Your Questions Answered: Turks and Caicos Family Friendly Hotel

We at Five Star Alliance work tirelessly to ensure we bring you the best luxury hotels selection and information regarding amenities, location, and highlights so you are confident that the hotel you choose will exceed your expectations and serve your needs. Sometimes, however, you are left with a few questions that go unanswered, and that’s why we’re here. Be sure to explore our new blog series ‘Your Questions Answered’ to find answers to real questions submitted to us by our clients regarding traveling with kids, pets, the best beach hotels, and much more.

Question: We’re planning a family vacation in February to Turks and Caicos. There will be 2 adults and 2 kids age 9 and 12. What hotel has rooms that can accommodate all 4 of us?

Answer: The Regent Grand Turks and Caicos has the following room type available that will accommodate your family of 4: 1520sq 2beds 2baths, Separate Kitchen, Lounge Dining Area, Wi-fi, Breakfast for 1225 USD per night plus 21% tax. At the time of booking, a deposit of 3 nights plus tax will be taken. The cancellation policy states that it must be received 21 days prior to arrival for a deposit refund. To reserve this room type, simply visit this website, enter your dates of travel, select the room type, and fill in the booking form. Please add 'traveling with 2 kids ages 9 and 12' in the Special Requests field so the hotel can properly prepare for your arrival. Please be advised that rates and availability are subject to change prior to making a reservation.

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The Top 15 Luxury Hotel Destinations in 2012: #6 Providenciales

In the final days of 2012, Five Star Alliance is counting down the Top 15 Luxury Hotels and Resort Destinations Worldwide, as decided by you, our luxury travelers! Be sure to check in with us daily to keep up with our countdown and explore a few of the absolute best and most luxurious hotels in the world for your future travels!

As of today, Five Star Alliance features 17 luxury hotels and resorts in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. Provo, as it is affectionately called,  is approximately 38 square miles and is the most developed island in Turks and Caicos.

What makes our guests love Providenciales?

-Provo has been ranked "Best Beach" by Conde Nast Traveler and by the World Travel Awards for several years running.

-Providenciales was ranked the # 2 rated dive site in the world by Dive magazine.

-Providenciales is home to one of the two Conch farms in the world. You can see Caribbean Queen conchs being raised from veliger to adult, purchase fresh conch for eating, or be entertained by a show starring two trained (and clearly talented) conchs.

-The island's most prominent natural attraction is Chalk Sound National Park. The park is made up of a large shallow lagoon with hundreds of small rocky islands and is a terrific spot for kayaking. 

Where to Stay?

-Luxury accommodations on Provo range from beach front boutique hotels like Gansevoort Turks + Caicos to the ultra-private Parrot Cay Turks and Caicos to shingled pavilions at Amanyara.

-As of this writing, a February getaway to Turks and Caicos runs anywhere from $360 a night at Sands at Grace Bay (garden view studio with a private balcony) to $733 a night at Seven Stars Resort (junior suite with a garden view) to $995 a night at Grace Bay Club (pictured) for an oceanfront junior suite.

Did You Know?

-Before 1964, there were no wheeled vehicles on the island.

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The Top 30 Luxury Hotels in 2012: #10 Parrot Cay Turks and Caicos

In the last month of 2012, Five Star Alliance is counting down the Top 30 Luxury Hotels and Resorts worldwide, as decided by you, our luxury travelers! Be sure to check in with us daily to keep up with our countdown and explore a few of the absolute best and most luxurious hotels in the world for your future travels!

#10 on our list is Parrot Cay Turks and Caicos.  Here are a few fun facts about the hotel:

-Set on its own private island and features 1,000 unspoilt acres and mile-long beach.

-Villas and houses have their own private pools, and many have direct beach access as well as the 24-hour services of COMO’s acclaimed butlers.

-COMO Shambhala menus are available. The menus use organic ingredients rich in living enzymes, vitamins and sea minerals . Salads, steamed and grilled foods alll play a prominent role. Unprocessed honey replaces other sweeteners, and when fat is needed, olive oil stands in for butter.

-Wellness facilities include a sweeping yoga room aired by natural breezes, nine treatment rooms, an outdoor Jacuzzi garden, a Pilates studio, double massage rooms and Japanese baths—all in low-lying pavilions overlooking the North Caicos Channel and the surrounding wetlands.

