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Holiday Happenings in Providenciales: 3rd Annual Maskanoo Parade

Guests staying with us over the Christmas Holiday week: you won’t want to miss the 3rd Annual Maskanoo Parade happening on Wednesday, December 26th from 3pm – midnight. The annual parade will be held along Grace Bay Road, between the Regent Village and Salt Mills Plaza. There will be beautiful and cultural costumes, local music, island food, and arts & entertainment for all ages to enjoy!

This parade and party is a terrific way to experience the culture and heritage of the Turks & Caicos Islands. Why is it called “Maskanoo”? It’s a unique celebration that mixes “Junkanoo” – taken from Turks and Caicos’ Bahamian heritage, with a masquerade to transform the event into a lively and colorful parade featuring stunning handmade masks and costumes.

This is a great way to spend the day after Christmas with your loved ones and family, and experience the Turks & Caicos Islands in a unique and vibrant way! The Maskanoo event is organized by the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) and the Cultural & Arts Commission.


 

 

 

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Turks Caicos Information

How to Plan Your Turks & Caicos Vacation

Sometimes it can be difficult to find out good local information when planning a Turks and Caicos vacation. You can either contact our concierge with specific questions about Provo, or take a look at this short sample of blogs below to help get ready for time spent in paradise.

My Sea Story

A year ago, Joana and James moved from Portugal to Provo, on the Turks and Caicos. Their beautifully-designed blog discusses their life on our island and pictures of wonderful, local Turks and Caicos art. If you are thinking of vacationing here – read this blog. You may even decide to join us and live here!

2 Gringos in the Caribbean

This blog features stunning Turks and Caicos photos, and follows the adventures of two Americans who sail their way around the myriad islands and cays that make up our territory in the Caribbean. If you are thinking of planning a sailing tour of the islands, this blog will give you some ideas and inspiration.

Turks and Caicos Tourism Blog

Island Insights, the official Turks and Caicos tourism blog, is a one-stop shop featuring everything you need to now about planning a Turks and Caicos vacation. Besides talking about Turks and Caicos events, the blog also features links to watersports, island destinations, and the Turks and Caicos airport on Provo.

Turks and Caicos Restaurant Guide

This Turks and Caicos restaurant guide is also organized by the official tourism authority. From “Da Conch Shack” to our legendary Hemingway’s Beachfront Restaurant, here’s a nice list of all the restaurants & bars in Providenciales!

Caribbean Island Blog

The Caribbean Islands blog is a solo effort organized by moi, Charles Edwards, to provide information about the Caribbean. The blog offers a lot of Caribbean travel planning resources, including posts about TCI, Provo and Grace Bay.

 

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Turks Caicos Information

Spread Some Holiday Cheer With Our Famous Rum Punch Recipe This Year!

Throwing a holiday party this year?! Spread some “tropical” holiday cheer with this tasty Rum Punch recipe!

Our award-winning Hemingway’s Beachfront Restaurant & Bar has become well-known for its famous “Rum Punch” cocktail, which we serve to guests staying at The Sands at Grace Bay upon resort check-in, during our Tuesday Manager’s Cocktail party as well as poolside and by the ocean alongside Grace Bay Beach.

Not only is this rum punch a great way to quench your thirst after a day of soaking up the sun on Grace Bay Beach, but it’s a terrific cocktail to serve at holiday parties as a delicious “tropical treat” for your friends & family! Bring a bit of the Caribbean and Turks & Caicos to your home over the holiday season, with our crowd-pleasing Rum Punch recipe below.

Happy Holidays from your friends at The Sands at Grace Bay & Hemingway’s!
RUM PUNCH:Offered at The Sands at Grace Bay & Hemingway’s Beachfront Restaurant in Turks & Caicos:
1 oz Bambarra coconut rum
1 oz Bambarra dark rum
3oz orange juice
3oz pineapple juice
1 oz grenadine
Float with Myers dark rum
Cherry/pineapple garnish
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Turks Caicos Information

Vacation In Paradise For Less This Winter: Book Our Limited-Time 5th Night FREE Offer!

We are offering a special 5th Night FREE winter travel promotion for stays of four consecutive nights or more between January 2nd through February 15, 2013. This limited-time 5th Night Free deal is valid for new bookings made on the following five room categories during this early 2013 travel period: Studio Oceanview, 1 Bedroom Gardenview, 1 Bedroom Oceanview, 1 Bedroom Oceanfront, and 2 Bedroom Gardenview Suites. Guests can book this offer online at www.thesandstc.flywheelstaging.com, using the promo code “5NF2013” – or you can call toll-free from the U.S. (877) 777-2637; from Canada (800) 567-5327; or contact a travel agent for reservations. More information on this special offer can be found on our website under “Current Specials.”

