The islands are home to roughly 30,000 full time residents of whom approximately 22,500 live on Providenciales in the Caicos Islands. Cockburn Town, the capital, is situated on Grand Turk Island. More than 200,000 tourists visit annually.
We stayed in the luxurious Regent Palms, on Providenciales, in a penthouse suite that was purchased in the pre-construction phase by my uncle who currently resides in Chicago. He and his wife needed a warm tropical get-away from those ‘oh-so-cold’ winters in the Windy City. Overlooking Grace Bay, this “pied a terre” fit the bill! Check out : www.regentturksandcaicos.com.
For Real Estate – check out: http://www.gracebayrealty.com
And Nikki Beach has a home there: http://www.nikkibeachhotels.com/turks
Quick Facts
The Turks and Caicos Islands consist of 40 islands and cays, eight of which are inhabited.
The Turks and Caicos Islands are situated about 600 miles southeast of Miami in the United States, and 50 miles southeast of Mayaguana in the Bahamas, and have a total land area of 166 square miles. The islands are geographically contiguous to the Bahamas, but are politically a separate entity.
our friend, Katherine
- view from our living room
Language – English
Currency – The US dollar is the official currency of Turks and Caicos.
sunset from our balcony
Economy – The economy of the TCI relies on the tourism industry, real estate development and the exportation of seafood. A wide variety of financial services are available, including company formation, offshore insurance, banking, trusts, limited partnerships and limited life companies. The Financial Services Commission regulates, develops and promotes the industry in major world markets.
Dining Out- There is a wide assortment of quality dining options in Providenciales to suit all needs and tastes, from the laid back casual waterfront dining patios to the exquisite dining experiences. Grace’s Cottage was one of our favorites: http://www.pointgrace.com/resort/activitesrestaurant.htm
Government – The Turks & Caicos Islands are a British Crown Colony. A Governor/Premier is appointed by the Queen and presides over an Executive Council formed by an elected local self-government. Government offices are located in Grand Turk, with branches on other Islands as needed. The legal system is based on English Common Law. A plan to seize the Turks and Caicos was just approved by the British MPs last month when the Premiere announced his plan to step down amid allegations of political corruption.