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The Sands at Grace Bay Announces Resort-Wide Enhancement Project

2016 Guestroom Refurbishments For Grace Bay Beach Resort

The Sands at Grace Bay located on picture perfect Grace Bay Beach is excited to announce its resort-wide enhancement project in 2016!

By early 2016, all resort accommodations will have received new luxury bedding collection.

The Sands New Bedding for 2016

In August and September, additional guestroom enhancements and refurbishments will be made to complement the new bedding. During this time, the resort will not be open for reservations between the dates of August 20, through September 30, 2016.

The resort looks forward to bringing even greater value to its guests when it re-opens on October 1, 2016!

About the Sands at Grace Bay

Located only 80 minutes by air from Miami, and with regular airline service from New York, Boston, Atlanta, Charlotte, Philadelphia and Toronto, The Sands at Grace Bay is an easy-to-reach destination for the perfect Caribbean vacation.

An all-suite resort, The Sands at Grace Bay offers a spectacular, central beachfront location on Grace Bay Beach, awe-inspiring views and beautifully-appointed and newly refurbished accommodations.

Within a 6-acre Caribbean plantation-style setting, The Sands at Grace Bay comprises 114 suites in six, three-story buildings. It is embraced by lush, pristine tropical landscaping and located on Grace Bay’s 12-miles of powdery white sand known as Grace Bay Beach that boasts dazzling turquoise waters.

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Grace Bay Beach Named The #1 Beach In The World For 2016

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Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos has just been named the World’s #1 Beach by TripAdvisor’s 2016 Travelers’ Choice Awards! Of course, this comes as no surprise to those who have stayed with us at The Sands at Grace Bay and had the opportunity to enjoy our resort’s pristine stretch of Grace Bay Beach during their Turks & Caicos vacation. Not only does our world-famous beach boast unbelievably clear water, with hundreds of shades of blue and green and white sugar sand, but our ocean water is surprisingly warm. In the summer, a dip in the surf at Grace Bay Beach may feel a lot like taking a warm bath – with ocean water temperatures ranging between 82 to 84 degrees (28-29 degrees Celsius). The winter water temperature is a bit cooler but still incredibly comfortable, ranging from 74 to 78 degrees (23-26 degrees Celsius).

Now that the word is out that we’re located on the world’s very best beach, we encourage you to take advantage of our low-season spring rates and our Spring and Summer 4th Night Free deal before our resort occupancy is full. More and more travelers from around the world are making reservations with us to enjoy our idyllic beach destination, so now is the best time to book an affordable spring getaway to The Sands at Grace Bay.
This spring and summer you’ll enjoy our affordable low-season rates plus you’ll have endless fun in the sun with our array of free amenities including three swimming pools, ocean watersports equipment, bicycles and more. Plus, our spacious and luxurious studios and suites are ideal for families, groups of friends, and couples and come equipped with all the comforts of home.

The Sands’ low-season spring and summer rates kick off on April 7th and the resort’s 4th Night Free Deal begins May 1st, 2016. BOOK NOW: http://thesandstc.com.

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Affordable 2016 Turks & Caicos Wedding and Romance Packages

The Sands at Grace Bay has unveiled its 2016 Turks and Caicos wedding and romance packages for couples seeking an affordable yet luxurious beach wedding, honeymoon or romantic getaway in one of the Caribbean’s most sought after vacation destinations of Providenciales, Turks & Caicos – named the #1 Island In The World by TripAdvisor’s 2015 Travelers’ Choice Awards. These packages conveniently allow couples to customize the details of their stay, by selecting their accommodation type, length of stay and time of visit – based on their desired preferences and budget – to turn their dream Turks & Caicos wedding or vacation into a reality. This top-rated resort continues to receive 5-star reviews from couples on leading travel review and rating sites including TripAdvisor and the wedding planning site WeddingWire.com, which gave the resort a “2015 Couples Choice Award” for consistently receiving positive reviews in the areas of service, value, flexibility, and professionalism.

