Biking

Most hotels have bicycles available for guests, or you can rent one from an independent company. Within Grace Bay, stick to the sidewalks for safety and be extremely careful when leaving the hub; drivers don't pay much attention to bikes!

Caicos Cyclery. Affiliated with Island Water Sports, Caicos Cyclery rents two different types of bicycles: beach cruisers ($25 daily) meant for gentle street riding, and mountain bikes for slightly rougher wear and tear ($40 daily). Discounts apply on rentals of more than two days. Staff are happy to deliver to your private villa, starting at $20 depending on where they’re headed. Salt Mills Plaza, Grace Bay, Providenciales. 649/941–7544; www.caicoscyclery.com.

Caicos Cyclery. Comfortable beach cruisers are available from Caicos Cyclery from $20 a day, as well as the wider-tired Choppers, mountain bikes, and hybrids. Delivery to a private villa is possible. You can also look forward to a 30% discount with a week's rental. Saltmills Plaza, Grace Bay Rd., Grace Bay, Providenciales, TKCA 1ZZ. 649/941–7544; www.caicoscyclery.com.

Island Water Sports. Although this company rents kayaks ($150 daily) and paddleboards ($100), they also rent two different types of bicycles: beach cruisers ($25 daily), and mountain bikes ($40 daily). Discounts apply on rentals of more than two days. Staff is happy to deliver to your private villa, starting at $20 depending on where they’re headed. Venture House, Venture Rd., Grace Bay, Providenciales. 649/941–7544; caicoscyclery.com.

Scooter Bob's. You can rent beach cruisers at Scooter Bob's for $15 for a 24-hour period, and they offer a very reasonable drop-off service at $15 anywhere on the island if you rent for five days or longer. Turtle Cove Marina, Turtle Cove, Providenciales. 649/946–4684; www.scooterbobstci.com.