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Yet Another Awesome Stay

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/25/12 Review Submitted: 03/04/12

Well, we have been twice before and raved about this particular unit and the dealings that we have with Ann and Fred and nothing has changed. Great to deal with. Unit well represented and properly equipped. The property is so well maintained. The beach staff are always great! Tried Las Brisas this year and LOVED IT!!!!! Well worth the drive. A very fun staff!! Thank you again. We will be back next year!!

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Absolutely Amazing

Guest: james (Knoxville, TN)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 01/04/12

This is a long overdue review from my stay in August of 2011. Anyway, Fred and Ann's condo was absolutely perfect in every way. From the fully stocked kitchen to the decor to the location, I want to thank Fred and Ann for letting me stay here. Our 10-month old was with us so it was important to have easy access to and from the condo to the beach. It is literally seconds from the beach and the pool!! It was perfect. The staff at RWI was great as well. Location is also a key point on this condo as the complex is walking distance to a bakery and a quick bike ride to grocery store and restaurants. Everything from the beach to the condo was perfect. Lastly, Fred and Add's wide selection of beach toys and snorkel gear is icing on the cake!! Without a doubt, we will be back!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Top Notch

Guest: Grace R.
Date of Stay: 03/05/11 Review Submitted: 06/24/11

My husband and I absolutely loved this island, complex and condo. From the pictures of the actual building that Fred and Ann's condo is in you can't tell that the beach is right there. You actually have a great view from their condo's patio - just a wonderful quiet location but near everything. Absolutely agree with the previous review, Royal West has the best location and most beautiful grounds on the island. We also visited a few other complexes and were also convinced we picked the best. We loved this spot so much, we are going back again next year (2012). Thanks for sharing your place Ann and Fred.

Owner response:Thanks for the review. Glad you had a great time.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Kathleen
Date of Stay: 02/19/11 Review Submitted: 03/08/11

Hi Ann, Thank you so much for allowing us to use your condo. We had a fabulous time. Linda and I travel to a different island every Feb. By far, we both agree this was the best. The condo was very clean, large, comfortable, and in a very good spot in the resort. We met some people who were staying in the hotel rooms. Our spot was much nicer and had good value. We liked having the kitchen to prepare breakfast and snacks. Royal West has the best location and most beautiful grounds on the island in my opinion. We visited a few other hotels and were convinced we picked the best. Sincerely, Kathleen Sullivan

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Guest: Dan & Connie
Date of Stay: 10/16/10 Review Submitted: 10/26/10

Hi Ann, I was so pleased with our entire experience with our stay at the Royal West Indies Resort. Your unit was just perfect in every way. We can't stop talking about it with family and friends. We will certainly return when the opportunity presents itself to do so. I have to give all categories an EXCELLENT rating. We celebrated our 1 yr. anniversary on Sunday of our stay. Could not have foreseen having such a beautiful setting to spend the occasion with my wonderful wife. She did so good for us finding your location and all the other venues we explored and to part in. Thank you both for affording us the wonderful experience from your personal view at #211. Sincerely, Dan Klahn

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Family Vacation with or without Teenagers

Guest: Bill (Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/11/10

Our Return trip to RWI with our teenage kids was truly "AWESOME" ! We proved to our kids they can still have fun with their parents on vacation . The well equipped RWI "Queen Ann SUITE" cannot be beat for location and amenities and their friendly helpful staff . The maid the owners provide does a "great" job , and will clean whenever you like .The Hobie sailboats and sea kayaks were throughly enjoyed by all and most other Grace Bay properties do not provide these great toys . Fred & Ann's list of island recommendations is very helpful . We went diving , fishing , snorkeling , exploring , dining , sunset watching along with Joe Joe the dolphin watching , and none of us were ready to leave after our week was up , would like to stay longer next time and their will definitely be return trips to the "Queen Ann Suite" ! We all agreed no more Florida vacations , T&C are "AWESOME " !!!!!! Many thanks to Fred & Ann for the truly great rental experience , so much better and cost effective compared to booking outside of VRBO !!!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Vacation!

