Destination Guides

Turks & Caicos on a Budget: What a Week Actually Costs — Villa vs Condo vs Hotel vs All-Inclusive

By Steve Griswold — Sandals Chairman's Royal Club Platinum Elite advisor, Pixie Vacations. Tax and fee percentages below were read off the Turks & Caicos government and official tourism board pages on August 31, 2026. Last updated: August 2026 Sources:...

Safest Caribbean Islands During Hurricane Season: What 175 Years of NOAA Data Actually Shows

We analyzed every Atlantic hurricane since 1851 (NOAA HURDAT2) to rank 30 Caribbean islands by storm risk — the safest picks and a full comparison table.

Sandals Butler Service: Is It Worth the Upgrade? (Honest Take After Visiting All 17 Resorts)

Is Sandals butler service worth the upgrade? After visiting all 17 Sandals resorts and experiencing butler service at multiple properties, here is an honest breakdown of what you get, what it costs, the best resorts for butler suites, tipping etiquette, and when to upgrade vs. when to skip it.