Turkoise Turks and Caicos

Club Med did it again, we had an amazing time. This was our fifth time and can’t wait to return. We enjoyed all the activities, but our favorite was the sailing. Raphael heads a great staff (Sebastian and Graydon, Emerick, Saul} we enjoyed the Armada to Iguana island, a highlight of our trip. I kayaked daily and they were ready for me with a paddle and a push off. The food, was great and the rooms were clean and comfortable. Shout out to the Sharky staff (cooks and bartenders) great way to end the day and ease into the evening. We loved the after show party at the bar to end a day of beach and sun.

Well club med, you didn’t it again. We had another great trip at Turks and Caicos .
We were greeted upon arrival . Our room was wonderful .
The food was so good. It is a buffet, but there are so many choices .
Shout outs:
Lu assistant house keeping manager , your energy is amazing, you are so kind and fun to be around.
Molly, bartender : you are wonderful, so sweet , we can see why everyone loves you.
Max assistant sports manager, you are a star, dear club med, please make this young man a chief already .
Micheal, bartender, you make people feel so welcome, love your jokes.
Alex, bartender, you have been at club med for ever , you are a shining star.
Andy, production, thanks so much for taking to us, I learned so much.
Grayden, Eitien from the sport s department. You two are going places. I can’t wait to see where you land.
Kerri, bartender, love the music you play. You are so nice to talk to.
Bernadette, you are a wonderful person.
And to all the other guests we met and talked to. We love meeting new people. That is part of the club med charm. Go to club med to meet people, talk to them and discover the world. You will make life long friends .
Thank you club med . I am relaxed and ready to face the world .

After being back a week now from our trip to Turkoise. Here’s the review and yes, this is a “TLDR” Alert

We had a blast and soaked up as much as we could. Zero complaints. With this being our 4th CM trip and resort that spans almost 40 years, and I can say…it was long overdue and just what we needed. We honeymooned at Buccaneers Creek in 1987 and had family trips to CM and returned to Turkoise as we have begun are journey into our 60’s. Really looking forward to returning to a CM next year, not sure where yet. So, here are our 5 points of review and I hope it helps future and returning travelers with the caveat that this is our opinion so feel free to ignore it.

1. CM may not be for everyone. We went with the expectation that the staff (GO’s, waitstaff, housekeeping, etc) would be there to assist and not wait on us at every waking moment. If you sit at a table and the room is busy and the water glass isn’t filled in 2 minutes, get up and pour it yourself and ask if you can get some for everyone else at the table. Accidentally get white wine instead of Rose, take a gulp, and pour in red wine, problem solved. It’s not that big of a deal. But it was to a few folks we had to endure listening to. We were so lucky to have the opportunity to be there and how could such a small insignificant inconvenience turn into a staff beratement session. So, consider what your expectations in advance and just smile and ignore the little things that don't matter. It’s just a glass of water.

2. To us CM is an experience that is NOT a typical American experience. Sit at the group tables, join the daily programs, enjoy the beaches, the breads (OMG fantastic) and try the Ceviche, Poke Bowls, try everything. Not sure, take a small portion. Enjoy everything that is not in your normal food selection. We thought the food was great, better than we expected and we had only positive comments and be sure to share the positives with staff.

3. Accommodations / Beach – Rooms were great….again, much better than I remember and we had zero issues. We could care less if a closet door hinge was broken, or there were missing tiles in the shower. That’s not why we were here. We were there to enjoy our time together at the beach, pool, dining and reconnecting with each other while eating desserts in comfy chairs near the theater. The beach was unbelievable and the best we have ever been to in the Caribbean…hands-down. Number one priority for us and not disappointed.

4. I think this one might grind the gears of a few folks so please feel free to disregard. When we travel, we believe that we are guest in our host countries, and we try to be good guests. Yes, we pay to be there…but that doesn’t mean we have the right to bring boom-boxes to the pool and blast CCR or, get hammered and be the loudest voices in the place. At every CM we have been to there has always been a vibe and we really enjoy it and embrace it as much as possible and we would encourage other to seek it out. Please keep your fellow travelers in mind and why they are there with you.

5. Last, no matter what happens on a vacation trip, and we have been on many that didn’t go as planned, we/you are the ones who choose how it will impact your experience. You have the choice to be happy and enjoy the moment or go into a tirade on the helpless towel lady because they are out of replacement beach towels. Happiness is a choice…smile, be nice, and do one thing to make someone’s day and you will have a fantastic time at Turkoise or any other CM.

Aging properly with a customer to match. Good value for the location. Friday night is the highlight.