Providenciales

Providenciales is one of the Turks and Caicos Islands, in the Caribbean.

Understand

Get in

Providenciales International Airport (IATA: PLS), 21.773611°, -72.265833°. a small airport, which can become overcrowded very easily. Prior to arriving you should schedule a shuttle or taxi to meet you promptly after your flight lands ($28). When departing from Provo's airport, be sure to arrive at the airport approximately three to four hours beforehand, especially on Saturdays. Saturday is the busiest day at the airport. American and Delta offer multiple non-stop flights. The lines will most likely be out the door. Located inside the airport is a place to purchase preservatives and souvenirs. Check in is divided into two lines. Line one is baggage check, while line two is the security check. Make sure you are in the correct line and do not hesitate to ask for help if you have never been to this airport before.

If you don't pre-arrange a taxi, you may have to pay as much as $33 for a car. Some drivers may try to scam you for more.

Air Canada offers non-stop service from Toronto-Pearson and seasonal service from Halifax, Montreal-Trudeau, and Ottawa.
American Airlines offers non-stop service from Boston, Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami, and Philadelphia.
Bahamas Air offers service from Nassau.
British Airways offers service from London via Nassau.
Delta offers non-stop service from Atlanta.
InterCaribbean Airways
jetBlue offers non-stop service from New York-JFK, and seasonal service from Boston.
United offers non-stop service from Newark.
WestJet offers non-stop service from Toronto-Pearson and seasonal service from Montreal-Trudeau.
Local airlines offer service from nearby islands.

Get around

Since there are no public buses, families or those wishing to travel to dinner and other attractions should rent a vehicle. In the Grace Bay area, there are many shops are within walking distance. If you are residing at resorts along the Grace Bay strip, a free shuttle will most likely be offered to take you to certain areas along Leeward Highway. Some of these places include: Yoshi's, Calico Jack's, Jimmy's Dive Bar, local boutiques, and the Graceway Supermarket.

Taxis can get expensive if you are traveling from the heart of Grace Bay to areas surrounding the Turtle Cove Marina. The charge is approximately $6-8 per person. If you are staying along the strip of resorts (Seven Stars, Club Med Turkoise, Grace Bay Club, Point Grace, etc.) you are in great walking distance to a handful of restaurants, pubs, boutiques, and island entertainment (i.e. scuba diving, sailing, kiteboarding).

See

Beaches. More than half the coastline of Providenciales is beach, covered in soft sand. Some beaches have sharp shells. Keep well clear of the path of any boats, as reckless boat operators have killed travellers. Free, all beaches are public.

Do

Dive Provo, +1 649 946-5040. Owned and operated by Alan and Clare Jardine, both SSI Platinum Pros, each with over 20 years experience in the dive industry.
Provo Golf Club. An 18 Hole Championship Golf Course on Providenciales which holds an annual Amateur Tournament. It hosted the Caribbean Amateur Open in 1999 and 2009.
Kenard Cruises, Turtle Cove Marina (Next to Shark Bite Restaurant), +1 649 232-3866. 9AM-6PM. They specialize in custom cruises, using a power catamaran. custom
Kite Provo.
Nautique Sports.
Provo Ponies.
Provo Turtle Divers, 2 locations: Turtle Cove Marina and Ocean Club Resorts, both in Providenciales, +1 649-946-4232, info@ProvoTurtleDivers.com. 8:00am - 5:00pm except that Turtle Cove Shop location is closed Sundays. Oldest and most experienced dive operation in the Turks & Caicos Islands.
Silver Deep.
Snuba Turks and Caicos, The Windsong Resort, Stubbs Rd., +1 649 241-7010. There's no experience needed to take their tour. If you can breathe, look and kick your legs then you too can SNUBA.
Big Blue Collective, Leeward Marina, +16499465034, info@bigbluecollective.com. 7:30AM-5:30PM. The only eco watersport company in TCI, started in 1997 with a focus on protection and education by two explorers way before it was cool to be eco-friendly. Over 20 years in adventure and expertise from kayaking, paddleboarding, kiteboarding, snorkeling, diving and boating. 2019-10-22
Poseidon Charters, Turtle Cove Marina, +1 649 232-3633, info@poseidontci.com. 8AM to 9PM. Day, half day & sunset cruises choice of 3 boats,snorkel, jet ski, island hopping. 2022-05-05

Events

Conch Festival, Three Queen's Bar (Blue Hills). The Annual Conch Festival is a great day out in November. The popular beach-side event attracts tourists and locals alike to celebrate the islands’ most famous delicacy, historical icon, and number one export. The main event will take place on Saturday afternoon (November 24th) in the charming Blue Hills area of Providenciales, outside of Three Queen’s Bar & Restaurant.

Buy

Eat

Anacaona at Grace Bay Club.
Jimmy's Dive Bar & Grill.
Coco Bistro.
The Grill at Grace Bay Club.
Tiki Hut Cabana Bar and Grill.
Yoshis Japanese Restaurant.
Calico Jack's.
Danny Bouy's Irish Pub and Restaurant.
The Bagatelle at the Ganzevoort.
Bella Luna Ristorante.
Restaurant at Amanyara.
Lemon Cafe.
Martha's Kitchen, Three Queens Bar (Blue Hills). Best authentic TCI food on Provo. Great location to chill out.

