The Hardest Part About a Turks and Caicos Vacation Is Finding Something to Complain About

In Turks and Caicos, even the complaints sound like compliments.“This sand is too soft,” was a complaint I actually overheard from someone walking on the beach in Turks and Caicos. The truth is, the Caribbean island has some of the best beaches in the world–soft, white sand that leads to beautiful, turquoise water. The beaches on Providenciales, or Provo as it’s known locally, are some of the world’s highest-rated. When the standard is this high, it’s hard to come up with any realistic complaints.The beaches alone could fill a vacation, but Turks and Caicos is even better explored from the water. Book an excursion on a chartered boat to visit Little Water Cay. The uninhabited island is part of Princess Alexandra Nature Reserve, a protected area known for its rock iguana and shallow waters. On the way there or back, be sure to stop on the water for exceptional snorkeling and diving.From impossibly soft sand to turquoise water and island-hopping adventures, see why Turks and Caicos is so hard to complain about.And when it’s time to come back to shore, where you stay can make just as much difference—especially when traveling with a family. If your family prefers home-style rentals in a quiet neighborhood away from the beachfront hotel strip, South Bank is a luxury ocean home resort and residence located in Provo’s Long Bay. They offer lagoon villas and boathouses for rent. The boathouse has a three-story layout with two beds, 2.5 baths, and a patio off the main level with a boat dock. It also has a rooftop deck, the perfect vantage point for spotting sunsets and sea turtles.South Bank has several programming options for families traveling together. The kids club offers timed programming, such as juggling classes and visits to the Turks and Caicos Reef Fund (TCRF) Visitors Center, to learn how scientists are combating stony coral tissue loss disease in local coral. Guests can also book special programming, such as a movie night at the community pool or a pizza-making class.