Turks and Caicos Master Thread

[dealfinder11]

Might be intentionally unpublished. Message the number on their website.

Address of chabad? Can't find it anywhere

Good luck getting through. Shot them an email and whatsapp with no response. (I did get the blue checks).

[JlmBoi]

Good luck getting through. Shot them an email and whatsapp with no response. (I did get the blue checks).

I got response aftwr a day or two on IG DM. But if they saw your whatsapp and didn't answer....

[Cholentfresser]

Just keep in mind that the shluchim are busy running a community.

[dealfinder11]

Just keep in mind that the shluchim are busy running a community.

Care to elaborate? Other than the tourism, TCI is a third world country….

[Cholentfresser]

Care to elaborate? Other than the tourism, TCI is a third world country….

Yes, tourism is big, but there actually are a number of Jewish locals as well...

[dealfinder11]

Yes, tourism is big, but there actually are a number of Jewish locals as well...

Interesting. Would not have guessed. The whole island is pretty small to begin with.

[cers4686]

Planning a trip this month and have a few questions:

1) Where is the best place to rent a car online? Trying to do it through Chase UR portal and only seeing one expensive option.
2) Any tips for driving on the other side of the road? Never done that and I'm a bit nervous.
3) What's the deal with bringing food (meat/chicken, rice, frozen veggies, etc.) Will that be an issue?
4) Any updated grocery/kosher info would be appreciated!

[cers4686]

Also wondering if the grocery sells kosher milk?

[chevron]

Interesting. Would not have guessed. The whole island is pretty small to begin with.

In all these islands you'll have Jewish locals, business people, retirees etc

[ushdadude]

What's the minyan situation like in the summer?

[JlmBoi]

Best time to visit is Winter

[ushdadude]

Best time to visit is Winter

in terms of minyan or in general?

[JlmBoi]

in terms of minyan or in general?

In general. Yeshiva week is busy there.

[chevron]

Planning a trip this month and have a few questions:

1) Where is the best place to rent a car online? Trying to do it through Chase UR portal and only seeing one expensive option.
2) Any tips for driving on the other side of the road? Never done that and I'm a bit nervous.
3) What's the deal with bringing food (meat/chicken, rice, frozen veggies, etc.) Will that be an issue?
4) Any updated grocery/kosher info would be appreciated!

I brought my own meat and chicken, just go to local supermarket for veggies

[Shush]

Planning a trip this month and have a few questions:

2) When renting they will give you a choice which side you want the steering wheel. For me i find having the steering wheel on the right (opposite of USA) to be a reminder which side to drive on. Others find that having the side that they are used to to be easier.

Obviously take it slow (especially by turns). Constantly repeat in your head which side to drive on.

3) We went during covid and did not have any issues bringing in food (but that's only my personal experience)

[Cholentfresser]

just go to local supermarket for veggies

If you think inflation is bad in the US, just wait till you see the prices in TCI! 

[dealfinder11]

Planning a trip this month and have a few questions:

1) Where is the best place to rent a car online? Trying to do it through Chase UR portal and only seeing one expensive option.

Rental cars there are super expensive. We just took taxis.

3) What's the deal with bringing food (meat/chicken, rice, frozen veggies, etc.) Will that be an issue?

No. Officially if its raw, it needs to be in its original packaging.

4) Any updated grocery/kosher info would be appreciated!

Just updated the wiki recently. Graceway Gourmet.

[dealfinder11]

In all these islands you'll have Jewish locals, business people, retirees etc

Not so sure about the jewish locals thing. Aside for Grace Bay, Provo is very much a third world country. Got a glimpse of it in the short ride from the airport my hotel. Although I may be ignorant.

[dealfinder11]

Also wondering if the grocery sells kosher milk?

pretty sure Graceway Gourmet does (located in walking/biking distance from all the hotels on Grace Bay).

[CS1]

What's the minyan situation like in the summer?

we were there last August and there was a Friday night minyan, and also minyan Shabbos day.