Guest: Scott and Annon (Alabama)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10 Review Submitted: 06/29/10

Fred and Ann, Your place is absolutely amazing. The picture's can't begin to show how awsome the unit is. The location is excellent, the grounds are immaculate, the pools are great, and the unit was stocked with everything we need. We also enjoyed the floats and other pool/beach items. Finally, we can't say enough about Grace Bay. The food is amazing and the water is unbelievable. Thanks for the opportunity for an amazing vacation. We hope to return!

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Guest: Cindy & Javier
Date of Stay: 06/18/10 Review Submitted: 06/21/10

Wow!!!! Your condo is beautiful! It's even better than the pictures and so well stocked. The entire complex was really nice, and we had a great stay. Michel picked us up at the ferry dock which made our arrival so convenient. Hopefully, we'll be able to rent your condo again for a longer period of time as we definitely want to return to Provo. We really appreciate your professionalism throughout and especially with our last minute plan change. Our entire trip was absolutely fabulous!

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thank you for the wonderful honeymoon spot

Guest: chefkro (Gardner, MA)
Date of Stay: 05/02/10 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

Hi Ann & Fred. The condo was gorgeous and all the extra ammenities that you put into the unit were wonderful (i.e-blender, coffee pot, nice cookware/untensils, dish/laundry detergent). The unit was so well-equiped, so nicely decorated and leaving us a pay cell phone was so thoughtful. The snorkeling gear & rafts were a definite bonus! We really enjoyed our honeymoon and are looking forward to booking another trip! Thank you!

Owner response:Thank you for your kind words. Glad you had a great time! Ann & Fred

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Guest: Anne & Wayne
Date of Stay: 04/24/10 Review Submitted: 05/05/10

Hi Ann-We just wanted to let you know what a great vacation we had at your condo on Grace Bay. It truly was one of our best!! From the moment we arrived, right up until we left Royal West Indies,things were perfect. The resort grounds are beautiful, the beach and crystal blue water are stunning. Your condo is so pretty and comfortable (great mattress) we were sad to leave. One week is not enough. Grace Bay is absolutely gorgeous and a big thanks to Eddie & Russell at the beach-always ready with loungers,towels,& umbrella. They were terrific! Pools were both so nice and Mango Reef...food & Mojitos were fabulous. Thank you so much,we'll definitely be back. Sincerely,Anne Moynihan & Wayne Allen

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Guest: Kevin T.
Date of Stay: 03/27/10 Review Submitted: 04/05/10

Hi Ann, Thanks for allowing us to stay at the Queen Ann Suite. It was fantastic. Rarely do rooms/condos end up being as advertised, but we thought yours was--and even better. Kevin T. Wheaton, IL

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Guest: Jaime17 (MInneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 02/26/10 Review Submitted: 02/26/10

My husband and I stayed here February 2010 and had a great time. The condo is well-appointed and had everything we needed (including snorkel gear and floatie rafts). It's also in a great location with easy access to the beach and pool and nice view. We frequently lunched on the patio. The grounds of the resort are well maintained and very clean. Great experience with owners from booking through the stay. Thanks Ann & Fred!

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Guest: Frank & Asela Leon
Date of Stay: 09/24/09 Review Submitted: 09/23/09

Dear Ann & Fred: We are now back home after spending a wonderful week at your island paradise. We really enjoyed it and The Queen Ann Suite exceeded all our expectations. Your apartment is very cozy and comfortable and we felt very much at home. After having concerns about the tropical weather that was supposed to head over the TCI, the weather turned out to be perfect. We enjoyed the beautiful beach so much that we did almost nothing else but turn into beach-bums. We did drive around the island a bit, and enjoyed the trip down to the Sapodilla and Taylor Bay area. The views of Chalk Sound are astonishing !!!!! We had the pleasure of meeting Ron and Claire and we enjoyed time together at the beach. They were very friendly and gave us a lot of island tips. The new Graceway Gourmet supermarket was close by and convenient. We would eat a brunch in your apartment, and then go out for dinner. We ate at Mango Reef twice. It was our favorite. The food, service, and value were outstanding. We also had drinks and appetizers there a few afternoons. The Mango Daiquiri was the best I've ever had, and the same for the conch fritters. We ate at Coco Bistro one night and also enjoyed it very much. Although a little pricey, it was well worth it. Great ambiance and coconut and palm tree decor. We went to the Tiki Hut on Friday night. The food was also very good and the experience was enhanced by a live band playing some old favorites. One night while driving around we stopped at Pizza-Pizza and ordered a 16" pie. It was outstanding. Overall this was a great vacation. Very relaxing and just a great experience. The staff at the Royal West Indies was very friendly, especially Eddie and Sherman. Your property manager did a great job making sure everything was OK. The only bad thing about this trip was having to leave. Once again, we would like to Thank You for the opportunity to stay at your lovely Queen Ann Suite. We look forward to going back !!!!!! Sincerely, Frank & Asela Leon

