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As recently as 1964, Providenciales (usually called Provo) did not have a single wheeled vehicle. Following in the footsteps of Club Med, the island's first large hotel and casino complex opened in 1990 and touched off a development boom. Provo is now the most tourist-oriented and developed of the Turks and Caicos Islands, boasting many resort hotels and an 18-hole golf course. The island has recently become popular with retirees from around the world, kindling a boom of residential development. Given its recent evolution, the atmosphere is more reminiscent of the Florida Keys than Nassau, with little of the character of other Caribbean isles.

The resorts on Providenciales are centered on five mile-long (8km) Grace Bay, with its brilliant white sand and shimmering turquoise waters. Apart from the beaches, Provo's charm lies in its rugged hills and ridges, which are carpeted with prickly pear cactus and scrub. The trump card, however, remains the diving: miles and miles of coral reefs are temptingly close to shore. Provo is also surrounded by uninhabited cays that are easily reached by chartered boat or excursion.

The only town, sprawling, namesake Providenciales, sits in the middle of the island. Most of the island's services are here, including snazzy shopping malls. There are also pockets of makeshift shacks - the homes of Haitians - interspersed among the more upscale residences. Opportunities for sightseeing are slim, though history buffs might check out the ruins of Cheshire Hall, a 1790s plantation house constructed by British loyalists.