 

 

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Awards

The Sands at Grace Bay Wins TripAdvisor Recognition

Our resort and our Hemingway’s Restaurant & Bar have both received a TripAdvisor 2012 “Certificate of Excellence” award for consistently achieving outstanding guest reviews on TripAdvisor! A sincere thanks to all our guests and fans who continue to support us through your positive reviews!!

Grace Bay Wins TripAdvisor Award

Highly rated accommodations, restaurants and attractions are awarded with the 2012 Certificate of Excellence Award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.

To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.

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Turks Caicos Information

Love is in the air at The Sands at Grace Bay…

What better way to celebrate the love of your life this winter than by gifting them with a trip to paradise and one of our signature Romance Packages! Our customizable packages feature special touches like sparkling wine, rejuvenating massages and sunset beach cruises to help couples fall in love all over again in Turks & Caicos.

Whether you’re planning a honeymoon vacation,  a mom & dad retreat, or an anniversary celebration – our  Grace Bay Beach setting is the ideal setting for couples to rekindle romance.

Below are inclusions from our 2013 Romance Packages. Room accommodations are not included in the per couple price and must be booked separately. We keep these packages customizable, so that couples can select their preferred studio or suite accommodation, length of stay and time of visit.

“Fall in Love Again Package”: $599 Per Couple

  • Chilled bottle of sparkling wine in room upon arrival
  • 70 Minute Swedish Massage For Two
  • Couples Sunset Beach Cruise

“Lasting Love Romance Package”: $1,100 Per Couple

  • Chilled bottle of sparkling wine in room upon arrival
  • Fresh Flowers & Strawberries in room upon arrival
  • His & Her Spa Treatments For Two including:
    • 70 Minute Swedish Massage
    • Full Scalp Massage
    • Mini Reflexology
  • Couples Sunset Beach Cruise
  • Couples Beach Cruise: Tour secluded Cays, snorkel along the reef and collect seashells
  • Roundtrip Airport Transfers
More information on our 2013 Romance Packages can be found here: http://thesandstc.flywheelstaging.com/rates-and-reservations/packages/.
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Things To Do In The Caribbean

A Must-See Turks and Caicos Event: The Conch Festival

The Ninth Annual Turks & Caicos Conch Festival, will take place November 23-24, 2012 and will feature a weekend-full of activities on Providenciales, home to the World’s Best Beach. The popular beach-side event attracts tourists and locals alike to celebrate the islands’ most famous delicacy, historical icon, and number one export.

The main event will take place on Saturday afternoon (November 24) at noon in the charming Blue Hills area of Providenciales, outside of Three Queen’s Bar & Restaurant.

Saturday, November 10: Conch Knocking competition at Sailing Paradise

The conch knocking competition will be held on Saturday, November 10 at Sailing Paradise. The party starts at 2pm with the main event taking place at 4pm. Cash prizes for first, second and third place with be awarded for whoever “knocks” the most conch in a limited time. Food and drink specials along with music will be on hand to entertain. Register for this event at Sailing Paradise or at 3 Queens in Blue Hills.

Saturday, November 17: Conch Peeling competition at Froggie’s

A new event added this year will take place at Froggie’s on da Beach on Saturday, November 17 starting at 2pm.

Friday, November 23: “Conchy Night” at Froggie’s on da Beach

Come dressed in your best “Conch Hooker” costume and win a cash prize.

Saturday, November 24: Ninth Annual Conch Festival

This focus of the festival pits the island’s best chefs against each other in a hotly-contested tasting competition judged by a panel of experts as well as the Festival attendees.Tasting begins at Noon and runs until 5PM.

Sunday, November 25: Run for Charity

The longer race begins at 6:30AM while the 5K race goes off at 7:00AM. Both races begin and end at Wrightfully Fit near Turtle Cove and wind through the scenic beachfront of Providenciales. Entry fees are $60 for adults and $30 for children under 18.

Sign up in advance at Wrightfully Fit Fitness Center (located at the Miramar Resort near Turtle Cove marina) or by calling 941 3311.

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Awards

The Sands at Grace Bay Named One Of The “Top 30 Hotels In The Caribbean & The Atlantic”

Condé Nast Traveler’s 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards

Providenciales, Turks & Caicos (November 8, 2012) – The Sands at Grace Bay resort situated on Providenciales’ world-famous Grace Bay Beach has been named one of the “Top 30 Hotels in the Caribbean & the Atlantic” by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards. This past year, Condé Nast Traveler received votes from over 46,400 readers in response to their annual “Best in the World” survey, which rates the most exceptional hotels and resorts in the world by vacation region. This marks the first year that The Sands at Grace Bay has been named one of the Caribbean’s Top Hotels by Condé Nast Traveler readers.

