Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
» $ means a budget place where a main dish is less then $10
» $$ means midrange; mains are $11 to $20
» $$$ means top end; mains are more than $20
BOOKS
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Turks & Caicos Islands - Beautiful by Nature
(by Julia and Phil Davies) A beautiful
coffee-table book.
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Water and Light
(by Stephen Harrigan) A splendid memoir by a Texan who spent several
months diving off of Grand Turk.
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Turks & Caicos Islands: Land of Discovery
(by Amelia Smithers) Covers the history and
idiosyncrasies of these charming islands.
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Living in the Turks & Caicos Islands: From Conch to the Florida Lottery
(by Charles
Palmer) A 'Belonger,' as those born on the islands describe themselves, depicts island liv-
ing and the changes from the early 1950s to the current day.
BUSINESS HOURS
We've only listed business hours where they differ from the following standards. Expect
limited hours away from Provo or touristy areas.
Bars to 1am or 2am
Businesses 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday
Restaurants breakfast from 8am, lunch from noon, dinner 6:30pm to 9pm
CHILDREN
The Turks and Caicos is a fantastic kid-friendly destination, although you will struggle to
find specific programs and activities aimed at younger travelers. Crime is low, traffic is
sparse, waves are tiny and the locals are friendly. Some hotels are specifically non-kid-
friendly so it's a good idea to check with your hotel beforehand. We have used the icon
to denote places that are suitable for children in this chapter.
DANGERS & ANNOYANCES
There are few real worries on the islands. Crime is nearly unheard of, but normal precau-
tions are advised, such as not leaving valuables on the beach unattended. Also, be aware
that break-ins to hotel rooms on Grace Bay Beach in Provo are not entirely unheard of.
Most hotels with beach frontage leave clear instructions to put valuables out of view when
you leave your room. Break-ins remain very rare, but it's worth taking these simple precau-
tions.
