Beaches Turks & Caicos

An All Inclusive Beachside Resort

We decided to Honeymoon in Turks & Caicos and chose Beaches as our resort. Beaches is a family friendly resort but we didn't mind that fact. We are familiar with the Sandals/Beaches Brand from several of Liz's family and friends. Beaches is an all inclusive resort which means all food and alcohol is included. No tipping is allowed on premises except in the Spa.

The resort is very nice and sits on a beautiful stretch of property in the Grace Bay section of Provo. The resort is broken up into three sections. The Italian Village, The French Village and the Caribbean Village. Each section has its own pools, jacuzzis, shops, restaurants, bars and accommodations. There is also the beach area and the waterpark.

The Italian Village is the newest section with larger buildings and more rooms. The decor is Italian in style with Roman type statues in the garden areas surrounding the pool. This section is the busiest due to the Trevi pool being the largest and only heated pool on the resort. The pool is large with a jacuzzi and separate kiddie pool. The pool bar here is also large with a tower lounge.

The French Village has several chateau type structures that are two or three levels. The rooms here are very nice and we stayed in one of the garden walk out suites in the Nice section. The room was very nice with a King size bed, trundle bed, chair, table, dresser, mini bar, large closet and bathroom. The sliding glass doors opened up to a nice patio with two chairs and a table. The French Garden were very nice with neo-classical statues and beautiful flowers and trees. The Riviera Pool is quite large with a Jacuzzi and pool bar.

The Caribbean Village is the oldest section of the resort. There are two pools here and two jacuzzis. These pools are considerably smaller than those of the other villages and not as crowded as the Trevi pool.

The Water Park is a fun escape for both adults and kids. A nice afternoon on the water slides or lazy river is a fun way to spend some time.

The shopping here is very nice and the prices are not as bad as we expected (except on the toiletries). The stores carry something for everyone: clothing, jewelry, shoes, souvenirs, magazines, etc.

The food here on the whole was good. We did have a few bad meals at some restaurants but were quick to report the issue to staff. The drinks here were excellent and considering they were included in the price; I was surprised. They didn't skimp on the liquor and it was brand name bottles.

The staff here was ultra friendly and accommodating (except for guest relations on the phone). Housekeeping was erratic but I chalk it up to Island Time. The waiters/waitresses, bartenders and shop attendants were wonderful. The ladies in the photo shop were great especially Jessica, Alicia and Freddy.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Romantic Travel and Honeymoons, Beaches, Food and Dining

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Almost luxury

Beaches Turks & Caicos resort advertises itself as "unrivalled luxury in Caribbean" -- if that is the case, frankly, I don't want to visit the other resorts at all. The concept of the resort would allow really luxurious holiday, but unfortunately the all too common American cost and benefits calculation gets in the way. Beaches resorts are designated for families, and they do pretty good job entertaining smaller folks. Our boys were a tad too small (and didn't understand English) to make most of it, but I can see how it works with kids already in school.

The resort is huge: there are several pools, about dozen restaurants, cafés and bars, various places to hang around and a good looking beach. There is also always something going on for different age groups, and every night the main stage has a show or too. Everything is free of charge, including all food, drinks, entertainment and Internet access (only in main lobby). This concept works only when majority of people are from the US, as Europeans (Brits, Germans, Scandinavians, Finns) would booze themselves senseless and stay that way.

But now back to the luxury; for some it might be enough to bask in sun, sip a free drink, and be served pretty good food without ever showing the wallet. For me, luxury means also luxurious settings and service. And here the resort shows too much of cost versus benefits thinking. The rooms are large, but the furniture is dated and poorly manufactured in the first place. There is no duvet, for crying out loud. The room smells funny, probably because of pest control. The whole area looks either cheap (the old part of the resort) or kitschy (the "French" village). Only canned soft drinks are Coke, all fountain drinks are generic stuff -- and not that good. You can buy Pepsi from the market. Service is not friendly, except from that one bald guy in Denny's. Everywhere you go, you get feeling of non-bespokeness -- and the feeling of luxury just vanishes, in a snap.

Don't get me wrong, the place is really nice and probably worth the expensive room prices. But don't expect luxurious settings. More of a relaxing, do nothing or even less kind of Caribbean holiday with too much food and drinks. Good food, that is -- to my honest surprise. The resort is also building an Italian Village, that looked a bit better than French, at least in the pictures. There were bigger family suites and views to the ocean.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Related to: Spa and Resort, Family Travel

Beaches Turks & Caicos Photo: Pirate Island waterpark in Beaches Turks & Caicos

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No place in the world compares to this Island

Truly beautiful and exotic

First of all, just landing on Turks and Caicos takes your breath away. So when you arrive at the hotel and see the panoramic views, multitude of amenities and exceptional service, it really makes you see why it is called the "last of the true exotics." Beaches Turks and Caicos has so much to do and see that it will take you days before you circle the resort. Each section has something exceptional to see and experience. The world class spa is a dream come true and the beaches are the same aqua color you see on the ads. The Turks and Caicos Islands have the best and most beautiful beaches and the diving is out of this world. This was an experience my family will never forget.

Unique Quality: The beaches and diving are world class.

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Related to: Beaches, Family Travel, Spa and Resort

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Turks & Caicos all inclusive resort

There were plenty of pools and places to eat (like 6 or 7 of each) all with swim up bars.We stayed in the French Village in a simple room that was clean but had a bad musty smell. The French Village portion of this resort is also the farthest from the beach and our room was in the farthest reaches of the French Village. It was a brisk 5 minute walk to the beach.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Related to: Water Sports, Family Travel

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this place has it all!

The Best resort for families! the grounds are breathtaking,very well kept,The beach has the clearest water you have ever seen!In fact its a snokelers paradise! just grab your gear,take a short walk and you can snorkel right from the ebge of the water.Theres even a dolphin that makes its home there.britely colored ish from small to large are everywhere.the staff are very friendly,the drinks flow day and night....Go and have the time of your life!

Unique Quality: Lots of pool choices,10 restaruants,many bars,including swim up! special area for the kids,with there own swim up soda bar and restaruant,with pizza,popcorn,hot dogs,burgers,ice cream!