Tips for Choosing a Turks and Caicos Resort

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In the midst of the blue Caribbean seas are forty pristine, secluded islands with waving palm trees, white sands and calm surf. These are the Turks and Caicos Islands, a popular vacation retreat for the rich and famous. There are a number of accommodation options available for holidaymakers seeking a little slice of paradise in the Turks and Caicos. Oceanfront resorts, luxury hotels or simple chalets - whatever takes your fancy, there is bound to be a perfect room for your preferences.Choose your baseThere are only eight inhabited islands in the Turks and Caicos, of which the two largest are Grand Turk and Providenciales. Both offer different experiences. The latter is Turks and Caicos' historical and political capital. There are also a number of world-class dive sites located off Grand Turk. Accommodation on this island is comprised of mostly smaller hotels and inns. Providenciales is the region's most populous island, and it is here that you will find the best Turks and Caicos' luxury resorts, large hotels and all-inclusive establishments.Getting activeThere are more options for water sports and other underwater activities at Providenciales. Grace Bay, the island's most popular beach, is where tourism started in Turks and Caicos. Resorts located in Grace Bay are the perfect launching pad for water babies who can dive, swim, snorkel, paddle, jetski or surf to their heart's content. Not all Turks and Caicos resorts are oceanfront properties, so if water access is important to you, make sure to choose a hotel that is located near the beach.Fun for all the familyIf you are planning to bring your family to the Turks and Caicos, a villa may be a good accommodation choice. There are two or three bedroom villas available on Providenciales, complete with kitchenette. Some even have backyards and private pools. Large groups will find villas more comfortable for the entire family. As an added bonus, this type of accommodation is usually located away from the main tourist track and can give visitors the opportunity to experience more of the local Caribbean culture.All-inclusive optionsMany hotels in the Turks and Caicos offer guests all-inclusive options. Before you choose an all-inclusive vacation, it pays to do the math. Will you use all the services the resort provides? Do you usually drink copious amounts of alcohol on your vacation? Are you planning to leave to go sight-seeing or will you spend most of your time in the resort? Taking these factors into consideration will help you choose the right resort option for your personal travel style.Loll in luxuryThe Caribbean islands host some of the world's most decadent and lavish resorts. One of the best Turks and Caicos luxury resorts is Parrot Cay Resort & Spa. Temporary home to luminaries like Paul McCartney and the Moore-Ellis clan, this resort is so exclusive that guests can only reach it via boat. If you are looking to indulge in extravagance, this Turks and Caicos resort is your ticket to luxury.Rely on reviewsPerhaps the best way of choosing a Turks and Caicos resort is by relying on other holidaymakers' reviews or by word-of-mouth reputation. If the hotel has been around for long enough, it is bound to have established a reputation, for better or for worse. Do your research online, call up and ask your travel agents for their thoughts and recommendations, and review the feedback given by previous guests. Chances are that if a resort is reliable, provides quality customer service and is good value, it will be ranked higher than its competitors.