Monday, February 23, 2009

Affordable Turks and Caicos Activities

Turks and Caicos Affordable Activities

Hi Fam!!
Eva at The Somerset has the hook up!
She has given me a list of all the Turks and Caicos Activities -affordable ones too!!

In fact this resort doesn't have the typical resort fee attached to it...hate those... and they have many affordable activites - FREE - available at the resort-Turks and Caicos is so awesome!

I never got this much customer service visiting other Caribbean Islands - and forget Mexico.

The Somerset Website has all sorts of Turks and Caicos Activity information so I just cut and paste some of the information.

If you'd rather go to their website its........http://www.thesomerset.com/Activities/tabid/272/Default.aspx and then click at the bottom of the page - goes into more detail....

Don't worry about asking Eva for the information yourself as she's provided it to me and I'll forward the activity information right to your email and then you can let me know what you want to do.

PS.... I'll pay big bucks to see Ginny Kiteboarding!
PSS...I'll also forward spa information... You know Pat and I are going to being mani/pedi'ing it!

Scuba Diving on Turks and Caicos


Since we are a beachfront resort on Grace Bay, our guests may just step from their patio to the beach to experience Turks and Caicos Scuba Diving. What will you see scuba diving in Turks and Caicos? Sea turtles year around - humpback whales - wintertime - brillantly colored fish - year around. The local celebrity - JoJo the bottlenose dolphin although sometimes evasive he can be spotted year around when scuba diving under our Turks and Caicos waters. Read more about JoJo at http://www.marinewildlife.org/jojoProject.php.

For more adventurous scuba diving on Turks and Caicos: Coral reefs surround our island with hidden caverns to discover. Unspoiled - underwater cliffs - clear visability unlike the ever crowded Bahamas for scuba diving.

Eva recommends: Dive Provo - http://www.diveprovo.com/
Caicos Adventures - http://www.caicosadventures.com/

Parasailing in Turks and Caicos


The parasail lifts you 500 feet into the sky taking you on an adventure that you can't experience in the city. Turks and Caicos Parasailing gives our guest a birds eye view - taking in the schools of fish, the turtles, the dolphins playing in the water -the birds passing you by.

Eva recommends: Captain Marvin’s - http://www.captainmarvinsparasail.com/
Ocean Vibes - http://www.oceanvibes.com/

Snorkeling Turks and Caicos off our oceanfront resort


The ocean in Turks and Caicos is calm for snorkeling and the coral reefs surrounding our beachfront resort are waiting for exploration - calling out to be discovered. Snorkeling the Turks and Caicos clear tourquoise waters gives visabilty 200 feet - showing our guests the playground for parrotfish - yellowfin - strawberry grouper. Just steps from your suite on our Grace Bay Beach. Snorkeling equipment at our beachfront resort is free.

Eva recommends: Right here at our own oceanfront resort in Turks and Caicos
Caicos Dream Tour - http://www.caicosdreamtours.com/

Bone Fishing in Turks and Caicos


Bonefish around Turks and Caicos are fast - up to 25 mph - but bountiful - many catch 50-70 per day. Fishing for bone fish in Turks and Caicos water can be done at the waters edge. Wade into the shimmering tourquoise water and cast or take a boat out - not too far - cast a line and get ready -they are not heavy fish - typically 6 pounds. Bonefishing in Turks and Caicos is year around.

Eva recommends: Silver Deep - http://www.silverdeep.com/
Catch the Wave - http://www.tcimall.tc/catchthewave/default.htm

Deep Sea Fishing in Turks and Caicos


Turks and Caicos deep sea fishing is year around. Catch a Mahi Mahi, King Fish or Monster Wahoo in winter - Blue Marlins or Yellow-Fin in summer or Baracudas know no season. The waters go deep fast - over 3000 feet in 15 minutes - so deep sea fishing begins soon on Turks and Caicos..
Eva recommends: Silver Deep - http://www.silverdeep.com/
Catch the Wave - http://www.tcimall.tc/catchthewave/default.htm

Kayaking in Turks and Caicos


We have Kayaks to explore our piece of Turks and Caicos Island. Available to our guests for free. Strap into and paddle along the shore or out toward the barrier reef. More adventure? How about Ocean kaying thru mangrove channels (drive distance)? Traversing thru a natures reserve.

Eva recommends: Right here at our own resort's beach
Big Blue - http://www.bigblue.tc/mainmenu.html

Hobie Cat Sailing in the Turks and Caicos off of our beachfront resort


Sailing on Turks and Caicos for beginners - all our guests can do this. Wind in your hair - water splashing your legs - the sail extended - clipping over the water. Just steps from your patio Turks and Caicos sailing is free at our ocean front resort. More affordable luxury on Turks and Caicos.