 

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The Sands’ two romance packages feature special touches such as couples massages, sunset beach cruises and more. Regardless of which package is selected, couples will find it easy to fall in love all over again while taking quiet strolls along the resort’s pristine stretch of Grace Bay Beach, enjoying romantic candle-lit dinners on the Hemingway’s dune deck, and relaxing together in The Sands’ elegant and spacious suites that feature oversized balconies and all the comforts of home. The following are The Sands’ 2016 Romance Package inclusions:

Fall in Love Again Package: $750 Per Couple

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

Lasting Love Romance Package: $1,350 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 Cruise
  • Couples Beach & Snorkel Cruise: a scenic excursion for two that includes a boat tour of Providenciales’ secluded Cays and snorkeling along the island’s top-rated coral reefs
  • Roundtrip Airport Transfers

 

The resort’s 2016 beach wedding packages, both under $5,000, provide couples with the basic elements for an intimate Grace Bay Beach wedding ceremony for up to ten people with the ability to invite additional wedding guests for a nominal per person charge. These packages may be enhanced with optional wedding day “extras” – a variety of special add-on services offered from island vendors that include a tented beach barbecue and bonfire, local entertainment & island musicians, flowers, fireworks, hair and makeup services and much more. The following are inclusions for The Sands’ 2016 beach wedding packages:

“Let’s Say I Do”: $1,895 Per Couple

  • On-Site Event Assistance
  • Assistance to Obtain Marriage License and Marital Paperwork
  • Officiant for Wedding Ceremony
  • Witness, if needed
  • Bridal Bouquet and Groom’s Boutonniere
  • Wedding Cake (serves 10 people)
  • 10 Complimentary Wedding Chairs adorned with chair covers
  • iPod Docking Station
  • 4 Pole Beach Wedding Arch with White Sheer cloth
  • Special Welcome Amenity
  • Special Turndown Service on Night of Wedding

“Let’s Go For It”: $4,750 Per Couple

*The “Let’s Go For It” package includes all of the offerings from the “Let’s Say I Do” package, with the following additions:

  • Brilliant by Tropical Imaging Photograph Package, which includes:
    • A 2-hour shoot
    • Beautiful 10×10 Turks & Caicos book with 30 pages
    • All Digital Files
  • Spa Tropique’s “I Do” Bride & Groom Spa Package that includes the following His & Her Treatments:
    • 70-Minute Swedish Massages
    • Delicious Full-Scalp Massages
    • Fabulous Foot Massages

In addition to the resort’s affordable rates and luxurious studio and suite accommodations along Grace Bay Beach, couples also benefit from the following added-value amenities during their stay: complimentary use of watersports equipment – including kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, snorkel gear and Hobie Cats; bicycles for island exploration; a Tuesday Manager’s cocktail party; three free-form swimming pools, a tennis/basketball court, and more.

The 2016 wedding and romance package rates exclude the price of room accommodations, resort taxes and service charges. The wedding package prices are based on a 10 person wedding: for each additional wedding guest (up to 20 persons) an additional $25 per person charge will be applied to the total package price and for groups over 20, customized package pricing will apply. For more info, visit:Turks & Caicos Packages.

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Tis the season to help others: win a Turks and Caicos Trip!

Enter for a chance to win a Turks and Caicos trip

Stan Hartling, CEO of The Hartling Group – the developers of three award- winning Turks & Caicos properties including The Sands at Grace Bay – is the Honorary Chairperson for this year’s Salvation Army Kettle Drive in Turks & Caicos.

The Sands at Grace Bay is delighted to join The Hartling Group properties in this year’s goal of raising $50,000 for the Salvation Army, to support families in need this holiday season.

Wait…there’s another way the Hartling Group is spreading holiday cheer: for ALL those who donate at least $25 towards this cause, you will be entered for a chance to win a one-week Turks & Caicos vacation at our sister property – The Palms Turks & Caicos! The Palms Turks & Caicos luxury resort is a 72-suite resort also situated on world-famous Grace Bay beach in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos and this one-week vacation giveaway is valued at over $7,000. The more that you donate, the more that you will be entered to win The Palms vacation prize:

  • Donate $25 and receive 1 prize entry
  • Donate $50 and receive 3 prize entries
  • Donate $100 and receive 8 prize entries
  • Donate $250 and receive 25 prize entries

To donate towards this great cause online and for contest details, please visit www.TCIKettle.com. Resort guests who wish to donate may also simply contact the Front Desk and one of our guest service representatives will be pleased to apply the donation you wish to make to your account. The prize winner will be drawn on December 23, 2015.

Please join in our mission of helping others and giving back this holiday season. Every donation, no matter how large or small, will be gratefully received!