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The Sanddune Beach House (2009-08-14)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
The Sanddune Beach House is situated on the world famous Grace Bay Beach within the Princess Alexandria National Park on the Providenciales, offering excellent snorkeling right outside your front door. The Sanddune Villa can sleep up to 8 guests in 4 bedrooms.
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Stargazer Villa (2009-08-14)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
Stargazer Villa, location in Providenciales Island offers a huge vacation estate that sleeps 12 in Six bedrooms. The house consists of a penthouse master suite, 2 guest suites and 2 bed guest cottage. Children and Pets Welcome. Nearby Tourist Attractions: Princess Alexandra NP, Grace Bay, golf club, fine restaurants, Turtle Cove Marina, diving and sailing, scuba and snorkelling and other water sports.
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Villa Frangipani (2009-08-14)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
Villa Frangipani Secluded Caribbean vacation rentals consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and living area located in Providenciales.
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Crystal Sands Villa on the Beach (2009-08-14)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
Crystal Sands Villa on the Beach is a fabulous ocean front villa located in the exclusive residential section of Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands, offering two Crystal Sands Villa suites with two master suites with king beds and en suite baths, extra rooms, sleeps 13 in total.
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Anna's Gallery (2009-08-15)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
Anna's Gallery, is the only Turks and Caicos art gallery in Providenciales and specializes in tropical silk painting, Caribbean island art, Haitian art, local artist oil paintings and water colors inspired by the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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Nutmeg Cottage (2009-08-14)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
Nutmeg Cottage on Providenciales (Provo) in the Turks and Caicos Islands has all the magic words! Beachfront â€“ your own swimming pool â€“ 1 bedroom, 1 bath â€“ privacy â€“ perfect location for a honeymoon! ... And just outside your back door you can swim to Smith's Reef, noted to be the best snorkeling by the shore that you can swim right out to!
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Ocean Vibes Scuba and Watersports Ltd (2009-08-14)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
Welcome to Ocean Vibes Scuba and Watersports Ltd, operating from the Providenciales and offering small group diving & snorkeling adventures, with 8-12 divers per trip. Personalized scuba diving tours of the best dive locations in the Turks and Caicos. Multi-day dive packages customized for scuba enthusiasts. Scuba diving courses for everyone from beginners to experienced divers. Private scuba diving charters to the top dive spots in the Turks and Caicos. Hotel and scuba diving packages.
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Where When How â€“ Turks and Caicos Islands magazine (2009-08-15)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
Where When How â€“ Turks and Caicos Islands magazine published by Ad Vantage Ltd in Providenciales is the definitive guide and island information magazine for when visiting the islands. The magazine covers the Where, When, How to: get here, get around and info on island life, beaches, climate, culture, economy, history, weather, dining out, where to stay, sports, activities, excursions, tours, maps, real estate agents, financial services as well as restaurant reviews and online dining guide.
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Villa Renaissance (2009-08-15)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
Providenciales only Grand Villa beach front retreat, Villa Renaissance welcomes you to paradise...with 28 luxurious one, two and three bedroom beachfront villas and 8 charming and equally luxuriously appointed poolside cottages with uninterrupted views of the beautiful Juliet balconies of the Caribean Sea.
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Tranquility Vacations TCI (2009-08-14)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
Tranquility Vacations TCI offers exclusive Turks and Caicos villa rentals for island getaways to, Providenciales - villa rentals in sizes to fit romantic honeymooners, a small gathering of friends, or large and busy families.
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KiteProvo (2009-08-14)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
KiteProvo is located on Providenciales, the only established kiteboarding operation in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Turks and Caicos accommodation that is sensibly priced and also conveniently located near the beach where you want to spend your kiting vacation.
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Ultimate Kiteboard Villa (2009-08-14)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
The ultimate Kiteboard Villa is set on over an acre of prime private beachfront and will pamper and spoil you, offering 4 Individual Master Suites, all Oceanfront and Pool sided.
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Villa Jasmine (2009-08-14)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
Villa Jasmine - Providenciales waterfront villa closest to the boat dock, offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and living area totalling 934 sq. ft. with 1350 sq.ft. of deck.
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Third Turtle Club and Spa (2009-08-15)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
Third Turtle Club and Spa, an exclusive Condo Hotel Resort, named after the first hotel and restaurant on the Providenciales island featuring a variety of luxury residences from studios, one bed suites, two bed suites, three bed suites and four bed penthouse suites, infinity edge pools, beach cabanas, restaurants, ranging from casual to fine dining, waterfalls, attractive lagoon pool, Zen garden, a luxurious RockResorts Spa, fitness center, tennis court and 40 boat slips.
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Ballyhoo Cottage (2009-08-14)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
Ballyhoo Cottage, Providenciales (Provo), Turks and Caicos Islands, has one bedroom, one bathroom, open plan living room and kitchen, swimming pool, gazebo and even a hammock hut on the beach!
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Clear Horizon (2009-08-14)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
Clear Horizon offering holiday rental assistance of two houses by a family that lives on the Providenciales on the Turks and Caicos Islands. Area Activities include: diving, sailing, kayaking trips, Snorkelling, Island Exploring, Dining, sports bars, golf course and lazing on the stunning beaches.
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Emerald Shores (2009-08-14)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
Welcome to your own private paradise, Emerald Shores, a Providenciales secluded get-away set apart from the tourist areas and offering a guest house as well as a main holiday rental home. The main house overlooks the Chalk Sound National Park and sleeps 10. The Guest House has four bedrooms which sleeps 8.
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Calypso House (2009-08-14)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
Escape to a private island paradise on the oceanfront of Turks and Caicos Islands, Calypso House, a vacation rental on Providenciales.
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The Gecko Shuttle Bus (2009-08-15)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
The Gecko Shuttle Bus company located on Providenciales, part of the Turks And Caicos Islands, runs bus routes with tourist information maps and island day tours.
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Nautique Sports (2009-08-15)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
Nautique Sports, a surf shop is the top spot for watersports on the island of Providenciales, with trained guides and instructors who know the best locations to waterski, wakeboard, tubes, rafts and towables, wakeskate, slalom ski, two water skiis, barefoot waterskiing, wakesurfing and all other watersports.
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Villa Balinese (2009-08-14)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
The ultimate in luxury, in a glorious oceanfront setting, Villa Balinese, located on the beach in Providenciales, is surrounded by spectacular ocean vistas and a terraced pool area with a three-angled, oversized, infinity pool that spans the entire breadth of the house and is embraced by its two extreme angled bedroom wings. Cascading over the main pool is a heated Jacuzzi pool.
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THE KITE COTTAGE (2009-08-14)
Located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
The Kite Cottage is a charming studio cottage consisting of two twin beds, kitchenette, and bath. It is also equipped with an outdoor shower and plenty of space for your equipment. 5 minutes from Long Bay beaches, 5 minutes from Grace Bay beaches, and 10 minutes from Turtle Tail bay.
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