Turks & Caicos Islands

 

RELAXATION: Tropical white sand beach

Geographically located at the southern tip of the Bahamas chain, the Turks & Caicos islands with their spectacular white sand beaches, turquoise sea and friendly people, offer a luxuriously tranquil retreat.

Formerly annexed to Jamaica, the Turks & Caicos opted to remain British when Jamaica became independent in 1962. Proximity to the US and the arrival of satellite television in the 1980s saw an American influence creeping into the islands. Today, the US dollar is the official currency and offshore finance and tourism are the lifeblood of the country’s economy.

Turks & Caicos enjoy a wealth of luxury hotels, many on the main island of Providenciales, spread along the pristine twelve mile beach of Grace Bay on the north shore. Other properties hide away on small cays or their own private islands. Regardless of the hotel you choose from our selection, you can be assured of your own piece of seclusion, quiet time and barefoot luxury. Here you will find world-class spas, endless watersports, unspoilt beaches, well-equipped accommodation and excellent cuisine.

TBritish Airways flies from London Heathrow to Providenciales every Sunday with a touchdown in Nassau, Bahamas. There are also daily flights that connect through Miami.

Flights & Facts:

Fly to: Turks & Caicos Flying time: 11 hours 30 minutes (via Nassau) Time difference: GMT - 4 hours Visas: Not required for UK passport holders Health requirements: No mandatory vaccinations Best time to travel: Dec - Jun

Weather:

TThe best time to travel to the Turks & Caicos is during our winter and spring months of December to June. The climate is perfect, with temperatures in the 80s all year round and cooling trade winds.

A&K Recommends

  • Hotels: Parrot Cay & COMO Shambala Retreat

    Caribbean | Turks & Caicos Isles | Parrot Cay

    60 rooms

    Devotees of intimate Caribbean hideaways should consider the peaceful backdrop of the seductively beautiful Parrot Cay. The design is the epitome of barefoot luxury; teak four poster beds swathed in ...

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  • Hotels: The Regent Palms

    Caribbean | Turks & Caicos Isles | Providenciales

    72 rooms

    The Regent Palms brings a welcome level of luxury to the beautiful Turks & Caicos Islands. The hotel is inspired by the classic estates of the Caribbean and Oliver ...

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  • Hotels: Amanyara

    Caribbean | Turks & Caicos Isles | Providenciales

    40 rooms

    Bordering the 4,168-acre Northwest Point Marine National Park, Amanyara’s name, derived from Sanskrit and the indigenous Arawak people, means “peaceful place”. This is reflected by the resort’s isolated position on ...

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    from £338 per person per night

  • Hotels: Grace Bay Club

    Caribbean | Turks & Caicos Isles | Providenciales

    59 rooms

    Mediterranean in design, Grace Bay Club is a member of ‘Leading Hotels of the World’ and prides itself on its experienced staff and large number of repeat guests. Located on ...

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    from £158 per person per night

  • Hotels: Point Grace

    Caribbean | Turks & Caicos Isles | Providenciales

    36 rooms

    Inspired by classic, turn-of-the-century British Colonial architecture Point Grace is the ‘grand diva’ of hotels on Providenciales. Located on beautiful Grace Bay, Point Grace is an elegant Caribbean retreat that ...

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    from £131 per person per night

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