The idea for the conch festival started simply as a way to bring more visitors to the Blue Hills, a settlement of the Turks and Caicos Islands just a few miles away from the popular Grace Bay Beach. Wanting to bring the feeling of a carnival to the area of Blue Hills, the organizers of…
“Is Halloween celebrated in the Caribbean?” is one of the questions our concierge gets asked a lot at this time of year. The answer? “It’s complicated.” Halloween itself is generally not observed in Caribbean culture, which can be quite religious. More than 90 per cent of people in the Turks and Caicos identify as Christian,…
The Sands at Grace Bay is thrilled to announce that we are now welcoming guests post Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Likewise, Hemingway’s Bar & Restaurant has re-opened. Join us for a spectacular vacation and enjoy breathtaking bliss along Turks and Caicos’ beautiful Grace Bay Beach. The Real Facts While the two hurricanes caused much damage…
The rush is on and our teams are working hard to finalize all the refresh projects and last-minute details in anticipation of your arrival. The resort is looking spectacular, and we are so excited to welcome you to our shores and to our award-winning resort. Although the last few weeks were a bit challenging, there…
The Sands at Grace Bay is pleased to announce that it will be welcoming guests post Hurricanes Irma and Maria with its re-opening set for this Saturday, September 30th, 2017. Likewise, Hemingway’s Bar & Restaurant at The Sands will be re-opening on the same date. Located on Providenciales, the resort’s entire staff has been busy…
We Are Ready! On Location from the Beautiful by Nature Turks and Caicos Islands! We are very pleased to share that through this unprecedented hurricane season, The Hartling Group Resorts; The Sands at Grace Bay, The Palms Turks and Caicos and The Shore Club Long Bay Beach sustained no major structural damages and the properties…
Now that it’s officially fall, travel season is almost upon us. The days are growing shorter, and the weather is getting colder and wetter… or worse. To prepare you for the months of icy snow and darkness ahead we have some new information on direct flights to Turks and Caicos. We also have some tips…
On September 7, Hurricane Irma passed by the island of Providenciales. It was a very intense storm that brought with it intense winds and rainfall, as well as a storm surge. Luckily, the Sands resort and beautiful Grace Bay Beach emerged relatively unscathed, and we’re on track to opening for the season as scheduled. While…
Soon the lazy days of summer will be behind us. A distant memory of sunny days, picnics at the park, camping by the lake and the memorable sounds of the local ice cream truck circling the neighbourhood. For those of us living in colder climates prone to brisk, wintery conditions, the end of summer is…
“What are popular day trips in the Turks and Caicos?” is a common question we’re asked. While many visitors to Turks and Caicos are quite happy to relax on Grace Bay Beach, with maybe an expedition to the swim-up bar in the resort pool, the isolated islands and cays here provide an entire world to…
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