insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 10 - December 2015 | Page 106

GETAWAYS

HOLIDAY IN PARADISE

at Beaches Turks & Caicos
Resort Villages & Spa
Picking my top three holiday ideals is simple: crystal clear waters lapping pristine white
sands, luxurious and relaxing surroundings to soak up every last ray of glorious sunshine
and of course great food. Combining that dream with the reality of travelling with a
young family, avoiding the “I’m bored” pitfall? Not quite as easy. Not easy, but not
impossible; I found the answer in Beaches Turks & Caicos. BY SAMANTHA G

Not content with reigning supreme in the adultonly Caribbean all-inclusive market with their
award-winning Sandals resorts, family operated
Sandals Resorts International decided to launch
an all-inclusive family resort with a difference.
The aim? A luxury included, perfect-for-everyone
getaway with great beaches, great food and
great activities. The result? Three multi awardwinning Beaches resorts, in Jamaica and Turks
& Caicos, currently rated No.1, No.2 and No.5
in the Trip Advisor Caribbean Resorts for Families
rankings.
Turks & Caicos is a true tropical paradise island
escape – 40 small islands, of which only eight

are inhabited. With 230 miles of sandy white
beaches and crystal clear aquamarine waters, it
becomes rather easy to see why it holds the
acclaimed #1 rating in the Top Ten Beach and
Sun Destinations... in the World! Add to that our
destination being that of the Caribbean’s leading
All Inclusive Family Resort and it’s fair to say that
excitement levels were high as we touched down
in Providenciales and were met by the Beaches
team who swiftly transferred us to the resort.
Made up of four distinct ‘villages’, when I say
‘resort’ what I should really say is ‘resorts’, as
Beaches Turks & Caicos is really four resorts in
one: the refined chic French Village, the bustling

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Mediterranean Italian Village, the laid back
Caribbean Village and the sleek Key West Village
– each with its own unique character, charm,
pools and restaurants which merge seamlessly
to create one wonderful resort with so much on
offer.
My family and I were staying in Key West, the
newest of the villages, where carefree Floridian
charm meets Caribbean island rhythms as Florida
Keys inspired suites and beachfront butler villas
provide luxurious abodes perfect for large mixed
age families and chilled out living. Our onebedroom suite came complete with a king size
bed and flat screen TV in the master bedroom,