Surrounded by a barrier reef, the island has calm turquoise waters, many deserted beaches and lush tropical vegitation.Development on North Caicos has been carefully planned and controlled ensuring that the island will always remain a tropical paradise. Unlike Provo, there are no high rise buildings or crowded beaches. North Caicos has narrow yet excellent paved roads and public utilities exist throughout the island. There is a small international airport with flights arriving daily. A luxury marina is now under construction at Sandy Point. The North Caicos Yacht Club and Marina will provide excellent facilities for sailing enthusiasts.

The climate on North Caicos can best be described as an eternal summer with trade winds providing ocean breezes and nearly constant sunshine. The temperature rarely drops below 25° C (77° F) or rises above 31° C (88° F). North Caicos has a rainfall of about 40 inches per year and the vegetation is more lush than that of the neighboring islands.
North Caicos boasts the largest flock of Pink Flamingo in the islands. Ospreys make their nests on the adjacent Three Mary Cays and there are a wide variety of other birds on the islands extensive nature reserves and sanctuaries. Iguanas on the nearby East Bays Cays are an outstanding example of the natural diversity of this green island.

For adventurous travelers, car and bicycle rentals are available as well as taxis and guided tours. Excellent scuba diving and snorkeling are available just off shore.
The island's rich history can still be seen by visiting Loyalist plantation ruins, the grandest of which is Wades Green. Lucayan artifacts have been found in the caves near Sandy Point and crafts such as straw-work are still practiced today.
The majority of the island's friendly 1400 residents live in the settlements of Bottle Creek, Whitby and Kew. There are a number of large estates being built along the ocean and the TCI's Chief Minister calls the island home.