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A C A R I B B E A N P L AYG R O U N D Pirates Island, Beaches Turks and Caicos' beloved waterpark has a variety of waterslides suitable for all ages, whirlpools, a swim-up soda and smoothie bar for kids, a surf simulator, and everyone's favorite, the soothing lazy river which wraps the 45,000 foot water park. e waterpark also boasts two kid-friendly food truck options for between-fun-fuel; Mr. Mac offers mac and cheese served in a variety of fashions from buffalo to bbq, classic and more, and Curls n' Swirls serving a selection of ice cream, milk shakes, and frozen yogurt. A 'Pirate's Island' wouldn't be complete without its ship and inside this one lies something even better than treasure, Bobby Dee's a 1950's style diner serving up classic comfort foods, perfect aer a day at play. e adventure continues beach-side at the resort's Aqua Center where kayaking, stand- up paddle boarding, windsurfing, sailboat rentals, and more are offered as a part of the all-inclusive experience. For certified scuba divers, two-tank dives are organized daily, and top-of-the-line gear is always included. Guests interested in learning how to scuba dive can even take on-resort courses and begin and complete scuba diving certifications for a nominal fee. e Aqua Center also offers a unique underwater experience coined "Snuba." A combination of snorkeling and scuba diving, Snuba allows swimmers as young as eight to explore waters up to 20 feet deep without having to come back up for air, heavy equipment, or a certification. For those looking to explore the exotic destination of Turks and Caicos, Beaches Turks and Caicos makes it easy by working with sister company, Island Routes, to provide tours of the island's most sought-aer experiences and discreet and intriguing locations. With an on- resort Island Routes tour desk, convenient bookings and transfers to and from catamaran rides, yacht charters, historical tours, and more are at guests' fingertips. VUENJ.COM 77

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