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Showing posts with label turks and caicos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label turks and caicos. Show all posts
Thursday, February 26, 2015
A Royal Bargain to Turks n' Caicos
The perfect couple's destination! And the Royal West Indies is hardly ever discounted by Westjet Vacations. A very nice deal if you can jump on it. This hotel boasts excellent reviews and a prime location on the beach.
Monday, December 29, 2014
I love travel charts for seeing the deal!
Have you visited the Turks and Caicos Islands? Is it on your bucket list? If it isn't, it should be!
This is a fabulous little chart from Tripcentral.ca and is shows the best prices of each hotel that month. I have always found this site to be current and very helpful. The best tool here, to me, is the chart, so that at a glance, I can spy the bargains.
I would not hesitate to stay at any of the hotels on this list. The Turks and Caicos main island of Providenciales (Provo as nicknamed) is very small and compact. All these hotels share the very same stretch of gorgeous beach. (Grace Bay)
The only one on the list that is all-inclusive pricing is the Sandal's family resort "Beaches."
This is a fabulous little chart from Tripcentral.ca and is shows the best prices of each hotel that month. I have always found this site to be current and very helpful. The best tool here, to me, is the chart, so that at a glance, I can spy the bargains.
I would not hesitate to stay at any of the hotels on this list. The Turks and Caicos main island of Providenciales (Provo as nicknamed) is very small and compact. All these hotels share the very same stretch of gorgeous beach. (Grace Bay)
The only one on the list that is all-inclusive pricing is the Sandal's family resort "Beaches."
My 2012 photo from the Ocean Club Resort.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Top 3 Hammocks
People like different things from a vacation. I like my hammock time. When life starts stressing me, I start strategizing ways to get back to a hammock.
Things I look for in a hammock are comfort, location, proximity to water, and beverage accessibility.
My top 3 hammocks are:
1. At the Hyatt Grand Cypress in Orlando Florida. First of all, there were 3 hammocks available. Never did I have to wait for a chance to sit and relax. It was also a fabric hammock which is certainly more comfortable than a rope hammock. It was a glorious rich purple colour. It was near the man-made lake and had some sun shelter. It was also near the kids' area which included a rock wall. Though I did have some concerns about wrecking my bliss with the sound of screaming kids, that never did happen. One morning I even did some parenting from the hammock and cheered for my son on the rock wall while I relaxed. There is a pool bar and waitress service in the area should you wish to have a beverage. Each hammock also had its own side table perfect to keep your belongings and/or beverage nearby. What puts this hammock over the top is that in the evening, you can see the Disneyworld fireworks in the distance. What could be more perfect than that?
2. At the Ocean Club in the Turks and Caicos. I loved my hammock time here. For a long time the photo of me and this hammock served as my Facebook profile picture. However, it's not my all time favourite anymore. It was a rope hammock, at the edge of the beach restaurant/bar, and next to the ocean. It was under a palm tree in the caribbean, which makes it pretty damn perfect. However, you kind of felt on display to the diners and folks sitting at the patio tables 20 feet or so away. While you could hear the lounge music, which was very soothing, you could also hear other people's conversations and kids yelling and splashing in the pool. BUT, it is located at a near perfect resort, at the edge of one of the world's top beaches (Grace Bay) and I loved my time there.
3. At the Sheraton Waikiki Beach in Honolulu Hawaii. It was the least comfortable of the hammocks, but its location was amazing. It was mere steps away from the ocean, it was tied to a palm tree and it was available when I wanted it. While it lacked beverage service, it made up for it in the view. You could see Diamond Head in the distance.
Do you have a favourite hammock? Please leave the locations in the comment box. I'm always on the lookout for new destinations.
Things I look for in a hammock are comfort, location, proximity to water, and beverage accessibility.
