If you were planning on saving up for a great family vacation… consider Beaches in Turks and Caicos. I mean we are having SUCH a great time!! Bill and I have already blood promised one another that we will return with some family and friends. This is such a great place to go with a large group. There is something for everyone.

We stayed in the Italian Village and I BELIEVE it is the newest addition to the property. I L-O-V-E-D I-T. It was one of the biggest pools available to guests and the kids had to be dragged away every time we had to eat. Naturally – we returned right back to our umbrella.

Honestly, it was never crowded which really says something about the set up. There are three main villages for you to choose from. The French one had a few stages and at night there was definitely a lot going on. The Caribbean was one section we didn’t check out unfortunately… so I can’t say much about it. However, the Italian Village was really, really amazing. PERFECT. You want quiet at night? You got it. You want to be close to the water park? Yes – that too. Looking for a few great restaurants – absolutely!

Speaking of the water park, there’s an ice cream shop! We went there once a day and ordered a cone… like a vitamin. LOL. They also do milkshakes and sundaes.

This is actually my favorite picture so far. Barefoot by the Sea is situated on the sand (in the Italian Village). We ate breakfast and dug our toes down deep. It really captured the island feel.

More pics from Barefoot. I’m a sucker for a hut.

I wish my children were more beach people. They are true lovers of the pool! Bill and I kept trying to force them back into the crystal blue Turks and Caicos water… but they insisted on heading back where the floaties were. DARN THEM! But we did capture a few fun shots.

I guess I can’t blame them…