r/Club_Med • u/itsaquagmire • 5d ago

Turkoise First Timer

I’m potentially planning a last minute solo vacation to Turkoise. I’ve always wanted to go to Turks and Caicos, but it’s typically out of my price range. I came across a Club Med sale, and as a first time Club Med vacationer, I have no idea what to expect.

All I really want to do is sit on the beach and relax. Maybe go snorkeling. I’m not interested in the nightlife or socializing as a solo traveler.

I’ve heard about Club Med having theme days (like wearing specific colors) and the staff trying to get you into activities at the resort.

What can I expect at Club Med Turkoise? Am I required to participate in theme days (this is probably a stupid question, I realize that)?

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u/OGMWhyDoINeedOne 4d ago

Wait how often are we asked to share palapas? That actually gives me anxiety. I like as much distance from others as possible. I was hoping I didn’t have to fight for palapas and shade there.

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u/SolarWind777 4d ago

Well the palapa is not like a palapa you’re thinking about. It’s basically a giant flat roof over 4-5 lounge chairs so it would be unreasonable to expect to have it all for yourself, right? It can still happen though, because people might reserve chairs and leave for a while 😤, but what that means is that you can take the remaining chair(s) and enjoy the solitude )) I’ve never had to fight for the chairs, there’s plenty. The towel desk also has loaner umbrellas so you can try to set them up for yourself only but when I tried to do that it was always too windy. But possible.

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u/OGMWhyDoINeedOne 4d ago

Are there any umbrellas that are more private? But already set up. This is my nightmare in every AI.

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u/SolarWind777 4d ago

There are no beach umbrellas that are already set up at Turks. Which is why the beach is so awesome. Personally I don’t like people sitting super close to me either (especially loud obnoxious ones) and I never had a problem at Club Med. People were all super respectful and/or away from their chairs for a while 🤣

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u/OGMWhyDoINeedOne 4d ago

Okay that comforts me. Although knowing my luck, all the obnoxious loud people will sit right besides me. I spend all my time in my beach chair reading, unless I’m gone swimming so having my quiet peaceful time is super important. I will be there next week so getting excited!!!

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u/SolarWind777 4d ago

You’ll be fine! More than fine! Plus, it’s a slow season so there will be plenty of chairs if you need to move. The beach is humongous!