10 Things Not to Do in Turks and Caicos
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- Опубліковано 9 кві 2018
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Vacations are all about getting some much-needed rest and relaxation. That’s why we decided to make your trip to Turks and Caicos hassle-free by compiling this list of things NOT to do during your stay so your vacation is memorable.
1. Don’t Forget Coral-Safe Sunscreen
If you plan on participating in water excursions, many of them won’t allow you to join if you’re not equipped with coral-safe sunscreen. This special type of sunscreen will not only protect your skin from harmful UV rays, but it will protect Turks and Caicos’ coral reefs, too.
2. Don’t Drink the Tap Water
The tap water is safe to drink, but many people suggest you avoid it at all costs. The piped water in the hotels originates from reverse osmosis desalination. It usually doesn’t taste very good...
3. Don’t Be Surprised at Your Cab Fare
Before hopping into a cab, it’s always best to negotiate the rate upfront so you’re not hit with any hidden surprises. All drivers will also charge you per person.
4. Don’t Expect to Eat Lobster Off-Season
August 25th through April 1st is the time when lobsters are in season. It’s illegal for lobsters to be caught during the off-season, so you won’t even find them offered on restaurant menus.
5. Don’t Try to Walk Everywhere
The scenery is so gorgeous, you’ll definitely feel the urge to walk around the islands and explore. But with the blistering heat and many attractions spread out miles apart from each other, use a taxi cab or a bicycle .
6. Don’t Look for a Deal
This Caribbean nation is very expensive. They don’t have a natural harbor, so large ships aren’t able to import goods, and the land isn’t suitable for crops. This makes pricing outrageous, from the food in the restaurants to the groceries in the stores.
7. Don’t Forget Insect Repellent
Make sure you pack a strong insect repellant to protect you from various critters, especially mosquitos. Sea Lice and jellyfish repellant will also come in handy. If you forget to include these items in your luggage, you’ll be looking to pay 4 times what you would’ve paid at home.
8. Don’t Eat the Conch
Turks and Caicos is known for its conch - a tropical mollusk that can be eaten in a variety of ways. But sadly, the population of this delicacy has declined significantly in recent years. You can do your part in saving this species of marine life by skipping out on conch cuisine entirely.
9. Don’t Visit During December
December is the islands’ busiest time of the year. If you want to cut down on your travel costs, consider visiting in July. This is when rates drop by close to 40%, and you’ll have less tourists to deal with.
10. Don’t Forget to Go Bird Watching
You can’t visit the islands without checking out the wildlife. Turks and Caicos is full of marshes and salt ponds that are the homes to over 170 species of birds,
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I live in the Turks and Caicos and all I can say is that I love where I from😍😍😍😍😍
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This country is so beautiful and incredibly easy to travel. I recommend renting a car and meet as many locals as you can.
i’ve been to turks and caicos 8 times and i love it there.
sHOoKeTh nice to know that you’ve been there 8 times! I’m thinking about it next May for our honeymoon. Please give me some infos at Kaofin.saeteun@gmail.com thanks!!!
sHOoKeTh how much money do you think you usually spent in total? For the resort, plan ticket, food, etc.
I live in Turks and Caicos
That’s because u don’t live here
9 times going on 10 :)......
I’ve been to TCI 3 times and it’s my most favorite place on the planet!!!!! I agree with most of you about this “DON’T DO” List.
It’s a bunch of BS. The conch is WONDERFUL! We took a cruise aboard the ISLAND VIBE to the Iguana Island. The guys gave
us an education on conch, while preparing conch salad for lunch for us. I always go shopping when I go to TCI. I always
Stop by Jai’s Jewelry Store. Last time I was there, I bought the new BOLD watch by Movado. It was cheaper there that
in the states. GO! Have a GREAT TIME!
thank you for your tips!!! Will be in Grace Bay, June 2023
How are you gonna come to Turks and not try the Conch at least once ?????🙃
Thank you! Very helpful
We're here in December and it's beautiful! Not very crowded either - no room for crowds. 80s all day. July would be WAY too hot.
I went for my first time a long time ago I recommend june
Thank you!
Amaizing place for enjoy
As someone who’s lived here my whole life; most of these are inaccurate. Especially with not eating the conch .
Can you explain what's accurate and what's not?
I live there I can agree
I live here and I 100% agree
@@reconquista98 wtf
@@preppyxpeeps1217 ?
I also live in Turks and Caicos
It is beautiful BUT very expensive! Stayed at. Ocean west resort on Grace bay..with a free bike which was great..
I ❤ Conch👍🏾
been many times! big shout out to Dinesh, Julian, and Mr Virgil!
