Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
These islands are a paradise for those with a phobia of development, tourism or
other people.
East Caicos
is the least inhabited island in the chain. There is a Haitian im-
migrant community on the island but little else. The beaches are renowned and
odds are you will have them all to yourself. East Caicos is not linked by air or a
ferry service to elsewhere in the country, however, so the only way to get here is
by boat charter or your own yacht. As there is almost no infrastructure on the is-
land, the latter is far preferable.
South Caicos
is the place to go for unspoilt scuba diving. The waters are
pristine and prized for the eff ort required to get there. The land itself is a
windswept wasteland of sand and scrub. The towns are microscopic and you
really will find more donkeys than people here. Each May things spark up a bit
for the annual
Big South Regatta
- but don't worry, this is still way off the
radar of most T&C visitors. South Caicos is connected by two daily flights from
Providenciales (from $48 one way).
INFORMATION
There are few services to speak of on the island, save the odd seemingly abandoned gas
pump (which may or may not have gas) and a few phone booths that have seen better days.
The proximity to North Caicos dictates that traveling over to the neighboring island is the
way to go if you want to buy groceries or head out for a meal.
