opinions? Atlantis vs Beaches Turks and Caicos vs other?

[WaDiWo]

hi all!

Please help us plan a non-Disney vacation!

gasp! i know, but it's ok. DW and I have been AP holders for years and want to try something new in between visits. Our child is gonna be 4 ... we're looking for something tropical like that.

Atlantis vs Beaches Turks and Caicos? anyone with opinions or experience? or can you suggest something else? Vegas with a kid perhaps?

All help appreciated. Thanks!

 

[christygobar]

I've only seen Atlantis from the outside, but it looks really awesome and great for kids. The beach and the slides would pull any family in! But what I have heard about it is that it is expensive - not so much the room rate, but the nickel & diming that goes on. Others may have more insight to that though and could easily dispute me with the facts

However, I have been to Sandals - Beaches couple's equivalent - and they were well worth the price we paid. This will give you the all-inclusive atmosphere and it looks like a great place for kids and adults alike. Sandals (in St. Lucia) was top notch so I have no doubt Beaches would be too. I've always wanted to go to Turks & Caicos.

DH and I do mostly travel to other places besides WDW and the Caribbean is one of my favorites. I'd vote Beaches

 

[sau418]

We did Atlantis when DD was 6months and really enjoyed it, though it is expensive, may be otherwise if you got their all inclusive package. I would definitely go back and take the kids. I can not speak for Sandals or Beaches, as we have never been.

There are a ton of family friendly activities at Atlantis and the pools and beaches are wonderful.