Helpful Info for your visit to Turtle Cove Inn. IMPORTANT TRAVEL NOTICE. All travelers, including U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders from the Caribbean, Central, South America Bermuda are required to have a PASSPORT and to enter or re-enter the United States. Please visit the U.S. State Department's website: for more information. For those who want to 'know before you go' - here is some useful details about Turtle Cove Inn and the Turks Caicos to help you plan your vacation! US Dollar. All major credit cards (AX, VI, MC) and travelers checks widely accepted. Other currency can be changed at local banks. 120/240 volts, 60 Hz, suitable for all US appliances. All visitors require a valid passport plus a valid onward or return ticket. Visitors from North American may enter with a birth certificate and one piece of ID bearing a photograph. Visitors can bring one carton of cigarettes or cigars, one bottle of liquor or wine and some perfume. Since prices on Turks Caicos are not as cheap as some Caribbean islands - many experienced visitors take advantage of Duty Free Shops in JFK, MIA, or other gateway airports on their way to Providenciales. There is a private emergency medical clinic located in Provo in the event of a medical emergency during your vacation. Emergency Medical Services offers Ambulance, Air-Ambulance, Emergency Room, ACLS, Family Practice, X-Ray, Ultra-Sound, Optometrist, Chiropractor, Dentist, Pharmacy and Decompression Chamber. For details, check their website at or call 649-946-4242. If you like to dive on vacation - there are several car rental agencies in Provo. Remember that driving is on the left. A valid driver's license is required and all drivers must be at least 21 years. In high-season it is highly suggested that you make car rental arrangements prior to arrival on Provo. Scooter Bob's Car Rental is located right at Turtle Cove Inn. There are several major companies that you can contact once you arrive - or you can reserve online with. The pick-up location will be PLS which is the airport code for the Providenciales airport. There is plenty of parking in the lot in front of the hotel. If you prefer to leave the driving to others - Taxis are easy to find at the airport for your ride to Turtle Cove Inn. The current fare is approximately $15 for the 10 minute ride. As of February 7th, Gecko shall discontinue its public service route until further notice. Check their website for more information. Gecko Shuttle Bus: There is a new service called the Gecko Shuttle that provides a mini-bus running between Turtle Cove Marina, along all the Grace Bay Beach Resorts including Sibonn? Beach Hotel, Saltmills Mall, Ports of Call Mall and up to Club Med The Ocean Club. Fare is approx. $4 each trip - but you can buy a day pass for $11 or multi-day passes. Turtle Cove Inn does not sell the tokens or passes, but you can see the driver for information. Check their website at for a route map, schedule and full details. The website doesn't show the route going all the way to Turtle Cove Marina, but we understand that the service has been extended all the way to Turtle Cove. This makes it easy to explore the best beaches of the Caribbean all along Grace Bay Beach by just jumping on the shuttle! All rooms at Turtle Cove Inn have direct dial telephones you can use to call anywhere in the world. A major credit card will be required at check-in to activate your telephone. Please bear in mind that discount phone rates have not found their way to the Turks Caicos Islands and all telephone rates are set by Cable Wireless. Considering the cost of maintaining 'state of the art' telecommunications services in the middle of the Caribbean - rates are probably reasonable. Long Distance Calls: Depending when and where you are calling, calls range from $1.50 per minute and up... this charge includes most 800 'calling card' calls for companies such as MCI and Sprint. (see below) Your long distance calls will be charged directly to your room account. 1-800 Calls: If you call an 800 number - you will be charged for the call. Keep this in mind if you have a 'calling card' - since you may be charged twice. Local Turks Caicos Calls: Even local calls are charged per minute. Current charges are approximately $1.10 per three minute period ( three minutes and one second would be $2.20). Receiving Calls: You can be contacted at the hotel by having people call you at 649-946-5547. From 8am through 10pm calls will be answered at the front desk transferred to your room. If you expect calls at other times, you should let people know your room number/extension so that they can use our automated telephone system to transfer the call to your room. If callers don't know your room number, they can leave a message and we'll inform you the next morning when the office opens. Most cell phones from the US do not work in the Turks Caicos with the exception of ATT Wireless. There are posters in the Providenciales airport that proclaim that you can use 'roaming' on most cell phones - but we haven't found any that work. Some guests report that Sprint cell phones show 'analog roaming' on the display, but no calls were able to be placed. Other guests report that phones from the UK are more apt to work - check with your cell phone provider prior to traveling if this is important to you. There doesn't seem to be a standard for what works and what doesn't. Since technology is always improving, hopefully all