Turks and Caicos Islands Travel Forum

Hi there!

We are planning a trip to Provo around February and are trying to figure out where we are going to stay. I have a map of the island with all the hotels, but not the restaurants. Given that my girlfriend and I are kind of finicky (she's vegetarian, I'm allergic to seafood), the choice of restaurants becomes a bit more important in making our decision as to where to stay. So... my question is, how easy is it to get around from place to place?

For example, Sibonne's looks fine for us, but their restaurant is pretty geared towards seafood, so we would have to go elsewhere to eat on quite a few occasions, but I can't tell how far I'd have to go!

Thank you!

Headed back to Provo for another great vacation. Scuba, sailing, swimming, snorkeling, and laying back...ahhhhhhh I can't wait. If your going, drop me some mail.

My boyriend and I were looking to stay at club med (all-inclusive), however we were wondering if that includes gratuities and other things such as recreational sports. Also, it appears to be limited to soft drinks, beer, and wine only during meal times and then after that it includes only "one" cocktail each day? Furthermore, do you only have the choice of two activities for your stay? If anyone can clarify these questions, I would greatly appreciate it, thanks!

Tracy & Rich

I live in Miami and can travel from Miami or Lauderdale, the tickets are sooo expensive from her compared to elsewhere. Any idea how to get there cheap? i.e. best time of year, airline, etc

I would like to visit Provo as a base to see the Islands.

I live near london, can anyone advise me of the cheapest way to get there. Is it cheaper to fly to Miami or JFK and then onto Provo than fly direct or to Jamaica, Dominican Republic etc?

Also I need to rent a basic room or apartment there, any advice appreciated.

Thanks.

I am thinking of booking a room at The Palms.

The hotel looks wonderful in every respect, but I have heard some complaints about noise from neighboring developments on both sides of the hotel.

Does anyone have information (preferably recent) on how bad the noise really is?

Thanks to all in advance.

Is construction noise a problem at The Sands on Grace Bay? How about on the beaches?

I've also got tentative plans to go in mid-october. I'm willing to gamble on the hurricanes, but wondering about water temp. I hear it might be cold?

I am a frist time traveler in this island and i dont know where to stay. i like all inclusive deals but the choice for a hotel has become a challenge. i am leaving in july and am trying to get all of my research done before buying the tickets. can anyone please help me select a beautiful hotel in a beautiful area that has loads of activity including water activities and horse back riding?

My wife and I are traveling to Costa Maya Resort in the Caicos. We have been to a number of other caribbean islands but have never been there. Anyone out there with any experience traveling to the Caicos??

We are avid water people. We snorkel and are certified divers. We enjoy traveling to the secluded and remote areas of these islands.

Any suggestions on restaurants or dive operations would be appreciated.

We would be interested in knowing if there are any locals who might take us out for a day trip in there boat vs the commercial tourist boats.

Thanks for any info you could offer.....

We will be visiting Turks & Caicos this Friday, February 4th. The weather calls for showers on Saturday and Sunday. Was just wondering, are these the showers we get in NYC? where it rains all through morning, noon and night... or can we expect few minute showers here and there.

Also, there's not much to do on the island, but can anyone make recommendations? We are there for 3 nights.

Thanks!

Going to Provo in March and wanted to see if we could rent wave runners, jet skis or small boat for the day? I'm sure expenisive hourly rentals are availbable but didn't know if any marinas offer reasonable rates for all day rentals. Any ideas? Thanks.

We'll be spending 10 days from the middle of October to the end. We hope for quite time, rest and peace. Looking forward to enjoying the water and the sand. Anything anyone could tell us about fresh fish, interesting beach walks etc. would be welcome.

We have onhold vacation plans at Club Med for Oct 13 - 20 and I wanted to find out about the Weather and hurricane season for that time frame. Any feedback?

Angel

hi! im intending to visit august 2004 and wondering which reorts are good in provo. also i was wondering what Ocean Club West resort is like but have heard about the noise - does it ruin the holiday? replies would be greatly appreciated!

How expensive is Turks and Caicos compared to other Caribbean islands?

Cheryl_McLeod21

Hi-

I am considering visiting the Turks and Caicos islands in August and would like to know what to expect with the weather i.e is this the rainy season/hurricane season???

thanks!

Hi-

I am considering visiting the Turks and Caicos islands in August and would like to know what to expect with the weather i.e is this the rainy season/hurricane season???

thanks!