u/jtrage

I made a post a month or so ago and wanted to follow up. We are about a week out.

We are staying at Sing A Song Villa II in the Turtle Tail/Juba Sound area. Feedback from last post wasn't great about this place but I looked up latest google reviews as suggested but most were fairly old.

With that in mind, I’m looking for a few final tips to make sure we have the right things booked:

* Cooking at the VRBO: Since we’ll have a kitchen, what are your top tips for sourcing high-quality local ingredients? Is the Graceway IGA on Leeward Highway the definitive spot, or are there smaller local markets (produce/fresh fish) we should prioritize to avoid the tourist markup?

* See-Through Kayak/Excursions: We want to get out on the water, but we are looking for "low-tourist" options. Any recommendations for private or small-group clear-kayak tours that don't feel like a cattle call

* Teen-Focused DIY: We are DIY travelers, but with two teens, I want to make sure we have a few "anchor" excursions booked so we aren't just winging it the whole time. What’s worth booking in advance for that age group that isn't a massive party boat?

* Rental Car: We definitely need a car. Is a Jeep actually worth the extra cost for the roads in Provo, or is a standard mid-size SUV fine? Any specific rental agencies you’d recommend for a smooth, transparent experience?

We’re really looking forward to getting out and exploring. Thanks for the help!

Heading to Turks & Caicos in July and looking for recommendations!

We’re staying at Sing A Song Villa II in the Turtle Tail/Juba Sound area of Providenciales (south side of the island). It’s a small beachfront villa with a private glass-sided pool and direct access to the shallow water in Juba Sound. From what I’ve read, you can walk out toward the little islands right from the property, and it seems much quieter than Grace Bay. We’ll have a rental car and are traveling with two teenagers.

We’re more into DIY travel than resort life. We’d love recommendations for:

• Hidden-gem restaurants and local food spots
• Best snorkeling locations (shore snorkeling preferred)
• Kayak or paddleboard routes from Turtle Tail
• Beaches we shouldn’t miss
• Family-friendly excursions that aren’t overly touristy
• Grocery stores worth stopping at after the airport
• Any “I wish someone had told me this before staying in Turtle Tail” advice

We’re planning to spend some time in Grace Bay, but we’d really like to take advantage of being based in Turtle Tail. Thanks!