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Planning a 40th birthday trip to Turks & Caicos for my fiancé and would LOVE feedback/suggestions from people who know the island well!

Trip is May 14–17
Group of 7 adults (3 couples + 1 single girl)
Staying at a villa in Providenciales

Vibe we’re going for:

• fun/high-energy
• luxury but not stuffy
• good drinks/music
• some chaos but still relaxing 😂
• want to feel like we experienced the island and not JUST stayed at the villa

Would love thoughts on our itinerary + any recommendations/swaps/tips!

THURSDAY

• Travel + villa check-in
• Pool/beach hang
• 7:30 PM dinner at Marine Room
• Late-night casino/drinks after

Question:
Is the Ritz casino worth it? Or is there a better late-night vibe for drinks/music/cocktails?

FRIDAY

• Explore Grace Bay starting at Lemon 2 Go
• Bop around / drink / shop / beach bars
• Planning to head back to the villa around 2 PM for pool/beach time because I’m getting the vibe Grace Bay isn’t really the type of beach where you can fully set up for the day with chair/drink/food service? Curious if I’m wrong about that.
• 8 PM dinner at Infiniti
• 10 PM bottle service at Aziza

Questions:

• Best “walk around and day drink” spots in Grace Bay?
• Any must-stop cocktail bars/lounges?
• Is Aziza worth it or overrated?
• Are there any beach clubs/beaches that have a more lively service atmosphere during the day?

SATURDAY

• Private chef breakfast at villa
• Half-day catamaran
• Private chef dinner at villa with a surprise saxophonist

Questions:

• Anything we should add to the boat day?
• Floating bars? snorkel spots? beach stops?
• Any fun late-night move after a villa dinner or should we just stay in and enjoy the house?

SUNDAY

• Fly home and attempt to recover from the damage

Would also love:

• hidden gems
• beach club recs
• best late-night food
• transportation tips
• anything you wish you knew before going

Thanks in advance 🙌