Turks and Caicos Islands Overview
Accommodations
If you are planning a Turks & Caicos vacation, you should look into accommodations at the brand new Alexandra Resort & Spa.
Location
An English-speaking, British Dependant Territory, the Turks and Caicos are a group of eight islands and 40 small cays (pronounced "keys") located 575 miles southeast of Miami (about 90 minutes by air). The Bahamas are about 30 miles to the northwest and the Dominican Republic is 100 miles to the southeast.
Grand Turk is the political capital of the islands and is noted for Columbus landing there in 1492 during his first quest for the New World.
Providenciales (Provo) is the most well known of the islands and features first-class accommodations along 12 miles of powdery white beach. The other islands include Salt Cay, North, Middle and South Caicos, Parrot Cay and Pine Cay.
Weather
Bring your sunscreen. The Turks and Caicos average 350 days of sunshine per year. The tropical climate and cool island breezes are comfortable year round. Temperatures range from 80 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperatures rarely dip below 74 degrees. It's like taking a bath.
Currency
The official currency of the Turks and Caicos Islands is the U.S. dollar. 15 percent gratuity is standard for wait staff, drivers and housekeeping personnel.
Time Zone
The Turks and Caicos Islands are on EST and Daylight Savings Time is observed from April to October.
Language
The official language is English
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