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Old Jul 19th, 2010, 03:59 PM
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How bad is Beaches T&C?

We are planning our first trip to T&C and, while I shudder at the thought of an all-inclusive, are considering Beaches. We have a 5-year-old with severe food allergies. Pre-baby, our favorite island was Anguilla (for restaurants/beaches) and resort: Cap Juluca (beach service, atmosphere). That said, we've since been perfectly happy in a suite at the Contemporary in Disney World because Disney's able to safely accommodate the food allergies of a very picky eater. So we'd like to enjoy beach service in a luxury resort (but not one geared specifically for adults) and with safe "Americanized" food. Suggestions?
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Old Jul 19th, 2010, 06:49 PM
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All the resorts in Provo can deal with food allergies. Most resorts are condos with full kitchens, and the supermarkets are fully stocked with everything as you would expect in a grocery store in the States. (and just as big)

Most chefs will accommodate allergies in the restaurants, I can't think of one tat won't.

Since you love Cap Jaluca, I highly recommend The Somerset.

Beaches will also accomodate you, but you don't have to choose it just because of that, choose it because it appeals to you.
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Old Jul 20th, 2010, 02:32 AM
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We have stayed at Cap J and LOVED it , we have also stayed at The Somerset many times and love it MORE... as Blamona said take a look
www.thesomerset.com
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Old Jul 20th, 2010, 10:24 AM
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Um. How do I say this delicately?

Beaches vs CJ?

Never mind. I agree with the others, lol!
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Old Jul 22nd, 2010, 06:25 PM
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18 of us (and none of us had children) stayed at Beaches in April - and LOVED it. The food was awesome - the resort manicured and clean - lovely actually - and the beach - sand like flour - water like a swimming pool - snorkeling right off the beach - a coral reef! And your 5 year old will have a blast on the lazy river - the water slides, etc - they have trustworthy kid -sitting - so you and your husband can also enjoy together time! I would highly suggest it for your family.
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Old Jul 22nd, 2010, 06:26 PM
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By the way - I've also been to Anguilla many times - Shoal Bay East/West!!!!! Turks and Caicos is just as lovely - just bigger.
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mlr4: would love to know if you went to Beaches (or Somerset) and what you thought. We're in a similar situation -- spoiled at Cap Juluca, tolerated Disney -- and are now considering Beaches for a kid-friendly and *hopefully* reasonably luxurious vacation.
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How abut grace bay club, drenched in luxury, but with the best kids club on the island included? Best of both worlds to me
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The Somerset on Grace Bay www.thesomerset.com Great specials now!!
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Old Jan 21st, 2012, 06:39 PM
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Turks and Caicos is BY FAR my favorite island! We have vacationed at beaches 3 times and we have never had 1 complaint! Stay in the Italian Village for the best experience! Its on the expensive side but well worth it! You won't be disapointed.
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Old Jan 21st, 2012, 07:28 PM
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<B>patrickluke</B>:"<i>mlr4: would love to know if you went to Beaches (or Somerset) and what you thought. </i>"

Doubt you'll hear back from mir4. This was his one and only post ever and he's never been back on the forums.
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