Turks and Caicos takes off

British Airways launches the first and only scheduled service from the UK to the Turks and Caicos.

The Boeing 767 service will fly on Sundays to and from Providenciales, the islands’ main resort, via Nassau. It will be operated with a three cabin configuration, offering First, Club World and World Traveller.

Price for return flights start from £507.00 including all taxes fees and charges.

The 40 islands, of which only eight are inhabited are located in the North Atlantic Ocean 575 miles southeast of Miami. The main islands consist of two groups - the Turks group, which includes the capital Grand Turk and Salt Cay; and the Caicos group, which includes West Caicos and Providenciales.

The islands are well known for their beautiful deserted beaches, marine life and watersports. Accommodation ranges from five star resorts, all-inclusive resorts, private villas to small inns.

The islands are amongst the fastest growing tourist destinations in the Caribbean, with visitor arrivals last year up 27 per cent. It is particularly popular for honeymoons and luxury holidays, in addition there is demand from business passengers as the islands are a centre for financial services.