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A major tourism hub of the Turks and Caicos, Providenciales is hardly new to beach lovers. This destination with miles of beaches and bustling commercial hubs is perhaps newest edition to travel destination as it was only salt flats a few decades before. As it came in existence only a few decades ago you will find everything modern on their arrival. Spread over 36 square miles of land, the area is abuzz with tourism activities and a vast number of hotels and restaurants. Travellers often fly business class to Providenciales which is playground of high and mighty.
Useful Information
- Travellers should plan a trip to Providenciales in the months of April and May.
- Car of taxi should be hired for getting around the island as there is an absence of public transport.
- The island is considered safe for the travellers.
Beaches, parks, festivals and a plethora of activities; Providenciales has enough to keep travellers engaged during their visit. On any normal day you will find a large number of people walking on Grace Bay beach, which is one of the famous attractions of the island. The beach is teeming with hotels and restaurants but given its ample size you will find a corner of your own. Chalk Sound National Park which is situated 2 miles away from the downtown consists of several small islets. Cheshire Hill Plantation which is run and managed by a trust formed by the government tells a lot about the history of cotton on this island. Caicos Conch Farm should be visited to have an understanding about the conch farming. Sapodilla Hill Rock Carvings is a protected historic site where names of shipwrecked sailors are written. If you are visiting this city during the Month of November take part in Conch festival organised every year this month. When it comes to nightlife the island has a good number of options in the form of casinos bars and music venues.