Turks & Caicos
Everything in Turks & Caicos is about the water, and it's the most beautiful color of turquoise you've likely ever seen. Crystal clear and warm you can literally be in or on the water all day every day.
- More about your Oliver Guide: Allison Handy
- Trip type: Family, Beach
- Activity level: moderate
- Ideal length of trip: One week
to & from
Turks & Caicos is one of the few Caribbean Islands you can get to with only one stop – United through Newark, American through Charlotte or Miami, and Delta through Atlanta. The airport is small, hot and chaotic. Dress to wait in long customs lines with no air conditioning upon arrival. Plan to have patience and practice being on Island time.
- You don't need a rental car. All of the big resorts will arrange transport for you. However, I highly recommend getting one for at least one day to explore the other parts of the island. There is an Avis in Grace Bay that you can get a car from for the day.
Where to Stay
There are so many great hotels on Grace Bay, many of which have family 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites. Seven Stars Resort was recommended to us and it was pretty amazing. Right in the center of Grace Bay, where you are welcomed with a cold hand towel and rum punch to ease you into vacation mode. It’s one of the larger resorts but nothing like a crowded US or Hawaiian hotel – plenty of wide open pool chairs and beach chairs, cabanas and continual poolside and beach side service. It has a modern coastal vibe.
- Grace Bay Club is another beautiful resort on Grace Bay with one of the best restaurants on the island - Infiniti. This resort is smaller and leans a bit more true modern aesthetic.
- The Palms is the third popular resort - it's a bit more traditional coastal in design (think Palm Beach) but also has fantastic accommodations for families.