Why is Turks and Caicos British?

Once a dependency of Jamaica, the Turks and Caicos Islands became a British Crown colony - now an overseas territory - upon Jamaican independence in 1962. Taino Indians were the original inhabitants while later arrivals included slaves, brought from Africa to work on in the salt industry and on cotton plantations.



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Muggings and armed robberies, where victims are confronted by one or more armed criminals, are somewhat common in the Turks and Caicos. Often the robberies are opportunistic crimes, yet victims may be targeted if they are thought to be carrying large amounts of cash or jewelry, or are easy targets.

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Prohibited Items and Drugs Banned weapons (including firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, and 'Hawaiian slings'). Controlled drugs and narcotics, including (but not limited to) marijuana.

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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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Christie Brinkley owns a luxury villa, Lucky House, on Parrot Cay. Fashion designer Donna Karan has been a long time property owner in the Turks and Caicos. Actor Bruce Willis owned one of the more luxurious villas on Parrot Cay for years, in addition to real estate on Ambergris Cay.

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A visa is not required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days in any six month period. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must: Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page.

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Traffic Laws: You need a valid driver's license to drive in Turks and Caicos. A valid U.S. or International Driving Permit is good for up to a month, after that a local Turks and Caicos license from the Department of Road Safety is required. Speed limits are 20 mph in town and side roads, and 40 mph on the highway.

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The Turks & Caicos islands are the ultimate dive destination for snorkelers and scuba enthusiasts looking for clear ocean and thriving marine life. Expect to see anything from colorful coral of varying types, to tropical fish, turtles, dolphins, and more.

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