Providenciales is a 25 mile long island in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Fondly called Provo, it belongs to an archipelago of eight major islands and numerous uninhabited cays located 575 miles south of Miami and 39 miles southeast of the Bahamas. Provo is famous for its unspoiled beaches, spectacular clear, turquoise water and pristine coral reefs. Provo offers an uncomplicated lifestyle and natural beauty. It is truly a water and beach lovers' paradise. After your first vacation on Provo, you will appreciate why the locals call it “beautiful by nature”.
Best of all, getting to Provo is easy, thanks to its international airport which accommodates many non-stop flights from the east coast on several major carriers. For more information about airlines and schedules into Providenciales, visit the provo airport web site.
Car Rentals
When visiting Casa Varnishkes, you will need a car to get around the island, where we drive on the left side of the road. For rentals on Providenciales, we recommend:
Tropical Auto Rentals 649-946-5300
Grace Bay Car Rentals 649-941-8500
These companies will meet you at the airport, usually with the rental car. Their personnel are friendly, their prices are good and their cars are just right for getting around the island. Both companies have minivans and/or vans for larger groups. Some of their cars have right sided steering; make sure to ask when you reserve.
Food
There are many choices when it comes to deciding what and where to eat on Provo.
- IGA Supermarket: There are 2 branches of this well stocked supermarket: one on Leeward Highway and the newer Graceway Gourmet Market near Grace Bay Beach Road and the Seven Stars resort.
- Restaurants: Whether you desire a simple, casual snack/meal or if you prefer to enjoy fine dining under the stars, Provo offers it all. Pick up a free copy of the Where, When, How Magazine at the airport or IGA or learn more about the restaurants on island at Where When How.
- Private Chefs: Whether for a special celebratory meal or for everyday meal preparation, the services of chefs and island caterers can be arranged to meet your needs. Please ask us for recommendations.
Weddings
If Provo is the site of your dream destination wedding, you can get assistance from one of several wedding planners on the island. We recommend NILA Destinations and Tropical Destinations.
Things to Do
Provo offers something for every member of the family. Outdoor activities are numerous: sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, world class diving, SNUBA, beachcombing, boating, fishing, parasailing, kiteboarding, jetskiing, tennis, golf, horseback riding and outer island excursions. Explore different parts of Providenciales or simply relax poolside or beachside at Casa V.
Some of our favorite island activities include:
Beaches
Long Bay Beach right outside our door for conching, swimming and beachcombing
Coral Gardens Beach on Grace Bay for beginner snorkeling and SNUBA
Smith’s Reef Beach for snorkeling
Scuba Diving
Provo Turtle Divers located in Turtle Cove or call Melinda at 649 946-4232
Golf
Play a round at Provo Golf Club, one of the Caribbean’s finest courses 649 946-5991
Day Boat Trips
For snorkeling, fishing, island cruising, exploration and the most delectable grilled lobster lunch on the beach (in season) Catch the Wave 649 941-3047
Horseback Riding
Ride at water’s edge on Long Bay Beach with Provo Ponies 649 241-6350
Jet Ski/Sea Doo Rentals
Sun and Fun located just down Long Bay Beach Road in the Caicos Marina 649 946-5724
Kiteboarding
Try this exhilarating new sport right on Long Bay at Kite Provo 649 242-2927
Windsurfing
Windsurfing Provo 649 241-1687
Massage and Other Spa Treatments
Spa Tropique will come out to Casa V for a truly indulgent treat 649 331-2040
