I often receive requests for information regarding wedding requirements, particularly since Villa Del Sol came on line. Here they are!

Planning your wedding in paradise?  The following are the legal requirements for obtaining a marriage license in the Turks & Caicos Islands:

• 1. Passports with stamp showing date of entry in the Turks & Caicos Islands.
• 2. Original Birth Certificates
• 3. Both Parties must be in the Turks and Caicos Islands at the time of the application
• 4. For couples wanting to be married in the Turks and Caicos Islands, they must reside in the Turks & Caicos Islands for a period of 24 hours prior to an application being made to the Registrar in Grand Turk. The ceremony can take place with 48 to 72 hours after the application has been granted
• 5. For Americans, proof of Marital Status must be provided. That is, if single, a sworn affidavit is required. If divorced, either an Original or notarized copy of the Divorce Decree, sealed by the Court, is required. In the case of a widow/widower, the previous spouse’s Death Certificate is required. In the case of Change of Name by Deed Poll or Adoption, proof of same is required
• 6. If either party is unmarried, and is a citizen or resident of a country other than the USA, a Declaration certifying this fact must be sworn before a Notary Public or other person authorized to administer oaths in that country, and must accompany the application for the Marriage License.
• 7. If from other than an English speaking country, all documents must be translated and notarized, accompanied by originals, likewise notarized as above.
• 8. Irrespective of country, if under the age of 21, consent, in the form of on affidavit stamped by a Notary Public, from one or both parents or guardian must be presented.
• 9. The marrying couple must not be within the prohibited degree of relationships to each other.
• 10. A letter stating occupations, marital status and age at the time of application, home address and father’s full name, must be attached to the application.
• 11. If a church wedding is desired, proof of membership and standing in home church may be required.
• 12. The party’s must produce evidence of the date of their arrival in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
• 13. No blood test is necessary.
• 14. The fee for the license is $100.00 + admin fees, the total generally being between $200-300.00

Marriage Licenses are issued at the Office of the Registrar in Providenciales. The office is open to the public from Monday through Friday, 9.30 am to 4.30pm.

Please be reminded that Passports or any documentation written in a foreign language must be translated and notarized in advance of arrival.

Looking to escape to the Caribbean islands for a relaxing vacation? Join Tranquility Vacations on Providenciales in the Turk & Caicos Islands for a holiday deal.

Enjoy the gorgeous Caribbean oceanfront views for a whole week from May 1^st through October 31st and only pay for 6 nights! Book now and reserve this amazing rate at our exclusive South Seas Villa, Windrose Beach & Guest House, and Bright Idea Villa.

Turks and Caicos Best Vacation Deal:
Stay for 6 nights and get the 7^th night Free.

Plan Ahead and Save: May 1st thru October 31st bookings
Offer Good for any of the Following Provo Villas:

South Seas Villa

This villa has the most beautiful sunrise and sunset views of any location on Providenciales. Located in the private of Silly Creek Estates, stay cool inside with the air conditioning or relax outside in your fully screened Gazebo with comfortable seating. Cool off in clear turquoise waters; choose from the path leading down to the ocean shore, or your private swimming pool which wraps around the screened-in sunroom.

Some other highlights of your stay at South Seas Villa include:

· 2 bedroom main villa & 2 bedroom Guest House (with option of renting the Carriage House)

· Media Room: Big Screen TV, DVD, Stereo System with I-Pod Dock

· High Speed Wireless Internet

Windrose Beach & Guest House

Unwind in the natural beauty of the Caribbean at Windrose villa located on your own private section of Grace Bay Beach, voted by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine as the “Best Beach in the Caribbean” on multiple occasions.

Grace Bay Beach has 12 miles of soft, fine white sand, perfect for a lazy day in the sun. The main villa includes 3 bedrooms and the guest house has 2 bedrooms with a loft as well.

Inside your villa & guest house you will enjoy:

· 3 King Beds, 1 Queen, 5 Twins (2 in guest house), built-in bed in Crow’s Nest

· 5 Baths (4 Ensuite & 1 Powder room)

· Modern Fully-Applianced Kitchen

Bright Idea Villa

This oceanfront, air conditioned villa is actually 3 villas in one! Our Bright Idea Villa has 2 guest cottages so you’ll have plenty of room to relax in. This Caribbean paradise is located just across the street from Taylor Bay Beach. If you don’t feel like going down to the beach, this Provo getaway includes an infinity edge pool, sundeck and terrace.

Inside your villa & 2 guest cottages you will enjoy:

· 2 bedrooms in the main villa

· 2 private 1 bedroom guest cottages

· 8 extra long twins, all convertible to spacious king size beds

Turks and Caicos Vacation Activities & Villa Guest Services

Sit back, relax and let our Caribbean Travel Concierge take care of you. Enjoy the mouth watering meals of a private chef, get assistance with dinner reservations, let our in house day spa service, or arrange a private massage on your waterfront balcony.

