Turks and Caicos Islands...where to live ?

Question

I have never been there but plan to go look soon. They are a beautiful location. I would love working at a resort there, away from the US Cities where I have always lived and worked. I'm tired of driving 28,000 miles a year and never leaving the city. If you wanted to move to the Turks and Caicos islands to work, where do you live? Are there apartments there or what?

Answer 1

I live in Provo, the island where it's all happening. There is a great boom in the building industry and many resorts are being constructed, but you'd better be aware that the cost of living is very high compared with what you are used to and some of the resorts are sacking staff because of the inevitable drop in tourism because of the weakness of the dollar. You could try approaching some of the resorts, but please emphasise the other skills you could offer over and above playing the piano, as in a time of recession this is the very thing they might cut back on. You are unlikely to be able to afford an apartment on your own, but you might be able to find an opportunity to share. Be warned that utilities are very expensive in TCI and you will have to consider things like transport, as it is expensive to run a car and such public transport services as exist are very inadequate. http://www.myturksandcaicos.com/turksand...

Answer 2

I live in the Turks and Caicos - Provo - and yes there are apartments on every island. If you want to work in the tourism industry, my suggestion is to either live in Grand Turk (Capital) and work with the cruise company in Margeritaville or live in Prov0 (the city) and work in Grace Bay where most of the hotels are. If you come check it out now, there are like 7 new hotels being built so you can easily get a job if you qualify but here they have a policy of locals first so .... once you qualify you can get the job. Rent here is expensive and so is food ... there is not much to do except go to the beach and movies or out to dinner. Not many clubs, but a lot of bars and a very low crime rate. I hope you chose T.C.I to live in.

Answer 3

Here is a link about a couple who moved to Turks and Caicos from USA. Lots of information to digest and think about. It's always good to get information from someone that actual made the move.

http://www.expatinterviews.com/Lynda-Lip...

My husband and I spent 10 days on Turks and Caicos in

Providencials (the largest tourist island) it was wonderful. The water and beaches are awesome. The people there are called belongers and are very nice. We met quite a few expats from the states who have made a living and home in Turks and Caicos.

I wish you luck and just a tip if you are serious about this move, go there for a couple of weeks and talk to the belongers and expats from the states. It's the only way to get a real feel.)

Answer 4

Hey.  I saw a show once where someone moved to the Turks and Caicos Islands and it was beautiful.  The beaches there are crystal clear and the resorts and nice.  I've been to Grand Turk which is the capital island.  It is 1 mile wide and 6 miles long.  The people there are really friendly.  

Parrot Cay or Pine Cay have several resorts.  Providenciales is beautiful and it is the most developed island in turks and caicos.  

Here is some information about Providenciales from turksandcaicostourism.com

Providenciales, or more commonly known as "Provo", covers an area of 38 miles and is the most developed island in Turks and Caicos. It is here where most international flights arrive at the Providenciales International Airport (PLS). Surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches, Provo has been ranked "Best Beach" by Conde' Nast magazine and by the World Travel Awards for several years running. Found on the western end of the island chain, Provo offers all modern conveniences, including luxurious hotels, villas and condos, numerous restaurants, spas and shopping facilities, a championship caliber golf course, and full sevice grocery store. Although Provo is the most developed of the islands, it is still a destination for those who want to escape their busy schedules and relax.

On the north shore of the island, near Grace Bay, you will find the most beautiful beaches, as well as a long coral reef, which is rich in aquatic life. This main strech is home to the majority of the island major resorts and tourism services.

Towards the south of the island you will find Chalk Sound, a large lake with striking turquoise water and an array of small cays. Islands Magazine described Chalk Sound as "Beneath the radar: Untouched and off the beaten path, the pristine islets in Provo's Chalk Sound provide an ideal backdrop for expansive thoughts." Along the south side of the island in areas such as Sapodilla Bay, Copper Jack, Discovery Bay, Turtle Tail and Long Bay you will find many private villas available for rent. The island's commercial port, South Dock, is found east of Sapodilla Bay and has the capability to deal with containerized goods.

On the far western end is unspoiled Malcom's Beach, just adjacent to the magnificent Amanyara Resort.

On the eastern end of the island is Leeward Marina and development.

The two main and oldest settlements on the island are the Bight and Blue Hills, and are built around fresh water supplies. Both locations give a real feeling of Caribbean villages. If you wish to do some shopping, Provo can offer a good range of boutiques at Turtle Cove and along the quickly developing Grace Bay Road. Down Town you will find the retail shops, business offices and banks