We’re parents of two lovely girls, 7 and 5, but when they say vacations are like “trips” we totally get it. I surprised my husband with a birthday week in T&C alone. We are divers and this was our first time here. The second I heard Grand Turk has excellent and accessible diving, I went looking for a villa where we could spend most of our week and dive plus relax in secluded beaches and extra privacy that a villa offers.
I recommend Drift without reservation. Besides the beautiful location, new and well appointed everything, you couldn’t get more kind and attentive caretakers in Marc and Patsy. They will help you plan and are always around to make sure everything is OK. While we have stayed in other villas in the Caribbean, nobody ever supplied starter coffee, sugar and cream, water, fresh fruit (the pineapple was so good), English muffins and butter, and a few Turks Head beers. She even had a “just in case” pasta and sauce which we did use one night and it really hit the spot.
What made me choose Drift besides the privacy was the pool, something most other villas don’t have. While we only used it for 15-30 minutes a day it was a nice dip right outside our room. I loved having the option along with privacy and quiet. I can attest that if you’re wanting to dive, Oasis and Blue Water were great. We heard all the operations are wonderful.
Since we were without kids we honestly didn’t feel like cooking at all. We enjoyed all our meals out (sandbar, Turks head inne, and bohio and yes it’s pricey, but it’s the Caribbean and it compares well to other islands.
You may also consider that if you want to cook more on your own, the fish market is across the street and there’s a grill outside as well as the stove inside. It would save money on food and drinks to do so.
Though we traveled as a couple I wanted to be sure you know that I wouldn’t hesitate to travel here solo, or with my best girlfriend, or bring our girls. The one thing about families will be getting around. If you want to go to a restaurant as a family you would need a taxi or your family may be able to do a golf cart rental. Again, Marc and Patsy would be awesome helping you plan your needs.