[Turks & Caicos] East Bay Resort 5-Night All Inclusive Stay For 2 People in a Beachfront Suite $2299 - Travel Through August 2023

Hurricane season ..

No info on how to add kids to this deal. Any suggestions? Unsure if price is good or marked up and then discounted

Why is there blackout dates for April?

Hurricane season ..

I can't speak to Travelzoo, but we personally stayed here for our Honeymoon. This is one of two resorts on the island. Eastbay resort itself is largely targeted at scuba divers and the rooms are set up more like long term stays with kitchens vs a traditional hotel or resort, but overall pretty nice. They have paddle boards, kayaks, bikes, and other stuff you can play around with, but know going in there is really NOTHING else on this island. The resort did daily runs "in to town", but it's not like most other touristy places where you can buy whatever you want at the local store - they are genuinely at the mercy of whatever comes in on the boat merchandise wise and their price is decided once you walk to the register. Another guest we talked to had bought a pack of M&Ms his first night for $2, they were $4 the next time he stopped by. Consider it a tax for those just trying to make it in this place. I forgot a hat and there were none to be found on the island. Take what you need and don't come with any expectation you can just "get what you forgot when you're there" or go in with hopes of leaving with trinkets of any type. Unless you want Bambarra, rum of Turks and Caicos, its there and is pretty solid.

Cool fact - the island brought in a bunch of donkeys years ago to help with salt mining. When they were done they left the donkeys so you'll randomly be walking down the beach and hear donkeys let out a glorious Heehaw - they're all around.

Worth noting to get here you'll have to take a boat or fly in a ~6-8 person small body aircraft. Pretty cool experience and the views are outstanding, but you're not hopping on a 767 to make your way there. XSC is a runway with one small tower, a fence, and very remote.

If you're looking for a cool experience on a remote island - give it a shot. If you go in with the expectation this is a large resort with cool things to do both at the resort and around the island you'll be in for a big shock.

Do you have any experience with travel zoo or the location you posted?

I can't speak to Travelzoo, but we personally stayed here for our Honeymoon. This is one of two resorts on the island. Eastbay resort itself is largely targeted at scuba divers and the rooms are set up more like long term stays with kitchens vs a traditional hotel or resort, but overall pretty nice. They have paddle boards, kayaks, bikes, and other stuff you can play around with, but know going in there is really NOTHING else on this island. The resort did daily runs "in to town", but it's not like most other touristy places where you can buy whatever you want at the local store - they are genuinely at the mercy of whatever comes in on the boat merchandise wise and their price is decided once you walk to the register. Another guest we talked to had bought a pack of M&Ms his first night for $2, they were $4 the next time he stopped by. Consider it a tax for those just trying to make it in this place. I forgot a hat and there were none to be found on the island. Take what you need and don't come with any expectation you can just "get what you forgot when you're there" or go in with hopes of leaving with trinkets of any type. Unless you want Bambarra, rum of Turks and Caicos, its there and is pretty solid.

Cool fact - the island brought in a bunch of donkeys years ago to help with salt mining. When they were done they left the donkeys so you'll randomly be walking down the beach and hear donkeys let out a glorious Heehaw - they're all around.

Worth noting to get here you'll have to take a boat or fly in a ~6-8 person small body aircraft. Pretty cool experience and the views are outstanding, but you're not hopping on a 767 to make your way there. XSC is a runway with one small tower, a fence, and very remote.

If you're looking for a cool experience on a remote island - give it a shot. If you go in with the expectation this is a large resort with cool things to do both at the resort and around the island you'll be in for a big shock.

would you go back?

Never been to Caribbean (we live in Bay Area). This December, instead of going to HI, we'll be flying East to see friends in Florida, but I'd like to take on a 5 or so days trip to Caribbean - 2 adults and 2 kids. What is a good destination? I heard a few times that some Caribbean islands are not family/kids friendly, and mostly for adult couples. Sorry if the question is silly, just gathering info for Dec trip. Thanks.

Some are extremly unsafe..I'd choose Aruba. Dutch territory, very safe, lots to do, kids friendly.