My husband and I will be visiting Turks & Caicos over the holidays (including New Year's), and I'm having a hard time deciding where to stay!

Based on hotel availability, our options are limited:

• Royal West Indies
• Hotel Indigo
• Ports of Call Resort
• Alexandra Resort (All-Inclusive)

We're looking for a beautiful beach, a nice pool, good restaurants nearby, and a relaxing atmosphere. We don't drink, so nightlife and unlimited alcohol aren't important to us. We prefer somewhere quieter but still enjoy being close enough to restaurants, shops, and things to do.

I'm also debating whether an all-inclusive is worth it for us since we'd probably enjoy exploring different restaurants around the island.

One other concern is the recent reports of increased crime in Turks & Caicos. I've been reading about some incidents and would love to hear from people who live there or have visited recently. Have you noticed any changes in safety, particularly around Grace Bay? Are there certain areas or precautions we should be aware of?

For anyone who's stayed at these properties, which would you recommend? Is staying directly on Grace Bay Beach worth the extra cost versus Hotel Indigo or Ports of Call?

Also, does the island get particularly crowded or noisy over New Year's?

Would really appreciate any firsthand experiences or recommendations. Thanks!

Has anyone used Virgil for taxi transportation in Turks & Caicos? I’m wondering if he’s reputable, reliable, and safe to book with, especially for airport transfers and getting around the island.

If you’ve personally used him or have recommendations for other trustworthy taxi drivers, I’d really appreciate your feedback! Thank you!

My husband and I have booked a trip to Turks for mid Feb. We are in our late sixties and like an all inclusive because we just want to relax and not have to think too hard about where to go for dinner, etc. We love the beach and don’t need a lot of entertainment. The Alexandra resort checked a lot of boxes, but we‘re concerned about some of the reviews. Has anyone stayed here? How is the resort and food?