“We take great measures to make sure each guest feels like they are home away from home during their stay with us, and we believe this is key to our hotel’s ongoing success and our positive guest reviews” said Mona Beeson, General Manager of The Sands at Grace Bay. “We are honored to have been named a Top 30 Hotel in the Caribbean and the Atlantic by readers of Condé Nast Traveler – one of several prestigious traveler review awards that we have been delighted to have received over the past few years. In addition to our pristine Grace Bay Beach location coupled with the great value and high levels of service and care that we provide travelers in Turks & Caicos, we are constantly finding new ways to make our guest experiences even more enjoyable and memorable. We take pride in the high number of repeat guests that our hotel welcomes year after year, as well as the growing number of new guests who are choosing to stay at our hotel based on positive traveler reviews.”

The Sands at Grace Bay resort continues to receive recognition for its dedicated employees and impeccable service, popular restaurant and outstanding guest reviews. In just the past few years, The Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association awarded two employees of The Sands at Grace Bay the, “Employee of the Year” and the “Heart of Hospitality” during the 2011 Star Awards. Additionally, the resort’s Hemingway’s Restaurant was named “Restaurant of the Year” at the 8th Annual Turks & Caicos Conch Festival held in 2011. More recently, both The Sands at Grace Bay and Hemingway’s Restaurant received the TripAdvisor 2012 “Certificate of Excellence” award for consistently achieving outstanding guest reviews on TripAdvisor.

In an effort to continuously improve upon the hotel’s luxurious resort accommodations and maximize guest experiences in 2013, The Sands at Grace Bay has made several property-wide enhancements that will be completed by December 2012. The resort’s award-winning Hemingway’s Beachfront Restaurant has added an expansive retractable awning that offers guests additional shade from the sun and an even more enjoyable open-air dining experience just steps away from the beach. A newly installed heater in the resort’s main swimming pool will keep guests comfortably warm during the cooler months. Additionally, all 114 luxurious studio and suite accommodations are receiving the following bathroom enhancements: Travertine stone shower, bathtub, flooring and baseboards; Kohler fixtures; curved shower curtain rods; cast iron slip resistant bathtubs; and a fresh coat of paint. And finally, The Sands at Grace Bay has added stand-up paddleboards to their wide array of complimentary guest offerings, which include free use of kayaks, Hobie Cats, snorkeling and windsurfing gear, and bicycles.

For more information on the resort and for current announcements and special travel offers, visit www.thesandstc.flywheelstaging.com.

About the Sands at Grace Bay

The Sands at Grace Bay is situated on the world-renowned 12-mile crescent of powdery white sand known as Grace Bay Beach – voted the #1 Beach Destination In The World by Trip Advisor’s 2011 ‘Traveler’s Choice’ Awards. This gracious, family-friendly 114-room resort located on six oceanfront acres offers accommodations in studios and 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom suites ranging from 1,000 to 1,600 square feet, all of which combine comfort-focused amenities and spectacular natural surroundings. Suites also come with fully equipped kitchens appointed with stainless appliances, granite countertops, coffee makers and more. The Sands at Grace Bay is the home of Hemingway’s Restaurant and Bar – a legendary beach-side venue and local favorite – where guests can enjoy gourmet selections and island specialties seven days a week. Spa treatments by Spa Tropique are also available by appointment.

For reservations, call toll-free from the U.S. (877) 777-2637; from Canada (800) 567-5327; online at www.thesandstc.flywheelstaging.com or contact your travel agent.

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The Sands at Grace Bay Named One Of The “Top 30 Hotels In The Caribbean” By Condé Nast Traveler’s 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards

 

We are honored to have been named one of the “Top 30 hotels In The Caribbean & Atlantic” by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards!  This past year, Condé Nast Traveler received votes from over 46,400 readers in response to their annual “Best in the World” survey, which rates the most exceptional hotels and resorts in the world by vacation region. You can now find our resort listed on this Condé Nast Traveler awards page: http://www.cntraveler.com/readers-choice-awards/caribbean/top-30-hotels-caribbean-atlantic

Our Turks & Caicos resort continues to receive recognition for its dedicated employees and impeccable service, popular restaurant and outstanding guest reviews. In just the past few years, The Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association awarded two employees of The Sands at Grace Bay the, “Employee of the Year” and the “Heart of Hospitality” during the 2011 Star Awards. Additionally, our Hemingway’s Restaurant was named “Restaurant of the Year” at the 8th Annual Turks & Caicos Conch Festival held in 2011. More recently, both The Sands at Grace Bay and Hemingway’s Restaurant received the TripAdvisor 2012 “Certificate of Excellence” award for consistently achieving outstanding guest reviews on TripAdvisor.

We want to sincerely thank our past guests for their incredible support and terrific reviews! If you have not yet visited us, we looked forward to becoming your “home away from home” in tropical paradise! 🙂

 

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Hurricane Sandy Misses TCI

With many people breathing a sigh of relief in Turks and Caicos, Hurricane Sandy misses TCI. Hurricane Sandy caused only rain and wind in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Sandy’s path across Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and the Bahamas left some damage in the Caribbean, but Provo and the Turks and Caicos were fine.