tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post5551468920183705660..comments2024-03-18T05:09:14.523-04:00Comments on Moveable Feasts: How we spent our summer vacation: Providenciales, Turks and CaicosBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10038190964528332030noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-28187776969156443532010-09-15T19:35:06.470-04:002010-09-15T19:35:06.470-04:00Oh goodness, what a completely splendid vacation y...Oh goodness, what a completely splendid vacation you had! Wow, those are beautiful eateries. Amanyara is complete luxury. Holy moly! The beaches look so beautiful and calm. And HA to the waiter with the champagne on his head! That's talent!<br /><br />It's a shame, after 20 years, things have changed enough to make you not want to return.<br /><br />Anyhow, I'm glad to hear you had a wonderful summer. And equally glad to know that your wrist is mending nicely. I'm going to have to come back and really look at all the wonderful recipes I've missed. right now, it's near dinner time, and you've got my stomach grumbling!Bella Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02139728758198482234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-23606213205788549982010-09-08T07:29:06.836-04:002010-09-08T07:29:06.836-04:00I have always wanted to visit that island!
You sho...I have always wanted to visit that island!<br />You should be a travel planner ;)cookies and cupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15299737353253802565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-49690414631146969792010-09-07T21:25:13.133-04:002010-09-07T21:25:13.133-04:00What a great review. I loved your photos and you ...What a great review. I loved your photos and you practically had me sold on going to Provo. Too bad about the negative points -- sounds like development has hurt it.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-36995457319279926462010-09-07T12:00:56.775-04:002010-09-07T12:00:56.775-04:00Thanks for all your great information. Yikes, the...Thanks for all your great information. Yikes, the cost of dinner would be enough to stay away. Your daughter is beautiful. She takes after her mother I see!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-39470817717550122372010-09-05T19:22:57.860-04:002010-09-05T19:22:57.860-04:00Now, THAT is a resort. Wow, simply breath-taking. ...Now, THAT is a resort. Wow, simply breath-taking. I don't think I'd ever want to leave if I checked in there. ;)Carolyn Junghttp://www.foodgal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-42856019885050062422010-09-04T22:39:02.718-04:002010-09-04T22:39:02.718-04:00lovely place to be!lovely place to be!Jinglenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-80807971910248059322010-09-04T20:43:04.171-04:002010-09-04T20:43:04.171-04:00Too bad about the price jumps of everything...look...Too bad about the price jumps of everything...looks like a nice spot though. The atmospheres of the various restaurants look great.<br /><br />I agree about the importance of a great dive shop...they can make or break your experience. Hopefully you can find another one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-42277013007650206452010-09-04T10:15:24.069-04:002010-09-04T10:15:24.069-04:00Although I have been to many other places in the C...Although I have been to many other places in the Caribbean this area has managed to elude me. Your story is not sad at all it is very informative and I'm sure you saved many people much time and money. So great work!<br /><br />Ultimately it's sad that the people no longer have an Island to call home because of the development. I have discovered that boutique hotels and the like are stressing and polluting the crystal blue aquifer with waste and at the same time cannot sustain them. I would stick with the mom and pop hotels or pass altogether.<br /><br />Cheersnatural selectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15266174538289111193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-49765557723159221242010-09-04T08:27:21.705-04:002010-09-04T08:27:21.705-04:00It is always a bit sad when our favorite places ge...It is always a bit sad when our favorite places get too expensive, crime ridden or even worse....too touristy! Sounds like you had a wonderful trip regardless of the changes. Grace Bay Beach does sounds very beautiful. Love that list of books you read!marla {family fresh cooking}http://www.familyfreshcooking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-11769630602635642742010-09-04T07:35:58.893-04:002010-09-04T07:35:58.893-04:00Coco Bistro would be my top favourite place to din...Coco Bistro would be my top favourite place to dine! No wonder you don't want to come back!Angie's Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978978261098754954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-331053760008414492010-09-04T06:59:07.671-04:002010-09-04T06:59:07.671-04:00wow, I can't imagine a better way to spend you...wow, I can't imagine a better way to spend your time - looks gorgeous!Simply Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16492661388892873640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-54943335887959703542010-09-03T23:54:31.625-04:002010-09-03T23:54:31.625-04:00You lucky duck!! I'm just a little bit jealous...You lucky duck!! I'm just a little bit jealous :) It looks absolutely beautiful!!