-Parrot Cay offers unforgettable activities, including waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, deep-sea fishing and sunset cruising.

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The Top 30 Hotels in 2012: #19 Amanyara

In the last month of 2012, Five Star Alliance is counting down the Top 30 Luxury Hotels and Resorts worldwide, as decided by you, our luxury travelers! Be sure to check in with us daily to keep up with our countdown and explore a few of the absolute best and most luxurious hotels in the world for your future travels!

Coming in at #19 on our list is Amanyara, located in the Turks and Caicos. Here are a few fun facts about the property:

-Amanyara (peaceful place) is located on the coast of Northwest Point adjacent to Malcolm’s Beach on the island of Providenciales.

-The multimedia Screening Room features 30 wide leather seats and is fully equipped with a DVD and VHS player, Cable TV, high speed internet and video/data projection capabilities.

-Regular complimentary morning yoga classes are held at the Spa's outdoor yoga sala.

-Pavilions are situated on the edge of tranquil ponds with timber sun decks extending over the water.  Private three, four or five-bedroom Villas are situated either along the oceanfront, overlooking a tranquil pond or nestled in island vegetation. Some showcase internal reflecting ponds.

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Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2012: Parrot Cay Turks and Caicos

We understand that no one aims to come in second place; there is no recognition for mediocrity. We at Five Star Alliance understand better than anyone the importance of offering the most luxurious resorts in the world, so we notice what’s going on in the industry, and it matters to us, because it matters to you. We work hard to offer you the best in the industry, and we’d like to welcome you to our second blog series where we feature the best and most luxurious resorts in the world. But don’t take our word for it. These resorts have been recognized as the best in the business and have made the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2012.

The Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2012 is the eighth of their annual lists, and the hotels chosen by their team of editors and experts are the best for service, food, location, rooms, leisure facilities, ambiance and design.

Parrot Cay Turks and Caicos is featured on the Gold List 2012: Best for ambience and design. This luxury hotel is a private-island resort surrounded by sparkling water and white sand beaches. Featuring 1,000 acres with organic gardens and a mile stretch of beach, Parrot Cay has 72 suites and villas of which 23 feature private pools and butler service. This luxury hotel is a hotspot for romantic getaways because of its stunning spa facility which offers one of the world’s most extensive treatment lists, a private beach, cathedral-high ceilings, intimate four-poster beds, and opportunities to partake in adventures such as snorkeling, hiking, and boating.

Explore what the Parrot Cay has to offer here!

Your Questions Answered: Best Option in Turks and Caicos for Family of 4

We at Five Star Alliance work tirelessly to ensure we bring you the best luxury hotels selection and information regarding amenities, location, and highlights so you are confident that the hotel you choose will exceed your expectations and serve your needs. Sometimes, however, you are left with a few questions that go unanswered, and that’s why we’re here. Be sure to explore our new blog series ‘Your Questions Answered’ to find answers to real questions submitted to us by our clients regarding traveling with kids, pets, the best beach hotels, and much more.

Question: We are planning a trip to Turks and Caicos from December 21st – 26th. It will be a family vacation with 2 adults and 2 kids ages 11 and 14. We would like to stay at the Gasevoort. What room type would you recommend for the 4 of us?

Answer: For your December 21st - 26th trip, the Gansevoort Turks and Caicos does not have room types that would be able to accommodate 2 adults and 2 kids ages 11 and 14. The Seven Stars Resort, however, does have a 2 bedroom Ocean View Suite that would be an ideal fit for your family. This room type features Clear ocean air room, water view, 2 king beds, full kitchen, living and dining area, wrap around terrace. 2050 sqft. The rate is $1733 per night plus 21% tax for a total of $10,484.65 for the 5 nights. This rate includes daily breakfast, non-motorized water sports, Wi-Fi, and daily turn down service. The hotel only has one 2 bedroom ocean view suite available for your dates. To make a reservation for this room type, simply visit this website, enter your dates of travel, select the room type, and fill in the booking form. Please be sure to add 'traveling with 2 kids ages 11 and 14' to the Special Requests field so the hotel can properly prepare for your arrival. Please be advised that the rates, availability, as well as the extra person charges are subject to change depending on the hotel’s policies.