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Guest: Ed & Kelly Wisner
Date of Stay: 06/18/09 Review Submitted: 06/17/09

My wife and I spent a wonderful week at the Royal West Indies resort, from June 6th through the 13th. The RWI is in a great spot on Grace Bay on a nice stretch of beautiful beach. The grounds and landscaping are well kept and beautiful, with meandering paver walkways through the resort. There are 2 pools, one with a waterfall, and a large spa on the property for times when you don't want to be on the beach or in the ocean. The staff at the RWI was very pleasant and very helpful. Eddie and Russell, down at the beach were there for you to answer questions, set up your chaises and umbrella...or even to take you out on the Hobies...at no charge. The staff at the Mango Reef Restaurant were also very pleasant and helpful.....and the food was delicious as well. We stayed in room 211 (bldg 2) very close to the beach. We rented this 1 bedroom condo through VRBO and could not have been any happier. The owners were very easy to work with, and very helpful to boot. They have also stocked this condo with almost anything you could need on a vacation to Provo. There was everything from a stereo to snorkel gear for your use. The room was a very spacious 1 bedroom suite, well decorated, and clean. In addition to the bedroom, this unit has a nice living room area with a sleeper sofa, a full kitchen and a beautiful bathroom. There is maid service once a week (Wednesday), which was fine with us. Should you choose to book this room, you won't be disappointed. The RWI is also within walking distance of a good number of restaurants and shopping areas. You can also walk to the Graceway IGA, about a 1/2 mile or so away for anything you might need food wise. This was our first trip to Provo, and it was to celebrate our 20th anniversary. We'll have many happy memories of this trip and the Royal West Indies resort was an ideal spot for our trip. We're pretty sure we'll be returning to Provo and the Royal West Indies resort.

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Guest: Ann & Mike Benbenek
Date of Stay: 05/13/09 Review Submitted: 05/12/09

Hi Ann, Just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time we had in TCI. Your accommodations were excellent - a beautiful spot on a beautiful island. The suite was everything your website promised; it very much felt like our home away from home for the week. Everything about the resort was great: beach, staff, restaurant. Even the nightly happy hour music from Club Med next door, was festive accompaniment to our cocktails before dinner on your patio. We hope to someday return, unfortunately - not soon enough! Ann & Mike

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Guest: Shelly McKenzie
Date of Stay: 03/28/09 Review Submitted: 03/27/09

We got back about a week ago from Provo and I’m just getting around now to writing up my trip report. We stayed at RWI in a 1 bedroom ground floor unit rented through VRBO (#64423) and it was a good experience all around. I highly recommend the property and this particular unit. We spent every morning relaxing on the patio looking at the beautiful gardens and the partial water view. We were in building 2, which was a good location, close to the beach, pools and restaurant. We really liked how the gardens were designed so that pathways did not cut directly in front of your room—this meant we had good privacy even though we were on the ground floor. Renting privately was easy—everything happened as it was supposed to and we really liked how the owners had maintained this particular unit. Among the bonuses were candles, an Ipod dock, coolers to use as well as well as water toys, rafts and a beach blanket. We had maid service once during the week and I actually preferred not having them come every day so we could relax in the morning and not worry when someone would be knocking on the door.