We live in Turks and Caicos Islands. 1 and 2 are not true. And the conch is decreasing not due to local consumption but due to exports.
The sunscreen thing isn’t true?
👍😀🌈 how lovely for we
I lived here when all that you see now was a dream! Just as it was and still is a dream I recommend you not miss. Adding a journey to The Turks & Caicos will travel with you again and again!! Say Hello to Jo Jo. He might join you for a swim!!
Yous are my fave you tubers
Bruh. I live in tci and I think this video belongs to haters
My family lives there too
Dylan King hmm Wesley Methodist school I’m a student there
Dylan King, i live in Dubai but i love Turks and Caicos very much, hope we can exchange contacts if possible through carltonampomah@gmail.com
Bey i know you
Nice place
Is it possible to do recreational fishing from the shores?
I lovelly that place for all
I was born here in the TCI and traveled the world extensively. This video is very informative many parts of it is simply untrue. Many of the Islands have deep water ports that accommodate daily imports from around the world mainly the USA. The conch is a favorite here and it harvesting is controlled by local regulations and CITES. We also have a conch farm on the Island of Providenciales. Please do us all a favor and delete this video.
I was about to correct him but you said it perfectly.
December was not crowded and the temperate was great around 80 degrees. this video is a bit off. Drank the water at the resort with no problems. July is really hot compared to December.
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Thas a great good for all Stiles
We do have Farms here the Turks and Caicos Islands is over 40 Islands and Cays, so don't forget the other islands. Providenciales is not the Turks and Caicos it is just one Island that's in the country.
True people only mention provo instead of North Caicos middle Caicos
I'm glad you have farms... what sorts of things are you growing? Bananas, for sure (i hope!!), any vegetables? Citrus fruits?
@@Violet_Lotus_ Yes we do have local bananas that grows here, we also have Corn, different kinds of potatoes, pumpkin, calaloo, green Onions, ghost pepper and are local fruits like Sugar Apple, guavas, guinaps, sapodillas, wild cherries, amen, sea grapes a cross breed lime that looks the size of an orange that we call bow sour. There's alot just be sure to visit North and Middle Caicos. 😊
I am so glad to hear that... I eat only fruits and vegetables and mostly raw foods, so I could survive there!
@@ljwalkin7968 Yes but Provo is the only place you can land a commercial flight
Dont eat the conch? they have a conch farm on Provo.
btw i live there and most of themtips arent necessary and are not true
I’m here rn
This list is pretty accurate but the taxi situation needs to be explained, We're from here. The taxi fair can be pricey yes, but that depends on how far your travelling to your destination. Taxi fees are also listed within the taxi up front hanging from the rear view mirror. It's 7 per person at the minimum distance. Also yes, things can be a bit pricey due to the duties so if your going to shop for groceries, shop smart. Most stores have sales where you can get discounted items. Also we do agree with the list when it comes to conch. It's delicious! But at the same time, the number of conch populations within the TCI and the Bahamas have drastically dropped because of the rate of consumption but locals and tourists alike. The world's only conch farm was here in the TCI but got destroyed in the most recent Hurricane Irma back in 2017. It hasn't been rebuilt since and that may be because it was a privately owned business. The government should consider reopening the farm and placing a restriction on conch by making it seasonal so the population can increase.
I am hoping Club Med will have a list of how much it costs to go to "The Saltmills" shopping center and to Hemingway's restaurant. Those are about the only places we will have time to go.
The lobster you showed is indigenous to the North Atlantic and not in Southern waters.Get your act together
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Going In July!
ok
i live in the Turks and Caicos
me to
Kymani Selver Yeah me too and u r in my class
@@zillahs I mean yeah I guess it is but sometimes it can get really boring because when your a teen you barely have anything to do...But it's awesome for vacation!😁
Kymani Selver i live in Turkey too
@@user-zs7zw5yw4t He said Turks and Caicos
not Turkey
Conch is farmed there. Eat the conch.
Josh Grove correct and it is DELICIOUS
And the busy beach vid in front of the one and only all inclusive hotel...come on, people. We have 250 miles of EMPTY beaches on 40 islands out of which only 8 are inhabited. You are showing us totally in the wrong light!!!
My family lives in tci some of them
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I live in TCI
What about hurricanes? any residents who knows?
hey!
I’m in Turk in Caicos right now
Lol I live down here I finna do all😂😂
Most of your list is checked off. I saw the Conch farm with over 3 million conchs growing there, sorry, but this is something I am looking forward to having! Cracked Conch/Conch Fritters!!!! YES
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Tap water is totally safe to drink. Been drinking it my whole life.
