PLS-Amazing beaches, uncommercialized, small island. VERY clear water. Most resorts are EP. There is a conch farm & lots of sailings, but no shopping or much of anything else to do on the island. Gambling is legal, but there are only two small casinos on the island. Expensive island, everyone speaks English.

VIP Airport Service: www.vipflyersclub.com/

All Inclusive:

• Beaches Turks- family friendly all-inclusive, waterpark, Italian & Key West Villas are the best areas, reservations not needed for most restaurants, on Grace Bay Beach, night club, many activities, great for families of all ages
• Beach House – 14 minutes from airport on Grace Bay Beach. Super cute boutique all-inclusive. Adults only. Interior reminiscent of an expensive beach house. Mostly suites. Perfect for honeymooners. One restaurant and a beach “shack.” Quiet, mostly couples. Great food and service. Authentic feel and personalized. 4.5 stars. Exchange with Blue Haven and Alexandra.
• Alexandra – 10 min from airport on Grace Bay Beach. Great for families. Beautiful deck with dining option, all-inclusive. Food is very good as is service. Rooms recently renovated. New kids club. Good for smaller children or adult children. Spacious suite accommodations. Great location. 4 star.
• Blue Haven – Former Nikki Beach. Set on the northeast side of the island with man made beach and marina. 20 minutes from airport. Modern accommodations, mostly suites and very spacious. Good for multigenerational families. Would work well for small wedding. Gazebo on property. Good food and service. Exchange with Beach House (adults only) and Alexandra. 4 star.
• Ambergris Cay – Private island. Fly to Provo and transfer to private Cessna. 18 minute flight. Consists currently of 20 private homes (more to come) and 10 1-bedroom villas on beach. 2-bedroom villas coming soon to be built behind the 1-bedrooms. Super quiet, high end, all-inclusive. Families welcome, but nothing for children to do. Clientele supposedly heiresses, billionaires and the sort looking to disconnect. “Not the Kardashian crowd.” Very expensive ($6000/nt high season) for 1-bedroom villas. Very specific client for this property. And very, very quiet.

EP (European Plan):
Luxury:

• The Palms – Old world style, beautiful, serene and elegant. Best spa in Turks hands down. About 12 minute from the airport. On Grace Bay Beach. Service level is top notch as is food quality. Accommodations are beyond gorgeous. Accommodations starting at 1800 sq ft. 72 Suites. Children welcome. 5 star
• Wymara – Former Gansevoort. Trendy, boutique, South Beach inspired. 10 min from airport. 91 rooms. On Grace Bay Beach. BP included. Studios, suites, villas on property. Looks like Le Blanc…very white, urban chic vibe. Quiet. Would recommend for adults. They allow children but they don’t prefer them. 5 star.
• Grace Bay Club – Crème de la crème of TCI. Very beautiful. On the stuffy side. For the upscale client. Adults only building. Suitable for families. Infiniti Bar and Grille…outside dining and happy hour. Very beautiful, amazing food and super popular spot. Rooms are gorgeous, service top level. 10 min from airport. 5 star
• The Shore Club – Newest hotel on the island. Located on Long Bay Beach (south east side). Prices close to Wymara. Very trendy, modern, beautiful. Seems like corporate and incentives would do well here. They have 6 6-bedroom private villas within the resort. Accommodations are gorgeous with high end finishes. Even though not on Grace Bay Beach seems like a solid resort for those who want impeccable service and high quality. 5 star. About 20 min from airport.
• Somerset – 10 min from airport on Grace Bay Beach. Elegant beachy décor. Individually owned suites (as most of Turks is), laid back, elegant, croquet lawn, beautiful pool. High end feel. Children are welcome. Mid size hotel. 5 star
• Seven Stars – 10 min from airport on Grace Bay Beach. Top hotel consecutively on TA. 3 high rise towers. All individually owned suites. Suites are all recently renovated with new furniture and soft goods. High end feel. Laid back. Good for adults and families. Always gets high marks from clients. Gorgeous “back yard” with new deck including adults only pool and hot tubs. Fire pit area and great happy hour on deck. 5 star
• Parrot Cay – Home to the rich and famous. Many have private homes here. Some homes in the rental pool. Private island. Fly to Provo and take transfer to marina and Parrot Cay ferry. Golf cart to get around. Gorgeous spa, elegant feel, very lush and beautiful landscaping, amazing food and services.