Drink

Try these tasty colorful alcoholic beverages

Flaming Provo.
Infinity Martini.
Rum Punch.
Turks Head Beer.
Flaming Bob Marley.
Three Queen's Bar, Blue Hills. Dick's Bar on North Side Blue Hills, home of the Annual Conch Festival in November.

Nightlife

Providenciales is very residential with only one casino and nightclub on the island. Enjoy your night life at a bar with the locals or listening to the soothing sounds of the island during various live music nights.

Casablanca Casino.
Calico Jack's.
Danny Buoys.
Infinity Bar. At music venues, listen to island beats of reggae, rock, and blues performed by local groups. Performances usually take place every week, but Friday is traditionally the biggest night for music on the island. Speak to a concierge member to find out which hotels and local restaurants are having live music on specific nights.}}

Sleep

Alexandra Resort & Spa, Grace Bay Beach. This resort on Grace Bay Beach includes 145 studios and 1- and 2-bedroom suites.
Caribbaway on Long Bay Beach. 3-bedroom ocean front vacation villa rental on the beach. Free optional use of 4x4 for guests. Ocean views. Sleeps up to 8.
Club Med. All-inclusive property, open to singles and couples 18 and older. Snorkeling excursions, Hobie Cat sailboats, a circus trampoline and trapeze are some of the daily activities at Club Med. Nightly shows are provided.
Gansevoort Turks and Caicos, Grace Bay Beach. Hotel with 91 rooms overlooking Grace Bay Beach. This hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi.
Grace Bay Club, +1 649-946-5757. Perched on 11 acres of beachfront. 3 outdoor swimming pools. Two speciality pools are for adults only and estate guests. The Infinity bar and lounge is a place where you can sip on a cocktail overlooking the beach and have a small meal. There is a speciality restaurant which has a dress code and is high in price, but serves outstanding meals. Standard rooms include iPod docking stations and air conditioning. Bathrooms include double sinks, separate bathtubs and showers, and bathrobes.
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Gracehaven Villa, 18 Stubbs Road, The Bight Settlement, 21.7834767°, 72.2052517°, +1-519-857-4156, info@gracehavenproperty.com. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. A modern-design vacation rental villa completed in 2020. It has a private pool and is 250 yards from Grace Bay beach. Two covered balconies. Air conditioned.. Fully kitchen with dishwasher,Wi-fi and smart TVs. Parking 2020-06-15
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The Palms. A beautiful island resort featuring 72 suites on the shores of Grace Bay Beach.
Point Grace, Grace Bay Road, +1 649-941-7743, reservations@pointgrace.com. Point Grace on Grace Bay is a unique boutique hotel with 28 one, two-, three- and four-bedroom suites and penthouses.
The Regent Grand, +1 649-941-7770. 54-suite resort.
The Regent Palms at Grace Bay. 166 rooms and suites in a five-story building. Some rooms have a view of the ocean and white powder beaches. Water bottles are delivered to your room daily as well as a turn down service.
Roi Soleil, Turtle Tail. Gorgeous 3-bedroom vacation rental on the beach with great views. Rental includes use of two kayaks, paddle boat, and midweek maid service. Start at $6000/week
Royal West Indies Resort. This resort offers 120 spacious studios and suites (all nonsmoking) in eight three-story buildings without elevators. Suites include fully equipped kitchens. All units include TVs with U.S. cable channels, DVD players (complimentary DVDs available), and CD players. All units include a washer/dryers.
Sands at Grace Bay, +1 649-946-5199.
Sapphire Sunsets Beach Villa, Providenciales, +1 781-263-7227. Vacation villa right on Sapodilla Bay Beach. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, private pool, kayaks, stunning views, faces west for amazing sunsets. Sleeps 8-13. Rates start at $6000/week
Seven Stars on Grace Bay. This four-star property caters mostly to families. There are 115 rooms, some of which have kitchenettes that include refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Guests are offered a complimentary breakfast. Additional amenities include pool tables, poolside bar, fitness center, and a children's club.
Sunset Point Oceanfront Villa, +1 661-290-2629. Four-bedroom vacation villa available for rental year-round. Features ocean views from every room, private pool, gated entry, game room. Located on the shore in a quiet neighborhood of oceanfront estates. Rates start at $3600/week.
Three Dolphins Sandy Beachfront Tennis Villa, Long Bay (follow Leeward highway north to Long Bay road, turn right and follow the paved road to the ocean and turn left onto Long Bay Beach road), +1 519 631-7340, threedolphinsvilla@gmail.com. This 9-bedroom villa is situated on 217 feet of beautiful sandy beach on Long Bay. There is complimentary Wi-Fi, a private lit tennis court, 42-foot pool, large play set, outdoor chess set, pool table, hot tub, BBQ, kayaks, roped off swim area, 165-foot portico (outdoor living under a covered roof overlooking the ocean), TV-DVD in every room, large grand dining room and living room but also separate living rooms and kitchens for personal privacy within the group. Mid-week cleaning is complimentary and there is 24/7 villa manager. Wheelchair accessible. low season 12100/week 4 bedrooms
The Tuscany on Grace Bay, +1 649-946-4667.
Villa Oasis. 7-bedroom villa on Grace Bay. ]]
Villa Renaissance, +1 649-941-5300. 36-suite resort.
Windsong Resort, Stubbs Rd, Grace Bay. A resort on Grace Bay Beach that features 50 one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums.

Providenciales - island in the Turks and Caicos Islands