Nearly everywhere I’ve lived as an adult has been next to the water.
My wife and I love the water and nearly all water activities. A lot of our trips are to the beach in different continents and we go scuba diving whenever our schedules permit.
Last month, I had an opportunity to visit the Sailrock Resort in Turks and Caicos. Originally, it was planned as a family trip - but due to some last minute priorities - it ended up being a trip with my brother for the first half and solo for the second half.
Having been to Turks and Caicos a few times before - I walked away from my last trip feeling conflicted. It was too crowded and had become too touristy. For this trip, we specifically booked Sailrock Resort in South Caicos and it was an incredible adventure.
Getting to Sailrock Resort:
Getting to the resort is definitely a bit of a hike. Most people arrive at Providenciales International Airport and can either spend time hanging out at the airport or can take a taxi to one of the nearby bars. While we didn’t have enough time to leave the airport - our preference would’ve been Bugaloos. Having been there on nearly every trip to the Turks & Caicos, it’s a fantastic way to eat some amazing food - while staring into the picture perfect ocean.
We were booked on a charter plane to the resort - which ended up being delayed. Thankfully, with only 6 passengers on board - we were able to quickly get to the resort in under 20 minutes. The flight was as scenic as they come - absolutely stunning.
At Sailrock Resort:
Once we got to the resort, the stunning views and the helpfulness of the staff didn’t stop. Every day, waking up in paradise and staring out into the ocean was truly an escape from the brutal New York winter. We had excursions planned for a few of the days and truly enjoyed our snorkeling and fishing adventure.
Each night, the sunset over the calm beach was a thing of beauty that was difficult to capture and even more challenging to put into words.
The staff in particular - was absolutely incredible. They were helpful, friendly and generous - something that I’ve only found in high-end resorts in Asia.
While the overall coordination and the communication of the property’s management could be significantly improves - especially at the resort’s price point - they were sincere about fixing mistakes and doing the right thing.
Overall:
In a simple statement - I can’t wait to come back again. The hospitality, the views, the staff and the forced disconnect from the world made it a trip I won’t forget anytime soon.
