Tourism Booking Software
Overview
If you're running tours or excursions in Turks & Caicos and using Squarespace for your website, it's important to choose a booking system that integrates cleanly, offers online payments, and doesn’t charge per-booking commissions unless you’re okay with that. The best options are user-friendly, support direct website embedding, and allow you to customize the booking flow to match your brand.
Recommended Booking & Scheduling Tools for Squarespace
1. Squarespace Scheduling (formerly Acuity Scheduling)
Squarespace’s own scheduling tool offers seamless integration. You can embed booking calendars directly onto your site and accept payments through PayPal or Stripe (if you’re in a supported country). It allows guests to book time slots, receive automatic confirmation emails, and even reschedule or cancel online. Ideal for fixed-time tours, private charters, or daily excursions.
2. Setmore
Setmore works well for tourism businesses that offer time-slotted or small group tours. You can embed a booking widget into your Squarespace site and accept payments via Stripe or PayPal. There’s a free plan and reasonably priced premium plans. Good for businesses that need to manage appointment slots, group sizes, or recurring tours.
3. Peek Pro
Peek is specifically built for tour and activity operators. It supports waivers, calendar availability, guide assignment, and more. You can embed their booking tool into Squarespace using code blocks. However, Peek does charge a commission and requires a U.S. bank account for payouts — something to consider if you’re based in Turks & Caicos.
4. Other Embeddable Tools
Platforms like Calendly or SimplyBook.me also integrate with Squarespace, but are better suited for appointment-based services rather than tourism excursions. If you're offering one-on-one services or private sessions, these may work, but they’re less tailored to group activities or tours.
Choosing the Right Tool
Use Squarespace Scheduling if you want a simple, reliable, no-commission system that works natively with your website.
Use Setmore if you need group size control, flexible calendar setup, and affordable payment integration.
Use Peek Pro if you’re offering volume-driven tours and want an all-in-one tourism tool — as long as you’re set up to receive U.S. payouts.
Use a manual method (like a contact form or WhatsApp button) if you want to keep costs low and don't need live availability.