When it comes to all-inclusive vacations, Beaches Turks and Caicos is the standard by which all others are judged. With sights, activities, and amenities for the whole family, Beaches Turks and Caicos has something for everyone to enjoy.
Located in Providenciales, an island that’s part of the gorgeous Turks and Caicos Islands, Beaches Turks and Caicos resort is housed on a wide expanse of white sand beaches bordering some of the clearest, most beautiful waters on earth. The resort’s setting and amenities offer visitors unique experiences, creating fond memories to last a lifetime.
Activities
Beaches Turks and Caicos boasts numerous indoor and outdoor activities for every family member to participate in, from adults and little ones to tweens and teens. Of the 40 islands for guests to journey into, 32 are uninhabited except for wildlife, providing the perfect opportunity to see ocean life, flora, and fauna undisturbed. One stay at this incredible resort will make it a repeat destination for couples and families. The only limitation for what to do is one’s imagination!
Scuba Diving
For those wanting to venture into the turquoise blue ocean, there are scuba diving programs for kids and new and experienced certified divers, including access to superior quality equipment. Novice divers looking to become certified can do so by taking a one-day course during their stay at the resort. Beaches use Newton brand dive boats, ensuring their guests enjoy their time above water as they do below the surface.
Other Water Sports
Besides scuba diving, a stay at Beaches Turks and Caicos includes several types of sporting activities on and in the water, such as aquatrikes or giant tricycles for riding in the water, bodyboarding, glass bottom boat rides, Hobie Cats, kayaking, laser bug boats, paddleboarding, snorkeling, tubing, waterskiing, and windsurfing, along with rides on the resort’s performance powerboats. Guests and their children can learn to sail by taking the Sailing Fun Experience, an eight hour course taught by professional instructors.
Pirates Island Water Park
Guests who’d like to engage in water play without going into the ocean can visit the family-friendly 45,000-square-foot Pirates Island Water Park. Little and big kids can cool off in the sprinkling water at the Splash Deck or take a slow, relaxing ride on the Lazy River, taking in the island’s sights as they float along.
Aspiring surfers can practice their hang ten moves on the Surf Simulator before giving the real waves a go. Big and little visitors can slip and slide on the full-size water slides or child water slides, so no one is left out. Aside from taking a dip in the ocean, guests of Beaches Turks and Caicos can swim in one or all of the resort’s ten swimming pools.
Kids can quench their thirst at the kids’ swim-up bar, and when anyone gets hungry, they can enjoy a sit-down meal at Bobby Dee’s or stop by one of the food trucks for a snack or quick meal.
Activities For Tweens and Teens
While the littles and parents are splashing at the Pirates Island Water Park, tweens and teens can hang out with and make new friends at the Trench Town arcade. They can sit on the couches and watch television or try their hand at a game of air hockey, basketball, or foosball against a black-lit backdrop. At the Xbox Play Lounge, there’s free unlimited play for the entire family if kids want to invite adults along.
Land Sports
Resort guests who prefer to stay on terra firma also have a range of indoor and outdoor sporting pursuits to engage in. Activities include basketball, beach volleyball, billiards, board games, croquet, daytime and nighttime tennis, lawn chess, pool tables, shuffleboard, soccer, table tennis, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
Entertainment
The celebratory atmosphere of Beaches Turks and Caicos isn’t limited to after sunset, although it has an exceptional nightlife. Adults can relax and unwind at any of the 15 bars at the resort, including beach bars, swim-up pool bars, authentic British pubs, and piano bars, all of which have unlimited premium liquor choices 24 hours a day and unlimited Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks® wines.
Other forms of entertainment offered during the day and at night include nightly live shows and live bands, giving attendees a taste of island culture, cocktail parties, talent shows, theme nights, and special events. Be sure to pack at least one nice outfit to wear on a night out!
Beach Parties
Each week, guests can look forward to a high energy beach party after dark, complete with limbo dancers, fire eaters, and a huge selection of foodstuffs and beverages. These parties under the stars highlight any trip and shouldn’t be missed.