Eva recommends: Right here at our own resort's beach

Kitesurfing - Kiteboarding in Turks and Caicos


Consistent tradewinds- warm weather and a quest for adventure = Turks and Caicos Kitesurfing - or known as Kiteboarding. Fly across the ocean - feet strapped onto the board - hands gripping the bar that guides the sail - the tradewind creating the movement. Learning tricks such as the Spin, Invert and Kite Loop await. Kitesurfing is available year around expect during hurricane season of August, September and October.

Eva recommends: KiteProvo - http://www.kiteprovo.com/

Windsurfing our Turks and Caicos


With winds of 10-15 mph - start off the watersedge from our beachfront Turks and Caicos resort for Windsurfing. A combination of sailing, surfing and waterskiing. Wade into knee deep water - climb onto the board grasphing the rope that holds the mast- pull the sail up and let the sail catch air....the adventure is underway. While windsurfing the biceps, triceps, forearms, legs, ankle muscles and the muscles along the back get a work out....may we suggest making an appointment at our nearby spa for later in the day?

Eva recommends: Windsurfing Provo - http://www.silverdeep.com/

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

All Inclusive Resort - Turks and Caicos Wedding

Howdy friends and fam!

Stewart sent me an email wondering if the wedding resort in Turks and Caicos was all inclusive. Are you kidding, me? Me go to another all inclusive resort even in Turks and Caicos and for my wedding! ha ha

Stewart, did you not remember the last all inclusive resort we went to in the Caribbean? The food - yuk and not to mention the beach wedding that was at the other all inclusive resort - Caribbean they all run together!

The bride was upset..the father was yelling at the hotel staff - and the poor groom was just wishing the day was over. I'm sure is was expensive too as Caribbean all inclusive resorts usual are for weddings. Not the way a wedding should be!

Monique should have been planning her wedding - would have went smoother as Monique is a gem!

Also Stewart, we ended up eating every meal in town (thank goodness) because the hotel food was so so so bad! Ended up costing us so much more in the long run. I mean we paid for the food within the room price and then paid for the food in town. What a waste!

The rooms we have blocked have full kitchens - yes full kitchens. No need for all inclusive at this Turks and Caicos resort! We can have the fridges stocked prior to arrival and then that way you can have your protein shake on the terrace (Bridget!) for breakfast, etc.

And guess what, Stewart... the food is awesome!! They have a pool bar that has wonderful sandwiches..salads, and conch fritters!! yum Also the O'Soleil restaurant that everything from fresh seafood to pasta.

hugs and kisses to all!

Monday, February 9, 2009

Turks and Caicos Island Wedding - NOT Sandals Vacation Honeymoon or Wedding- No Way

Friends and Family - I sent emails to everyone last night letting you know this is where I'll put post information on our upcoming wedding on the island of Turks and Caicos. Just seems easier this way versus emailing the details.

Mom - you'll just have to show grandma how to access the Turks and Caicos Island wedding site.

And yes, I will address all of your questions about the island, weather, etc. Pat and I have picked such a lovely place - you'll all enjoy it I'm sure.

Pat just told me Grace Bay Beach was rated Best in World! The Turks and Caicos Island Resort we selected sits right on Grace Bay Beach. Turks and Caicos has so many lovely beaches but truely Grace Bay Beach is the best - I could have told them that.

As you all know Pat and I have had several vacations to the Caribbean - even since we've been engaged ( can you believe it's been 3 years already!) we've gone on 6 Caribbean vacations! We knew we wanted to have a Caribbean Island Wedding. But didn't want the typical Sandals Wedding - Honeymoon experience. A wedding or honeymoon at Sandals? Not for this girl!

We then went searching for the Island wedding destination in Caribbean that was perfect for us and our family.

This year has not been great for everyone - both Pat and I know that. So the search was on for an affordable wedding Caribbean island destination!

More to come---(still at work)

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Island Destination Wedding

Hi, my name is Cindy. My family and I, including my company, are looking for a destination wedding location on a island.

We found a great location! Somerset Resort on Turks and Caicos Grace Bay Beach.

So far going really well - such professionalism! I've got 12 couples and 3 extended families coming and Suzie, who has been so sweet in reservations, has put us all in penthouse condo suites and 3 bedroom condo suites. We are saving a pile of money!! Who would have thought in the Turks and Caicos that it could be so affordable!! I'm even frugile and it's right up my alley!!! See Becky I did find a place!

The people planning it for me - at no charge - work for the resort. Monique has all of the details together, she is the wedding planner. She's done island weddings for years even though by the look of her she's not too much older than me. And I'm just old enough to get myself downsized at anytime - as all of my friends have been. And they can still afford to come to my destination island wedding on the Turks and Caicos!!! I feel like a superstar!!

Lauren is the chef - she's tres fab! The menu she has created featuring local ingredients - fresh seafood. The photos of the presentation are outstanding.

The Bahamas are so yesterday for destination island weddings. The Turks and Caicos is where it's at...if you want a spectacular and memorable island wedding. What a destination!

As a reference for all of my friends - this is the Turks and Caicos Wedding Resort that we are using:

More to come....