Things To Do in the Turks and Caicos Islands

When the climate is as predictably delightful as it is in the Turks & Caicos Islands you can imagine that much of the entertainment will involve getting outside.

Whale Watching – Humpback Whales pass by from January thru March. Whales are sighted on a regular basis from Salt Cay. This whale was spotted off Providenciales last year by www.FlamingoDivers.com.

Whether you’re enjoying the water (from above or below), taking a fun and educational eco tour, finding new places to dine or simply shopping for something special to take home, you’re sure to spend much of your day in the open air.

Known as one of the world’s premier diving destinations this might be the perfect opportunity to visit one of our many dive operators and learn this amazing sport. If you prefer speed and adrenaline, above sea level, race the waves on a wake board or with the aid of a surf kite.

Parasail Over Grace Bay with Sky Pilot Parasail

Sight seeing from aboard a kayak will give you a bit of a work out and a chance to view not only the natural beauty of these Islands, but will provide a unique perspective of our stunning resorts and private villas.

A visit to one of our many shops might yield unexpected treasures, or, if you fancy a lesson in history you can visit plantation ruins or the pirate caves and dream about buried treasures.

Whether you’ve spent the day in pursuit of an extreme sport thrill or simply catching some rays on a secluded beach, don’t forget to book a sunset cruise to wind down after all the excitement.

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Kiteboarding in the Turks and Caicos Islands

This exciting sport is available on Provo! PASA / IKO certified instructors will teach you how to fly power kites across our clear waters, and due to the excellent conditions of consistent wind and shallow depths, this is revered as one of the best destinations to kiteboard in the world. Equipment rental and instruction at all levels are available.

1. Big Blue Collective

   Kite Safaris, instruction and gear, photo provided by Big Blue Collective.

   Big Blue Collective together with Blue Ltd is the Turks and Caicos number one kiteboarding and kitesurfing outfit. PASA AND IKO certifications with our pro instruction will get you riding in style in no time. Top gear from Naish, Cabrinha, F-One and Mystic is available.

   Big Blue Collective also offer kite vacations as well as our signature KITE SAFARIS, epic down winders and sessions to secret and unspoiled locations throughout the Caicos Islands.

   A – Z: Contact details for Big Blue Collective

2. TC Kiteboarding

   Kiteboarding lessons for beginners and advanced. Photo provided by TC Kiteboarding.

   This kiteboarding / kitesurfing school offers premium kiteboarding lessons for beginners to expert riders. Lessons are offered with state of the art Headzone radio helmets for direct communication with the instructor. Lessons can also be offered with Jet ski support - ride downwind uninterrupted for miles with the comfort and safety of your instructor right beside you - no more walking upwind. IKO qualified Level 2 instructors. Look for our TCK flags on beautiful, shallow Long Bay Beach, Shore Club beach access, south side off Leeward Highway, Providenciales. See our online booking specials.

   A – Z: Contact details for TC Kiteboarding

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Destination Weddings in the Turks and Caicos Islands

You have thought about your wedding day, perhaps since you were a young child. It is a landmark and a crossroad in life, marking a partnership which may last for decades. The ceremony marking this new beginning may be simple or grand, depending on your personal wishes. Today, the average wedding tally rings up to about $30,000, not including the honeymoon, so it is also a major financial event.

Rob and Lauren wedding at Mudjin Harbour on Middle Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands. Photography by www.myparadisephoto.com

Getting it right is important, and the location is perhaps the most thought provoking first decision. Today thousands of couples plan their weddings away from home, holding the ceremony and the honeymoon at an exotic destination. Many couples tie the knot on the beach, at the waters edge on an island in the sun.

If that is your dream, welcome to the Turks & Caicos Islands. Our beaches are rated among the top ten in the world, so by all means consider the silken white sands backed by our gin clear turquoise water. There are many beaches to choose from on Providenciales, or the other islands and cays. Couples have exchanged vows after travelling by sailboat or yacht, to one of the unpopulated Caicos Cays.

Stacey Gdula and Brian Smith married 11 July 2014 on Grace Bay Beach at The Somerset, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Photography by www.brilliantstudios.com

Professional photographers, videographers and musicians, not to mention caterers and restaurants are all available to you personally, or they may be booked through your Wedding Planner. Destination event planners here understand the quirks and foibles of island living. Innovation is second nature to them and they will have the answers you need, as your questions arise. Trust us, these folk are fazed by nothing, and back up plans are always ready in the wings.

We have few private banquet facilities, but some restaurants will close to the public, in order to entertain a large private party, booked well in advance. Or they will set up a separate, more private section for your party. These venues range from exquisitely elegant to barefoot simplicity; no need to fear you won’t find your style.

Jolyn English and Rick Johnson married 14 April 2014 on Water Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands. Photography by www.eyespice.com

To legally wed your beloved in the TCI there are a few requirements and necessary documents. See “Making it Legal” below. After the ceremony has taken place, the marriage licence is sent to Grand Turk. The Registrar of Weddings will complete a Marriage Certificate and mail it to your home or hotel, depending on the length of your stay here in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Whether you and your spouse take your vows with an audience of two or a party of 400, you will cherish the memories of your wedding day in the Turks & Caicos Islands forever.