Don’t forget to go out and discover the Turks & Caicos activities on the islands with snorkeling, windsurfing, sea doos, Caribbean bone fishing, golfing, scuba diving, or listen to the ocean while riding horseback along the shore.

Call us Today

Stay for 6 nights and get the 7^th night Free

For information or to reserve your villa through this very special offer call us at (649) 231-1474 or Contact Us via the website.

FRIDAY

Bagatelle Happy Hour 5pm-8pm

Half off well drinks

Live DJ @ 9pm

SATURDAY

Brunch at 11:am -4pm

Bagatelle Beach Club with Perry Delancy at 3pm

Live DJ @ 9pm

SUNDAY

Brunch at 11:am -4pm

30% off bottles of Champagne, 50% off select bottles and glasses of wine during dinner @ Bagatelle

WEDNESDAY

Movie night at 8pm @ Bagatelle Beach Club Watch movies on our 16 ft outdoor screen

SPECIALS

Beach BBQ at 1pm

Thursday, Jan 21st

Friday, Jan 22nd

Saturday, Jan 23rd

NFL Conference Playoff Games

Sunday at 3pm & 6:40 pm @ Bagatelle Beach Club

Bagatelle TC

Gansevoort Turks and Caicos

Lower Bight Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, B.W.I.

Phone: 649.946.5746

Lemon brings you ARABIAN NIGHTS

The first Saturday of every month

Belly Dancing from 8pm-9pm, live percussions, FIRE SHOW and more…

Dinner service 6pm-10pm, bar, music and fun…..

Reservations - call (649) 941-4059 or info@lemoncafe.tc

New exciting additions to the menu:

• After loads of requests we have now placed the Lamb Prune tagine with roasted
sesame seeds on the permanent dinner menu…

• New three bean salad! The “Two Bean Salad” welcomes a third bean into it’s family “the Fava”.

• New sandwich at lunchtime starting Thurs, a delicious Veggie Burger. Come try it!

Options of outdoor dining under the stars or inside.
We can accommodate large groups and can offer a variety of menus and bar options.
For all bookings and/or questions please contact info@lemoncafe.tc

After hundreds of queries about the cost of villa chef services in Turks and Caicos, I asked Elain, the owner of our favorite on-island provider, “Gourmet Catering”, to assist me in demystifying the process.  She has been kindly replied with the information noted below. For detailed information, please contact Elain by email at info@gourmetgoods.tc or visit her website at www.gourmetgoods.tc.

Chef and Butler : $150 per person

Food  will be prepared, cooked and served on site with full attention given to our guests by our chef and butler.  All meals start with canapés served poolside or at the bar followed by a salad, entree, dessert and coffee service.  All bartending requirements will be met by the butler.

VISIT THE WEBSITE TO SEE FULL-SERVICE SAMPLE MENU.

Butler Only : $120 per person

Food is prepared and precooked in-house at our kitchen. A private butler then delivers, prepares plates and provides full service for the duration of your gathering.

MENU TO BE TAILORED TO YOUR PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS IN DISCUSSION WITH OUR CATERING CONSULTANT.

Semi-Prepared Casual Comfort Food

“Catering TO GO” Meals are prepared in-house at our kitchen and delivered on proper trays with cooking instructions for guests to cook and serve on their own timeline.  A simple and flavorful way to bring personalized menus-made with only the freshest ingredients-straight to your door. 

Please note all our dinners are made up of 4 courses:

Canapés, Starters, Entrées and Dessert served with coffee.

We are happy to offer wine pairing to complement each course for an additional charge.

Part of the creative challenge to catering on the island is availability of ingredients. We strive to satisfy your requests and will always make suggestions as to what works best for our climate and culture.

Sit back and relax.  Preparation of the table and clean up of both the dining area and kitchen will always be handled by our chef/butler.

We look forward to catering to your needs!  Elain

A Taste of 10 Unique Things to Do in the Turks and Caicos…

A sultry vacation spot with a rich mixture of activities, the Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean make the perfect escape from the everyday. This article presents the islands’ Top 10 original things to do from long time island dwellers and frequent visitors.

Adventures for the ocean-lover are plenty, from fishing trips on a privately chartered boat to a memorable scuba-diving excursion around the flourishing reef system. Guests can create their own personal paradise in a private Turks and Caicos villa, complete with travel concierge service.   Snorkel off the villa dock for a window on the undersea world, experience luxury at the fingertips, and dine on decadent local cuisine.

A list of ten laid-back and original vacation ideas perfect for the curious vacationer are suggested in the article “10 Unique Things To Do in the Turks and Caicos.”

One unique  suggestion is all about Luxury at Your Fingertips. “Have a personal chef grill up your catch from your fishing excursion (shark!) with a catered party set on the beach in your private villa’s outdoor living room. Try a Grace Bay Turks and Caicos villa outfitted with a comfortable outdoor living room with a grill overlooking picturesque views of the sweeping landscape.”

Read the complete article at  “10 Unique Things To Do in the Turks and Caicos.“ and get lost in a journey of discovery!