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Providenciales in Turks and Caicos

Providenciales is the centre for tourism with its coral reefs and perfect white sand beaches clear turquiose water but it is just one of a handful of islands that are inhabited. One can fly in from Miami via jet in 75 minutes. American Airlines flies in 3 times daily into Provo, British Airways once a week, Air Canada and various other charters arrive weekly from New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, London and other major cities. Regularly scheduled local flights connect all the inhabited Islands to one another. Most of the popular resorts are built along the beautiful Grace Bay Beach but there are still many other beach locations waiting to be developed in Provo. Cooper Jack Beach, Erebus Beach, Leeward Beach, Long Bay Beach, Sapodilla and Taylor Bay are some of them. - all pristine and uncrowded.

The Turks and Caicos islands has an open real estate market that does not require residency or any other permit to purchase real estate. The Turks and Caicos real estate market is free and open to everyone and any nationality may purchase and hold land. There are no annual property taxes, nor any capital gains tax levied on the disposal of property. There is a stamp duty when transfering real estate ownership. The government in Turks and Caicos provides an efficient and secure means of property registration. As a well established offshore finance and banking center, Turks and Caicos holds all information in strict conidence and confidentiality of land holdings may be enhanced through establishment of a local land holding company. A growing professional community of architects and builders are available to assist with all aspect of the development process. The procedure for purchasing real estate throughout Turks and Caicos is very straightforward. Title is freehold and guaranteed by the crown which eliminates the need for title insurance. A Turks and Caicos Planning Department overseees building codes and development plans.

These Islands and especially Providenciales offer a well developed infrastructure from which investors will benefit. There are three international airports in the country and domestic airports on all inhabited islands. The main highways and roads are paved with an increasingly well developed arterial road system

Providenciales is the business center of the islands and the most developed of all the islands, and offers alongside water sports and golf, an American Casino and tennis, as well as an inexpensive array of World Class Spas. Providenciales, covering an area of 38 square miles, is the hub of tourism and development. Its white long stretch sandy beaches rank among the best in the world, with 12-mile Grace Bay being the most well known. Provo Golf Club, designed by Karl Litten, is considered one of the best place to play in the Caribbean.

The Turks and Caicos Islands but most especially the island of Providenciales offer a well developed infrastructure from which investors will benefit. The main highways and roads are paved with good secondary road systems. The legal framework for Turks and Caicos land ownership is the Torrens Land Registry System, with title to land guaranteed by the Crown. The Register in Grand Turk records all relevant information.and once a person or corporation is registered as owner with absolute title,there is no need for further title search.. No government consents are required in registering title and there is no restriction on foreign property ownership.The Turks and Caicos islands have a form of land transfer tax, called Stamp Duty.

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Relax and enjoy all the comforts of home in this over 1800 square foot, exquisitly yet comfortably furnished 2 bedroom Condo.

Habour View Gardens is conveniently located in the center of Providenciales near The Yacht Club at Turtle Cove Marina. Boat slips are available for rent. Within walking distance of beach, 6 restaurants, snorkel excursion on a glass bottom boat, deep sea fishing, diving and a casino gaming resort. Tastefully appointed yet child friendly. Serene setting in a family friendly tranquil atmosphere.

More commonly known as "Provo", the most developed island in Turks and Caicos covers an area of 38mi/61km.

Provo is a diver's and water lover's heaven. Surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches, the most spectacular of which is the12mi/19km stretch located at Grace Bay and protected by a healthy barrier reef.

Provo offers modern conveniences, including hotels, a Golf Club, and full service grocery stores. Downtown you will find retail shops, business offices and banks and a number of great restaurants.

The population of over 6,000 includes the islands' largest non-native population. The growing population is mainly due to the completion of the airport in 1984.
Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Offices

Enfield
Turks and Caicos Tourist Office - Great Britain
66 Abbey Road
Bush Hill Park
Enfield EN1 2RQ
United Kingdom

Grand Turk
Turks and Caicos Island Tourist Office - Grand Turk
Front Street, Box 128
Grand Turk
Turks and Caicos Islands

North Miami Beach
Turks and Caicos Office - Miami
11645 Biscayne Boulevard
Suite 302
North Miami Beach, FL 33181
United States

Providenciales
Turks and Caicos Tourist Office - Providenciales
Stubbs Diamond Plaza
Providenciales
Turks and Caicos Islands

Toronto
Turks and Caicos Tourist Office - Toronto
512 Duplex Avenue
Toronto, ON M4R 2E3
Canada

Turks and Caicos Islands General Data: Capital Cockburn Town

Turks and Caicos Islands Holidays:

Holiday
2008
2009
Turks and Caicos Queens Birthday
New Year's Day
1-Jan
1-Jan
Good Friday
21-Mar
10-Apr
Easter Monday-Christian
24-Mar
13-Apr
Commonwealth Day-Turks and Caicos
26-May
25-May
Turks and Caicos Constituion Day
12-Jun
12-Jun
Emancipation Day-Turks and Caicos
4-Aug
3-Aug
Columbus Day-USA
13-Oct
12-Oct
International Human Rights Day-Turks and Caicos
27-Oct
26-Oct
Christmas-Christian
25-Dec
25-Dec
Day after Christmas, St. Stephen's Day, Boxing Day
26-Dec
26-Dec

The Turks and Caicos Islands is a country of 8 major islands and numerous uninhabited cays located 575 miles south of Miami. TCI uses the postal code BWI which represents British West Indies, a diversified group of Caribbean islands including Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Monserrat, and the Turks and Caicos Islands, all dependent areas of the United Kingdom.

Turks & Caicos are known for the worlds most beautiful beaches, pristine coral reefs, diving, fishing, offshore investments, luxury condominiums and villa vacation rentals. The Islands are protected by a government dedicated to preserving the islands natural beauty..... come see why we call ourselves 'beautiful by nature'


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