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A significant part of what make Beaches’ vacations such a special, one of a kind vacation experience is their partnership with Sesame Workshop. Beaches Resorts are the only places you can vacation on a very intimate, personal level with your favorite furry monsters. From bedtime tuck in’s with Elmo, to making cookies with Cookie Monster to just hanging out around the pool with The Count, we created once in a lifetime memories with Sesame Street at Beaches!
2014 was an extra special time to visit Beaches because it marked 10 years of ‘sunny days’ in partnership with Beaches Resorts and Sesame Workshop and they celebrated in style; Caribbean style that is! The Sesame Street Carnival Celebration Parade, “Celebrate Friends” stage show, fireworks displays, and new Sesame Street character experiences were just some of the activities added to Beaches’ exclusive “Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street” experience to celebrate. The year long Caribbean Celebration was one big Sesame Street Caribbean Extravaganza and we were there to join in!
10 Ways You Can Experience Sesame Street at Beaches Resorts
1. Camp Sesame
Camp Sesame is a “camp” your kids will beg to go to! Camp Sesame is a place I begged to go! Camp Sesame offers an extra special vacation experience for your kids and best of all, it’s included. With my background being early childhood education, I can be hard to please when it comes to child care, but I was! I was impressed by the cleanliness of Camp Sesame and the friendliness of the caretakers. The toys offered were developmentally appropriate and within the children’s reach, The kids all seemed very comfortable with the caregivers and the environment. Of course, Sesame Street toys and decorations were abundant, but there were also many other options. The Caribbean Adventure workshops and Letter Of The Day themes I mention below are a part of a typical day at Camp Sesame. We dropped in for as many of them as we could and had so much fun! *included*
(Read more about Camp Sesame at Beaches here)
(Read more about Camp Sesame at Beaches here)
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Caribbean Adventure Workshops are themed activities with the Sesame Street characters. The activities are offered throughout the week during Camp Sesame and other times throughout the resort. These were so intimate, personal, and sweet, I have to give them their own post. I mean really, where else can you bird watch with Big Bird, Make Cookies with Cookie Monster or have a tea party with Abby and Elmo?? I’ll give you a hint….no where! Here’s a sneak peek to hold ME over: *included*
(Read the full post on Caribbean Adventure Workshops here)
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(Read the full post on Caribbean Adventure Workshops here)
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3. Stage Shows
We enjoyed 3 different Sesame Street stage shows during our visit to Beaches Turks & Caicos (and I have them all to share with you below!). These stage shows are different than most of the shows you experience outside of Beaches Resorts. Beaches’ shows offer that personal, intimate touch I keep mentioning. Much of the show is actually on the floor as the characters interact with the audience. The small, open stages offer a “we’re all just hanging out together” feel. *included*
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4. Sesame Street Carnival Parade
Now for the upbeat Sesame Street Carnival Celebration Parade I mentioned; so much Caribbean fun packed into the perfect length parade. The Sesame Street characters and parade participants dazzled in their colorful, Carnival costumes and we couldn’t help but dance along with the lively Junkanoo music. As the parade slowed and came to an end, guests were once again able to spend a few moments with the characters getting in their daily hugs and photos. The parade concluded with an upbeat, celebratory balloon release (See ‘Special Events’ below). *included*
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5. Special Events
You can even find exclusive Sesame Street events at Beaches from time to time. Continuing the 10th anniversary celebration, firework displays and balloon releases happened weekly at Beaches throughout 2014. Also, during our visit to Turks & Caicos in October, Sesame Street artist Barry Goldberg was on site offering workshops. Barry shared with the kids and adults different ways to explore their creative, artistic sides and how he brings Sesame Street characters to life. He is so passionate and enthusiastic about what he does. I enjoyed both a workshop with #BeachesMoms and another with my family. In fact, you’ll get to see for yourself! I am super excited to share that Barry has agreed to answer some of our questions and I’ll be posting them here in early April….stay tuned! *included*
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6. Character Walk-Arounds & Photo Opps
