Turks and Caicos Family Christmas

Family Christmas Vacations on Providenciales Full of Magic

An eggnog shared with a friend, family tucking into a wonderful holiday meal and the sounds of “White Christmas” floating in the air.

But hold on to your jingle bells…that eggnog isn’t in a glass, that meal features fried plantains and that Christmas tune is coming from a steel drum band!

It’s a Turks and Caicos family Christmas and it is overflowing with all kinds of unique delightful family experiences.

Dreaming of A White Christmas

The islands are a spectacular setting where the water is pristine and the soft sand in many places is almost the colour of snow. Here the treetops don’t glisten with hanging icicles but provide cooling shade along the sandy beach. You and your family can leave the chilly winter winds behind at home, enjoy basking in warm temperatures cooled by a lovely easterly trade wind.

If you stay at the Villa del Mar located in the Grace Bay beach area your booking includes complimentary premier beach service. There is a designated area of Grace Bay Beach that is exclusively for the use of guests. Beach attendants provide cool beverages, fresh linens and can help you arrange meals with local restaurants as well as tours or activities.

There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays

Christmas is all about coming together as a family, and accommodation that provides a real home away from home is important. The Villa del Mar has spacious condo rentals in the Grace Bay area that provide additional living space as well as privacy. The three bedroom suite includes a studio that can be locked so that children can nap or other family members can rest quietly. Each suite has a well designed kitchen with contemporary high end appliances and a spacious dining area. You can create your own meals whenever you prefer and in a setting that will accommodate everyone. Providenciales grocery shops and markets, including Graceway Gourmet or IGA, are only minutes away so you can easily stock up your kitchen. There is also a washer and dryer, iron and ironing board in every suite for your convenience.

Are you tired from travelling or a full day of activities? Relax in an air conditioned room, kick back and enjoy a television program or watch a movie on your DVD player. Both are provided in every room. There is a private balcony or patio overlooking the beautiful pool area so you can sit and catch up on a good book or read a bedtime story with your little one at the end of the day.

Bring Us Some Figgy Pudding

Any family holiday should include some memorable flavours and tastes, and the Turks and Caicos have these in spades. For Providenciales ice cream shops visit Island Scoop which boasts an amazing menu of ice cream flavours. Here you can enjoy your eggnog piled high in a sugary cone. It’s the perfect way to cool off after an afternoon swim or stroll. Or try a refreshing banana split and eggnog at Goody’s Frozen Yogurt on the Leeward Highway.

If you want to celebrate the holidays with a special meal, there are family friendly restaurants close by. A favourite beachfront casual dining spot is Bugaloo’s, a delightful eatery on the water that serves up fun for the whole family. It’s about a 20 minute drive from Villa del Mar. The menu features authentic island dishes like conch fritters, cracked lobster, or coconut shrimp as well as other options like chicken or fish fingers, hamburgers, and french fries. There’s live music on the weekends and karaoke on Wednesday nights.

Most Wonderful Time of The Year

It’s the holidays, and what better time for a family adventure! If you’re looking for a unique place to explore, hike or picnic with your kids, Fort George Cay is ideal. It’s the site of a British garrison that dates back to the late 1790’s. You can get there by boat from Providenciales. Book with one of the local charter companies like Caicos Dream Tours.

Climb aboard a bus that looks like an old fashioned trolley car and explore the islands. Concha Woncha is a newer excursion company offering a delightful land tour that includes visits to Conch World, the TCI Cultural Center, Chalk Sound National Park and lunch at Da Conch Shack. You and your family will be treated to an interesting and entertaining trip around the islands all at a reasonable price.

For a unique treat for the kids, you won’t want to miss the eco tours offered by Caicos Tours Underwater Adventures. You travel in a semi-submarine called the Undersea Explorer in which you can see Mermaid Bella and the spectacular Caicos marine world through your own viewing window.

So celebrate the Christmas season in the Turks and Caicos Islands where festivities promise family fun and your travels bring a few twists on old traditions.