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Can you drink the water in Turks and Caicos?

In most cases, yes, it's perfectly safe, yet bottled water is the common choice due to the mediocre taste of piped water. Indoor-plumbed water in the Turks and Caicos almost always originates from one of two sources: reverse osmosis desalination, and less commonly, rainfall collection.



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Most villas are supplied by the city water system in the Turks & Caicos, and that water is safe to drink. That said, bottled water is common because water from the tap may be full of minerals and not the best tasting. It is certainly safe, however, for washing and brushing teeth.

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Grand Anse Beach, Grenada One of the big attractions here is some of the clearest water in the Caribbean, the pristine sea floor sloping away gently at first and dropping off into navy blue depths. But even 90 feet from the shore, the visibility is exceptional and the sea teeming with life.

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Without question, the Island of Aruba has maintained its reputation for the best quality drinking water in all the Caribbean.

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Crime. Petty crime occurs, including theft from rental vehicles. Muggings and armed assaults also occur, mostly in areas popular with tourists. Be especially vigilant on Providenciales, which has a higher crime rate than the other islands.

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Insects. Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Fortunately, many of these diseases can be prevented with a vaccine or medicine, but you can further reduce your risk by taking steps to prevent bug bites.

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Turks and Caicos is a very safe island, by any standard. We have petty crime like anywhere else, so use your common sense when going out, or at the beach. Don't leave valuables unattended or in an unlocked car. The Grace Bay area is safe day and night and increasingly well patrolled by local police.

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Providenciales, known as “Provo,” is an island with one of the world's most beautiful beaches, Grace Bay Beach. Without question, the 12-mile-long beach is Turks and Caicos's crowning jewel. Routinely topping “best beach” lists for the Caribbean and the world, miles of turquoise sea back the sugar-white, soft sand.

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Exuma, specifically Specifically, the bluest waters of the Caribbean is said to be at Tropic of Cancer Beach on the island of Exuma in the Bahamas. Its long sweeping sandbar is flanked by an eager shoreline expressing every gradient of blue. On a clear day at this Exuma beach, it looks like the sea flows into the sky.

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