Sailrock Resort in South Caicos: A Stay Forever Island Vacation

By Tim Cotroneo

Anticipation heightens as you board the 30-seat InterCaribbean airplane that flies you from Providenciales to Sailrock Resort in South Caicos. The small plane offers an up-close-and-personal vantage point of your pilot in action, as well as deep dish shades of turquoise in the Caribbean Sea below.

Upon touching down at the new South Caicos airport, you’re whisked away on a 10-minute drive to the Sailrock Resort’s elevated perch. You learn that your driver, Big Mike, is South Caicos’ resident entrepreneur. In addition to shuttling you from point A to point B on this rustic 8 mile long island, Big Mike owns a tavern and provides island tours.

Walk into the Sailrock lobby, and that’s when the first of many “wow” visuals get your attention. Look right, and you’re stopped dead in your tracks with a wall-to-wall view of the Atlantic Ocean. Look left, and you’re graced with a splendid view of the infinity pool and beyond to the Caribbean Sea.

Luxurious Accommodations

When defining your Sailrock accommodations, your vocabulary starts with amazing and soars to blissful. Pick from Ridgetop Suites, Beachfront Villas, and secluded Private Peninsula Villas.

You’ve chosen one of the Beachfront Villas, a spacious three-bedroom beauty with an outdoor garden and your own private pool. Five minutes after entering, you ponder if it is too soon to ask if you can stay forever.

The kitchen and living areas deliver awesome views of your pool and beyond to the Atlantic Ocean. The Sailrock team member who escorted you to this villa mentions that your eastern view is perfect at sunrise and offers awesome stargazing in the evening. He points out that your villa includes an indoor/outdoor shower. Also, Sailrock’s concierge and transportation service is just a phone call away.

Magical Morning and a Plentiful Afternoon

Breakfast at the Sailrock Great House is a wonderful way to start your day. The stunning view of the Caribbean Sea, along with an ocean wave soundtrack, is the ultimate way to decompress. When you ask your server if there is a name for the scenic vista you’re enjoying she replies with a smile, “God’s magic.” She goes on to explain that this particular view is home to the Sailrock Beach and the Caicos Banks residential development.

There are numerous choices for how to get the most from your Sailrock vacation. For those wishing to simply relax, the spectacular powder-white sand beach in front of The Cove restaurant looks like something that could grace the cover of a magazine. Paddleboards, kayaks, and Hobie Cat sailboats are available if you’d like to glide across the calm sea.

If you’re up for exploring South Caicos’ waters or rugged limestone terrain, there are all sorts of ways to make a memory. Ben and Jose from the Sailrock team would love to guide you on an ATV and Kayak Experience. This excursion culminates with a kayak stop at the picturesque Jerry Camp sandbar. Opportunities for viewing a wealth of marine life are plentiful. Ben explains that South Caicos is one of the Caribbean’s top fishing villages. The island is known for offering a bounty of fresh lobster, snapper, conch, and grouper.

Returning Again and Again

A first-time guest from Minneapolis struck up a conversation with a guest from New Orleans. The Minneapolis guest learned that the traveler from the bayou started vacationing at Sailrock five years ago.

The returning guest mentioned that this was his family’s second visit this year, and his kids love the resort’s calm waters. He personally enjoys the quiet ambiance and the small number of guests that are a Sailrock signature draw.

He went on to suggest three of the Sailrock excursion/event possibilities. His family particularly enjoyed the South Caicos Boating Adventure which includes exploring on Iguana Island, snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea, and docking in a shallow water area known as Starfish Garden. As you might guess, this clear surround of ocean bottom is dotted with starfish.

Another great option is the Mixology Demonstration featuring one of The Cove’s talented bartenders. A perfect way to cap off your vacation is with a Private Chef visiting your suite or villa. Your chef will prepare several courses from a select menu of The Great House’s finest entrees.

Sunset at Sailrock

On Tuesday evenings, guests head to The Cove Restaurant for an intimate evening on the beach. At sunset, your ocean view is a sight to behold.

With a glass of wine or refreshing rum punch, it’s time for a toast to one of the best vacations ever. Multiple members of the Sailrock staff stop by to wish you fond farewell before your departure the next morning.

During your brief Sailrock vacation, you’ve made some friends, discovered a new favorite vacation destination, and the tiny island of South Caicos has delivered memories that will last a lifetime. As Big Mike loads your luggage into the shuttle, you turn for one last long look at the Atlantic to the right and Caribbean Sea to the left. Sailrock Resort, is it too soon to ask if you can stay forever? https://sailrocksouthcaicos.com/