Author Topic: Turks and Caicos Master Thread (Read 48167 times)

enwhycee · « **Reply #20 on:** August 03, 2015, 02:55:50 PM »

I've trying to decide between Turks, Bermuda, Bahamas, or Aruba for September.

Any recommendations?

chevron · « **Reply #21 on:** March 30, 2016, 12:46:43 PM »

No points hotel, but there are good places at 140-160 a night

There is a transient Shliach Rabbi Blooming but isnt there all the time.

There seems to be a lot to do, you can rent a bike or car etc or boats.. I have yet to decide on activity's short of biking the island, beach and snorkel

mgoldhammer18 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 05, 2016, 03:51:55 PM »

Quote from: enwhycee on August 03, 2015, 02:55:50 PM

I've trying to decide between Turks, Bermuda, Bahamas, or Aruba for September.

Any recommendations?

I have actually been to 3 out of those 4 places, not Aruba.
If you are looking for a place with amazing resorts with tons of activities to do, choose Bahamas. If you are looking for a quick getaway but not interested in fancy resorts, then choose Bermuda. If you are looking for a place with the most unbelievable beaches and picturesque views (chalk sound) then choose Turks and Caicos.
All three destinations were very relaxing.

mgoldhammer18 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 05, 2016, 03:53:21 PM »

Quote from: chevron on March 30, 2016, 12:46:43 PM

No points hotel, but there are good places at 140-160 a night

There is a transient Shliach Rabbi Blooming but isnt there all the time.

There seems to be a lot to do, you can rent a bike or car etc or boats.. I have yet to decide on activity's short of biking the island, beach and snorkel

I would recommend renting a car and going to Taylor Bay (greatest beach in the world and very private) and checking out chalk sound, breath taking views.

Buruch · « **Reply #24 on:** April 06, 2016, 04:30:48 AM »

Quote from: mgoldhammer18 on April 05, 2016, 03:53:21 PM

I would recommend renting a car and going to Taylor Bay (greatest beach in the world and very private) and checking out chalk sound, breath taking views.

Maybe you got a good time, but a lot of people on TA are saying it's crowded.

mgoldhammer18 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 06, 2016, 08:17:08 AM »

Quote from: Buruch on April 06, 2016, 04:30:48 AM

Maybe you got a good time, but a lot of people on TA are saying it's crowded.

I think it is crowded by grace bay, I didn't stay there, but the Island is far from crowded.
Have you ever been to Cancun? That place is crowded, t&c is nothing like that.

mgoldhammer18 · « **Reply #26 on:** September 01, 2016, 09:13:37 AM »

http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=65526.0

Hope this helps. It's my TR from my trip. Scip the summary and just look at the pictures.

mgoldhammer18 · « **Reply #27 on:** December 01, 2016, 10:38:39 AM »

http://thepointsguy.com/2016/11/new-airline-routes-november-2016/

aa announces they will be flying from NYC to T&C

Traveler718 · « **Reply #28 on:** December 01, 2016, 12:29:26 PM »

Yeah, but if you read the link, their NYC-PLS flight is on Saturday - doesn't help much!

iderdik · « **Reply #29 on:** December 16, 2016, 12:31:39 PM »

Can anyone recommend a specific hotel? I'd like a reasonably priced hotel that has access to great beaches.

mgoldhammer18 · « **Reply #30 on:** December 18, 2016, 09:19:48 AM »

Quote from: iderdik on December 16, 2016, 12:31:39 PM

Can anyone recommend a specific hotel? I'd like a reasonably priced hotel that has access to great beaches.

Any hotel by grace bay

iderdik · « **Reply #31 on:** December 18, 2016, 09:35:31 AM »

We picked the Alexandra Resort. Your pics are amazing btw.

mgoldhammer18 · « **Reply #32 on:** December 19, 2016, 07:35:39 AM »

Quote from: iderdik on December 18, 2016, 09:35:31 AM

We picked the Alexandra Resort. Your pics are amazing btw.

Thanks. Be sure to rent a car at least for a day and get to see chalk sound and taylor bay; you have never experienced jaw dropping views until you get to these places

yitzyul · « **Reply #33 on:** December 19, 2016, 12:38:24 PM »

Quote from: iderdik on December 18, 2016, 09:35:31 AM

We picked the Alexandra Resort. Your pics are amazing btw.

Just stayed there a few weeks ago, had a very nice time and prices were pretty decent.

iderdik · « **Reply #34 on:** December 19, 2016, 05:13:30 PM »

Quote from: yitzyul on December 19, 2016, 12:38:24 PM

Just stayed there a few weeks ago, had a very nice time and prices were pretty decent.

Did you go off the grounds to find beaches or was the property itself nice as well?

yitzyul · « **Reply #35 on:** December 19, 2016, 05:26:30 PM »

Quote from: iderdik on December 19, 2016, 05:13:30 PM

Did you go off the grounds to find beaches or was the property itself nice as well?

Property is right on the beach (there is no room access) smack in middle of grace bay. (I found an excellent rate actually thru trip advisor which sent me thru Expedia. was about $50 less per night then with Expedia directly). Make sure to book up a room that has nice beach views.

chaimdasap · « **Reply #36 on:** August 13, 2018, 08:02:41 AM »

Is there anything to do as far as shabbos in Turks and Caicos? What about kosher food? Any leads would be much appreciated.

yitzyul · « **Reply #37 on:** August 13, 2018, 12:24:47 PM »

Quote from: chaimdasap on August 13, 2018, 08:02:41 AM

Is there anything to do as far as shabbos in Turks and Caicos? What about kosher food? Any leads would be much appreciated.

Bring. There is practically no kosher food there other then super high priced items you would find in a reg supermarket.
As far as I know there is no Chabad or any frum Yidden or anything (I was there 1.5 yrs ago) other then tourist that may show up

mgoldhammer18 · « **Reply #38 on:** November 07, 2019, 03:42:46 PM »

Is the Andaz thats opening up here only residences?

mochjas · « **Reply #39 on:** November 07, 2019, 03:45:56 PM »

Quote from: mgoldhammer18 on November 07, 2019, 03:42:46 PM

Is the Andaz thats opening up here only residences?

No it is supposed to have a hotel also (will likely be category 8 )

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