| Providenciales | |
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Location  | |
| State | UK |
|---|---|
| Region | Turks and Caicos |
| Surface | 98 km² |
| Inhabitants | 30.542 |
Providenciales it is one of the islands Turks and Caicos.
To know
Often called simply I try.
Territories and tourist destinations
Providenciales: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- 1 Providenciales International Airport (IATA: PLS). This can get crowded very easily. Before arriving you need to book a shuttle or a taxi that will be waiting for you immediately after landing.
- On departure, be sure to arrive at the airport about three to four hours early, especially on Saturdays. Saturday is the busiest day at the airport and queues will most likely arrive outside the door.
- Check-in is divided into two lines: the first for baggage control and the second for security. Make sure you are on the correct line, don't hesitate to ask for help if you have never been to this airport before.
- The various airlines that operate here are mainly Americans, Canadians is Caribbean:
- British Airways - from / to Antigua is London-Gatwick (with a stopover in Antigua without the need to disembark. It is the most convenient flight among all for travelers from Europe).
- Delta Air Lines - from / to Atlanta is New York-JFK. Delta is among others the company to offer more non-stop flights.
- JetBlue - from / to Boston, Fort Lauderdale (Florida) and New York-JFK.
- BahamasAir - from / to Nassau.
- Caicos Express - from / to Cap-Haïtien, Port-au-Prince (Haiti) and Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic).
- interCarribean Airways - from / to Cap-Haïtien, Nassau, Port-au-Prince, Puerto Plata, San Juan, Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de los Caballero is Santo Domingo.
- American Airlines - from / to Charlotte, You love me, New York-JFK, Dallas is Philadelphia.
- Air Canada - from / to Montreal is Toronto.
- United Airlines - from / to Chicago, New York-EWR.
- West Jet - to / from Toronto.
How to get around
Many shops are within walking distance.
By public transport
If you are a resident of locations along the Grace Bay strip, a free shuttle will likely be offered to take you to certain areas along Leeward Highway. Some of these places are: Yoshi's, Calico Jack's, Jimmy's Dive Bar, local shops, and the Graceway supermarket.
By taxi
Taxis can get expensive if you are traveling from the heart of Grace Bay to the areas surrounding the Turtle Cove Marina. The cost is approximately $ 6 / $ 8 per person. If you find yourself along the resort strip (Seven Stars, Club Med Turkoise, Grace Bay Club, Point Grace, etc.), you are in great walking distance to a handful of restaurants, pubs, shops, and entertainment activities (eg scuba diving, sailing, wakeboarding).
By car
There is no need to rent a car, as there are public shuttles and buses, but for families wishing to travel to dinner and other attractions, it is recommended. On Providenciales is the Leeward Highway which, at 8.9km in length, is by far the most important road junction in Turks and Caicos.
What see
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
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Where stay
Safety
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