Your Questions Answered: Honeymoon Packages at Parrot Cay Turks and Caicos

We at Five Star Alliance work tirelessly to ensure we bring you the best luxury hotels selection and information regarding amenities, location, and highlights so you are confident that the hotel you choose will exceed your expectations and serve your needs. Sometimes, however, you are left with a few questions that go unanswered, and that’s why we’re here. Be sure to explore our new blog series ‘Your Questions Answered’ to find answers to real questions submitted to us by our clients regarding traveling with kids, pets, the best beach hotels, and much more.

Question: I am getting married and in the process of planning our honeymoon. I would like to stay at Parrot Cay in Turks and Caicos. Are there any romance or honeymoon packages available? Also, what is the weather usually like in June?

Answer:  We are showing lots of availability and packages at Parrot Cay during your travel dates. We are showing a Romance Package which includes:

- accommodation

- return airport transfers by boat and hotel car on scheduled flights

- daily breakfast, lunch & dinner in choice of restaurant (3 course - no beverages)

- fruit basket replenished daily

- group Yoga and Pilates classes, non-motorised water-sports and use of hotel gymnasium

- spa cottage experience including couples massage

-choice of two of the below activities for BEACH ACCOMMODATION ONLY

*Excursion to Iguana Island & Snorkeling

*Romantic Candle Lit Lunch or Dinner At Pool Tiki Hut

*Excursion to Dand Dollar Island & Snorkeling

*1 X 60 minute private Yoga class for 2

*Private dinner in beach house or villa

*Romantic Castaway Picnic

We are also showing a Discover Como Shambhala which includes:

- accommodation

- return airport transfers by boat and hotel car on scheduled flights

- daily breakfast, lunch & dinner in choice of restaurant (3 course - no beverages)

- fruit basket replenished daily

- group Yoga and Pilates classes, non-motorised water-sports and use of hotel gymnasium

- 6 spa treatments per room (3 treatments for single occupancy).

Choice of treatments apply 

* 1hr Purify Facial

* 1hr Como Shambhala Massage

* 1hr Deep Tissue Massage

* 1hr Indian Head Massage

* 1hr Shiatsu Treatment

* 1hr Relexology Session

-10% discount off of each additional treatment

Rates, availability and reservations are available through this link:

Availability and pricing can change frequently.

Temperatures in Turks and Caicos during June generally vary between an average high during the day of 86.0 degrees F and an average low at night of 79.0 degrees F. The chance of rain, on average during that period is only 5-10% at the very highest. Please visit the following URL to check for prices and availability over your travel dates for the packages referenced above. Also, when making a reservation there will be a special request field where you can mention it's your honeymoon so that the hotel can properly prepare for your arrival.

Image of the Day: Parrot Cay Turks and Caicos

It's hard to tell where the pool ends and the ocean begins at Parrot Cay Turks and Caicos.

Image of the Day: The Tuscany on Grace Bay Beach

The Tuscany on Grace Bay Beach makes it hard to choose between swimming in the pool or
swimming in the ocean. May we suggest both?

Romantic Getaway Ideas: The Regent Palms

Whether you’re planning a wedding, honeymoon, or simply a lovely weekend with your loved one, we certainly have a few romantic getaway ideas for you to consider. With over 3,000 luxury hotels on our site, we have something for everyone. So whether you’re searching for an all-inclusive resort, an exciting hotel with outdoor activities, or a snowy paradise, we have you covered. Check in with our blog series for ideas and inspiration on where to ignite your passion next!

Today’s feature is The Regent Palms. This beautiful luxury resort is located less than 600 miles southeast of Miami on the stunning islands of Turks and Caicos. The Regent Palms lies amidst 12 acres of gardens and on the edge of the 12 mile Grace Bay Beach and has 164 rooms and 72 one, two, and three bedroom suites available. Its 26,000 square foot spa has been updated and now offers a new treatment menu, newly introduced product lines, and a soft renovation of the treatment rooms. This phenomenal property was voted #1 Best Beach in the World by TripAdvisor, and it has received the ‘Hotel of the Year’ award from the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association for the second year. The fine dining restaurant, Parallel23 tied for the ‘Restaurant of the Year.’ With all of these impressive awards, recognitions, and upgrades, the Regent Palms is certainly a phenomenal option for a romantic retreat!

Check in with us often to explore other luxury hotel recommendations perfect for a romantic escape!