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Suffice to say the entire review of Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort and Spa can be completely summed up in one word...Amazing! Busy parents can feel free to just confirm their reservations now and know they are in for the ultimate in an all inclusive family vacation. Cliff note reasons why Beaches Turks and Caicos is a top pick for Vacationkids.com families...

• Nursery care for infants thru age 2
• Kids club from ages 2-17 years
• Kids ages 15 and under still pay children's rates
• One of the most gorgeous beaches on the planet
• Great resort for reunions or multi generational family trips

Beaches family resorts are sister properties to the adults only Sandals resorts. There are three other Beaches Resorts that cater to Families all located on the island of Jamaica. The Turks and Caicos islands consist of eight islands and many smaller cays at the southeastern tip of the Bahamas chain. Providenciales, known as Provo, is where Beaches Turks and Caicos resort and spa is located. Provo is the most developed of all the islands, complete with an international airport and just a handful of major resort hotels. Most of the island of Provo is residential. There are no real big cities and not much civilization. Instead you'll find breathtaking nature preserves have stunning sites including salt lakes, caves and limestone cliffs. The 200 mile Barrier Reef system surrounding the Caicos Islands is 65 miles wide. Here, snorkelers and divers can explore the vibrant marine life and tranquil waters with 200 feet visibility.

Sally says this is the beach that she compares all beaches against. In all her worldly travels, this beach is her personal favorite. The water is a bright sparkling turquoise blue with a white sand beach that feels like your toes are walking on sugar. The Turks and Caicos beach stretches for 12 long lazy miles for those of you who like to stroll or jog. No motorized boats or watersports are allowed long this stretch of beach, keeping the water crystal clean. Just a 100 yard stroll down from the resort is a state protected, marine biological area with a spectacular coral reef. Sally says if you're trying to find Nemo, he's probably hanging out here with all his sea creature pals. Starfish, sea horses, sea turtles and every color tropical fish imaginable are swimming along beside you. Just grab your snorkel gear...it's free to use whenever you wish. There are also free snorkeling classes and excursions that set out at 9am, 11am, 1:30pm and 3pm to other sites around the island. If you need more, Beaches Turks and Caicos offers a 3 hour introduction to scuba diving for guests age 12 and older. Once guests have successfully completed this training the next day they are welcomed to take a one hour scuba dive every day of your vacation as part of your all inclusive program. Padi certified divers are allowed two dives per day. If you are not yet Padi certified, this can be arranged for an extra fee. Scuba excursions are offered throughout the day with night dives available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

If you're more of a pool person you'll have five incredible swimming spots to help you beat the heat. There are also three whirlpools and four swim up bars. Kids don't just have their own pool, they have a complete waterpark! Beaches Pirates Island comes complete with a Life-size Pirate ship, large kids' pool, huge winding water slides, kids' whirlpool, Video games Center, 6 big screen TVs, Jungle Games Room, Cinema, disco and karaoke. Yes, Pirates Island has just about everything, including a swim up bar for kids serving ice cold soft drinks and fruit smoothies. Sally's youngest had to be dragged away from here every night with pruney fingers and a big exhausted grin from ear to ear. Four years later, she still keeps in touch with kids she met at while on vacation at Beaches Pirates Island.

When Vacationkids says Beaches Turks and Caicos is the Ultra All Inclusive resort we mean it. All non motorized water sports are included like sail boats, catamarans, wind surfing, paddle wheelers, aqua trikes, hobie cats and kayaks. Tennis is available with clinics available for adults and lessons available for the kids. The action continues from morning till night with volleyball, water polo, fitness classes, aquasize classes, nightly shows, live entertainment, piano bar, dancing and karaoke. And in your free time...there is a luxorious full service spa that offers just about every treatment under the sun from relaxing swedish massage to reflexology to herbal body wraps. Spa treatments are not part of the all-inclusive package however guests may use the Spa facilities and fitness center free of charge. Sally says its a very hard choice deciding whether to spend your day at the beach or at the spa!

There are rooms to suit every family at Beaches Turks and Caicos resort and spa from the basic to the sublime. All turquoise Deluxe rooms offer two double beds and single sleep chair OR a king size bed and double sofa bed, ceiling fan, amenity kit, hair dryer, telephone, private bath and shower, safe, clock radio, satellite TV and coffee maker. There are also suites offering one larger room that will sleep a family of five. Upgrading to a suite will give your family suite Concierge Service, mahogany four poster bed, sitting area, full bath, stocked in-room bar (free, of course), radio/clock/cd player, bathrobes and cocktail parties. French Village suites are also available and offer separate and private one, two or three bedroom units that connect into a common living room area and will accommodate up to 11 people.

Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort and Spa offers your family the choice of nine different restaurants for your dining pleasure. Each themed dining spot offers tantalizing menus that are sure to please everyone in your clan. The hardest decision you're family will have to make each day while on your vacation is which restaurant to choose. There's delicious seafood, tasty Italian, spicy southwestern, a French patisserie and even the action of a Japanese steak house. Grown ups may want to escape to Sapodillos for fine cuisine, white gloved service and casual caribbean elegance (gentlemen should wear long pants and collared shirts.) That's perfectly okay because while parents are enjoying an evening of romance the kids can stop over to Bobby D's, a fifties styled diner over in Pirates Cove that serves up all of their favorites along with a self service soft ice cream bar. Guests also have the choice of different international buffets that are served for every meal in case you just want a quick bite on the go. But full waiter service is available for all meals, including breakfast where you can enjoy your coffee and pancakes overlooking the Caribbean sea.

Every smart parent knows that if the kids are happy....everyone is happy. Beaches Turks and Caicos resort KNOWS kids and how to keep them happy. Beaches Resorts offers one of the most respected kids clubs known in the travel industry. From ultra nannies in the infant nursery right on up through the teens in the teen club, kids of all ages will be happy at Beaches Turks and Caicos...and happy kids, means happy parents and grandparents!

Cuda Kids Club and Nursery is open daily from 9am to 9pm. The center closes for lunch between 1-2pm and again for dinner from 5-6pm. All children are cared according to age groups. Private babysitting can be arranged at any time for an additional fee of $7 (US dollars) per hour for one or two children or $10 per hour for 3 or more kids. If parents have a day's outing planned or want to dine by themselves, babysitting can be arranged for a fee for the hours when the kids club is closed.

The Care Bear Nursery is for infants and children up to the age of 2 years old. There is a ratio of 3 children for every one adult staff member. Most of Beaches Ultra Nannies and babysitting staff have years of experience. Some have specialized child care certification and all are trained in CPR. Sally was very impressed with the care and warmth she witness at the Beaches Turks Nursery. Beaches Resorts provides everything to keep the littlest of their guests pampered and comfortable. Toddlers enjoy stimulating fun activities under the watchful eyes of the Nannies.

All Cuda Kids Club activities are organized by age groups...
Cubs - Ages 2-3 years (ratio 3 kids/staff person)
Baracudas - Ages 4-5 years (ratio 5 kids/staff person)
Geckos - Ages 6-8 years
Stingrays - Ages 9-12 years
Teens - Ages 13-17 years
Schedules of fun things to do change everyday and include a huge assortment of activities from water sports and pool play to arts and crafts to talent shows and nightly entertainment. Sally reports that during her family's week at Beaches Turks those dreaded words of "I'm bored" were never heard from any of her three kids. In fact the exact opposite was true. One of her kids complained that there was too much to do and that they needed to stay a second week!

One last word on the kids program...teenagers! They are probably the toughest members of the family to please and few resorts really cater to them. Beaches Turks and Caicos comes to the rescue. Besides the organized activities, there are plenty of places for teens to just hang out and make new friends. There is a separate Teen Center strategically placed away from little kids and adults. They can learn a new sport, use the gym, play ping pong or pool with their friends and just have fun. To top it all off, Beaches Turks offers their Game Waves Video Arcade latest cutting-edge video technology from today's best interactive game publishers and hardware manufacturers. Here avid gamers will find new games not yet available to the general public. Sally's son spent most of his week here while on vacation. He walked in, his jaw dropped and his quote was "No quarters allowed! This is video arcade nirvana". Yes, all the video games you can play are all inclusive.

Whew...We told you Beaches Turks and Caicos has a lot to offer and we weren't kidding. This resort is the very best in a family ultra all inclusive vacation. With all of these activities and amenities comes a substantial price tag. This is not a budget vacation but the old saying "you get what you pay for" certainly applies. Vacationkids is often asked when is the least expensive time to enjoy a vacation at Beaches Turks. The answer to that questions is September, October, the first two weeks of December and early May. We encourage families who have babies and younger kids not yet in school as well as home-school families to take advantage of sales during these months. Speaking of planning ahead, if you're family wants to travel during any of the major holidays or spring break travel times...book early! Availability usually sells out about one year in advance of high demand holiday weeks and there is premium pricing during these high demand times. In closing Vacationkids has one warning, once you visit Beaches Turks and Caicos, you and your family will be spoiled! You will have found the perfect beach and the best family vacation under the sun.

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