10 Priceless Memories from BEACHES Turks & Caicos

*Disclosure: I did receive a discounted rate to Beaches as part of my invitation to attending Social Media on the Sand. This experience and these opinions are 100% my own and were not in anyway influenced by anyone or any discounts that I received.

We love to travel as a family. Life is busy and so are our schedules, so when we do find time to get away for a family vacation, I’m looking for something that allows for us to spend stress free quality time as a family. Build priceless memories. Laugh. Play. Get out of our comfort zone a little bit, and yet, still be comfortable. Eat well. Laugh some more and above all, spend time together.

I have written about our experiences at BEACHES in Turks & Caicos before, and it is without a doubt, one of my top recommendations for a family get away, but as I as scrolling through my instagram feed of memories this morning (I do this often, it’s a virtual scrapbook!) I thought I would pull out a few examples of the reasons that I love this resort destination so much.

It’s the people. It’s the atmosphere. It’s these smiles:

It is really the people that make the experience @BeachesResorts amazing. My kids got pretty attached to the life guard crew over at Pirates Island. I have to admit, I got a bit teary eyed watching them say goodbye to these guys! #BeachesMoms #FamilyTravel #travel

A photo posted by Keri Lyn (@shesaved) on Oct 29, 2015 at 8:07am PDT

Fun in the sun. Life doesn’t get any better than this. Love this girl. Love these colors. Love this place. Even though that last wave was a bit closer than I thought (mom might need glasses) she’s all smiles (drenched, but all smiles) @BeachesResorts #BeachesMoms #grammasters3 #beachesgoseek #30 #family #travel #FamilyTravel

A photo posted by Keri Lyn (@shesaved) on Oct 22, 2015 at 2:07pm PDT

A huge treat for this kid, and probably the coolest indoor activity @BeachesResorts is the Xbox Lounge. Hanging out with new friends playing Madden football, and the staff in the lounge is amazing. Sissy schooled me in Just Dance, and we worked up quite a sweat. Another win for family fun! #BeachesMoms #beachesgoseek #9

A photo posted by Keri Lyn (@shesaved) on Oct 23, 2015 at 6:18pm PDT

Crazy fun @BeachesResorts. I am now the mother of two surfer wannabes. . . I can’t get them out of the wave pool! Guess I’ll just order another pretty fancy drink and suffer through this amazing poolside view of my two fish! #BeachesMoms #beachesgoseek #3

A video posted by Keri Lyn (@shesaved) on Oct 23, 2015 at 1:42pm PDT

Thrilled to be sharing this @BeachesResorts experience with @seemomclick and her family! #BeachesMoms #bighug #beachesgoseek #17

A photo posted by Keri Lyn (@shesaved) on Oct 21, 2015 at 2:40pm PDT

Beach buddies hangin’ @BeachesResorts. #BeachesMoms @seemomclick, I’m so happy these kids could meet! #friends #FamilyTravel #family

A photo posted by Keri Lyn (@shesaved) on Oct 24, 2015 at 1:45pm PDT

These two built more than a sand kingdom on the beach… memories and a friendship to last a lifetime! So much fun @BeachesResorts #BeachesMoms @seemomclick #FamilyTravel #travel #friends

A photo posted by Keri Lyn (@shesaved) on Oct 25, 2015 at 10:03am PDT

Renners in paradise @BeachesResorts #beachesgoseek #1 #FamilyTravel #familyselfie #BeachesMoms

A photo posted by Keri Lyn (@shesaved) on Oct 21, 2015 at 2:29pm PDT

We are out of control here @BeachesResorts in Turks & Caicos! We have done more crazy things in the past few days than we have done all year. #FamilyTravel makes me so happy, and this time with my loves — err, fellow pirates — is priceless. #BeachesMoms #travel #beaches #family

A photo posted by Keri Lyn (@shesaved) on Oct 25, 2015 at 3:46pm PDT

This is me. The stuggle is real. It’s going to be so hard to say goodbye. @BeachesResorts #BeachesMoms #travel #FamilyTravel #beach #beachlife

A photo posted by Keri Lyn (@shesaved) on Oct 26, 2015 at 3:45pm PDT

Until next time BEACHES Turks & Caicos…and it can’t come soon enough! xo