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The Sands at Grace Bay resort announces five reasons why budget-savvy travelers should consider a vacation to Providenciales (“Provo”) this Fall. Named the Caribbean’s #1 Island by TripAdvisor’s 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards, travelers can enjoy significant savings, beautiful weather, partake in exciting culinary events, and experience some of the world’s most breathtaking white-sand beaches during Provo’s off-season. Not only is this leading Turks & Caicos resort tempting travelers with its reduced low season rates and resort-wide 4^th Night Free Deal offered for bookings now through December 20th, but The Sands at Grace Bay is also offering the following five reasons why travelers should plan a Turks & Caicos vacation to Providenciales this Fall:

1. Score Island-Wide Savings During Provo’s Low Season – Fall is considered the final few months of the Caribbean’s low-season and is a time when travelers can receive significant resort discounts, reduced airfares, and enjoy a variety of free and affordable attractions throughout Turks & Caicos. During Fall travel season, you can still book last-minute trips and find availability at The Sands at Grace Bay – one or Provo’s top-rated resorts that can booked up to a year in advance during the peak season (December through April). Provo’s low-season allows travelers to plan a reasonably priced vacation to this first-class Caribbean destination for much less, complete with a luxurious resort-stay and added-value savings for travel this September through December.

2. Fall Culinary Events, Fit for Foodies – Two highly anticipated culinary events take place in Provo during the month of November: the Caribbean Food & Wine Festival and Provo’s Annual Conch Festival. These annual events draw all-star chefs and foodies from around the world. Provo’s 4^th Annual Food & Wine Festival takes place November 6-8^th and includes a weekend of exciting island dining experiences featuring the local food and unique flavors of the island. The 11th Annual Turks & Caicos Conch Festival is held the last weekend of November and features island foods, music, and fun events for all ages. The festival hosts a culinary competition where the island’s best chefs serve up their tastiest conch dishes, offering visitors a delicious taste of the island’s native mollusk that is creatively served in a myriad of delectable ways.

3. Cool Ocean Breezes Temper The Heat – In the beginning of Fall, the tropical Turks & Caicos heat begins to cool down as the southeasterly trade winds return, as do the brief but more frequent rain showers. The ocean water remains comfortably warm from the summer heat and is perfect for swimming. The average daily temperature ranges from 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit now through December, ideal for travelers to enjoy the variety of outdoor and ocean activities. The trade winds bring cool ocean breezes, while sunshine remains abundant as the Turks & Caicos Islands receive an average of 350 sunny days per year. Plus, the winds provide excellent weather for a variety of popular watersports like sailing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, and using Hobie cats along the coast.

4. Fewer Crowds & More Secluded Beaches – While increasing in popularity as one of the Caribbean’s leading winter vacation destinations, far fewer people travel to the Turks & Caicos Islands during the Fall season. Often, travelers don’t think about visiting this tropical destination until the winter months, once the temperatures are near freezing at home. Fewer island visitors means that it’s the perfect time of year for couples to plan a trip to Provo – when the island’s secluded white-sand beaches offer the perfect backdrop for rekindling romance. Located on Provo’s world-famous Grace Bay Beach, The Sands at Grace Bay offers a variety of themed vacation packages that are discounted during the off-season and are ideal for couples including a “Fall in Love Again” romance package, a “Babymoon” package for new mom and dad’s “to be,” and a “Scuba Dive” vacation package for travelers to explore Provo’s underwater world.

5. Caribbean Spiny Lobster Season – The Caribbean spiny lobster season kicked off on August 15^th, allowing travelers to take advantage of this local delicacy that is featured as a special menu item at the island restaurants throughout Fall. Seafood lovers can enjoy freshly caught lobster, conch, and fish cooked and prepared in a variety of ways by local chefs during Provo’s weekly Thursday Night Fish Fry. This island-wide party created by The Turks & Caicos Tourist Board in collaboration with the Department of Culture, brings travelers together with locals to enjoy the fresh island flavors, sounds, and sights for an evening of mouth-watering cuisine and cultural entertainment. Lively steel bands, dancing, and folkloric storytelling celebrate “all things TCI.”

Fall travelers can enjoy incredible savings at Providenciales’ The Sands at Grace Bay, which is offering a 4th Night FREE promotion valid for new bookings made on all room categories for travel now through December 20^th, 2014. Resort guests also enjoy an array of added value guest amenities including free use of watersports equipment, bicycles, a weekly manager cocktail party, three swimming pools, and much more. Travelers can book the resort’s Fall 4^th Night Free offer online at www.thesandstc.flywheelstaging.com, using the promo code “4NF2014” – or call toll-free from the U.S. (877) 777-2637; from Canada (800) 567-5327.