If you’ve been following along on our Beaches adventures, you know my 2 year old counted down the days to “Abby Beach”. She could.not.wait to hug Abbey! So , it worked out pretty awesomely that within hours of arriving, an Abby Cadabby walk around was scheduled. The character ‘walk arounds’ are just what you would think: a scheduled time and place to meet and hug on the different characters. All the characters are scheduled for walk arounds throughout the week giving you a chance to high five or hug each one. Photo opps and one on one time with your Sesame Street friends are abundant at Beaches! In addition to the scheduled walk arounds, the Sesame Street characters are around after shows, before the Glow Band Beach Party and often surprise guests at the pools or on the beach. You never know when a character might show up to offer a tickle, hide your hat, or start a dance party. And, they are never in a hurry. I was amazed at how much time the characters took with each child, adult, & family. They played around, posed for many pictures and never ran out of hugs. They were so sweet and loving. The character’s personalities and attention is really what made all the difference. *included*
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7. Set Sail with Sesame Street
So sure, Beaches has all these great land opportunities, but they even offer the opportunity to set sail with Sesame Street! Sesame Sail Away Catamaran Cruise with Island Routes offers your family a way to cruise like never before. Zoe and Elmo spend the morning with you, dancing and playing games on the beautiful Caribbean waters. We weren’t able to fit this cruise in during our 2014 trip, but I assure you it is on our ‘must do’ list for this year! *additional cost*
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8. Letter Of The Day
Just like on Sesame Street, Beaches has a Letter Of The Day everyday. At Camp Sesame, the children focus on a “Letter Of The Day” each day of camp. Usually, the character’s name starting with that letter presents it. For example, Thursday, the Letter Of The Day was “E” and presented to the children by Ernie. Also, if your name happens to start with the Letter Of The Day, your score a discount at the Beaches Gift Shop!!
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9. The Atmosphere
In addition to Camp Sesame, the atmosphere in Mario’s restaurant’s kids’ area and in Abby’s Sweet Shoppe is all about Sesame Street. In Mario’s, the noble Sesame Street statues look over you as you enjoy your meal. Add the coloring sheet place mates and themed cups and you find yourself feeling the Sesame Street magic. Abby’s Sweet Shoppe is your stop for any Sesame Street merchandise you may have forgotten or decided would make the perfect Beaches souvenir. During our visit, Sesame Street Exclusive artist Barry Goldberg was at the resort offering a Sesame Street Artist Workshop (see above). During this visit, you could also find him around the resort often creating characters with chalk art.
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10. Intimate Sesame Street Upgrade Options
Your Beaches’ vacation includes so many unique ways to connect with the Sesame Street characters, it’s hard to believe there’s anything left, but there is. Beaches also offers a few Sesame Street upgrade packages (like a Character Tuck-In, a Character Breakfast and All Access Photo Shoot) offering you the ultimate in intimate Sesame character experiences. The Bedtime Tuck In, All Access Photo Shoot, Character Breakfast and Birthday Party are available for an additional fee. However, the fee is donated directly to the Sandals Foundation. So really, it’s a win for all! We created the sweetest, most cherished memories during these character experiences that I have to give each one it’s own post. Just too much magic to share all at once. (Read more about Intimate Sesame Street Upgrade Options here: Character Tuck-In, a Character Breakfast and All Access Photo Shoot)
With all of the opportunities Beaches offers you to experience Sesame Street, you might think the resorts just scream “Sesame”. However, that is not at all the case and part of what makes the Sesame Street experiences so special. In true Beaches style, they have magically incorporated all of this Sesame Street into their vacation experience, but it doesn’t just jump out at you. With the exception of seeing a character walking past at the pool or strolling down the boardwalk, if you don’t go looking, you may not even know they are there. So, if you aren’t a Sesame fan, Beaches has you covered, too. If your are a fan though, keep a camera ready. The surprise and excitement on a child’s face when they see a beloved Sesame Street character just pop into the everyday scene is something you will want to remember forever.
“Let’s Celebrate! Beaches® Resorts is celebrating ten years
of ‘sunny days’ in partnership with Sesame Workshop.
Committed to providing families with the ultimate Caribbean
Luxury Included® vacation, Beaches Resorts has kicked-off a
year long celebration with new and exciting activities to its
exclusive Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street®.”
of ‘sunny days’ in partnership with Sesame Workshop.
Committed to providing families with the ultimate Caribbean
Luxury Included® vacation, Beaches Resorts has kicked-off a
year long celebration with new and exciting activities to its
exclusive Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street®.”
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