The Turks and Caicos Islands currently have two full-service international airports, Providenciales (PLS) and Grand Turk (GDT), and limited entry facilities in North and South Caicos. All other islands have domestic airports except for East and West Caicos, which are uninhabited (an airstrip is currently under construction on West Caicos to serve the Ritz Carlton resort being developed).

Airport Code: PLS
Latitude: N 21°15' .6
Longitude: W 72°46'.7
(17° MBPV PLS N21 46.4 WO72 16.0 F-4, Jet A-1. 1100 - 2300)

Most visitors fly into Providenciales upon entry to the islands, and then
can easily take a commuter flight to the other islands. It is a modern,
full-service facility that welcomes dozens of international flights every
week from North America, Europe and other Caribbean Islands. It is also the
gateway to the rest of the Turks & Caicos Islands. Check the airport web
site for up-to-date flight schedules and route maps.

Language - English
Currency - The US dollar is the official currency of Turks and Caicos.
Time Zone - Eastern Standard Time and Daylight Savings Time is observed from April to October.
Electricity - 110 volt/60 cycle, suitable for U.S. appliances.
Climate - The average temperature ranges between 85 and 90 degrees (29-32 degrees celsius).
Economy - Tourism industry, real estate development and the exportation of seafood.
Government - The Turks & Caicos Islands are a British Crown Colony.
Crime - These Islands boast one of the lowest crime rates and highest crime-solved rates in the Caribbean.
Health Care - There is a small hospital on Grand Turk, and a number of private general practitioners on Providenciales as well as an emergency care facility. All of the other islands have community clinics.

The Providenciales Airport (PLS) in Turks and Caicos is only 506 miles southeast of Miami, Florida. Charter flights are available from many U.S. and Canadian cities.

The Veranda is located on the world -famous Grace Bay Beach, approximately 10 minutes from the airport.

• Exit the airport and continue to first roundabout: "Welcome to Providenciales."
• Bear left onto Leeward Highway.
• Continue east on Leeward Highway, through five (5) roundabouts.
• After the 5th roundabout (at IGA Supermarket), go another half mile to the 6th roundabout and turn left.
• Proceed to bottom of the hill and turn right.
• You will pass Beaches Resort on the left.
• Go to the next major intersection (gas station on left) and turn left.
• Follow this road for half mile, and turn left at the entrance to The Palms, just before roundabout.
• Proceed past The Palms and The Alexandra resorts to The Veranda.