Destination Wedding Specialist Jennifer Wayland tells us why she loves putting together Destination Wedding Packages to Beaches Turks and Caicos
A place where kids can be kids and parents enjoy a vacation of their own, Beaches Turks & Caicos is a Caribbean fantasy, only 15 minutes from the Providenciales Airport. The Caribbean Village is spotted with pastel-colored bungalows, the French Village is lined with cafes and restaurants, and the spectacular new Italian Village is grand and warm all at the same time.
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There are 8 pools in all: fantasy pools with swim-up bars, zero-depth entry for the little ones, waterslides, and an adults-only whirlpool almost big enough for laps. Then there's the biggest pool of all - the Caribbean Sea on the shores of Grace Bay, voted by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler as the "best of all island beaches worldwide."
I witnessed at least 3 destination weddings a day at this romantic ultra-inclusive resort! The wedding and reception options are, in my opinion, second to none. The expansive white powdery sand beach has very private areas perfect for weddings and private receptions. My favorite spots, however, are for 2-20 guests in the oceanfront gazebos and elegant oceanfront decks with modern Pottery Barn type furniture made exclusively for Sandals Resorts.
The kids programs at Beaches Turks & Caicos are broken down for infants, ages 2-4 years and ages 5-7 years. There are also extensive Teens & Tweens activities scheduled throughout each day including a Teens & Tweens "only" Boat Cruise. Adults and kids enjoy frequent visits and performances from the Sesame Street Characters.
The XBOX Game Room features unlimited gaming with all of the latest XBOX games. Beaches is a testing center for XBOX, so you can be one of the first to ever play many of these XBOX games.
Included watersports are scuba diving, waterskiing, ocean trampolines, snorkeling, windsurfing, Hobie Cats, kayaks, paddle boats, including instruction and equipment! Included land sports are tennis (free group lessons), volleyball, basketball, golf, croquet, and a vast selection of board games and other games.
There is a state-of-the art fitness center, and The Red Lane Spa facilities offer complimentary saunas, steam baths, and therapeutic hot & cold plunge pools. You will enjoy up to 16 dining venues including casual, gourment, adults-only restaurants, late night buffet, and snacks available 24 hours a day.
Nightly entertainment includes karaoke, movies, dance/nightclubs for teens and adults. I was one of the first visitors to the new Italian Village, which is scheduled to open in January 2009. The new wave simulator pool, lazy river and water slides, however will be completed in March. The new disco has a glass floor and is built over the lazy river. Teens will enjoy these facilities during the day; only adults will enjoy the glass-floor disco at night. Many with spectacular ocean views, each family suite at the new Italian Village can accommodate minimum 5 people.