Language: English
Currency: U.S. Dollar
Time Zone: Eastern
Standard
Electricity: 110
volt/60 cycle, suitable for U.S. appliances.
People: The Turks and
Caicos Islanders are mostly of African descent, who where brought in to
work the salt pans or the cotton plantations. The expatriate population
consist of British, Canadians, Americans, French, Bahamians, people
from Hispaniola, and virtually everywhere in the world.
Climate: Constant
easterly breezes keep life comfortable with the coolest months
averaging in the upper 70's in the winter and the warmest months
averaging in the low 90's in the late summer. An average annual
rainfall of 21 inches assures plenty of sunny days.
Dress Code: Casual,
comfortable resort and leisure wear is acceptable everywhere.
Immigration:
All visitors require a valid passport. An onward or return ticket
is also required.
Custom Regulations:
Visitors may bring in duty free for their own use, one carton of
cigarettes or cigars, one bottle of liquor and some perfume.
Departure Tax: This is
usually included in your ticket price.