BOOKING YOUR TRIP There are a number of airlines that fly into Providenciales. Most arrive in Provo in early- to mid-afternoon. This will allow enough time to proceed to North Caicos whether you are coming by boat or air. Once we have your vacation dates and your international flight information, we can make the inter-island travel arrangements for you from Provo over to North Caicos. US Citizens are required to carry Passports to travel outside the United States to the Turks and Caicos Islands. There are two options to travel to North Caicos from Provo: • The island has a ferry service from Providenciales at Leeward over to North Caicos. The cost is $25 each way. We will need to coordinate transportation from the North End of North Caicos down to the lodge. Taxi fare will run about $60.   • You can take the inter-island flight over with Air Turks andCaicos. Airfare is about $55 each way and taxi will run about $40 for two people from the airport to the lodge. AIRLINE TRAVEL SITES Airport code is PLS (Providenciales) Delta Air Lines US Air American Airlines Spirit Airlines British Airways Air Canada TAXI & RENTAL CAR INFO There are a number of car rental places on North Caicos; we can help you make those rental arrangements. If you are coming during the winter months, you will want to reserve a car in advance to ensure one is available for your use. Most of the car rental companies are small and only take cash. Rates run about $75/day. A car will give you a lot of flexibility to explore North Caicos and also make a day trip over to Middle Caicos for additional exploration. MONEY The Turks and Caicos use US Currency. North Caicos recently got a bank on island, but they can only cash travelers checks. There is no ATM machine currently or capability for cash advances, so it is recommended you bring cash for your grocery shopping and incidentals. ABOUT NORTH CAICOS If you are looking for peace, quiet and solitude away from the tourism crowds, then North Caicos is the place to go. It is a great destination for a variety of nature activities such as kayaking, fishing, snorkeling, and exploring. We have a few small restaurants and grocery stores, but there isn't any shopping or a big nightlife here. There are a couple local bars and restaurants where you can listen to music and do some dancing. FOOD There are four small stores in Bottle Creek that sell groceries. The basics are available such as bread, some lunch meat, chicken, and produce. The North Caicos grocery stores are closed on Sundays; you should plan to have some of the food basics in your luggage, or you can eat at the restaurant the first evening. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, stove, coffee pot, cookware and dishes. "Bottle Creek Lodge" is home to the Bottle Creek Restaurant and Bar. Sit out on our expansive deck overlooking Bottle Creek and the outislands while you enjoy a great meal of Fish, Conch or Lobster (Season: Aug 15—Mar 31). North Caicos has a few restaurants other than the Bottle Creek Restaurant at the lodge. My Dees and Titters in Bottle Creek by the airport serve local food such as Fried Grouper, cracked conch and Peas’n’Rice. The Silver Palm and Pelican Beach Restaurants are in Whitby. Advance reservations are required for dinner. Lunch reservations are recommended for the Silver Palm and Pelican Beach. WHAT TO BRING Since North Caicos is a quiet laid-back island, there is no need for fancy clothing. Shorts, T- shirts and swimsuits will be all you need during the day. You may want to bring a light jacket for the cooler winter evenings. Bed linens, towels and beach towels are all provided. A hat and water shoes are a good idea for getting out into the water and exploring. Polarized sunglasses make a big difference for seeing nature under the water when you are out exploring in the kayaks or out fishing. Sunscreen is a must, and you may want to bring some bug spray for the evening hours. Most times the trade winds blow but every once in awhile, the winds die down and the bugs may be out at dusk. Bring your camera to get some amazing nature shots, and if you are planning on snorkeling or kayaking, bring a couple of disposable underwater cameras for some great memories on the water.