Turks and Caicos Islands Travel Forum

This is our first time going to Beaches, Turks and Caicos and we will be traveling in January 2010, with 2 adults and 2 kids (ages 7 & 11).

I would like to know what the best family type restaurants are at the resort and what the best family excursions would be for us when we go.

Also, does anyone know which restaurants require us to dress up?

Looking for answers....thanx!

Myself and 2 girlfriends (all in our 40s) are contemplating visiting Beaches Resort at Turks and Caicos in Feb 2010. We are a little worried about being surrounded by kids on what we hope would be a relaxing holiday (we love the looks of the beach). Anyone been to the resort in February who has a sense of how busy it is with kids and if it adults without kids can enjoy themselves? Thanks!

Planning to travel last week of sept. or first week of Oct., however I am a little skeptical because of the Rain and hurricane season! dont want my vacation to be spoiled due to RAIN! I am traveling with my hubby and 2 girls ages 7,10, staying @ BEACHES RESROT,also,does anyone have any reviews on resort?

Thanks so much,
Jean

I heard Turks & Caicos was beautiful and a ton of fun. I wanted to book a trip for my friends to have a girl's getaway, but I wanted to book our activities with girl related interests. Does anyone know about or have used a travel agency that specializes in travel for women and activities for girls?

I am travelling to Grand Turk in April 2009, and could someone tell me where is the absolute BEST snorkelling now, since Hurricane Ike. We are just beginners, not too advanced, and want to see some colourful fish, corals, etc, not too crazy about stingrays. Thank you, Elizabeth

For the past two years, I have been trying to get a postcard sent from T&C but no luck. Anyone can help me? Thanks.

Hello friends in house
my friends and i have decieded to choose turks and caicos as our vacation point for october 2008.pls i need information on how to get the cheapest accomodation there for 3 people cos we are budgetin $10,000 for the vacation.pls i need this information as soon as possible .i want the accomodation to be in grandturks.

I am going to be in Grand Turk for one afternoon in November (1200 to 1800). I have three goals - which are - in priority order.

1) See and photograph the lighhouse
2) Dive or snorkel
3) Visit the town

I am not a very mobile person. I can walk a little distance, but not on uneven or soft surfaces. I have no problem swimming and am a certified diver, but I haven't been diving in some time.

The ship (Holland American Statendam) had no tours listed for this port.

I have heard that there is a hop-on-hop-off bus. Does anyone know if it is a jitney bus type thing with open sides, or a regular bus? Could I take it out to the lighthouse and then back to town? Is it worth it?

Is there any way I could fit in a short snorkel somewhere in there, keeping in mind that I'd need to change back into clothing afterwards, and that in November, it gets dark early. Also I'm not a real high energy person.

Hi,
I will be visiting Club Med in a few weeks as a single woman.

How much should a taxi be from airport to club?
Do I really need to pack bug spray?
Is there a coffee maker in the room?
Is there a need to "dress up" in the evening?
do I need cash for anything? Leave the island? or other?

Thank you

We'll be having a family reunion at the Beaches/Sandals resort in Turks and Caicos for five days this summer. We are looking for some place to go in the Island for another 3-4 days after this. I think we'll be tired of the all inclusive/kids atmosphere and would like some place to get a better flavor of Island life there. Any suggestions would be most welcome

Hi - I'm planning a week in Salt Cay in October for 3 couples; we'd love to rent a villa (must have 3 bedrooms) or other place where we can cook some of our own meals and snorkel from the beach. Also would like a deck to hang out, have cocktails & watch the stars. One of our party has MS and can't walk far. Sounds like a GREAT place but sure would appreciate some advice about the lodging thing. I was pretty much sold on Sunset Reef Villa until I read a couple of terrible reviews on traveladvisor.com (there was a good one, too). Also advice on where to snorkel. THANKS!

hi,

we are looking for a little house/cabana on the beach to rent for the time between Dec. 29 2007 and Jan. 8 2008. We are 2 people and are flexibel with the dates.
We will be coming from Germany so if you have any idea or availability we would appreciate your quick reply since we have to book our trip.

