Enjoy an all-inclusive beach resort on Turks and Caicos.
Turks and Caicos offer visitors quiet beaches a short, one-hour flight from Miami. There are about 40 islands here, but just eight of them are inhabited. Although commonly thought of as in the Caribbean, Turks and Caicos is actually in the Atlantic Ocean. About 30,000 people live on the islands full-time, but another 200,000 tourists visit each year. English is the official language and the U.S. dollar the currency.
Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort
The all-inclusive Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort offers a 45,000-square foot water park, 12 miles of white, sandy beaches and accommodations in one of four villages -- Seaside, Caribbean, French and Italian. The French Village features sidewalk cafes, while the Italian Village houses the resort's most luxurious suites with concierge and butler service. Villages feature swim-up bars and themed gardens. Guests can also scuba dive, windsurf or sail for free. Kids can play in a supervised camp and teens will find games in the Trench Town Teens-only game room.
Eat at 16 different restaurants ranging from a sushi bar to Tex-Mex. Mario's Italian Restaurant features a special children's area and Schooners serves seafood with ocean views. The resort's Red Lane Spa offers facials and massages for a fee.
Club Med Turkoise
Club Med Turkoise in Turks and Caicos offers an all-inclusive Caribbean experience for adults only. The 12-mile public beach that runs behind the resort welcomes guests with chairs, a beach bar and shower to wash off the sand. Enjoy three restaurants: Grace Bay serves buffet-style meals and Sharkie's serves snacks and drinks beachfront. The reservation-only Lucayan offers beach views. Most drinks come with the package, but champagne and top-shelf liquor costs extra.
Fly on a trapeze and attend circus school at Club Med; the activities are included. You can also sail, snorkel, play tennis, beach volleyball and work out in the fitness room. Scuba diving, deep sea fishing, golf and horseback riding are available, but cost extra.
Meridian Club
The Meridian Club, and all-inclusive resort situated on an 800-acre private island called Pine Cay, offers guests privacy and a two-mile beach. With just 12 rooms, all beachfront, the resort offers an intimate escape for the environmentally conscious. The resort uses no cars, instead relying on golf carts for transportation, and adheres to strict set-backs for building on the beach. It is also working to stop using plastic water bottles.
While relaxing at the resort, guests can eat outside in a tropical garden with beach views or hang out in the Clubhouse, which has a restaurant and lounge. Activities on the island include biking, snorkeling, sailing or swimming in the ocean and swimming pool. Children under 12 are prohibited at the resort except during specified times. The package includes three meals each day plus afternoon tea.
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