Making it Legal in the Turks and Caicos Islands

Requirements for obtaining a marriage license in the Turks and Caicos Islands:

• Passport.
• Original Birth Certificate.
• Both parties must be in The Turks and Caicos Islands at the time of the application.
• Persons arriving on a cruise ship may be granted a special license for a marriage to be solemnised between them the same day of their arrival in the Islands. For others it takes a bit longer, as you must be in the Turks & Caicos for 48 hours before applying for a marriage licence. Once the application for a marriage licence is granted, the wedding may take place.
• Proof of marital status - If single a sworn affidavit is required. If one of the parties is a divorcee, then a Divorce Decree is required, either the original or a notarized copy, sealed by a Court Clerk. In the case of a Widow/Widower a Death Certificate of the previous spouse is required. In the case of change of name by Deed Poll or Adoption, then proof is required.
• If either party is unmarried, being a citizen or resident of a country other than the U.S.A., a declaration certifying this fact must be sworn before a Notary Public or other person authorized to administer oaths in that country and must accompany the application for the Marriage License.
• If under the age of 21, then consent of one or both parents or guardian, in the form of an affidavit stamped by the Notary Public.
• The marriage parties must not be within the prohibited degree of relationships to each other. Include a letter stating both party’s occupations, marital status, age as of last birthday, present address of residence and fathers full name.
• For church weddings Ministers may require proof of membership.
• The parties must produce evidence of the date of their arrival in The Turks and Caicos Islands.
• No blood test is necessary.
• The fee for the license is $100.00.

Note: Marriage Licenses are issued at the office of the Registrar in Providenciales. This office is open to the public Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:30am - 4:30pm. Please be advised that any Passports or documentation written other than in English should be translated in advance and notarized by the applicable consulate.

1. Brilliant Studios

   An award-winning photography studio offering a wealth of services including family portraits, secret proposal photo shoots, baby showers, anniversaries and practically any occasion calling for a celebration… Get in contact to speak to one of the friendly, talented photographers about capturing your lifelong memories with quality natural-looking photographs.

   • Contact details for Brilliant Studios

2. Maxime Le Salon

   A bride wants to feel especially beautiful on her wedding day, not to mention pampered. Maxime Le Salon will meet all your needs for hair styling, cutting and colour. In partnership with Beauty & The Beach, who specializes in make–up artistry for destination weddings, we will be happy to help you find the right look for your big day. We use only the best products including Sothys, MAC, Clinique, Chanel, Dior, Bobbi Brown, IMAN, NARS, Yves Saint Laurent and Glow Minerals. Also available for special events and photo shoots. Services can be provided at your resort or villa. Reserve your session today.

   • Contact details for Maxime’s Le Salon

3. NILA Destination Wedding Coordinator and Event Planner

   We provide a complete service for a destination dream wedding. Personalized Wedding Coordination - Minister or Justice of the Peace - Legal Paperwork - Flowers and Wedding Decoration - Cake and Music - Photography and Video - Rehearsal Dinner & Wedding Reception Planning - Hotel and Villa Reservations - Honeymoon - Activities - and a lot more. To make wedding planning and coordinating truly easy, we design your complimentary personal wedding web page. Simply fill out our wedding planner online and we will send you all the information you need. We create weddings with loving attention to detail to make your wedding perfect.

   • Contact details for NILA Destination Wedding Coordinator and Event Planner

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Water Skiing / Wakeboarding in the Turks and Caicos Islands

There are many types of “on top of the water” activities. Wakeboarding – Riding a board (feet secured) while being towed behind a boat; Wakeskating – Riding a board without foot bindings being towed behind a boat; Wakesurfing – Riding free in the wake of a boat on a specialized board; Waterskiing – Skiing on water skis while being towed behind a boat; Barefooting – Waterskiing without waterskiis! And finally, Tubing – Being towed behind a boat in an inflatable tube.

Doug Barefooting. Photo provided by Nautique Sports.

Skiing in Turks and Caicos is the ultimate! Miles and miles of gorgeous “glass-like” turquoise water, white sand beaches and very little boat traffic makes this destination a top choice in the world. Providenciales (Provo) allows so much variety for the tourist and residents wanting to get out there and rip up the glass!

Wakeboarding. Photo provided by Nautique Sports.

The water skiing and wakeboarding techniques taught in the TCI are the most up to date and advanced in the Caribbean market. Nautique Sports exclusively uses Mastercraft from Mastercraft and Edgewater of Turks and Caicos. A boom system is used on their ski specific boat where the student can learn while holding on to a fixed bar to the boat and only being 7 feet from the coach. From there, a 7 to 10 foot rope is added to the boom, giving the skier the experience of trying to balance themselves while being on the rope.

Two man tubing ride. Photo provided by Nautique Sports.

Finally the skier advances to the long line behind the boat and 95 percent of the time, gets up on the very first pull. “This has totally revolutionized our industry”, states Doug Camozzi, “what was once very frustrating and challenging to new students, has become a method of learning and excitement”. Wakeboarding and wakeskating are taught with the exact same progression method, thus allowing the rider to advance with confidence.

Skiing, Riding, Snorkelling or Footin’ on or in the waters of the Turks and Caicos is truly a wonderful experience. Come discover a new world for yourself and try out a new sport or re-visit an old one.

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