Thank you.
Ben
+49-172-7383092

We would like to go to Turks and Caicos Island for our next vacation (in November), but where to go? There are too many islands and resorts. Where is the best spot for scubadiving, beach, nightlife and water activities (not necessary all-inclusive resorts, we would like to visit and try different things... Any suggestions? We will be two couples (4 adults). Thanks in advance!

Marie and Eric

We are going to be in Turks and Caicos near Grace Bay in January. We are looking to rent a small day sail boat. Looking for suggestions as to where to begin looking there. Any ideas? Thanks Simone

is the allegro airconditioned
are the restaurants air conditioned; is there gambling in tutks/caios
only want to go to allegro that has air conditioing
ent to allegro in cancun
all restaurants were open air and it sucked
booking a vacation for 8 days
wh
which allegro should we go to
we are 8 people

planning to go first week in october to beaches allinclusive. Worried about rainfall. Could someone please be honest about weather.

I am planing to go to Palms in June with my wife. Any idea about the resort? How would be the weather in June over there? Thanks.

My husband and I are coming to Turks and Caicos in just 6 days. We have yet to find a place. We aren't looking for anything fancy as we are on a budget. Just need a bedroom, bathroom, airconditioning, etc. Does anyone have any ideas. The big hotels and villas we are finding on line are way out of our budget. We are super excite about visiting this beautiful island for the first time and exploring all it has to offer, so any feedback or help you have to offer would be super. Thanks in advance... Cheers!!!

I would like to know when Hurricane season is at turks and Caicos Island and also at St. John.

Going to Turks and Caicos in the last week of April. Does anyone know of a reasonable condo for rent on Grace Bay? 5 days -April 29 to May 4th.

Heading to Turks and Caicos for the first time. Looking for suggestions on budget accomadations, food,activities,nightlife,shopping the works. Any help is greatly appreciated thanx

hello, I'm considering traveling to Provo this november.
Can anyone tell me how's the weather?
When I look at the forecast i see a lot of rain, is that so?
Many thanks

Do I need a passport to travel from/to U.S.?

We were in Provo last in 1996 and were married at the White House, Grace Bay. I cannot find any listings for the White House now. Does anyone know if this place still exists and if so what it is now called? We want to return for a 10 year anniversary trip.

Wondering if anyone else on this board has had a similar experience -

I traveled on Air Turks & Caicos last summer, paid with my m/c at the time, and then last December 23 was charged several hundred dollars by this airline for fuel expense (charge code per my credit card company). I was stunned and have still not gotten any remedy from Air Turks & Caicos.

Has anyone else suffered the same problem and does anyone have any advice on how to get my money back?

kind regards

Can anyone give me their opinion on the Sunset Point Villa.

Any help of what the weather is like in January is greatly appreciated.

Anybody been there? I spend time on Grand Turk, but I have interest in North Caicos and South Caicos, and any other low-population islands in the Turks and Caicos chain. I would like advice on how to travel within the islands, preferably by boat, I don't like Sky King airline much. Also, any information regarding accomodations, bars and restaurants, real estate opportunities, beach and water conditions, etc. What a sleeping beauty these little islands are, like something lost in time and waiting to be discovered! I don't know of any other places in the Caribbean that are so undiscovered. Sure would like to hear from others who have gone before me. Thanks for any info, M. K.

What should I do? I am really ino getting some snorkeling in, any suggestions for good beaches close to the cruise ship port?

Any help appreciated!
Thanks!
Laurie


PS Also, What should I avoid? Dangers, etc?

Hi,

I am planning a trip to Club Med and was thinking about going in late Oct-early Nov to take advantage of a great deal they are offering. I was wondering what the chances are of a hurricane at that point? I know that is nearing the end of hurricane season. Also, how hot is it? How bad are the mosquitos? Would I be better off spending the extra money and going in January instead? Any advice is appreciated.

Heather