The Bridal Party and majority of guests are staying at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos.  Rooms can be reserved by paying a $400 deposit, which is 100% refundable up until final payment, which is due February 20, 2013.

Our Travel Agent is Sandra Rendell at Universal Travel.  Sandra can be reached at (709) 364-8770 or srendell@universaltravelgroup.com.

For the purposes of this website, we will refer to Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa in Providenciales simply as Beaches.

Website for Beaches: http://www.beaches.com/main/tc/tc-home.cfm

Location: The Turks and Caicos are situated in the Caribbean (in the British West Indies), 575 miles southeast of Miami; and are comprised of 8 major islands and 30 other islands and cays, bathed by waters from the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. 

Flying Time: Providinciales is a 75 minute flight from Miama; and a 3.5 hour flight from Toronto.

Language - English

Currency - The US dollar is the official currency of Turks and Caicos.  There are exchange bureaus at Beaches.  Most hotels, restaurants and taxi services accept traveler’s cheques, which can be cashed at local banks.  Most credit cards are accepted and banks offer ATM's as well as cash advances on credit cards.

Tipping - Tips and gratuities at Beaches are strictly prohibited for all staff except personal butlers and spa therapists.  If you wish to tip your butler or Spa therapist, it would be greatly appreciated but under no circumstance would it be required or solicited.  When outside the resort, there are no rules about tipping; however, 15% is normally paid to waiters, taxi drivers, maids and porters.

Time Zone - Eastern Standard Time and Daylight Savings Time is observed from April to October.

Electricity - 110 volt/60 cycle, suitable for Canadian and U.S. appliances.  Hair Dryers are provided in all rooms.

Entry Requirements: Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months.  Visitors from Canada may enter without a passport, if they have an original birth certificate (or, a notarized copy) and a photo id (e.g.. Driver's License).  However, if you are traveling via the U.S., you will require a valid Canadian Passport.  Visitors from the U.S. are required to have a valid U.S. Passport.

Customs: Customs is declared at point of entry (Providinciales).  Duty free goods that may be brought into the Islands include: 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes, 1.136 liters of spirits or wine and perfume for personal use.

Climate: From November to May the average temperature is 80 to 84 degrees (27-29 degrees celsius).  A constant trade wind keeps the climate at a very comfortable level.  The Turks and Caicos has 350 days of sunshine in an average year.

What to Bring: Pack lightly; one large suitcase with a carry-on is ideal.  Casual wear is perfect, except for formal nights, theme nights and restaurants that require full-length pants and collared shirts; the dress code is listed under each restaurant description.

Wi-Fi Coverage and Internet Access: Most public areas, as well as many of the rooms offer wireless Internet access.  Most guest rooms are also wired with an in-room Ethernet jack for Internet access.  Simply connect to the network and charge the service to your room.