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Turks & Caicos money question
Posted on 3/24/17 at 9:20 pm
Posted on 3/24/17 at 9:20 pm
Me, wife, and our 2 kids are going in June for 7 nights and staying at Beaches resort. Never been there, and never stayed at any all inclusive resort before. How much cash should I expect to spend once I get there? Minus all travel expenses. I know the drinks aren't included, and it's a family trip so wife and I aren't planning to sit by the pool all day and drink, but we will drink some. Plus any other shite there is to do. I figure we'll buy a couple souvenirs, but nothing crazy at all. Just trying to get a ballpark before wife jumps in and says I need too empty the savings the night before we leave. Also, should I bring a decent amount of cash with me, or are atms all over the place like they are here? I know they are on American currency, so that makes it a bit easier. Just trying to get some feedback before the wife bankrupts me. Lol
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Posted on 3/24/17 at 9:25 pm to Slim Chance
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all inclusive
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I know the drinks aren't included
You sure about that? That's part of the draw of an all inclusive.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 9:32 pm to speckledawg
frick me, I just asked the wife and you're right, drinks are all included! shite, maybe I will be sitting at the pool all day drinking. Lol
Posted on 3/24/17 at 9:44 pm to Slim Chance
Beaches is full of kids.
This post was edited on 3/24/17 at 9:46 pm
Posted on 3/24/17 at 10:12 pm to Slim Chance
What did you think "all-inclusive" meant?
Posted on 3/24/17 at 10:24 pm to Fun Bunch
I don't know. I guess I wss thinking like a cruise. All the food and shite included, but you had to buy drinks.
Posted on 3/25/17 at 6:51 pm to Slim Chance
IMHO, you should check out staying at some of the other places on the island. Plenty of family friendly options there. You'll be able to enjoy the gorgeous beach and great restaurants much more. It will be far cheaper as well.
You'll basically be packed in like sardines while sitting on one of the best beaches in the world. Not ideal is an understatement.
Just my two cents.
You'll basically be packed in like sardines while sitting on one of the best beaches in the world. Not ideal is an understatement.
Just my two cents.
Posted on 3/25/17 at 8:43 pm to Politiceaux
I stayed at windsong (nice walk along the beach before we saw beaches). Still my favorite hotel to this day. Def would be kid friendly everything is low key.
Posted on 3/25/17 at 9:08 pm to Slim Chance
To answer your cash questions, if you do beaches excursions then no tip. Other excursions outside of Beaches you need to tip, cash. I highly recommend Caribbean Cruising, Captain Rice.
Also if you go to the bars, fish fry, taxis you need cash. If you just stay at beaches no cash at all. Charge it all to the room.
Also if you go to the bars, fish fry, taxis you need cash. If you just stay at beaches no cash at all. Charge it all to the room.
Posted on 3/25/17 at 9:27 pm to SCndaBR
We're heading there in May. Any can't miss restaurants? Suggestions on a fishing charter?
Posted on 3/25/17 at 10:17 pm to Golfer
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Any can't miss restaurants
Caicos Cafe' (our favorite - eat here twice if you have a week)
Las Brisas - you need to spend a day at Taylor Bay and Sapodilla Bay
Coco Bistro
Bay Bistro (surprise your woman - email them and pay extra for a table on the beach at sunset with torches)
Lupo
Le Bouchon
Magnolia - get a table at sunset, outside, along the western rail. Get the tuna. They'll take care of you. Pretty good food, spectacular views.
Get breakfast in the mornings at Caicos Bakery (cash only) if you're within walking distance.
Now I want to go back badly.
This post was edited on 3/25/17 at 10:39 pm
Posted on 3/25/17 at 10:27 pm to Politiceaux
We're staying in a house on the south side of the island off Turtle Tail Drive. Will do a few meals at home, but this will give us a few good suggestions 
This post was edited on 3/25/17 at 10:34 pm
Posted on 3/25/17 at 10:38 pm to Golfer
Good idea. I like that area.
Caicos Cafe and Coco Bistro are can't misses, IMO. Hopefully you enjoy them as much as we have.
Caicos Cafe and Coco Bistro are can't misses, IMO. Hopefully you enjoy them as much as we have.
Posted on 3/26/17 at 8:02 pm to Slim Chance
I have a review in the pinned thread, there isn't a lot to do on the islands, it's mostly a place you go to lay on the beach, so money for things like snorkeling, parasailing and such will be all you need if you are staying at an all inclusive. Things like food and drink are expensive there.
Posted on 3/26/17 at 8:08 pm to Golfer
If you want to eat at Coco Bistro you need to call for reservations tomorrow. And pray.
Bay Bistro is a great recommendation. It's fantastic.
ETA: there's plenty to do. A day trip to Middle Caicos via the ferry to North Caicos should be high on your list.
Bay Bistro is a great recommendation. It's fantastic.
ETA: there's plenty to do. A day trip to Middle Caicos via the ferry to North Caicos should be high on your list.
This post was edited on 3/26/17 at 8:10 pm
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