Facts &

TRAVEL TIPS

Language

The official language of Turks and Caicos is English, making the island extremely tourist friendly. Spanish and Haitian Creole is also spoken since most immigrants are from the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Hurricane Season

While Turks and Caicos does not typically see many hurricanes, mid-August – September is the likeliest time of year for a hurricane to hit. Travel Insurance is offered to guests who are forced to cancel their trip due to a hurricane. Heavy rainfall and tropical storms (not categorized as a hurricane) are not included in the travelers insurance.

Mosquitoes: As August is part of the hurricane season, any flooding brought on by passing storms can result in mosquitoes. North Caicos, Middle Caicos, and Parrot Cay can be heavily affected.

PACKING GUIDE

Activities:

  • Workout clothes
  • 2-3 swimsuits

 

Fine Dining:

  • Women: Sundress
  • Men: polo, slacks, & shorts

 

Casual Dining:

  • T-shirt, swimsuit & coverup
  • Shoes – tennis shoes, flip flops/slides

Currency

Turks and Caicos uses the U.S. Dollar as the official form of currency. There are no Foreign Exchanges or Bureau de Changes at the airport or anywhere apart from local banks. Currency should be exchanged before arriving on the islands.

Pink Flamingos

Pink flamingos are commonly seen across the island; you can find them in the ponds at the Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club, Turtle Lake, Flamingo Lake and Juba Sound as well as in the Cheshire Hall Creek fronting Mangrove Bay Restaurant.

Lobster Season

Lobster season is strictly enforced in Turks and Caicos from August 1 – March 31 where fresh lobster is served, and islanders + visitors can fish for their own lobster. If you fish or collect conch or lobster on your own, it’s your responsibility to have the appropriate licenses and have knowledge of protected areas and regulations.

 

From April 1 – July 30 lobster fishing is not allowed. Visitors will face a significant fine if in possession of lobster or conch outside of the fishing season.

Power Plugs & Sockets

If you are traveling from the United States, you do not need a power plug adapter.

If you are traveling from another country, please search for your adapter here.

Driving

Cars are the main mode of transportation on the island as there is no public transportation (train, bus or subway). It is recommended that guests on the island rent a car for their duration of stay as the most cost affordable solution; taxis tend to be quite expensive. Cars drive on the left side of the road, like the United Kingdom.

The minimum driving age is 25 and a valid driver’s license is required. 

Visit visittci.com/getting-around/driving for more information.

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Sales Tax

There is no sales tax or VAT (value added tax), however nearly all goods are imported and there is a 37.5% tariff on most goods.