📣 Pssst! Now’s the time to start planning Spring Break!


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 means better room options and fewer surprises later.


Here are three resorts our clients love!

You might want to add to your watch list😎

Grace Bay Club

Private and glamorous. Ideal if you love bougie touches and personalized service.

Seven Stars Resort

Upscale yet relaxed, with a great pool scene, ocean views from nearly every suite, and an easy walk to restaurants and shops.

The Sands Resort

Spacious suites, a laid-back atmosphere, and a prime beachfront spot that families love.


If any of these pique your interest and you’d like more info, reach out. We're happy to help you check availability and see what offers or perks might apply for your travel dates.


And just a quick reminder: When you book through us, we see the same prices you find online (in most cases anyways), but often with added perks like resort credits, breakfast, or better room placement, all at no extra cost to you. It’s an easy way to make sure you’re getting the best value out of your stay.

Have a great weekend everyone, and as always, we're only an email away to answer any questions you might have.

Cheers from us🍹
Kerry & Byron
Corks and Tacos

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If you're planning a trip anywhere soon, here are a few travel sites we recommend to DIY Trip Planners.

Flights: We use Skyscanner to keep track of the best flight deals.
Hotels: Use our free services to book your hotel (often with a few perks!) Or use the various filter options on Expedia to sort the best rates.
Vacation Rentals: A wide variety of villas and vacation homes are available on VRBO.
Luxury Villa Rentals: Again, feel free to use our free booking services to find the perfect luxe villa for you or you can access The Top Villas which offer world class listings.
Car Rentals: Expedia gives us a wide variety of options.
Virgin Voyages Cruise: Search for the perfect adults only cruise.
Sandals Resort Bookings: All inclusive, adults only escapes.
Beaches Resort Bookings: All inclusive, family friendly getaways.
Tours and Excursions: Viator for guaranteed lowest prices.
Travel Insurance: Faye Insurance offers simple and flexible travel insurance.
Amazon: Shop our storefront for all things fun and beachy!


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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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