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Turks and Caicos is a series of tropical islands and cays in the Caribbean. The islands are an excellent vacation destination for families, honeymooners, or those simply wishing for a unique getaway, and offer incredible investment. Read more>>

The overall population of Turks and Caicos has almost doubled in the last 10 years to 47,754 people in 2013. Turks and Caicos has a 2.87% calculated growth rate. The Turks and Caicos Islands are home to roughly 7,000 natives colloquially known as “belongers.” The remaining population is made up of expatriates who have established residency or work in the islands. Read more>>

The official language in Turks and Caicos is English. Other major languages spoken in the islands include Spanish, French, and Italian. An English-based creole language, known as Turks and Caicos Creole, is also commonly spoken by a majority of the popular. It is similar to other Caribbean creole languages, especially Bahamian Creole. This particular style of creole is based on English vocabulary but employs African grammar.  Read More

While the Turks and Caicos Islands are geographically part of the Bahamas, there are many notable differences between Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas as well as other popular Caribbean destinations. The Turks and Caicos Islands offer significant benefits to visitors and investors alike that are not available on other islands. Here are 5 reasons why the Turks and Caicos Islands are different than other Caribbean islands. Read More>>

The Turks and Caicos Islands are very accommodating for boating enthusiasts. If you’re interested in simply renting a boat for a day trip or excursion to a nearby island or cay, there are several rental and water tour companies.If you own your own boat and are interested in bringing it with you and storing it in Turks and Caicos, there are many options available: Read More

If you’re looking to swim, look no further! Surrounded by pristine and tranquil turquoise waters and exquisite coral reefs, the islands of Turks and Caicos offer many beautiful swimming opportunities. The water in Turks and Caicos is warm year-round offering a comfortable swimming experience. Read More>>

Unlike other islands in the Caribbean, the Turks and Caicos island chain is not as susceptible to hurricanes. Serious hurricanes are rare in TCI, but they have been known to hit one or more of the islands as there is no place in the world immune to Mother Nature. Even when hurricanes don’t make it to shore, the season does experience more rainfall. Read More>>

Provo is the local name for the island of Providenciales in Turks and Caicos. Located in the North Atlantic Ocean, Providenciales is the second island in the Turks and Caicos island chain after West Caicos. Provo has the largest population of all the islands and is third largest in area (38 square miles). Read More>>

The Turks and Caicos Islands are situated in the West Indies in the Atlantic Ocean. The two island groups that comprise the Turks and Caicos lie southeast of the Bahamas. Part of the Bahamas island chain, the Turks and Caicos Islands actually form part of the Bahamas.
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Grace Bay Beach is located on the North shore of the island of Providenciales (Provo). It stretches just over three miles (4.8 km), becoming Leeward Beach to the east and Bight Beach to the west. This is a public beach with nine main access points (in addition to any resort entrances). There is free parking available by these public entrances.
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Club Med Turkoise, situated on Grace Bay, was opened in 1984 and sparked a development boom in Provo. It was the island’s first major hotel and resort complex, and spurred the evolution of Provo and Grace Bay as a tourist destination.
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Buying furniture in Turks and Caicos isn’t as difficult as you might think. There are several interior design firms and home furnishing stores on the islands to choose from, providing everything from island tones to modern designs.
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If snorkeling, shopping or swimming isn’t on your agenda when you come to the Turks and Caicos Islands, never fear! Golfing is available year-round at several locations for your convenience. The Provo Golf and Country ClubThe Provo Golf and Country Club located in Providenciales has been called “the jewel in the Turks and Caicos’ crown,” and it’s easy to see why.
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Turks and Caicos has no annual property tax on the ownership of real estate, although owners will need to pay a one-time transfer tax (Stamp Duty), which applies to anyone purchasing property.
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