cell phones will work in the near future - so it may be worth bringing the phone along just in case the situation changes. There is a website that has information at http://www.roamersguide.com/ which may be helpful. All rooms at Turtle Cove Inn have direct-dial telephones with data ports if you want to check your email while on vacation. Cable Wireless has a local telephone number that you can use to connect to the internet. From your dial-up connection window, put a 9, for outside local calls and then the local access telephone number of 266-6328. You can then use the common username 'easy' and the password 'access'. Access Telephone number: 9,266-6328. You will be charged for a local telephone call which is charged per minute. Charges will be added directly to your hotel bill. Please make sure that you disconnect after checking your mail - since charges will continue to accumulate as long as you stay connected. Charges are approximately $1.20 every 3 minutes (or portion thereof). If you want less expensive internet access - or if you don't want to bring your computer - there is public internet access in the bar at Aqua Restaurant at Turtle Cove Inn. Check with the staff for current charges. Beach Towels are available at the Front Desk. One towel per day is provided FREE to each hotel guest. A deposit is required to guarantee that the towel is returned. Daily maid service is provided starting at 9am. If you would like to sleep late, just hang your 'do not disturb' sign outside your door. Each room has cable TV with a wide variety of stations including CNN, CNBC, major US networks, ESPN and BBC World. We do not have premium channels such as HBO, CineMax or Showtime. Please be considerate of other guests and keep the volume low. We do not have radios or cd players in the rooms at Turtle Cove Inn - so you may want to bring one along. We do not have hairdryers in the rooms - but they are available at the front desk if you need them. Irons/Ironing Boards: Available on request from the front desk. Available for an additional charge. Shampoo Conditioner: Available on request from the front desk for a nominal charge. Aqua Bar Terrace Restaurant is open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other bars and restaurants are an easy walk from the hotel. Turtle Cove Inn has a no smoking policy in all rooms. Elsewhere on the property you are free to smoke including the balconies and patios. We appreciate your consideration and co-operation in this matter. You can set a wake...

The beach at Smith's Reef is great for snorkeling and just a 10 minute walk from Turtle Cove Inn. Explore the Turks Caicos. Turtle Cove Inn has always been a favorite for active travelers who spend their days exploring the wonders of the Turks Caicos Islands. If you're going to rent a car and discover our island rather than staying at the hotel all day - Turtle Cove Inn is perfect for you! Everything on Provo is an easy drive from Turtle Cove! There is plenty of access to our spectacular beaches all along Grace Bay - just a 8 minute drive from our hotel. One of the best spots is at our sister hotel at Sibonn? Beach where there is plenty of parking and The Grace Bay Bistro is available for meals, drinks or snacks! Many water sports companies, dive shops, glass-bottom boats, glow-worm tours, sunset cruises and the Undersea Explorer 'submarine' leave from just in front of the hotel on Turtle Cove! There is lots to do in the Turks Caicos Islands - so check out our list of activities and start planning your vacation today! Water Sports Companies in Provo. Big Blue Unlimited - Leeward Marina. Adventures at the edge of the Last Great Wilderness. Eco-tourism: Kayaks, Private Charters, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Nature Walks, Bird Watching, Cave Exploring, Historic Sites, Model Sailboat Racing. Guided small group eco-tours to Provo, North Middle Caicos. Parasailing, Snorkeling, Sailing. SCUBA Diving: small groups, private charters, instruction, nitrox, trimix, re-breathing, photography videography. Fishing: Bottom Fishing, Bone Fishing, Deep Sea Fishing. Captain Marvin's Watersports - Provo. Parasailing, Banana Rides, Wakeboarding, Waterskiing and Private Charters. Catch the Wave Charters - Provo. Catch the spirit of the islands with Edward Missick, Boat Captain, Fly Fishing Guide. Silver Deep Fleet- Provo. Excursions, bone fishing, bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, SCUBA diving, snorkeling. 14 boats. Half-day or full-day trips with groups or private charters. Beach cruise, iguana island tour, native BBQ, Middle Caicos cave carving, West Caicos, North Caicos, French Cay, Ambergris Cay, island get-aways, snorkelmania, Glow Worms and more. Full service dive shop featured in Sibonn? Beach Hotel's. Dive Provo also offers snorkeling, wind surfing, sailing, kayaks and motor boats, Flamingo Divers - Provo. Truly 'small group' diving! We take 8 divers maximum, and provide you with exceptional personalized service! Come and visit the amazing walls of French Cay, West Caicos, and Northwest Point. Private Charters available. Nautique Sports - Provo. Waterski, Wakeboard, Wakeskate or Barefoot in the best waters in the Turks and Caicos. Skiing the waters of TCI for 15 years. All instructors are USA Waterski certified. We exclusivly use Mastercraft boats and feature Connelly, KD, CWB and Liquid Force equipment. Pick up in front of your Grace Bay Hotel. Hourly, 1/2 day and full day