Club Liquid
The under-21 crowd doesn’t have to sit around while the adults enjoy the resort’s nightlife choices – Club Liquid is made for them. Young adults can get their dance on with the most up-to-date reggae, hip-hop, and house music spun by guest DJs on the newest sound equipment from London.
Besides the music, Club Liquid’s lounge has bubble and shimmer screens, walls decorated with waves, glowing blue lighting, and cabanas with sections for VIPs, bringing the ambiance of the beach and ocean indoors. Young adults can party until late at night before the club reverts to an adults-only nightspot.
Kids Parties
All of the party fun at Beaches Turks and Caicos isn’t limited to teens and adults – kids have their chance to enjoy party time, too! They can participate in talent shows where everyone’s a winner (and why wouldn’t they be?) and fashion shows.
Kids can also attend Sesame Street® stage shows and see the program’s most beloved characters march in the weekly Junkanoo parade. The best part? If kids want to join the parade, they are more than welcome to!
Kids Camp
If and when the adults need time to themselves during their stay, Beaches Turks and Caicos has a Kids Camp that’s part of the all-inclusive package. Kids Camp offerings available include the Infant program for newborns to two years of age; the Toddler program for ages three to four; the Navigators program for kids aged between five and seven; the Adventurers program for ages eight to ten; the Tweens program for ages 11-14, and the Teens program for youths aged 15-17.
Beaches has private childcare and a program for special needs children for an additional fee. All Kids Camp staff and nannies are accredited and trained in child development, nutrition, and safety. Beaches is also the first resort to complete and receive the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) training and Autism Certification, which allows for the provision of customized dining choices, suitable activities, and services designed for children with special needs and autism.
Regardless of the selected childcare program, parents can be assured their children are safe and receive top-notch care from highly trained professionals.
Dining Options
Finding something everyone in the family will want to eat isn’t a problem at Beaches Turks and Caicos, which has four food trucks and 20 international gourmet restaurants. Guests receive unlimited dining privileges at all the eateries, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks at any time. Gratuities, tips, and taxes are also included.
Rooms and Suites
Guests at Beaches Turks and Caicos can elect to stay at one of five villages – the Caribbean & Seaside Villages, French Village, Italian Village, and Key West Village, with their architecture reflecting the regions they’re named after.
The resort offers a choice of three levels of rooms and suites: butler, concierge, and luxury, with the butler and concierge villas providing butler and concierge services, respectively. Other amenities include free in-room and common area Wi-Fi, opulent family-friendly suites, fully stocked bars, and complimentary round trips to and from the airport.
Beaches Turks and Caicos also offer accommodations known as the Together Nest Suites® for couples and families. These suites have VIP check-ins and Butler Elite services, providing guests with access to the Concierge Lounge and a personal butler to meet their needs.
Accolades and Awards
Since its opening, Beaches Turks and Caicos has committed to providing its guests with a luxurious, all-inclusive vacation resort experience. Besides the always-appreciated rave reviews from guests, Beaches has received numerous accolades and industry awards recognizing the exceptional quality of its services. Among the awards Beaches Turks and Caicos has been the proud recipient of include:
- American Academy of Hospitality Sciences
- Condé Nast Traveler’s Annual Readers’ Choice
- EarthCheck Master Certification
- Family Vacation Critic
- Flight Centre
- Islands
- Macaroni Kid Family Travel Gold Daisy Awards
- MLT Vacations Quality Assurance Awards
- Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Award
- PADI Green Star Award
- Scuba Diving’s Readers’ Choice Awards
- TravelAge West WAVE Award
- Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
- Travel Weekly Magellan Awards
- Travvy Awards
- TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence
- TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice Awards
- World Travel Awards
Couples and families seeking a unique vacation experience should look no further than the award-winning Beaches Turks and Caicos all-inclusive resort. With an expansive variety of indoor and outdoor activities available to guests, there’s bound to be something for everyone, and no one can ever say there’s nothing to do. With their quality services and luxury amenities, Beaches Turks and Caicos has redefined the contemporary family vacation.
This article originally appeared on Travel Binger.
