A World’s Worth of Fun in an Island Paradise
Tiffini Hensley6.20.19The beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands have been a top dive location for many years, with their vibrant coral reefs and turquoise waters. However, this destination is a wonderful choice for travelers who plan to keep their heads above water as well.I recently had the joy of visiting Beaches Turks and Caicos with my husband and son for a quick getaway and was astounded by how much there was to see and do! The large resort is split into five villages; the Italian Village, the Caribbean Village, the Seaside Village, the French Village and the Key West Village. Each village has key features that allow the village to be self-sustaining for those guests who would prefer to stay close to their room, rather than venture around the resort.Each village has its own dining and entertainment options, however for those with children, the French and Italian Villages have closer access to the wildly popular Pirates Island Waterpark. In addition to many slides, the waterpark is home to an exciting surf simulator, lazy river and kid friendly swim up pool bar, which only serves mocktails.
Additional attractions that are a hit for families are the Xbox Lounge, Sesame Street characters, the Choo Choo Train (which makes its way around the entire resort) and the Kids Camp.Continuing the family theme are the variety of room categories in the resort (there are over 44 room categories in all!), with several rooms that contain a kid’s room separate from the parents!The extra touches to these rooms are remarkable, from the lower vanity counters in the kid’s room, to the child size robes, your children will be able to feel special on vacation as well. No matter what your vacation style or budget, there is a room option here for you!For the kids, the best part about visiting a Beaches Resort for families is the access to their on-site kid’s club. No matter what age your child is, there is a club for them, and it’s all included with your stay. With certified nannies on hand to help with the smallest of vacationers, to a teen program, complete with its own nightclub, you’ll be begging your kiddo to spend more time at the beach with you, instead of their new-found friends! Beaches has truly thought of every family’s needs by ensuring that all nannies and camp counselors are both INA and IBCCES certified. By partnering with Sesame Street, they also have many unique experiences that are complimentary, as well as some other fun extras that can be added on, such as breakfast with the characters or tuck-ins.
Although Beaches Turks and Caicos is an exceptional resort for families, it also is a great option for friends and couples. The resort is home to 21 restaurants and 15 bars, where the brand has carried over their gourmet discovery dining theme, so that the food and beverage options are a foodie’s paradise! For those looking for a bit more excitement, each evening there are variety of lovely entertainment options, ranging from family friendly to those only suitable for adults.For all guests, there are many land and water sports to enjoy, including snorkeling, snuba and scuba! That’s not to mention the biggest reason vacationers love to visit this resort, that beautiful beach!
If you’d like to see additional pictures and videos from my visits to Beaches Turks and Caicos, please check out my Facebook page, www.facebook.com/thensley.wft. If you’d like more information, or to start planning your next vacation, please contact Tiffini@wishesfamilytravel.com