INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT
Villa Address & Telephone
Villa Osprey on Silly Creek
Island of Providenciales
Telephone: 1-649-941-3456
Islands of the Turks & Caicos
There are 8 inhabited islands: Providenciales, Grand Turk, East Caicos, West Caicos, Middle Caicos, North Caicos, South Caicos, Salt Cay.
Climate
With 350 days of sunshine a year and average temperatures ranging from 74 - 95 degrees, it is a beach day, any day.
Currency
US dollar is the official currency of Turks and Caicos.
Electricity
Electricity follows the U.S. standard: 120/240 Volts/60 Cycles.
Time Zone
Turks and Caicos are on EST and Daylight Savings Time is observed from April to October.
Maid Service
During your stay, weekly maid service will be provided.
Nearest Airports
You will fly into Providenciales International Airport (PLS) upon entry to the islands. You can easily take a commuter flight to the other islands. There is a Departure Tax of $35 per person on leaving the Turks and Caicos Islands, excluding children under 2 years of age.
Airlines
• British Airways - weekly flights direct from London Heathrow
• American Airlines - daily flights from Miami, weekly flights from New York
and Boston
• US Airways - daily flights from Charlotte and weekly flights from
Philadelphia
• Sky King and Air Turks and Caicos - commuter flights to other islands
Car Rental Agencies
Renting a car in the Turks & Caicos area easy.
• Avis - 649-946-4705 (http://www.avistci.com)
• Budget Rent-A-Car - 649-946-4079 (http://www.provo.net/budget)
• Hertz/Contour Rental & Tour Ltd. - 649-941-3910
• National Car Rental, 649-946-4701
• Provo Fun Cycles and Autos - 649-946 5868
• Tropical Auto - 649-946 5300
• Scooter Bob's - 649-946 4684
Dining Recommendations
Romantic, Expensive and Formal*
Grace's Cottage at Point Grace, 946-5096
Anocaona at Grace Bay Club, 946-5050
Coyaba at Coral Gardens Resort, 946-5186
*Slacks & shirts for men, dress outfits for women
Less Expensive, Less Formal, Lots of Ambience
Hemingway's at Sands Resort - favorite outdoor restaurant, 946-5199 x150
Aqua at Marina at Turtle Cove - wonderful seafood selections, 946-4763
Coco Bistro - nice and pretty, 946-5369
Casual Evening
Tiki Hut at Turtle Cove Marina - outdoor dining on the water, watch the ball game or the yachts!
Ask for Joseph to be your waiter.
Fast choices
Go Fish
Hey Jose's
Salt Mills Cafe
Pizza Pizza (great for take out pizza)
Barefoot Cafe at Ports of Call |
