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Originally Posted by Buzzard
Hey Chris, or anyone else for that matter. We've been going to Mexico every year for a while and although I love it, I'm thinking next winter of somewhere different. I've always kind of had a desire to check out Turks and Caicos (good marketing on their part I guess!). I haven't done much research yet, but can you or anyone give whatever info you can spare......where to stay, preferred hotels, all incl. or not, flights, whatever else, etc.? I'm assuming there's nothing direct out of Calgary and would probably have to go through Toronto or somewhere down east?
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You have two choices for all inclusive. Beaches and Club Med. Club Med is the oldest hotel on the island and it shows. I would consider it grossly over priced for what you get. Beaches is a fair distance away from everything and it is located right beside the BlueHills area, which with all honesty is not a part of the island you would walk around at night.
I would suggest avoiding the all inclusive resorts and look at renting a condo style suite for your stay in the Grace Bay area. There is am IGA grocery store within walking distance of all the hotels and apartments in Grace Bay. There is also a 18 hole golf course about a 15 minute walk up the road.
One of the top rated snorkel spots in the world is reachable from the beach, about 50 feet from the sand, and I will guarantee Green Sea Turtles on every visit.
Grace Bay Beach was just rated the #1 beach in the world again for 2012.
If you are interested in diving, kayaking, snorkeling, SUP, or tours of the island I would recommend booking with
Big Blue. They are an eco friendly company and ranked #1 in the country. Ran by amazing, knowledgeable people.
Flights do all connect through yyz with westjet, and I believe Air Canada connects in Halifax??? I am not positive about that though. Flights are usually rather cheap return, but staying here is not cheap. Food and liquor can be very expensive if you are picky. There are many good restaurants on the island though ranging from cheap-ultra expensive.
If you are looking for beach and water you won't find much better then here. As for other things to do you are very limited.
If you have any other questions, pm me and I will gladly help you out.