7 Things to do in Turks & Caicos with Kids
How do you enjoy a Caribbean vacation with children?
One way to do it is to pick the right island destination. Turks and Caicos is a popular spot and a great island for families with kids.
Another tip is to choose the right attractions and enjoyable opportunities to set up a great itinerary while you're rambling around Turks and Caicos. Here are some of the things that lots of families include in their Turks and Caicos trips.
1. Provo Ponies
Try Provo Ponies in Long Bay Beach for a pony experience the kids will love.
This attraction combines the enduring love of horses with the appeal of white sand beaches. These ponies know how to traverse this amazing environment, and you can get a great day out of this package, riding around Turks and Caicos in style.
2. Local Cuisine
Some kids wrinkle up their noses at crustaceans and shellfish, but others love seafood. It can be a brilliant way to light up your child's palate, with opportunities like a local fish fry at Bight park or a seafood menu item at a local restaurant. A soft-shell crab sandwich, a shrimp scampi, or just some breaded fish bites can be a life-changing experience for your kid.
It can also be a way to get the family to bond, but if your little one doesn't want seafood, you might want to help them go for another fare like French fries!
3. Grand Turk Lighthouse
If you have one of these kids who loves creepy children's books for young adult novels, you'll want to include Grand Turk Lighthouse in your tour.
There's something about exploring a grand old lighthouse that brings history to life. The idea of the hermit lighting the lamp for wayward ships is a romantic and compelling idea to kids, and this could be a great way to spend some time when you're in Turks and Caicos. Other nearby natural areas are great for exploration, too! But the regal lighthouse, standing tall against the horizon, might be the highlight of your trip.
4. Turks and Caicos National Museum
Take a moment to check out the Turks and Caicos National Museum, with historical exhibits and items that will delight your little ones!
Take a look at hours and pricing here. There's no reason your Turks and Caicos experience can't include a little fun learning, too. Plus, your kid will come home with some knowledge to tell family and friends about.
5. Iguanas of Little Water Cay
You can also take the little ones to explore this natural area and see lizards at play and rest. There is something compelling about an iguana sitting in the sun. Little Water Cay is one of the last places to witness these critically endangered blizzards in their natural environment.
You'll see people kayaking and paddle boarding around the area and scouring the landscape for unusual wildlife and lizard-spotting to their hearts' content.
6. Snorkeling and Boat Trips
Your kids may or may not be of the age to do snorkeling, but you can see some excellent underwater reef activity if you're well set up. Check out the vendor options around areas of Turks and Caicos for this kind of underwater exploration, or look at any number of boat trips available for families.
Get out on the sea with the wind in your hair and see the sites and natural beauty of Turks and Caicos.
7. Turks and Caicos White Sand Beaches
Then there are the beaches. Turks and Caicos have several excellent beaches for families. Kids will love running around these pristine seashores, swimming, collecting shells, and doing all the other fantastic stuff that is so much part of an enjoyable childhood.
Beautiful Turks and Caicos
There are also many family resorts in Turks and Caicos that are all-inclusive. For family vacations, or as part of a wedding in Turks and Caicos where your family has extra time, look for the amenities children will love, like:
- Arcades
- Cafes
- Poolside attractions
And get all of the packages to come up with the best option for your family.
Turks and Caicos is a bright spot in the Caribbean for family trips and happy kids. There are so many things for family members to do on any given day that you can add to your itinerary as desired. It's not just horseshoes and shuffleboard!
And then there are the beaches… These beaches are simply some of the best, most pristine areas to visit and enjoy worldwide.
So don't think there's nothing to do with kids at Turks and Caicos; bring them along and introduce them to some of the best family-friendly environments on your next vacation.