​Moderate Properties:

• Royal West Indies – 10 min from airport on Grace Bay Beach. Boutique mid-range hotel good for couples and families. Very chill. Great location. Spacious newly renovated suites with authentic feel. Great price point for more budget conscious. Send clients who want to do a little shopping at the local grocery and make some of their meals to offset dining costs. 3.5 star (in comparison to other island options).
• The Sands – 10 min from airport on Grace Bay Beach. Sprawling grounds with lots of floral. Good for families. Also chill vibe. Hemingways Restaurant – on deck near pool/beach has great BBQ night and cool setting. Updated accommodations. Patios are all screened for bugs. 3.5 star.
• Ports of Call - 10 min from airport. Not on beach. Across from Seven Stars and beach access is available as are chairs and non-motorized water sports. The hotel is in the parking lot behind shopping village and across from IGA supermarket. It is super small and quaint. Great pool area. Includes breakfast daily. Used to be Comfort Suites. Owner renovated after Irma and is on property often. Good for divers or anyone who only plans to sleep there and otherwise be out and about. Accommodations include fridge. 2 star (but very cute).
• Ritz Carlton – Currently being constructed next to Seven Stars. 12 stories. Will be tallest buildings in Turks (currently Seven Stars is the tallest). Prime beach. 60 private residences. Promises an elegant experience. Good for anyone who wants exceptional quality and will pay the price. 5 star.

Dining:

• Hemingways at The Sands: The tables are around the pool area and on a boardwalk that goes out to the beach.
• Da Conch Shack is in the Blue Hills and is an absolute must for any visitor (or local for that matter).
• Bugaloos Conch Crawl: Live music outside waterside.
• Infiniti Grill – This is the restaurant at Grace Bay Club. It is a favorite restaurant by far in the Caribbean. Great for special occasions. Very romantic.  Order the chocolate lava cake (I believe it’s call Chocolate Symphony) when you order your dinner to ensure you get it for dessert. You won’t be sorry! Bring your camera for superb sunsets. Reservations are necessary. You will also find a really cool outdoor lounge with fire pit as well as the famous Infinity Bar here. A must!!!
• Danny Buoy’s – sports bar, Irish pub – only bar on the island to stay open until 2am.
• The Somerset Resort hosts Beach BBQ - Tuesday nights
• Somewhere Cafe is the hot spot for happy hour and sunsets. Great drink specials an hour before and after sunset.
• Bay Bistro – Brunch on the beach Sunday.  7am-2pm
• Baci – Italian on the water.
• Magnolia Wine Bar and Restaurant and Grace’s Cottage for fine dining
• Coco Bistro is the toughest reservation in town and the coolest restaurant! Must reserve about 4 months in advance! It’s an outside restaurant located in a coconut grove.
• Seven-upscale dining at Seven Stars
• The Landing:  outdoor tables with beach sand under your feet so you can dine barefoot on the sand
• Mango Reef
• Pelican Bay: has an all-you-can-eat grill option including three different styles of lobster and steak/jerk chicken

Island Info:

• Who, What, Where:  Great map of the island with hotel locations and all the restaurants are listed
• Ports of Call Shopping Plaza and Regent Village
• IGA is the main grocery store. Fully stocked. Best days to go are Sunday and Wednesday when the container ship brings fresh goods. Coffee and liquor here.

Map:
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Spa:
The Palms: This is hands down one of my all-time favorite spas. Simply beautiful.

It is relatively easy to get around via taxi, but if you want to try a car rental, it is recommended.  We could explore the island and get out to all the great restaurants and just had such a great experience.  This island is small and as long as you have the map, easy to get around. There's no traffic. The streets aren't all marked, which is why the map is useful. Driving is on the left. But once we did it, we loved it. Just a lot of fun. Most places you'll want to check out are in Grace Bay, but there are other spots around the island definitely worth visiting and a car might come in very handy for you.

Smith's Reef is one of the top reefs in the world for snorkeling.   If you are into snorkeling, you might want to buy the gear at Target and take it with you. And head off to Smith’s Reef.

Tours:

• Island Vibes Kitty Katt Cruise
• Island Routes Seaside Scavenger Hunt
• Island Routes Provo Circumnavigation
• Snorkel and Conch