T his small chain of islands, located almost 600 miles southeast of Miami, FL, is a British Crown Colony and part of the British West Indies. The language is English and the currency is the United States dollar. The islands are in the Eastern Standard Time Zone. Days are warm, sunny, and often breezy. Nights are cool and refreshing.
Rainfall is infrequent and quickly passes.
T hese islands are known throughout the world for their incredible reefs, clear turquoise waters, beautiful beaches, and friendly people. In 1992, the Government created a National Parks System and formally established 33 protected areas. N orth Caicos, part of the island chain, is located 12 miles northeast of Providenciales. One of the best preserved plantation ruins, Wade's Green, can be found on this island. North Caicos even has its own flock of West Indies Flamingos, as well as hummingbirds, herons, osprey, and other birdlife.