charters. Technical Diving - Provo. Provo's only technical diving facility. Nitrox, re-breather, tech experience, diver propulsion, trimix, fully semi-closed circuit rebreather, deep diver, advanced Nitrox and extended range dives. The ultimate escape from the ordinary. SCUBA Diving, snorkeling, private charters, learn to dive, equipment rental. West Caicos, West Sand Spit, French Cay, Grace Bay, Pine Cay, Parrot Cay, North Caicos and Northwest Point. Personalized service. Outback Adventures - Depart Sapodilla Bay. Personalized service with Captain Bill. Live aboard diving, boat rentals, island drop-offs, glow worm cruise, private charters. Tuesday super-saver rates. Provo Turtle Divers - Turtle Cove Marina. More than 30 years in Provo - Art Pickering's has been diving and exploring the northwest walls of Providenciales and the fantastic dive sites of West Caicos. Nitrox, Padi, classes equipment. Sail Provo - Leeward Marina. The ultimate sailing experience. Half-day, full day and sunset cruises. Iguana snorkeling; Sunset, Lunch, Snorkel, Swimming, Glow Worm and Private Charter Cruises. Pick-up in front of your hotel on the beach! Sun and Fun Seasports - Leeward Marina. Watercraft rentals and guided excursions. Rentals with captain or without captain. Sea-Doo Sport Boats. Windsurfing Provo - Ocean Club. Now introducing Provo's newest thrilling adventure - Kiting! Windsurfing Provo offers windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, kiting and motorboat rentals all from Grace Bay beach on Providenciales. Committed to supplying state of the art watersports equipment and top level instruction. Eco-tourism Companies in Provo. Conch Farm - Leeward Marina Area. The worlds only conch farm. A totally unique experience. Meet Jerry Sally, our world famous trained conchs. Shop with conch shells and conch jewelry. Tours of the farm Monday-Saturday. Deep Silver Fleet- Provo. JoJo Project - Provo. JoJo is a wild dolphin who visits the beaches of Grace Bay. Marine Wildlife Foundation. The Marine Wildlife Foundation is a not-for-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the research and preservation of dolphins, whales, and indeed all wildlife. Through our exploration and research, the MWF produces documentary films, books, and lectures to fulfill our primary objective of education. By educating the public, especially the young, and by sharing our research with universities and wildlife organizations around the world, the Marine Wildlife Foundation joins the international movement to ensure the survival of our oceans and of its most magnificent inhabitants. Nila Destinations - Provo. Eco-excursions to Middle Caicos, South Caicos and Grand Turk as well as many activities on Provo. Trax Eco-Adventure - Provo. TRAX Eco-Adventure provides fun outdoor activities and environmental education targeted at children aged 5 ? 13. Working in small groups, we expect to challenge our students to grow and accomplish what they have never done before. Turks Caicos National Trust - Butterfield Sq. Little Water Cay is a protected area for the Turks Caicos Rock Iguana - the largest native land animal in the islands and a species that isn't found anywhere else on earth! There are about 50,000 rock iguanas and you can visit them and hike through the paths and boardwalks on this island which is just a short boat ride from Provo. Golf, Tennis and Outdoor Sports in Provo. Provo Golf, Tennis Country Club - Provo. The Club consists of a championship, 18 hole golf course, signature clubhouse featuring Fairways Bar and Grill, stocked Pro Shop lighted tennis courts. Our tennis courts are regulation size and with our Flood Lighting system, you can play at night. The official bird of the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Flamingo, can be seen regularly on the golf course - on fairways and leisurely swimming in the water hazards. During the winter, there can be as many as 40 Flamingos on the course at one time. Provo Ponies - Long Bay Hills. Morning and afternoon rides for riders of all experience levels along the quiet roads, secluded canals and beaches in Long Bay Hills. Rides available Monday through Friday. Standard trail ride is 1.5 hours and includes 45 minutes along the beach. Protective headgear will be provided. Reservations Required. Scooter Bob's - Turtle Cove. Turks Caicos Football Association. Local Soccer Association - Turks and Caicos Football Association is affilated to: Federation Internationale de Football Association. Confederation of North Central American and Caribbean Association Football. (CONCACAF), Caribbean Football Union (CFU). Spas and Relaxation in Provo. Captain Hooks - Caicos Cafe Plaza. Hair Salon and Day Spa. Next to the Comfort Suites - about a 15 minute walk up the beach and then 5 minutes more to the main road. Beauty and the Beach - Skin care, Therapeutic Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Couples Massage, Waxing, Electrolysis and more spa treatments... The Spa at April's Place - Design House. Facials, Wraps, Waxing, Exfoliations, Swedish Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Aromatherapy, Deep Tiss...

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Credit cards accepted
 Facsimile services
 Hairdryer
 Kitchen
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Mixed dorms
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Clock/radio
 Restaurant
 Safe deposit box
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace