The Turks & Caicos are an archipelago of more than 40 islands forming the southeastern end of the Bahamas chain. There are two principal groups, each surrounded by a continuous coral reef. Caicos is the larger group and includes Providenciales, Middle Caicos, and the islands of North, South, East and West Caicos, plus numerous small cays, some of which are inhabited. The Turks group, separated by a 22-mile wide channel of water, consists of Grand Turk, Salt Cay and a number of small uninhabited cays.

Providenciales (Provo) is the capital of the Caicos Islands and its topography is more arid like the Bahamas. This laid back island is famous for its diving (there are 7 world class sites), amazing water color, wonderful beaches and off-shore banking. Several fun and excellent restaurants dot the island and there is some nightlife including a few entertaining local bars and one casino. There is also the very chic "resort", Parrot Cay, which has put Provo on the map. Island activities include: great snorkeling, very good deep sea/ bone fishing, tennis, golf and meeting the resident celebrity, a wild dolphin named JoJo. Day trips to other of the T & C and picnics on empty tiny islands are other fun options

Local currency is the US dollar. Non-stop flights to Provo from Miami (about 1½ hours), JFK, Atlanta, Boston and Philadelphia are available on carriers such as American, Delta and US Air. Carriers and cities depend on the day and/or season.