Bella Luna Ristorante (Glass House, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales) — locate above a tropical garden (with indoor,or covered terrace seating) Bella Luna (through its chef & owner, Cosimo Tripodi) serves a variety of Italian dishes (with certain Caribbean influences, like conch, and jerk seasoning) to both Glass House guests and visitors. Along with the food, […]
Read More...Bay Bistro (Sibonné Beach Hotel, Grace Bay, Providenciales) – already graced with its beachside location, this restaurant, in competition with larger resort developments nearby, serves an assortment of standard Caribbean specialties (from snapper, to conch fingers, fish wrap, tuna, and mahimahi), as well as steak, chicken, and rack of lamb. Specials include Princess Conch and […]
Read More...Atlantic Bar & Grill (The West Bay Club, Grace Bay, Providenciales) – originally set up as an amenity to West Bay Club guests, now makes a variety of tasty and fresh island specialties for them as well as on-guest diners. Its frosty Caribbean cocktails are in demand as well.
Read More...TCI Ferry – this is a ferry service that takes passengers from Providenciales to other T&C islands like North Caicos, Middle Caicos, and South Caicos. This is more economical than flying to these same destinations. Check their website for schedules and fares: http://tciferry.com
Read More...Bicycling – at least in Providenciales, it is not recommended. This is because of a combination of reckless drivers, no cycle lanes, and intense heat. However, several resorts and villas provide complimentary cycles, and many tourists still cycle anyway.
Read More...BUS – There is no public transportation anywhere in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Illegal ‘jitney’ services under the guise of a ‘Bus Service’ operate in the form of a small minivan, but you are advised to avoid these completely. Apart from the fact that they are illegal and not licensed, the drivers drive extremely […]
Read More...TAXI – There are usually taxis waiting at resorts to take you where ever you need to go, but if you’re elsewhere, you’ll probably have to call for one. Taxis, at least from the airport, do not generally try to drive up the fare (by taking a long route), as they are more concerned with […]
Read More...CAR RENTALS – car rentals are a must in Turks & Caicos (especially in Providenciales). Most visitors should rent a car or jeep. Most attractions, except for the beach and shops, are almost definitely out of walking distance of your hotel, and taxi fares will add up. The following car rental agencies function in […]
Read More...Wades Green Plantation (North Caicos) — Wades Green plantation has recently been opened on North Caicos and has links with Cheshire Hall, which is a popular visitor attraction on Providenciales. Both sites are owned by the National Trust. The ruins are a must-see for visitors and excursionists. These one-time cotton plantations had a strong reputation […]
Read More...Turks & Caicos National Museum (Guinep House, Front Street, Grand Turk) – this museum has interactive displays and a collection of artifacts from all aspects of the history of the Turks & Caicos Islands. Some areas covered include: the Molasses Reef Wreck, the oldest European ship found in the New World; Lucayan Indian culture; Local […]
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