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Corks and Tacos

We’re Kerry & Byron, the founders of Corks and Tacos, a travel blog and advisor service built around our real-life experiences and years of visiting (and obsessing over) the Turks and Caicos Islands. We help travelers plan moderate - luxury trips to TCI and other beachy destinations around the globe. 🙂No need to resubscribe if you're already on our mailing list🙂

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✈️ If 2026 Travel Is on Your Radar, This Is What I’d Book First

Happy New Year Reader! If you’ve got even a tiny thought floating around about planning a vacation in 2026, now is a really good time to start thinking about one thing in particular. Not resorts.Not excursions.Flights. Not because they’re fun to book (they’re not), but because flight schedules, routes, and fare rules tend to shape the entire trip. Here’s how I’d think about it if I were planning my own travel right now. Start with routes, not destinations You might be toying between one or...

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Hi Reader, If you’re flying anywhere in 2026, there’s an important luggage update you need to know before you pack. ⚠️Carry on rules are getting an overhaul⚠️ Airlines have finally started working toward one standard size for carry on bags. This should make travel easier, but it also means a lot of bags that used to squeeze by may not cut it in 2026. The new standard size is tightening Many airlines are shifting to a shared guideline of 22 x 14 x 9 inches, wheels and handles included. If your...

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Hi Reader, How is it December already? Between Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and trying to keep track of who’s getting what this year, the holidays are officially in full swing. And if you’ve got a beach lover on your list, today’s newsletter is going to make things a whole lot easier. We just gave one of our most loved gift guides an update and it’s loaded with fun ideas for anyone who loves the beach. It’s packed with 32 ideas, everything from practical beach essentials to fun stocking...

Hi Reader, Just a quick note of thanks from us to you. To all our American friends and followers, Happy Thanksgiving! Before the day gets away on everyone, we wanted to say how thankful we are that you choose to have us in your inbox. Getting to share our love for the Caribbean, especially Turks and Caicos, is something we genuinely look forward to every week. If you’re celebrating the holiday today, we hope it’s filled with good food, great company, and maybe a rum punch or two🍹 And, of...

Hi Reader, Welcome to November everyone! Just a quick one for you this week. Spring Break might feel far away, but if Turks and Caicos is on your radar, now’s the time to start planning. You’re actually in the sweet spot for booking spring travel. Six months out is ideal for premium availability, especially at the most popular resorts. While most Black Friday deals block out peak Spring Break dates, there are still some great rates to grab if your travel dates are flexible. Booking early also...

Hello, hello Reader, With U.S. Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, a lot of people are on the hunt for those “last-minute travel deals.” ‼️Before you book, you need to ask yourself this important question: are you looking for the cheapest trip, or the best value? They sound similar at first, but they’re not. The cheapest deal might mean inconvenient flight times or a resort that looks “fine for a few nights” online but feels a lot less special once you arrive. Are you okay with...

Hey There Reader, How is it nearly the end of October already? Between the leaves falling (at least they are in Canada) and Halloween creeping up, we figured everyone could use a little brain break from reality, so we’re taking you back to the beach. We’ve just posted a quick roundup of the 5 most popular beaches in Turks and Caicos. We knoooow there are endless beautiful beaches spots across the islands, but this post focuses on the most popular beaches most first-time visitors shouldn't...

Hi Reader, Booking a vacation should be exciting, not stressful. A dream trip can quickly go sideways when a few key booking details are overlooked. Here are three of the most common (EXPENSIVE) mistakes travelers make and how you can avoid them. 1. Booking The Wrong Resort For Your Travel Style We’ve talked before about how Beaches Turks and Caicos isn’t the best fit for everyone. Your friends might have had the best time there with their three kids, but if you’re planning an anniversary...

Hi Reader, Let’s talk about something that can quietly make or break your vacation: your room category. You’ve been counting down the days to your all inclusive vacation. You finally arrive, excited for a week of pampering, only to head home feeling like the trip didn’t quite live up to what you expected. Why? You may have simply booked the wrong room category. When you book an all inclusive, you expect your holiday to feel special from start to finish. You’ve had visions of endless hours...

Hi Reader, Oooph....Labor Day has come and gone, the backpacks are packed, and routine is back in full swing. The busy days of summer may be behind you, but now you’re staring down the next few months of school drop-offs, work, and schedules that feel never-ending. Perhaps the thought of a quick escape is starting to creep in and sounds pretty tempting. Of course, after weeks of spending on clothes, supplies, and everything else that comes with back-to-school, planning a sneaky getaway might...