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Turks and Caicos Islands, 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.
The Turks and Caicos Islands (abbreviated TCI; [7] / ˈ t ɜːr k s / and / ˈ k eɪ k ə s,-k oʊ s,-k ɒ s /) are a British Overseas Territory consisting of the larger Caicos Islands and smaller Turks Islands, two groups of tropical islands in the Lucayan Archipelago of the Atlantic Ocean and northern West Indies. [8]
The Turks and Caicos is an incredible destination and one of the leading tropical vacation spots. Our archipelago offers brilliant turquoise ocean water, a pristine marine environment, and Grace Bay Beach, the best beach in the world! Here’s our list of useful things visitors to the Turks and Caicos should know before they arrive!
The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory and comprises of two groups of tropical islands in the Lucayan Archipelago, to the north of the Caribbean Sea. They are positioned in the Northern and Western hemispheres of the Earth.
The Turks and Caicos is a small tropical archipelago nation located south of the Bahamas. Our islands offer spectacular beaches, a pristine marine environment, luxury resorts, friendly people, and fine dining. There’s so much to do and discover.
Crystalline turquoise waters and white sand beaches are trademarks to the over forty islands and cays that make up the ‘Beautiful by Nature’ TCI. Considered the World’s best kept secret, the TCI are an easy escape – with an ease of connectivity from Miami, New York, Toronto or London.
The Turks and Caicos archipelago is located 575 miles (925 km) southeast of Miami, Florida, 28 miles (45 km) southwest of the Bahamas, and 87 miles (140 km) north of the island of Hispaniola and the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Turks and Caicos. Luxury resorts and endless beach days are just one side of Turks & Caicos. With the third-largest barrier reef in the world and more than 40 islands to explore, there’s a choose-your-own-adventure vibe that travelers love.
Turks and Caicos consists of 40 islands and cays, but only nine are inhabited. The most popular to visit are Providenciales, Grand Turk, North, Middle and South Caicos and – to a lesser extent – Salt Cay, Pine Cay and Parrot Cay. Ferries and flights make it relatively easy to hop between islands.
Turks and Caicos is home to some of the most mind-blowingly beautiful beaches in the world, with sand so white it practically glows. It's an archipelago of 40 islands and cays, but there are...