Getting Here

The Sands Pool
Hemingways at The Sands
Beach Palapas
The pool with suites in the back left.
Sands Pool View from in the Pool

Getting Here

Travel information and arrival details

Your journey to paradise is easier than you think. The Turks and Caicos Islands, a breathtaking archipelago of 40 islands, islets, and cays in the British West Indies, are just a quick 90-minute flight from Miami. All international flights arrive into Providenciales International Airport (PLS), located just minutes from Grace Bay Beach.

Easy Nonstop Access

  • Getting here is seamless, with direct flights from many major cities, including
  • United States: New York, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta, Boston, and Newark
  • Canada: Montreal and Toronto
  • Europe: London (via the new Virgin Atlantic service)

Whether you’re flying in for a romantic escape, a family getaway, or a group celebration, convenient airlift makes it simple to reach us from your home city.

Entry Requirements

  • All visitors must present a valid passport, with at least six months’ validity from the date of entry.
  • Guests are generally granted permission to stay up to 90 days, provided you can show proof of a return ticket.

Arrival Experience

What to expect when you land

Providenciales International Airport offers both indoor and outdoor seating, a café and bar, and complimentary WiFi for traveler convenience. Once you clear customs, transportation options are located just outside the main terminal exit, where airport staff will help guide you.

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Transfers to The Sands

Transportation options from the airport to the resort

You’ll have two primary ways to reach us:

Taxi

Shared passenger vans are the most common option. The average fare to Grace Bay resorts is $28-$35 per couple (or about $14 per person).

Rental Car

Major rental agencies and shuttle services are available directly outside the terminal. (Please note: cars drive on the left side of the road in Turks and Caicos.)

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Airport Transfers

Getting to The Sands at Grace Bay

Resorts in Turks and Caicos, including The Sands at Grace Bay, are not permitted to provide direct airport transfers unless pre-arranged with a licensed taxi provider.

From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel the warm island welcome. In just 15 minutes, you’ll be stepping into the relaxed elegance of The Sands at Grace Bay, where your Caribbean escape truly begins.