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email: info@MarketPlaceVillas.com web site: www.MarketPlaceVillas.com	Market Place Villas P.O. Box 170 Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands, B.W.I. Tina: 649-231-7312 and 649-331-7312 Donna 649-231-0676 Email: info@marketplacevillas.com or villasonprovo@gmail.com
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Our Location	Just 575 miles southeast of Miami and a little under 90 minutes on American Airlines daily flights, Providenciales is fast becoming the vacation destination of the Northern Caribbean. With an average year-round temperature of 83F and an annual rainfall of about 35", visitors can be sure they will not be rained out or shivering by the pool. For more information on villa rentals, e-mail us (attention Donna Bartram, our property manager). Donna will be happy to help you book your dream holiday on Provo in a villa suitable to your needs.
Departure Tax	The departure tax is $15 U.S. No departure tax is levied on children under 12 years of age.
Airlines	American Airlines offers three non-stop jet flights daily. If their flights are full consider BahamasAir through Nassau. Delta offers one flight daily non-stop from Atlanta.
Electricity	The electricity is suitable for all U.S. appliances (110 volts, 60 cycles).
Communications	Telecommunications is provided under a franchise agreement with Cable & Wireless. Worldwide direct dialing, telex, and facsimile services are available. Phone cards are required in phone booths. Daily courier service is provided to and from TCI. Multi-channel satellite television is received from the U.S. and Canada. The local media consists of a private television station, local radio station, two bi-weekly newspapers, and a quarterly magazine.
Recreation	Sporting activities are centered around the water. Visitors can choose from deep-sea, reef, or bonefishing, sailing excursions, windsurfing, water-skiing, parasailing, snorkeling, Scuba diving and beachcombing. Pristine reefs, abundant marine life, and excellent visibility make TCI a world-class diving destination. Golfers will enjoy the beauty and challenge of the 18 Hole Carl Litten designed course. If you are not a straight hitter, bring lots of balls. The islands are an ecotourist's paradise. Visitors can enjoy unspoiled wilderness and native flora and fauna in 33 areas set aside as National Park Nature Reserves, sanctuaries, and areas of historical interest. Nightlife includes local bands playing traditional island music at bars and restaurants, some nightclubs, and a casino on Provo. Stargazing is extraordinary! There is no personal security problem, and it is safe to walk around anywhere at night. Souvenir shoppers will find Caribbean paintings, T-shirts, shells, locally-made handicrafts, and videotapes about the Islands. Boutiques carry a selection of resort wear, postcards, and sundries. Duty-free outlets sell liquor, jewelry, and perfume.
Language	The principal language of the Turks & Caicos Islands is English.
Currency	The United States dollar is the primary currency of TCI. The Treasury also issues a Turks & Caicos crown and quarter, both of which are legal tender. Travelers' checks in U.S. dollar amounts are widely accepted and other currency can be changed at local banks. American Express, VISA, and MasterCard are welcomed by many locations.
Climate	The average year-round temperature is 83F (28C). The hottest months are September and October, when temperatures can reach 90 to 95F (33 to 35C). The almost-constant easterly trade winds temper the heat and keep life comfortable. Casual resort and leisure wear is accepted attire for daytime; light sweaters or jackets may be necessary on some breezy evenings. Visitors are advised to wear protective clothing and a sun hat, and use waterproof sunscreen when out in the tropical sun.
Time Zone	TCI are located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone.
Entry Requirements	Most visitors are required to carry a passport. Visitors from North America may enter without a passport if they have a birth certificate and one piece of identification bearing a photograph. A valid onward or return ticket is also required. Check your airline for luggage restrictions.
Customs Formalities	Visitors may bring in duty-free for their own use one carton of cigarettes or cigars, one bottle of liquor or wine, and some perfume. The importation of all firearms, including those charged with compressed air, without prior approval in writing from the Commissioner of Police, is strictly forbidden. Spear guns, Hawaiian slings, controlled drugs, and pornography are also illegal.
Transportation	A valid driver's license from a visitor's normal place of residence is suitable when renting vehicles. A government tax of $10 U.S. is levied on all hired cars and $5 U.S. on motor scooter rentals (Insurance is extra). Driving is on the left-hand side of the road. Taxis are abundant throughout the Islands. Bicycle rentals are also available.
Medical Services	There are no endemic tropical diseases in the Turks & Caicos Islands. A good choice of health care services is available. Providenciales has four general family practitioners operating clinics and a decompression chamber. Government doctors pay weekly visits to the out islands, with midwives, nurses and community health workers tending to health needs on a day to day basis. In a medical emergency, patients are flown to the hospital on Grand Turk for treatment or surgery or may be sent on to full-service hospitals in Nassau or Miami via air ambulance.
Construction	Unfortunately, we cannot predict the location of all construction activity on the island. We will not make refunds based on construction activity.
Utilities	Utility companies are private enterprises. Every effort will be made to deal with these outside service providers to solve any problems that may arise in a timely fashion, however, no rebates or refunds will be given for lack of services that are beyond our control.