Beaches Turks and Caicos

Beaches Turks and Caicos

Where is the Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort?

Beaches Turks and Caicos is on Providenciales, a former British colony in the Turks and Caicos island chain, halfway between Florida and Puerto Rico; non-stop flights are available from major gateways. Flight time can be as little as 1 hour.

Beaches is the family brand of the Sandals chain of all-inclusives which specialize in couples' holidays. Also in the family-resort group are: Beaches Boscobel, Beaches Negril in Jamaica, Beaches Sandy Bay (also on Negril Beach.)

Suites get special Concierge Service; also, Butler Service is available at this resort.

What's special about Beaches Turks and Caicos for families?

Beaches Turks and Caicos has been regarded as the flagship of the Beaches chain (though recently Beaches Negril has moved into prominence with a new waterpark.)

Features at Beaches Turks and Caico include:

beautiful white-sand beach (on a 12-mile beach)
crystal-clear turquoise sea. Next to Beaches Turks and Caicos is a marine park with excellent snorkeling and scuba diving.
coral reef right off-shore, for snorkeling
kids programs for different age groups, and a nursery for infants
teens program includes teen disco and karaoke at Pirate's Island
Pirate's Island kid center and water park has water slides, kids-only pool with waterfall and swim-up bar, huge wooden pirate ship that houses a video game center, games room, disco and 50's-style diner.
watersports: Scuba, snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaks, Hobie Cats, sailing, Aqua trikes, Sea cycles
kids' tennis lessons
family activities such as Family Beach Olympics
Xbox Game Oasis Centre
five pools, several with waterfalls and swim-up bars; three whirlpools
nine restaurants

Scuba is all-included (except for a "resort course" session for instruction), and is a great opportunity for ages 12 and up. Turks and Caicos is a top scuba destination.

More grown-up pleasures include European Spa and fine dining.

Sesame Street partnership

Beaches has a long-term partnership with Sesame Street, that includes daily appearances of Elmo, Cookie Monster, and other characters, Sesame Street character breakfasts, story time, live shows and more.

Things to keep in mind about Beaches Turks and Caicos:

location is not far from the airport
one-bedroom suites can accommodate two adults and three kids; two bedroom suites are also available
Beaches has a Hurricane Guarantee
resorts often are booked up, so reserve early