Turks and Caicos Islands Going Out

Food and Drink

As well as traditional foods, continental dishes are also available as are US/European snacks.

Things to know: With rare exceptions, dining takes place in hotels. Although some establishments have buffet-style serveries, table service is common. Alcohol is freely available, a wide selection of imported beer, wines and spirits can be found in most bars.

National specialities:
• Hominy; cooked with peas or dried conch.
• Whelk soup.
• Conch chowder.
• Lobster and special types of fresh fish.

National drinks:
• Rum-based punch and cocktails.

Tipping: In restaurants, tip 15%.

Nightlife

There are nightclubs and discos, and hotels arrange beach parties and other entertainments. Events are broadcast in advance on local radio.

Shopping

Fairly expensive. The islands' small shops sell locally-made baskets, jewellery, ceramics, shells, sponges, hand-screened cloth and souvenir T-shirts.
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