http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_sun.gifThe average temperature ranges between 75 and 85°F. From June to October, the temperature can reach into the 90's, especially in the late summer months. A constant trade wind keeps the climate at a very comfortable level.http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/destination/main_dest_pls_1.jpgTurks and Caicos<FONT FACE="ARIAL" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" CLASS="H3STYLE"><B>Beautiful By Nature</B></FONT><BR><BR>Relatively unknown except to scuba divers and lovers of beautiful beaches, the islands of Turks and Caicos are the Caribbean's best kept secret. A visit here is ideal for romantics who seek a relaxing vacation in a peaceful, natural setting. The Turks and Caicos Islands consist of eight islands and many smaller cays at the southeastern tip of the Bahamas chain. Providenciales, known as Provo, is the most developed of all the islands, complete with an international airport and several major resort hotels. Breathtaking nature preserves have stunning sites including salt lakes, caves and limestone cliffs. The 200 mile Barrier Reef system surrounding the Caicos Islands is 65 miles wide. Here, seasonal divers can explore the vibrant marine life and tranquil waters with 200 feet visibility.http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/destination/map_dest_pls.jpgComfort Suites Turks and CaicosComfort Suites is set amid tropical gardens, across from famed Grace Bay Beach. Golfers can spend exciting days at the par 72,...A4http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/hotels/pls_210243paa_t.jpgRoyal West Indies ResortThis all suite oceanfront resort is located on 12 miles of amazing, white sand beach. The Royal West Indies Resort offers a...A4http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/hotels/pls_211839paa_t.jpgSands at Grace BayThis beautifully landscaped, intimate hotel is the newest beachfront all-suite resort located on famous Grace Bay Beach. The...A4http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/hotels/pls_210292paa_t.jpgA magnificent white sand beach that extends for more than 12 miles along the northeast coast of Providenciales.Dives here are highlighted by the wreckage of the HMS Endymion which was downed in a storm in 1790. The ship's cannons and four huge anchors are still intact lying on the bottom of Salt Cay's waters.A 14 mile reef barrier awaits divers. The reef is home to swarms of colorful schools of fish, barracuda and grouper.Visit the country's neighboring islands by boat or take a convenient flight from Provo to North, Middle, or South Caicos, or Grand Turks. Salt Cay currently has a population of 300 with 36 students in primary school. At one time, it was the world's largest producer of salt.The Turks & Caicos Islands are located 575 miles southeast of Florida. The average monthly temperature is 80°F with cooling trade winds. In the British tradition, cars drive on the left side of the road. The U.S. dollar is legal tender on the islands.Seasoned, world-traveled divers are discovering Turks & Caicos Islands as one of the Caribbean's finest diving spots. Its sites remain unstressed and healthy because of the small number of divers in the area, making these "Beautiful by Nature"islands a must-see for divers.A walk-in dive to a seascape of brain and fan corals, purple gorgonias, anemones, sea cucumbers and an assortment of other undersea life.Named for a 7 foot long male bottlenose dolphin that swims off the northeast coast and plays with divers in the area. Visitors can view a video on JoJo and learn how to interact with him safely.Rated one of the top ten golf courses in the Caribbean. This par 72 championship course was designed to take advantage of the dramatic beauty of the island's natural limestone terrain.The world's first fully operational farm of its kind. Visitors can see the breeding and harvesting of conchs.Sanctuary where between 1,500 and 2,000 endangered rock iguanas live, and are found nowhere outside of the Turks & Caicos Islands and the southern Bahamas chain.Home to one the most important underwater archaeological discoveries in the western hemisphere, the Molasses Reef Wreck.Visitors can learn about the Loyalist period in the Turks & Caicos Islands at this national historic site.Travel to and from Turks and Caicos uses the <b>Turks and Caicos International Airport</b>.Departure taxes are generally <b>$15.00 U.S.</b>Anyone with a valid driver's license from their home country may drive on the Islands. Vehicle Rental tax is $10 for cars and $5 for scooters ( insurance extra) and driving is on the left side of the road.The currency in Turks and Caicos is the <b>US dollar</b>.Either a valid US passport or a state-issued birth certificate with a raised seal and a photo ID are required for entry to Turks and Caicos.Minors traveling with only one parent or adults other than their parents must have a notarized letter from the absent parent(s) authorizing them to be taken out of the country. If the parent is deceased, a copy of the death certificate will be required for check in at the airport.There are no rules about tipping but it is customary to add 15% for good service.The residency requirement for the application is 48 hours, it normally takes another two days before the license is processed, both parties must present a passport and an affidavit of single status (divorce decree or death certificate if applicable).