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Guest: Scott & Joy Ottum
Date of Stay: 02/07/09 Review Submitted: 02/06/09

Ann & Fred, It was such a wonderful surprise to get to meet both of you on our visit to Provo. We really enjoyed our time together. The Queen Ann Suite was wonderful! Very warm & inviting, great bed & shower. Beautiful views and we had everything we needed right there. Mango Reef was excellant, loved the escargot and yes Ann the Surf & Turf was our favorite also! This is our 2nd time to T&C, we will return again, it is our favorite! And we will be returning to the Queen Ann Suite. It doesn't get any better than this! The T&C Lovers Scott & Joy Ottum

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Guest: Silva Family
Date of Stay: 09/15/08 Review Submitted: 09/14/08

The Royal West Indies grounds are breath taking. Very well manicured, there was always someone around tending to the plants and friendly, too. The pool was clean and very pretty. The beach was absolutely beautiful. You can not beat Provo, Grace Bay Beach. There were always beach towels, chairs, umbrellas and the staff was ready to lend a hand with a smile. The sail boats were in good condition and there were enough life vests for our family of 5. The Queen Ann Suite was clean, well equipped and stocked with toys for the kids, cd music, floats, etc. The maid did a great job and was very friendly. The food was wonderful at the Mango Reef and having it next to the pool was a bonus. One of our favorite restaurants on the island. We hope to come back again, we loved it so much, our children loved it too. A great and blessed family vacation

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Guest: Virginia & Mark Koziarz
Date of Stay: 08/11/08 Review Submitted: 08/10/08

Hi Ann, Just wanted to express our thanks for a wonderful holiday. We've never experienced a vacation where we felt so at home. I loved having a space for everything, your condo has thoughtful details to ensure that travellers have a touch of home. I don't ever recall having enough hangers, shelves, drawers on any of our prior trips. Your condo at Royal West Indies was lovely, we believe it's situated on the best part of Grace Bay Beach. The water was spectacular - as you well know. We're considering a return trip next spring & hope to request your condo again.

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Guest: Lori & Bob Habermann
Date of Stay: 05/10/08 Review Submitted: 05/09/08

Hi Ann - It WAS a very memorable trip - mostly due to the fine accomodations you provided us. Everything was just PERFECT. The condo is beautiful and in a great spot. I love that you can see the ocean from the patio. The place could not of been cleaner, nicer, or more well furnished. Everything is kept with such great care and we treated everything there as if it were our own home. In fact, we almost did not even need the 'midweek maid' service, but it was still a nice touch to have the clean sheets and any stray sand up off the floor. We did our 4th trip with Capt Bill/Outback for sunset and glow worms -the first time in 7 that we have been on Provo and I finally got to see the glow worms!!! If we are lucky enough....maybe I will contact you again for a rental next year - again, many thanks for sharing your piece of paradise with us!!

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Guest: Carey & Scott Gooch
Date of Stay: 03/23/08 Review Submitted: 03/22/08

Ann and Fred, Thank you for the opportunity to rent your lovely unit at RWI. We had a wonderful time and the condo was perfect for our family. You have been so professional and helpful throughout this entire transaction, it has been a pleasure to work with you. We sincerely hope that we will be able to return again soon!

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Guest: John & Cheryl Ellis
Date of Stay: 01/14/08 Review Submitted: 01/13/08

We had an awesome time, it exceeded our expectations in every way. We loved the bikes & hobie cats. Diving was excellent too. We have already recommended your suite to friends & family. Thank you for everything.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 01/25/08

We too thoroughly enjoyed our visit 1/9/2008 - 1/16/2008. Everything was as described. The property Manager, Sandeep, was waiting for us on arrival and we followed him ( grace bay car rentals) directly to the unit. The unit was great and in a great location at RWI.The view on the lanai was just perfect!We also found the staff at RWI to be very friendly We wouldn't hesitate to do this again. Jacquelyn the maid was also very sweet.

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Guest: Kristopher & Beth Watson
Date of Stay: 12/17/07 Review Submitted: 12/16/07

You guys have a great place...we were extremely impressed with RWI and the grounds are simply outstanding! Of course, the beaches are breathtaking and it was nice to have good food in the Caribbean for a change. Of the places we've been in the Caribbean, Provo has to be near the top of the list. Everything exceeded our expectations! We will certainly be back and I've referred several of our friends to your listing. P.S. I appreciated the float.

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Guest: Janet King & Murray Robinson
Date of Stay: 11/27/07 Review Submitted: 11/26/07

Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed staying at your condo. From the minute we walked in we knew we were going to have a great two weeks. The place was spotless when we arrived and you really thought of everything…right down to the CD, which we enjoyed listening to during our stay. It has been four years since our last visit to TCI and we really noticed a big difference. Thanks again for making the rental process so easy, and Fred’s call to see if everything was okay during the first week was really thoughtful. We hope that we will be able to rent your condo again!

