FAQs

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Where is Turks and Caicos?

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The Turks and Caicos Islands, an overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the West Indies. It consists of two groups of islands lying on the southeastern periphery of The Bahamas, of which they form a physical part, and north of the island of Hispaniola.

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Do I need a passport?

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A valid passport is required for entry and exit. Visit the website of the Turks and Caicos Immigration Department for the most current visa information. https://www.visittci.com/travel-info/passports-and-visas

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What are the current COVID-19 protocols for travel to Turks and Caicos? ( protocol subject to change)

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LATEST UPDATE: APRIL 25 Please Note: Due to the fluid situation and the evolving travel requirements, we strongly recommend you check the government site listed below for the most current information on travel requirements. Information provided is subject to change and is not guaranteed to be free from errors or inaccuracies. Effective May 1st, 2022, a negative COVID-19 test and insurance will no longer be required and travel authorization via the TCI Assured portal will be discontinued. Vaccination: All visitors 18 years of age and over must be fully vaccinated with all doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before arrival.

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Are children welcome?

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Absolutely! Here are some of the awesome activities for kids on the resort: https://www.beaches.com/activities/kids-camp/ https://www.beaches.com/activities/sesame-street/

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What is the requested attire for the rehearsal dinner?

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Resort Chic- Please wear white, if possible. No jeans, no sneakers, no t-shirts.

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What is the requested attire for the wedding ceremony and reception?

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Evening Resort Attire ( semi-formal): Men- Long pants, or dress shorts, collared shirt, no tanks, no flip flops, no jeans, no sneakers, or athletic wear. Women - cocktail dress, sundress, no bathing suits or cover-ups.

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What types of currency are accepted on the island?

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The Turks and Caicos use the U.S. Dollar as its official currency.

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What's included? Short answer: EVERYTHING!

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What’s Included: Unlimited gourmet dining at 21 restaurants Breakfast, lunch, dinner and anytime snacks Unlimited premium liquors 15 bars, including swim-up bars Stocked bars in every room Unlimited Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks® wines All tips, taxes and gratuities Roundtrip airport transfers Kids Camp with certified nannies Pirates Island Waterpark Caribbean Adventures with Sesame Street® PADI-Certified scuba diving (and all equipment) Snorkeling (and all equipment) Hobie Cats, paddle boards, kayaks Professional instruction for water sports Beach volleyball, basketball, pool tables Liquid at Beaches nightly teen club Xbox Play Lounge Day and night tennis Fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment Day and night entertainment including live shows Free WiFi (in room and all common areas) The Caribbean's first Certified Autism Centers 10 freshwater pools, 4 whirlpools & 1 scuba diving pool

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When are all payments due to the resort for the trip?

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April 2, 2022- 45 days before the wedding. Upon pre-check, the resort will ask to hold $600 on a credit or debit card for incidentals. If this is inconvenient for you, you can opt out of pre-check in and upon checking in, decline the hold.

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Can wedding guests post pictures and videos to social media?

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Yes! We respectfully ask that all photo/video posting take place no earlier than May 23rd, 2022, and include our wedding hashtag #BecomingTheHines, so that we can find all photos/videos that you share! #BecomingTheHines