I live in Turks and Caicos
Sam Connolly wats the best most affordable resort? Or u think to better rent a house?
Sam Connolly wat part of the island is da best beach
Does it actually work trying to shame tourists from eating a national dish like conch?
I live there
I live here most of these isnt true its like three dollars per person for taxi when u goto place s like grace ay in feild trps
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@@lifewithbyorie9479 Byorie? Yoo🤣
@@jojo-nr5ir yuuurrrrrrr
Get your pictures lined up with the Turks!!!! Not one of these photos were from the island's!!!!😡 I own several homes there and live part of the yr there!!!!
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I found it on the map
fyi always eat the conch
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I live on turks and caicos
You could have at least looked up the local CLAW-LESS lobsters!
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We don't got no cabs. Cap it's not expensive. What you mean don't eat the couch eat it if you want and come when you want
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The Phantom bee agree
I’m in all inclusive rn everything free
Where did you stay
@@user-qu4ve6fx4x its either beaches or club med those are the two all inclusive resorts
This the best reasons you got? 🤷🏾♂️ it’s an island daaa
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I agree
I live in turks
Reunion island
I found grand turk horrifying beyond the Port/Margaritaville area. We took a conch tour & I was dismayed at the rundown housing, abandoned properties & trash strewn everywhere. With $ from Britain & Tourism -why not clean they place up? I recommended the conch/lunch/beach excursion with Brandon as a driver - he really watched over us Mardi Gras Passenger. Several passengers were robbed in the Margaritaville area & OMG the donkey 💩 was everywhere! A beautiful wild chestnut horse bolted in front of our bus = We jokingly say we took a walk on the "wild side" to contribute to Turks financial stability.
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Loved this! Made a little vlog when I was there check it out!
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Ben Chode 😂😂😂😂
I don’t live in Porto Rico but i thing these rules are very Unnecessary when i continued to watch it one sun scream omg good🤦🏾♀️😂
It's not Puerto Rico, it's Turks and Caicos island.☺
I strongly advise to you to stop telling false information.
Lobster season starts August 1st to March 31st.
and turks and caicos doesn't have taxi =-= that's why they have stores that let your rent a car.
and you can eat the conch, conch in the tci is well farmed, where do you even get these false information?!
people don't really go bird watching, but okay....
.. who else going in December LOL
Glad I don't need sunscreen. I hate mosquitoes.
IM from turks
I am from turk and Caicos and most of what he said is true
Yeah, except the bike part.
If you come to Turks, DO NOT CYCLE, the roads are lethal.
This video Is not true I am from Turks and Caicos islands an yes I do love conch stop hating #islandgirl
WHITLEY'S WORLD. Hey can you smoke in turks?
Soy Yo how about instead of wondering that just quit smoking and you’ll feel better
ButtCancer yea but that's gay
WHITLEY'S WORLD you're wrong. Conch populations are dying and you're contributing #FACTS
smoking makes you gay #FACTS
So, You only got 4 months to enjoy lobster there.
India
they already did that
Everyone in the comments live in Turks of Caicos
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Don't loiter the beaches and specially your needles, I've found lots of trash on Water Cay and yes even needles, it's getting ridiculous
do you mean litter? that's awful people will throw down needles... :(
@@bertrumv yes people are basically loitering the area, people have to learn to respect other people and pick up their stuff and specially don't use needles if you're going to get high in a beach, no wonder why some owners don't want people trespassing into their property
I feel like half of these are all CAP
Ummm no
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The conch population isn't the only thing in decline in recent years. Google "Mass animal deaths 2018". The insect population is down by over 75%, everything is dying, including trees. And we have geoengineering to thank for that. #WeDoNotConsent
75 percent? that number is not right
have you been to Turks and Caicos? if so which part?
where are you getting this information from?
75% of mosquitos are gone? Wish it were 100%.
This narrator was really grating to listen to. Made it 30 seconds.
yeah, you'd think they could find somebody less effeminate and limpwristed
Don't go to a place where they imprison you for a mistake. Don't give them your money.
We are there every year. This clown has no idea of what his little brother is telling him as surely this cannot be an adult. Conch farming is very important there. Wow, don't eat the lobster when it is out of season. I am embarrassed by this dribble.
I'm embarrassed by your lack of understanding that the correct word is DRIVEL, not dribble.
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These are so inaccurate what is wrong with u whoever is watching don’t listen to what he says he probably hasn’t even been there I live their
he said it was a nation it is not.
who ever made this needs to stop
Sounds like a place humans shouldn’t visit. No water, no food, too much sun. Ugh
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This is a lie