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Guest: Travel Magee
Date of Stay: 07/21/07 Review Submitted: 07/20/07

I recommend staying in the Queen Anne Suite, if you can. Suite 211 is right in front of the ocean. The suite is homey, yet luxurious and has the service of a hotel. Most units have similar decor, but this one has a large sectional sofa so both of you can lie down after a day playing in the sun and surf. There is also a flat screen tv in the bedroom. Suite faces away from restaurant and pool towards the beach, so nice and quiet but still right there. Can sit on patio and watch the sunsets.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/31/07

I will just give you a quick run down of our visit. We were greeted by a rep from your management company. She was friendly, helpful with info on what to do and where to go and very polite. From the moment we were in your suite, we felt at home. The resort was excellent. Ron and I have been renting over the internet for four or five years now and I have to tell you, that this was our best experience to date. I took your advice for Hemingway's burgers, Mango's surf and turf and Coco's. Funny, Coco's was disappointing but everyone has a bad night. Atmosphere was gorgeous, but food was bland. I didn't know lamb could be bland! !lol But back to the survey. I would rate every category with a 4+ out of 4. Above and beyond expectations. And as much as we are laid back, we are both in the service industry in Toronto so we're quite knowledgeable regarding the hotel industry. The service at the bar would be the only thing that I would give a 3 out of 4 for. They were not too attentive. The maid was a doll! Your suite is in good hands with the management company that is taking care of it, I must say. And your call midweek to make sure everything was OK was indeed a touch of class. Thanks so much. CJ Lilley and Ron Bowers

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Guest: judith f. (chittenango, new york)
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/18/07

As we speak, I am at the beautiful Royal west Indies Resort. The grounds are well kept with gorgeous foliage. The pictures of the Queen Ann Suite, 211, do not do it justice. It is immaculate and beautifully decorated. The sectional couch is huge and very comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking. The location is terrific, only steps to the beach, and you can see the water from the condo. My 21 year old daughter and I are having a wonderful time. Ann and Fred are so easy to deal with and answered my many questions with patience! The cleaning lady is a sweetheart, and the gentleman that met us at the airport was very helpful. Turks and Caicos is a beautiful island. Grace Bay Beach is gorgeous, and we will definitely stay in Ann and Fred's condo if we return!

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Guest: Anderson
Date of Stay: 08/07/06 Review Submitted: 08/06/06

We spent the month of July staying in the Queen Ann Suite just steps from one of the most perfect beaches on earth. We are a family of four and found the suite exceedingly comfortable-even for a month. The tropical landscaping of the Royal West Indies is absolutely beautiful. And the staff was fantastic. We highly recommend the Queen Ann Suite #211.

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Guest: Elliott
Date of Stay: 07/03/06 Review Submitted: 07/02/06

The resort and condo were beautiful-as was the beach. We had a great time. As per Fred we went on Captain Bill's Outback Adventure trip!! It was fun. Thanks Ann & Fred!!

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Guest: Jordan
Date of Stay: 06/18/06 Review Submitted: 06/17/06

The resort, accommodations and island were all wonderful. I work at a hotel myself so I notice things that many travelers would miss-this place was great and worth the money spent! We loved having a kitchen that saved us a ton of money by eating in for breakfast, lunch and some dinners. Being on the first floor was perfect for us since our 5 year old kept wanting to go back and forth-in and out. Thank you so much-I have already told, so many people about your place.

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Guest: Merriman
Date of Stay: 04/24/06 Review Submitted: 04/23/06

We absolutely loved your condo! We are so sorry that we didn't buy one 2 years ago! We will return in the future! Thanks!

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Guest: Stewart
Date of Stay: 03/29/06 Review Submitted: 03/28/06

We had a wonderful vacation, could not have been better! Lori, Ethan & I have fallen in Love with T&C and your condo. The location is perfect & we can't wait for our next holiday here.

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Guest: Gibbon
Date of Stay: 03/29/06 Review Submitted: 03/28/06

Our week stay at RWI was great apart from the weather, a very nice & quiet resort. We stayed the second week at Beaches and the accommodations there in comparsion was awful. RWI was far superior. Thanks!

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