peggym
English looking for information about Turks and Caicos Islands
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Registration: 31 January 2013
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Middle Island by kklaver
I would like to know if property on Middle island is a good move. We are looking to build, but would like to see if anyone on here has a opinion? At this point it would be the north shore. Thanks for any info. KK
Middle Caicos is rather isolated. One or 2 restaurants and a bar. That's about the extent of it. It is where most of the farming on the islands. If you want an extremely quiet life then that's what you'd get. There is a ferry to the ... Read More
safe and secure? by Adelaid茅e
Is it secure for an expat women to live there? What areas are recommended to accommodate? Thanks,
Hi Lisa. We stayed for 18 months and it was an amazing experience. If my son was not so young and missing the bonds with family we would have stayed longer. The expat community there is amazing especially when you have children. It really felt like ... Read More
safe and secure? by Adelaid茅e
Is it secure for an expat women to live there? What areas are recommended to accommodate? Thanks,
Hi Lisa. We actually just moved back to london last month :-) Perhaps an option could be a condo in a resort ? They are often a mix of long term and holiday rentals. Somewhere like the atrium, the Tuscany, the Somerset or Ocean club. It's a ... Read More
Turks and Caicos by Candy1985
Hi There, I'm new to this forum, my partner has been offered a job in Turks and Caicos and I will be joining him. Does anyone have any up-to-date info on what life is like in TCI? If possible it would be great to have some information on the ...
Oh and there's a great Facebook selling page called TCI sellers/buyers virtual garage sale where you will find things like cars and furniture for sale Read More
Turks and Caicos by Candy1985
Hi There, I'm new to this forum, my partner has been offered a job in Turks and Caicos and I will be joining him. Does anyone have any up-to-date info on what life is like in TCI? If possible it would be great to have some information on the ...
Life here is a rollercoaster and as a stay at home mum has been difficult as there isn't much to do with kids. It is isolated and you will need to get off island a few times a year to keep sane. But the place is beautiful. The water and ... Read More
Turks and Caicos by Candy1985
Hi There, I'm new to this forum, my partner has been offered a job in Turks and Caicos and I will be joining him. Does anyone have any up-to-date info on what life is like in TCI? If possible it would be great to have some information on the ...
Hi. I'm currently living on Provo having moved from London 18 months ago. The cost of living is very high. The average rent for a 2 bed condo/townhouse is $1800 pm. Utilities and food cost are also very high. Most people I know don't use AC ... Read More
safe and secure? by Adelaid茅e
Is it secure for an expat women to live there? What areas are recommended to accommodate? Thanks,
I'm a stay at home mum so I'm afraid I'm a bit out of touch with the job market. Sorry. Read More
Living in Turks and Caicos by Gio
Good day all! i would like to get some info on life in the t/c islands. If anyone has lived there or is living there now, please tell me how life is over there. I.e. Is it expensive, how are the people ( I herad the were great) what kind of place ...
Hi - I moved to providenciales 8 months ago. Our grocery bill is $350 a week for a family of 3. Rent starts at around 1800 for a 3 bed property. Bills average at $500 a month with very limited use of AC. Eating out is quite expensive ! I don't know ... Read More
safe and secure? by Adelaid茅e
Is it secure for an expat women to live there? What areas are recommended to accommodate? Thanks,
Hi I am an expat woman living in tci. The islands have the lowest crime rate of all the Caribbean. I feel safe living here. There is some petty crime such as theft and burglary but violent crime rates are low. I recommend the grace Bay Area and ... Read More