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Snaps from Our Turks & Caicos Family Getaway

11/01/25 | Caribbean, Family Travel, Turks and Caicos

Mark throwing Lily in the Pool

We just got back from a week in Turks & Caicos and I am tempted to start Googling return flights – we had such a great time and it was so nice to step outside in sandals and without a coat.  I shared a post while we were still in the Caribbean here but it was only one photo so clearly more were needed.  Full reviews are coming later but I wanted to share the snaps that have made their way into the “favourite” folder on my phone from our latest family holiday.

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Henry and Lily went to their respective kids clubs for a few hours most days which allowed Mark and I to have some much needed quality time including “adult” drinks and hardcover books.

Reading Great Big Beautiful Life by author Emily Henry Poolside
Mom and Dad's relaxing afternoon

 

Behind the scenes of our professional family photoshoot – get ready to see the results soon!

Behind the scenes of Beaches Turks & Caicos Photoshoot

She is two but why does she look like a teenager?

Turks & Caicos Family Getaway - Lily in Hill House Nap Dress

The two shots below are stills from a video I took (with my phone propped up against a pool chair) but they truly show just how much fun the littles had – these weVSwe Baby Toddler UPF 50+ Sun Protection Rash Guard  Swimsuits really are a must have!

Snaps from Our Turks & Caicos Family Getaway - Candid from Family Pool Time 02

 

I went scuba diving on three different days and on the last Mark joined me.

Mark and Kelly Scubadiving

Lily was thrilled to hear that I got to see real turtles and sharks when I went “swimming under the water” and was even more impressed when I showed her these photos.

Photo of Turtle Underwater on my GoPro
Photo of Shark Underwater on my GoPro

There are four things I love about this this photo, swimming in the rain with my Lily girl.

  1. Warm rain is 100x better than cold rain.
  2. I will always remember how she started signing “rain rain go away” while playing in the rain.
  3. Aperol spritzes’ make me happy.
  4. I’m glad I got this one piece swim suit piece right before the trip.

Kelly and Lily Swimming in the Rain

The resort was quite large, especially as we stayed in Key West Village to the far West of the property so the stroller and baby carrier both came in very handy.

Post Dinner Stroll in the UPPAbaby Vista
Turks & Caicos Family Getaway - Henry enjoying the Babybjorn carrier

 

The view from beach front restaurant, Bayside

Turks & Caicos Family Getaway - The view from beach front restaurant, Bayside

I was only planning on writing a handful of sentences and sharing a few photos but instead you have a full photos and 14 shots – isn’t that how it always goes?  Hope you enjoy this update, my snaps from our Turks & Caicos Family Getaway.

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Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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