliable service and value for money. |
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Tourist Information
On the islands, contact the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board at the following offices:
Grand Turk: Front St, PO Box 128, Grand Turk, t 946 2321, open Mon-Thurs 8am-4.30pm, Friday 8am-4pm, tci.tourism@tciway.tc
Providenciales: Stubbs Diamond Plaza, t 946 4970
Information can be obtained in advance of travel from the tourist boards abroad:
UK: Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board, 42 Westminster Palace Gardens, 1-7 Artillery Row, London SW1P 1RR, t 020 7222 2669, shankland@tcilondon.org.uk
USA: 2715 East Oakland Park Blvd, Suite 101, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33306, t 954 568 6588, tcitrsm@bellsouth.net
New York Office, Suite 2817, The Lincoln Building, 60 East 42nd Street, New York 10165, t 646 375 8830, ehiggs@tcigny.com
Canada: Turks & Caicos Tourist Board, RR 2 Bancroft, Ontario, KOL 1CO, t 613 332 6472, rwilson.tcitourism@allstream.net |
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Weather
The Turks and Caicos Islands enjoy almost continuous hot weather, with average temperature ranging between 85 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit from June to October, and 80 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit November to May. The regular and constant trade winds keep the climate at a comfortable level. In an average year the Turks and Caicos has 350 days of sunshine.
The land is low, so annual rainfall is less than some other Caribbean islands. There is an annual rainfall of 21 inches on Grand Turk and South Caicos, but as you go further west the average rainfall could increase to 40 inches.
Hurricanes are a possible threat during September but direct hits are, historically, rare. |
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What to Pack
Consider taking the following when heading out to the Caribbean:
Sun protection including high factor sun cream, sunglasses, hat/cap and a lightweight shirt/blouse/t-shirt for the beach; suitable beach and walking shoes; mosquito repellent containing DEET suitable for use all day; cream for insect bites; beach mat/towel.
Lightweight cotton is generally the best clothing, casual for the daytime, though you may want something a little more elegant for the evenings. Note that most good restaurants and top hotels require men to wear long trousers and shirts with a collar in the evenings. Women may wish to pack a lightweight wrap or jacket during the winter months, as the evenings sometimes feel cool after the heat of the day.
The Turks and Caicos Islands are well stocked with batteries, but do not depend on there being camera film or camera batteries being widely available. Bring an electrical adapter if needed. Any prescription medication that needs to be taken on a regular basis should be carried in your hand luggage, and should remain in its original packaging for clear identification by Customs should they need to check contents.
Don’t forget your passport, driving licence and insurance (medical and travel) documents.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Definitive Caribbean is very grateful for the photographic contributions we received for the Turks and Caicos Islands Guide. Contributions came from the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board.
Picture Editors, Alexander Gray & Will Orr |
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