Turks and Caicos - what we would do differently if we could do it over again.

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Күн бұрын

In this video we share how we spent our week at Turks and Caicos: where we stayed, beaches we visited, transportation, food, and budgeting - including the cost breakdown. Our goal is to help you determine what you may (or may not) add to your travel itinerary, while also being mindful of your budget. We hope this offers you helpful insight for your travel plans.
Chapters (Time Stamps):
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Booking & Costs
02:25 - Arrival and Water Taxi to North Caicos
03:29 - North & Middle Caicos
03:37 - Sandy Point, North Caicos
04:11 - Three Mary Cays, North Caicos
04:41 - Pumpkin Bluff, North Caicos
05:41 - Baracuda Beach Bar, North Caicos
06:03 - The Causeway
06:19 - Mudjin Harbor, Middle Caicos
07:13 - Providenciales
07:42 - Smith’s Reef
08:33 - Leeward Beach
09:10 - Hemmingway’s On The Beach
09:30 - Taylor Bay Beach
10:26 - Omar’s Beach Hut
10:47 - Total trip expense breakdown
11:23 - Closing thoughts: summary and recommendations based on your travel style.
More travel and budget tips on my blog: www.spendalife.com

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@Spendalife777 23 күн бұрын

Thanks for stopping by! In light of developing stories of Americans being charged for finding ammo in their luggage (Provo Airport), I want to express this video is solely for informational purposes. Please use your own discretion if planning a trip to TCI. Thank you.

@JordanOutside Ай бұрын

Awesome video! Just subscribed. We are going in June and can't wait. We are splitting our trip with 4 days on Middle and North Caicos and 5 days on Providenciales. You're video was really helpful, thanks.

@Spendalife777 Ай бұрын

Thank you! That sounds great - I'm sure you will have wonderful time 😀

@SMfornow 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful island

@user-gv1pf3gu5y Ай бұрын

Great video! A lot of useful information ! Leaving for TandC in a couple of weeks . Thanks !

@Spendalife777 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I’m glad it was helpful for you and hope you have a wonderful time!

@ShellySharesTravel 27 күн бұрын

This was great! We just got back and stayed 2 nights and a budget resort and 2 nights at a luxury to see which was more worth it. They have the most beautiful beaches!!

@Spendalife777 27 күн бұрын

That is awesome!

@user-ll5tb5nl5f Ай бұрын

I will go to Turks and Caicos with my husband next July to celebrate my birthday! I’m so excited!!

@Spendalife777 Ай бұрын

Awesome - that sounds like a great birthdacation! 😎

@Guknowit Ай бұрын

I'll be there with my wife in July to celebrate our anniversary!

@Spendalife777 Ай бұрын

@@Guknowit Happy Anniversary - hope you have a great time!

@Guknowit Ай бұрын

@@Spendalife777 Thank you! Happy Early Birthday to you!! 🎂

@ronniebishop2496 23 күн бұрын

Be careful, it’s a racket to get your money or jail you, there’s lots of people who don’t get the publicity that can tell you nightmare stories. Don’t go.

@MariaJose-uu6cn 2 ай бұрын

Very interesting video and beautiful island. I do have a question though, to get all those points to cover the cost of the tickets, is there any special process for that specific cc that offers a lot of points or is it just regular spending? My current cc offers reward points but to get that much, I will need to collect them over a loong period of time. Just wondering if Chase cc is better... or gives points in a more efficient way.

@Spendalife777 2 ай бұрын

Great question! We strategically sign up for credit cards when we want to book a bucket list trip ($). The sign up bonuses is what gets us the majority of our points. The standard sign up bonus is 60k; however Chase usually offers 80k one or two times a year for a chance at 20k extra bonus points.

@MariaJose-uu6cn 2 ай бұрын

@@Spendalife777 Oh I never thought of that! Very helpful, thank you for responding, I will definitely look into that.

@DEBRABORTON 13 сағат бұрын

Great video, tons of information. I am curious about your experience with an AirBNB, you mentioned adjusting your expectations. We are traveling in Jan 2025 and staying in an AirBNB, should we reconsider our choice of lodging. Can you elaborate on your experience?

@Spendalife777 9 сағат бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I would still recommend staying at an Airbnb, especially if it has good reviews and is better for your budget. Our host was great and kind. She was a local. The thing about TCI is that a lot of the locals seem to be in poverty, meaning things can be more ran down than what we Americans are accustomed to. That’s all I meant when setting your expectations.

@DEBRABORTON Сағат бұрын

@@Spendalife777 Thank you for your response. I completely understand.

@mikewallace7481 2 ай бұрын

Going next month. Are there still vaccine requirements? Did you go this year?

@Spendalife777 2 ай бұрын

We went this year - no vaccine requirements when we went in February. Thanks for checking out the video!

@Mlme50 Ай бұрын

how was the airbnb? i have a booking with that same host!

@Spendalife777 Ай бұрын

The host is very nice! With hosts in developing countries, you just have to manage expectations. Such as, it’s not a 4-5 star hotel stay, but does the job. Thanks for watching!

@69maxrox Ай бұрын

TAYLOR BAY BEACH IS OVER THE TOP...I WAS THERE LAST NOV

@Spendalife777 Ай бұрын

Indeed, such a great location. Our family thoroughly enjoyed it!

@orlandparkcounselors7036 Ай бұрын

Your militant policies regarding firearms and your most recent ridiculous arrests for 4 rounds of ammunition will cause most Americans to avoid coming there at all. This should be a simple fine. He screwed up. Sure. But 4 rounds of ammo and 10 years in prison?? You will never get a dime of my money.

@Spendalife777 Ай бұрын

Our trip was completed before any of the recent news concerning the arrests of Americans for unintentional carrying of ammunition. As far as TCI's policies - I agree. Laws are created to protect, not harm the innocent. I hope TCI officials respond quickly from US officials to drop charges.

@ronniebishop2496 23 күн бұрын

I’m not going, we’re changing plans. In fact that place should be boycotted.