Turks and Caicos Islands, a British overseas territory, is located in the Atlantic Ocean about 600 miles southeast of Miami and south of Bermuda. The US State Department has issued a new Level 2 travel advisory for the islands,

The U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory for Turks and Caicos Islands. The State Department warned about crime in Providenciales, the main island in the archipelago. The Level 2 travel advisory asked travelers to “exercise increased caution” and avoid walking alone at night or resisting robbers.

The U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory for Turks and Caicos Islands this week to include a warning about the territory's firearms laws.

The State Department encourages U.S. citizens traveling to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program for emergency updates and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.. Other safety tips: Do not bring weapons or ammunition to the Turks and Caicos Islands. Avoid walking alone and at night.

The updated advisory comes nearly a year after several Americans were arrested on ammunition charges in Turks and Caicos.

Experience Turks and Caicos and the Ministry of Tourism takes note of the updated U.S. Government’s Travel Advisory for the Turks and Caicos Islands. The advisory, which has remained at a level 2 since July 2023 does not advise against travel to the

As a tourist hub in Turks and Caicos, Provo is home to resorts, villas and hotels that line the island’s beautiful coastline. A popular destination is Grace Bay Beach, a stunning 12-mile stretch that consistently tops lists of the world’s best beaches.