<br /><br />SuesWe Are Not Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078915956394431886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-58808543240887516342010-09-03T20:57:17.646-04:002010-09-03T20:57:17.646-04:00Sorry to hear about some of the disappointing aspe...Sorry to hear about some of the disappointing aspects to your trip--I've had some similar thought when we've returned to our favorite place in Hawaii--over the years, things have changed, and not all for the better. But I'm glad you got to enjoy yourself overall. YOu certainly got some gorgeous photos!Hungry Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176958081093165894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-13866776713066306482010-09-03T18:33:49.111-04:002010-09-03T18:33:49.111-04:00I was actually relieved to see that a place like t...I was actually relieved to see that a place like this (which I had always dreamed of visiting) is not without its own set of problems!tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-51819577211477804522010-09-03T16:57:49.508-04:002010-09-03T16:57:49.508-04:00Barbara...it's so nice of you to have put toge...Barbara...it's so nice of you to have put together this post for us...especially since you were on the fence about it. I shall be sharing this with my dear travel agent who's always telling me I should take a trip there.<br /><br />Your unfortunate let down made me think of when I had returned to the Island of Capri off the Amalfi coast after 20 years...and boy what a disappointment. I certainly couldn't recommend it anymore.<br /><br />I do want to thank you for showing us around some of the 'plushy' places ;o) ...it's nice to dream.<br /><br />Ciao for now,<br />ClaudiaFOODESSAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875552395027129685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-42930888326519116492010-09-03T14:21:46.827-04:002010-09-03T14:21:46.827-04:00Hi Barbara,
I'm glad you had fun and were SAFE...Hi Barbara,<br />I'm glad you had fun and were SAFE!! I haven't been in to Turks and Caicos in about 12 or 13 years and I must say it was the only vacation in my entire life that I did not like and could not wait to leave. And I love to travel anywhere anytime. so It was strange, I can't even remember where we stayed but the service and food was horrible. We could not wait to get home and were smiling as we walked through customs in NYC. I do know it was not where you stayed or at least I don't think it was???, I don't think it was open 13 years ago. I have wanted to try it again but now I'm not so sure. Thanks for such a great honest review. I must say though it looks gorgeous and the food sounds great, but very expensive and I have a big family!<br />Hope your arm/wrist is better. Have a great Labor Day Weekend!!<br />xoxo<br />PS, the Travel/packing post I did was based on a car trip up to Saratoga NY, when I fly I pack much less but when we drive the sky is the limit :)bunny, The Paris Househttp://www.theparishouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-61600788855914671722010-09-03T13:36:04.320-04:002010-09-03T13:36:04.320-04:00Your review was perfectly balanced, but I wouldn&#...Your review was perfectly balanced, but I wouldn't go back either. Glad your cast is off now!Francescahttp://www.fuoriborgo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-22648496753028261922010-09-03T13:08:28.234-04:002010-09-03T13:08:28.234-04:00What a wonderfully honest description of the thing...What a wonderfully honest description of the things they have gone awry and hopefully, will be addressed. I still looks like a beautiful (and your daughter is too)get-away!SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-30837892731047333312010-09-03T12:39:43.836-04:002010-09-03T12:39:43.836-04:00Sitting on a white sand beach sipping local island...Sitting on a white sand beach sipping local island cocktails and Anthony Bourdain in my lap (book that is) would be the perfect way to spend a few weeks.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-80104873336441823452010-09-03T12:22:48.017-04:002010-09-03T12:22:48.017-04:00The restaurants sound divine and the snippet of wh...The restaurants sound divine and the snippet of white sand beach looks gorgeous. How sad to vacation in such an area and not be able to swim or dive. It is a shame the island has been over developed. We've watched the same thing happen the the Keys and Sanibel Island. We no longer go. It is just to sad. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-73099782226515747502010-09-03T12:13:42.671-04:002010-09-03T12:13:42.671-04:00what a beautiful Island, but it does sound like th...what a beautiful Island, but it does sound like they have their challenges!<br />Hope you have a great labor day weekend!Chef Dennis Littleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05388059515828451861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-25697576792393125302010-09-03T12:04:31.046-04:002010-09-03T12:04:31.046-04:00Judging from the photos alone, it looks like an am...Judging from the photos alone, it looks like an amazing, heavenly place but going from your descriptions, I may consider going elsewhere! At least you can say you experienced the beauty of the island.La Bella Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16700526692013628923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-80148370096765254182010-09-03T11:50:34.137-04:002010-09-03T11:50:34.137-04:00It's such a gorgeous place! It's too bad a...It's such a gorgeous place! It's too bad about what is happening there. But it sounds like you all had a lovely time. Enjoyed seeing the photos.Reenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745904952447335925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-66410636907551374942010-09-03T11:01:42.012-04:002010-09-03T11:01:42.012-04:00That's probably the best and most realistic re...That's probably the best and most realistic review that I've read on ANY vacation spot. I haven't been to Turks and Caicos; I'm usually drawn to a cooler climate. I'll be interested to know where you all decide to vacation if your switch locations.Entertaining Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456283511422693637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-41913953796121884852010-09-03T10:20:41.962-04:002010-09-03T10:20:41.962-04:00Hi Barbara, sounds like you had a good vacation ov...Hi Barbara, sounds like you had a good vacation overall with a few hitches. The photos look so lovely but yikes, the prices!shazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06536552327023867787noreply@blogger.com