FAQs
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Day-to-day transportation and day of wedding
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-There are 13 different car rental companies at the airport. Head to transportation at the airport for rental cars at arrivals. -Public and Private taxis are available. Please check back here for further details. More information coming from our wedding planner. -There are no Uber or Lyft available on the Island -Many of the hotels offer shuttle services depending on where you choose to stay -We are working with our Wedding planner to arrange for transportation the day of the wedding to The Wymara Resort https://www.visittci.com/providenciales/getting-around
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Where to get groceries on the Island
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Most food in the Turks and Caicos is imported directly from Florida, so many brands and items are American products. Due to our luxury tourism market, several stores also carry organic, gluten-free, and specialty foods and international ingredients. -Graceway IGA on Leeward Highway has the largest selection. -Graceway Gourmet is within walking distance of many of the Grace Bay Resorts -The Market is located at the luxury Blue Haven Marina. This small yet select grocery store and deli sells great prepared meals -Sunny Foods is a discount wholesale grocery store -Graceway Smart the newest grocery store on the island located in the central of downtown near the town center mall
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Restaurant recommendations
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https://www.visittci.com/providenciales/restaurants-and-dining/vegetarian-and-vegan-restaurants There are over 60 restaurants on the island. Click the link above for a list including vegetarian friendly options. If the link gives you issues it’s https://www.visittci.com/providenciales/restaurants-and-dining or visittci.com
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Things to do on Provideniales
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-We want this to feel like your vacation not just our wedding. We hope all of you will enjoy the Island the way you want. Whether that's relaxing by a pool everyday or riding jet skis in the ocean. Make it your own. We're just so excited you can be there. https://www.visittci.com/providenciales/things-to-do
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Are the Turks & Caicos Islands considered US islands?
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The islands are a British Overseas Territory, meaning they are a territory of the United Kingdom, but not part of the UK itself. The Turks and Caicos is its own country! They are a self-governed British Overseas Territory, with status equivalent to Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. Our capital city is Cockburn Town on the island of Grand Turk.
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What is the official language of the Turks & Caicos islands?
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The most common language spoken in Turks and Caicos is English.
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Do I need a passport to travel the Turks & Caicos islands?
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yes, you must have a passport to travel to the islands.
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Will I have cell service on the islands?
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Yes, most phones will work in the Turks and Caicos without difficulty. Depending on your mobile provider, you may need to activate international roaming before you depart. GSM coverage is provided by the two local telecommunications companies (Flow and Digicel). We checked with our wireless providers (Verizon & AT&T) and as long as you have an international plan you are good to go.
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Are credit and debit cards widely accepted?
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Other than accommodation and vehicle rental, we estimate that around 75% of a typical visitor’s expenses on Providenciales can be paid by card.
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Are Apple Pay and Google Pay Accepted in the Turks and Caicos?
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Yes, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted at many businesses and locations in the Turks and Caicos. Some small vendors, however, only accept cash.
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What currency is used in the Turks and Caicos?
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The Turks and Caicos uses the U.S. Dollar. We do have our own currency, the Crown, however, it’s only utilized as commemorative and collective souvenir coins. It’s extremely uncommon to encounter a Turks and Caicos Crown coin in normal circulation.
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Is the tap water safe in the Turks and Caicos safe to drink?
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In most cases, yes, it’s perfectly safe, yet bottled water is the common choice due to the mediocre taste of piped water. Indoor-plumbed water in the Turks and Caicos almost always originates from one of two sources: reverse osmosis desalination, and less commonly, rainfall collection. On Providenciales, most resorts, hotels, and rental villas are connected to “city water”. This is a modern piped utility water service, with water produced by reverse osmosis. This water is safe to drink, but the taste is usually comparatively poor.
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What is the weather like on the islands in June?
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The Turks and Caicos experiences consistent and beautiful weather year-round, barring the occasional storm. Water and air conditions are never too cold for the beach. Weather conditions for the different water sports do vary somewhat throughout the year, yet the air and water temperature is quite constant, with an annual average air temperature range of 75° F to 95° (24° C to 35° C), and an ocean water temperature range of 79° F to 85° (26° C to 29° C).
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What time zone is Turks and Caicos in?
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Eastern Standard Time (EST)