My top 3 hammocks are:
1. At the Hyatt Grand Cypress in Orlando Florida. First of all, there were 3 hammocks available. Never did I have to wait for a chance to sit and relax. It was also a fabric hammock which is certainly more comfortable than a rope hammock. It was a glorious rich purple colour. It was near the man-made lake and had some sun shelter. It was also near the kids' area which included a rock wall. Though I did have some concerns about wrecking my bliss with the sound of screaming kids, that never did happen. One morning I even did some parenting from the hammock and cheered for my son on the rock wall while I relaxed. There is a pool bar and waitress service in the area should you wish to have a beverage. Each hammock also had its own side table perfect to keep your belongings and/or beverage nearby. What puts this hammock over the top is that in the evening, you can see the Disneyworld fireworks in the distance. What could be more perfect than that?
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| Ocean Club (east) Turks and Caicos Islands |
3. At the Sheraton Waikiki Beach in Honolulu Hawaii. It was the least comfortable of the hammocks, but its location was amazing. It was mere steps away from the ocean, it was tied to a palm tree and it was available when I wanted it. While it lacked beverage service, it made up for it in the view. You could see Diamond Head in the distance.
Do you have a favourite hammock? Please leave the locations in the comment box. I'm always on the lookout for new destinations.
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| Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando. Best hammock ever! |
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Sunday, August 17, 2014
Go Now.... Turks & Caicos... A/C $688 plus tax
Gahhhh! Sometimes I really hate seeing these deals when I can't go. $688 plus tax to the Turks & Caicos on a top rated airline? BARGAIN! September 6-13.
Yes, this one hurts. I would LOVE to just have a week to soak up the sun on a relaxed beach and enjoy a hammock and a cocktail. There is NO BETTER place that I've ever been, for this, than the Turks and Caicos.
As you probably know, these islands have long lobbied to become part of Canada, and though we (not me. Heck no, I would have screamed YES) have denied them, they have gone ahead and welcomed our businesses and banks etc. It is a very familiar, almost Canadian-looking island if that makes sense. They have Scotiabank, Royal Bank, Home Hardware, IGA etc. If it weren't for the palm trees, and brightly coloured buildings, and driving on the opposite side of the road, you might think you were at home.
So, my point is... this is a safe and gorgeous destination. You will walk to shops, stroll on the beach and enjoy a hassle-free week eating great, but pricy food ( remember they IMPORT most everything and don't have an agricultural industry like we do) and enjoy a blissful vacation.
If you want to see pics and read about my 2012 visit, you can click here.
But, I really think you should see it for yourself. Or google "Grace Bay Beach" and see photos and read why the world thinks it's Top 5.
Lastly, why is this package so cheap?
1. Technically, Hurricane Season. But read the data and check the forecasts, the odds of it impacting your vacations are ridiculously low.
2. It's back to school time. Crowds and available travellers are few.
3. It's last minute.
So, the final price, after tax is $956. That's amazing. It's about 50% less than you would pay at other times of the year for the same great resort. As always, I encourage you to go to www.tripadvisor.com and read recent reviews so that you may get a full picture of what you are likely to experience.
And the thing about ALL the resorts at Grace Bay, is that regardless of whether you are paying $3000 for a week, or $956 your toes are on the same perfect sand, enjoying the same perfect views of the ocean. It is a deceptively small area of beach (about like walking 1st street in Brandon) if you are looking at brochures. In reality, you can walk past 10 resorts in about 10 minutes.
So..... grab your Aeroplan card and your Visa and head to www.aircanadavacations.com
or your favourite travel office, or online retailer, like www.selloffvacations.com and book yourself some bliss....discount bliss. And, send me a postcard. I'm jealous already.
Yes, this one hurts. I would LOVE to just have a week to soak up the sun on a relaxed beach and enjoy a hammock and a cocktail. There is NO BETTER place that I've ever been, for this, than the Turks and Caicos.
