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Turks & Caicos

Consistently ranked one of the best beaches in the world, Turks & Caicos is an archipelago located southeast of Miami in the Atlantic Ocean. As the name implies, this Caribbean Island is made up of The Turks Islands and The Caicos Islands.



Grace Bay Beach is the area that wins all of the awards. It's located in Providenciales on the Caicos Islands, and most of the resorts are located along this stretch. It truly has some of the softest and cleanest sand I've ever stepped foot on. The luxurious sand combined with the clear turquoise ocean deserves every award it's received.

Must Do Moments

Where to stay

Grace Bay Club

The grounds of this hotel are quite spectacular. There is a perfect stretch of sand, a beautiful pool, vibey restaurants, and a tranquil, timeless courtyard vibe to the hotel itself.

Rock House Grace Bay Resorts

This hotel and its entire vibe feel like they were flown in from Santorini, Greece. While it doesn't have a great stretch of sand, it makes up for it with a stunning infinity pool, incredible views from every hotel room, and amazing restaurants and bars.

Ritz-Carlton Turks & Caicos

This is a 5-star hotel on the best stretch of beach in Turks & Caicos. The suites are almost as incredible as the views from the balconies, but the location is the most spectacular aspect

Where to Eat

Infinity Restraurant & Raw Bar

Packing List

Sunglasses, Swim wear, Resort wear, Sandals, hat, sunscreen, snorkel gear, workout clothing, sweatshirt

Packing Cubes

Packing Cubes make travel so much easier and more organized especially if you need to change hotels multiple times

Getting There

The international airport is Providenciales International airport (PLS) located on Providenciales Island (aka Provo). This is separate from the island that the cruises depart from (the cruise ship port is located on Grand Turk).


The planes are boarded and deplaned on the tarmac via stairs. Keep that in mind when you are packing your luggage. You have to carry it up and down to board the plane.


The customs line was extremely long. Fortunately we pre-purchased Fast Track passes which allowed us to bypass a large number of people. The passes were $75 per person for arrival only. We still stood in line for about 30 minutes which tells you how long you will be standing in line if you don't have this pass. We didn't purchase the departure passes and found they weren't needed but we departed mid-week.


FastTrack also offers an option for transportation to be included. This worked out extremely well for our party. They were prompt, the car was clean and the driver friendly. There isn't any public transportation on the island so if you aren't renting a car, or taking hotel shuttles, you will be taking taxis. Please note, taxis are expensive in comparison to other locations. You can review your options here: Fast Track TCI


There aren't many amenities at this airport as it's very tiny. The departure lounge was extremely overcrowded and didn't have enough seating. There are limited food and beverage options, and they do have a bar on the upper floor.


We didn't see an option to exchange money at the airport so if you have anything other than U.S. currency you will want to exchange it BEFORE you arrive at the island.


We were traveling from Los Angeles and there aren't any direct flights. Our options were to connect through Miami, Chicago, Boston or New York/New Jersey.

Must Know Before You Go

This is a British Overseas Territory. Tourism is their biggest industry.


Official Language: English


Local Currency: U.S. Dollar (there weren't any foreign exchange booths at the airport)


Outlets: U.S. Plugs (will need adaptor for any other plugs)


Road Rules: Traffic drives on the left side of the road (same as England). You need a valid driver's license to drive in Turks & Caicos


Passport & Visa requirements: Passports 3-month validity are required upon entry and exit. U.S. citizens can visit Visa free for 90 days. This is offered to many other countries as well. The info can be found on their official website.


Time Zone: Eastern time (same as New York City)


Hurricane Season: June through November with the rainiest being August through September.


Safety & Crime: Level 2 safety warning according to U.S. state department (at time of writing). Firearms and ammunition are prohibited and can result in arrest. Possession or usage of drugs can lead to severe penalties. More info can be found here: Turks and Caicos Islands International Travel Information (state.gov)

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