Sure Kids are welcome — but we also hope this to be an opportunity for you to have a mini-vacation get away from life's daily routine. After all, it's the perfect excuse to have one this year. wink wink.
Casual Dressy for the Ceremony and Reception. But we want you to feel comfortable, so please feel free to dress loose and easy. Our general advice is to bring less clothing than you’d think you will need. Jackets, sweaters or other cool-weather garments will typically never be required. Long-sleeve rash guards are great for any active water sport or activity. These shirts protect against sunburn, don’t get bogged down with water and prevent chaffing.
We know this is a big trip to make, both in cost and logistics. Your presence is gift enough.
We do not. There are a variety of housing options depending on your budget and as such we thought it best to allow you to choose what works best for you.
To be honest, we're not really sure yet. The venue is dependent upon the number of guests and we'll update everyone after we finalize the list.
Ideally, no later than July 15th so we can finalize additional arrangements.
Yes -- We'll be hosting a welcome reception on the 7th and a brunch on the 9th.
Yes -- the menu is still being worked on, but we promise to keep you well fed.
Perhaps. We will have a DJ at the villa, but imagine it to be a much more relaxed vibe as opposed to "OMG I he's trying to break dance at his age!"
The Villa Alamandra 94 Silly Creek Estates Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
We'll be heading back to our place for dinner and drinks. Villa Alamandra address: 94 Silly Creek Estates, Turks and Caicos Islands
We'll be on the island from September 4th and departing on the 11th, but feel free to stay as long as you wish =)
Honestly it's hard to say, but needless we'd recommend you take a taxi to and from; after all driving on the left side of the road isn't the easiest thing to do after a glass of wine.
Beautiful! High 80's during the day with temperatures dropping down to mid to low 70's at night.
Everyone knows to bring sunscreen, but few actually bring enough. You’ll probably require about twice as much as you’d initially expect.Higher SPF (sun protection factor) such as SPF 30 is desirable, as is water-resistance. Please use biodegradable sunscreen, especially if you’re going into the ocean. Conventional sun screens have been proven to cause long lasting damage to the reefs and environment. MAKE SURE to purchase Coral Reef Safe Sunscreen.
If it’s been raining recently, you’ll want to have insect repellent as there can be mosquitoes and sand fleas (tiny biting insects, totally different from the common flea) at times. This is especially a consideration if you plan on spending time on North and Middle Caicos, Pine Cay or Parrot Cay.
Providenciales offers several large and modern supermarkets and grocery stores. With this said, prices will often be higher than you’ll used to and you may not be able to find your favoured brand, so it makes sense to consider bringing packaged snacks, energy bars, coffee, tea and other staples. RAMEN NOODLES. The other islands in the country have much smaller selection of shops and items to choose from. The vague law appears to allow for “manufactured products” of non-animal origin (our interpretation of the law is packaged food from a recognized manufacturer) to be imported without a permit. This does not include fresh fruits and vegetables, or “grains”. It’s technically illegal to import meat or animal products regardless of packaging without the appropriate permit, so avoid any meats, animal products, fish or poultry. Each adult arrival in the country can bring in certain amounts of alcohol and tobacco products duty-free.
The sun is typically intense in the Turks and Caicos, so you’ll want to have a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses. If you expect to spend much time on the water, polarized sunglasses are a great item to have as they cut down on glare and reflections on the water’s surface. When stand up paddle boarding or kayaking, polarized sunglasses will make it much easier to spot wildlife in the water below. Some sunglasses can be damaged by long-term salt water exposure. Considering this (and the chance of loss during vacation activities), you may want to either purchase an inexpensive pair or a sunglasses designed for marine use.
Many businesses in the Turks and Caicos still rely on cash, especially the smaller establishments. Bring plenty of cash with you, including small bills. The Turks and Caicos uses the U.S Dollar. They do have their own currency, the Crown, however it’s largely only utilized as commemorative and collective souvenir coins. It’s extremely uncommon to encounter a Turks and Caicos Crown coin in normal circulation. ATMs are not as common in the Turks and Caicos as they are at other destinations. It’s not difficult to find one on Providenciales, but some of the other islands may only have one, two or none island-wide. It's not uncommon for all ATMs in the Grace Bay area to be offline at the same time. If you ignore accommodation and vehicle rental, we estimate that about half of expenses incurred by visitors can be paid by card.
The Turks and Caicos is its own country! They are a self-governed British Overseas Territory, with status equivalent to Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, the Falkland Islands, and Gibraltar. Their capital city is Cockburn Town on the island of Grand Turk.
No. Entry for tourism into the Turks and Caicos for up to 90 days is allowed if you have a valid USA, UK or Canada resident or tourist visa. It is recommended that all visitors to the Turks and Caicos bring a valid passport with validity at least 6 months beyond your trip completion date.
Grace Bay Beach or Leeward Beach on Providenciales, and Governor's Beach on Grand Turk. If you weigh every factor (clear water for swimming, clean sand, lack of unsightly development, snorkeling, secluded tranquillity, and yes, even casual paddle board surfing) North Bay on Salt Cay wins.
Amazing diving is offered from Providenciales, Grand Turk and Salt Cay. In our opinion, the sites off French Cay and West Caicos are the finest, but these locations are normally accessed by an hour long (each way) boat trip from Providenciales. The excellent reefs of Grand Turk and Salt Cay however are only a short boat ride off the coast.
Of the inhabited islands, Providenciales has the finest shore snorkelling sites. Simply due to ease of access, the outer section of Smith's Reef wins. However the remote coastlines of the Northwest Point National Park are the finest overall.