Caribbean Paradise: Turks And Caicos Finally Returns To Normal Tourism
The Caribbean destination of Turks and Caicos will shortly join much of the world in dropping its COVID-19 restrictions. In fact, after three years, the islands will finally drop their vaccination requirement to return to normal on April 1. Read on to find out why Turks and Caicos is an ideal location for a Caribbean vacation.
Turks and Caicos drops COVID-19 restrictions
Over the past year, around 150 countries have gradually dropped all pandemic restrictions and have returned to normal. However, Turks and Caicos chose to continue with a vaccination requirement for travelers. Finally, on April 1, this is set to change, making the Caribbean destination accessible to all travelers, vaccinated or not.
Turks and Caicos is a British Overseas Territory, but has the authority to set its own entry restrictions, even though the UK dropped all restrictions more than a year ago. In fact, it is one of the few places in the world that still have a vaccination requirement in place, at least until next week.
Are there any COVID-19 travel restrictions?
According to the official Turks and Caicos tourism website, all entry regulations relating to COVID-19 will be dropped on April 1. Travelers will no longer need to complete a pre-travel authorization form and no pre-departure COVID test is required. Meanwhile, it will also no longer be required to give proof of travel insurance.
No face masks are required anywhere in Turks and Caicos and there are no capacity restrictions on restaurants and bars. The final step in returning to “normal” happens on April 1, when the vaccination requirement is dropped after three years of the pandemic.
What does Turks and Caicos have to offer travelers?
This beautiful Caribbean destination is ideal for a tropical getaway southwest of the Bahamas. In fact, it is an archipelago of 40 islands, eight of which are inhabited. Meanwhile, the most popular to visit are Providenciales and Grand Turk. Both islands have idyllic beaches with clean white sand and crystal clear waters and are perfect for scuba diving or snorkeling.
Among the best beaches, Grace Bay Beach on Providenciales has been dubbed the best in the world by a variety of sources. Meanwhile, due to the islands’ location on a barrier reef, Turks and Caicos are considered some of the best in the world for scuba diving.
Getting to the islands
Turks and Caicos are very accessible for American travelers, with one international airport on Providenciales. In fact, US travelers can reach the ideal in just under two hours from Miami, or 3.5 hours from New York City. This easy access makes the Caribbean islands the ideal location for a tropical getaway.
What is the best time to visit Turks and Caicos?
For reasonable prices and great weather, the best time to visit is February through April. Meanwhile, the most affordable time to visit is from August through November. However, you are likely to face less-than-ideal weather at that time of the year.