As you probably know, these islands have long lobbied to become part of Canada, and though we (not me. Heck no, I would have screamed YES) have denied them, they have gone ahead and welcomed our businesses and banks etc. It is a very familiar, almost Canadian-looking island if that makes sense. They have Scotiabank, Royal Bank, Home Hardware, IGA etc. If it weren't for the palm trees, and brightly coloured buildings, and driving on the opposite side of the road, you might think you were at home.
So, my point is... this is a safe and gorgeous destination. You will walk to shops, stroll on the beach and enjoy a hassle-free week eating great, but pricy food ( remember they IMPORT most everything and don't have an agricultural industry like we do) and enjoy a blissful vacation.
If you want to see pics and read about my 2012 visit, you can click here.
But, I really think you should see it for yourself. Or google "Grace Bay Beach" and see photos and read why the world thinks it's Top 5.
Lastly, why is this package so cheap?
1. Technically, Hurricane Season. But read the data and check the forecasts, the odds of it impacting your vacations are ridiculously low.
2. It's back to school time. Crowds and available travellers are few.
3. It's last minute.
So, the final price, after tax is $956. That's amazing. It's about 50% less than you would pay at other times of the year for the same great resort. As always, I encourage you to go to www.tripadvisor.com and read recent reviews so that you may get a full picture of what you are likely to experience.
And the thing about ALL the resorts at Grace Bay, is that regardless of whether you are paying $3000 for a week, or $956 your toes are on the same perfect sand, enjoying the same perfect views of the ocean. It is a deceptively small area of beach (about like walking 1st street in Brandon) if you are looking at brochures. In reality, you can walk past 10 resorts in about 10 minutes.
So..... grab your Aeroplan card and your Visa and head to www.aircanadavacations.com
or your favourite travel office, or online retailer, like www.selloffvacations.com and book yourself some bliss....discount bliss. And, send me a postcard. I'm jealous already.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Turks N' Caicos on a budget
If you can fly June 7th to 14th, you can nab a bargain with either Westjet or Air Canada. Both have this destination on sale.
It is not an all-inclusive destination, but it is surely one of the most gorgeous beaches in the world. It is constantly on the Top 10 lists of the popular travel magazines. I went to the Turks N' Caicos in 2012 and would highly recommend it. It is a very "Canadian" destination in that you will be recognize many Canadian banks and brands there.
The people of Turks N' Caicos are very welcoming and will make you feel at ease.
It is typically a very expensive destination, but every now and again, you can grab a bargain like this.
www.tripcentral.ca or www.westjetvacations.com
It is not an all-inclusive destination, but it is surely one of the most gorgeous beaches in the world. It is constantly on the Top 10 lists of the popular travel magazines. I went to the Turks N' Caicos in 2012 and would highly recommend it. It is a very "Canadian" destination in that you will be recognize many Canadian banks and brands there.
The people of Turks N' Caicos are very welcoming and will make you feel at ease.
It is typically a very expensive destination, but every now and again, you can grab a bargain like this.
www.tripcentral.ca or www.westjetvacations.com
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Put this on the wish list!
I was in the Turks n Caicos in July of 2012. The beaches are the most incredible I've ever seen. I would love to go back someday. I keep an eye on the developments of the Turks n Caicos, and much of the Caribbean by drooling over Islands magazine each month.
A special offer for the Turks n Caicos caught my eye and it led me to this new resort, Blue Haven. Wow! It is stunning! If you need a diversion from your life at a desk, I suggest you click this link and start dreaming.
I took these photos on my vacation. None are retouched or enhanced in any way. We stayed at the Ocean Club Resort, which I would also recommend highly.
A special offer for the Turks n Caicos caught my eye and it led me to this new resort, Blue Haven. Wow! It is stunning! If you need a diversion from your life at a desk, I suggest you click this link and start dreaming.
I took these photos on my vacation. None are retouched or enhanced in any way. We stayed at the Ocean Club Resort, which I would also recommend highly.
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