How to get to Grand Turk

     Finding a place off the beaten path isn't always easy.  Though Turks and Caicos Islands have become a fairly familiar name in tourism these days, most people are referring to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.   Providenciales and Grand Turk however are two very different beasts and most likely would attract two very different tourists.   So be sure to do your research and make sure you are getting  just the kind of vacation you are seeking.  Hopefully we will be able to help you out a little bit here:

     Providenciales or Provo as the locals call it is a newly developed island in the last 15-20 years.  The most famous beach on Provo is Grace Bay, a beautiful 12 mile long beach lined by several story resorts mainly five-star.  There are numerous gourmet restaurants, spas, a casino and lovely multi-million homes and condos along the shores of the island.  There are shops and strip malls and even mini-bus buses.  The typical Americanized vacation island.

  
Grand Turk on the other hand is a more rustic island.  There are no resorts, a handful independently owned 2 story hotels and open air restaurants many of which are perched on the beach.   The main streets are lined with colonial buildings dating back to the 1700's.  The main attractions are the spectacular diving, a few historical sites and the beach.  The island is slow paced and anything but fancy.  It's a nice place to relax, unwind, enjoy the views and read a good book.

Getting to Grand Turk is fairly easy.  Most vacationers would take a flight into Providenciales (airport code PLS) on either;
US Airways, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Air Canada, West Jet or British Airways.  

You would then take a flight on a local airline from Providenciales to Grand Turk.  These flights are usually about a 20 minute flight, some with a very short stop on South Caicos.  The most frequented airline is Air Turks and Caicos but Global Airways offers charter service to Grand Turk as well.

Coming Soon:

Jet Blue  has just announced service to the Turks and Caicos as well beginning in February.  They plan to begin booking soon and rumor has it they will be flying directly into Grand Turk, I'm hoping this is more than rumor.

TAC Air International will be having 2 scheduled flights from Ft Lauderdale directly to Grand Turk                       TAC Phone: 640-242-5038   Email: tacairintl@aol.com

Once you have arrived; kick off your shoes, pull up a seat on the beach, pick up a good book and enjoy the views or go for a splash in the beautiful tranquil turquoise sea.  We hope you enjoy this lovely island and in the word of our late friend Mr. X - "Let the island of Grand Turk soothe your soul"

                                                                                               Written by,  Leslie Janes