Help make the Holidays Happier for those in need.

 

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Caribbean Resort Gets a Makeover: Sands Parking Lot Resurfacing Project

Observe Parking Signage from August 26th to September 4th, 2015.

The Sands at Grace Bay Caribbean resort will be completing a parking lot resurfacing project between the dates of Wednesday, August 26th through Friday, September 4th, 2015.

This project will occur in two phases and signage will direct guests to the section of the parking lot where they may park each day. Parking lot signage will also direct visitors to the resort’s temporary arrivals and departures entrance that will be located at Building #6. The parking lot resurfacing work will be completed during the daytime hours of 10:00am to 8:00pm, so that any associated noise will not disrupt guests during the evening and early morning hours.

We look forward to continuing to enhance our property to provide an even greater value to those who stay with us at The Sands at Grace Bay.

About the Sands at Grace Bay

Located only 80 minutes by air from Miami, and with regular airline service from New York, Boston, Atlanta, Charlotte, Philadelphia and Toronto, The Sands at Grace Bay is an easy-to-reach destination for the perfect Caribbean vacation.

An all-suite resort, The Sands at Grace Bay offers a spectacular, central beachfront location on Grace Bay Beach, awe-inspiring views and beautifully-appointed accommodations.

Within a 6-acre Caribbean plantation-style setting, The Sands at Grace Bay comprises 114 suites in six, three-story buildings. It is embraced by lush, pristine tropical landscaping and located on Grace Bay’s 12-miles of powdery white sand known as Grace Bay Beach that boasts dazzling turquoise waters.

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New Nonstop Flights to Turks and Caicos This Winter

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Chicago residents will soon enjoy direct flights to Turks and Caicos Islands with the launch of a seasonal, nonstop United Airlines flights from December 19, 2015, through April 30,2016 – just in time for the busy winter travel season.

New Flights to Turks and Caicos

Scheduled for Saturdays, the Boeing 737-800 will be United Airlines’ first nonstop service available from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to the Providenciales International Airport (PLS).

The outbound flight will depart from Chicago Saturdays at 10:40 a.m., arriving in Providenciales at 3:40 p.m., while the return flight will depart Providenciales at 1:49 p.m. and arrive in Chicago at 5:09 p.m.

We are extremely excited to welcome more Chicago residents to The Sands at Grace Bay this winter, where they can enjoy our pristine stretch of Providenciales’ world-famous Grace Bay Beach, our free guest amenities including watersports equipment, bicycles, and three swimming pools, and our spacious and luxurious studio and suite accommodations! www.thesandstc.com.

Perfect harmony on Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales

Experience an earthly wonder of sand and sea at our 114-suite luxury resort on Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, British West Indies.

Family-friendly, yet ideally suited for romantic getaways and wedding celebrations, The Sands at Grace Bay offers a harmonious balance of home comforts and sublime Caribbean elegance – as well as a picture perfect location on the sparkling shores of Grace Bay Beach.

If you are dreaming of a beach holiday in the Caribbean that gives you the flexibility of having your own fully-equipped suite while enticing you with fine dining, pristine grounds and sigh-inducing vistas, we look forward to welcoming you to The Sands at Grace Bay.

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New JetBlue Flights to Turks and Caicos from Fort Lauderdale

JetBlue Airways recently announced a new year-round, daily service on a new route between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Providenciales International Airport (PLS) in Turks and Caicos. The service is scheduled to begin this November, pending government approval. To celebrate its new major service, JetBlue is currently offering an introductory fare of only $99 each way between Fort-Lauderdale-Hollywood and PLS, Turks and Caicos.

JetBlue also operates flights between New York and Providenciales as well as a seasonal service out of Boston to PLS.

For more information, visit http://www.jetblue.com.

Other Turks and Caicos Flights

Direct service from so many cities makes planning a vacation to The Turks and Caicos Islands easy…and quick!

Travelers may find direct flights to Providenciales Airport (PLS) from many cities throughout North America and Canada, including New York, Atlanta, Miami, Toronto and Montreal.

There are also direct flights to Providenciales from Heathrow outside of London, England. Please view our Turks and Caicos map to find out where we are located.

For daily flight information, please consult the Turks and Caicos Airport Authority.

Below is a sampling of airlines that offer flights to Providenciales, Turks & Caicos. Please visit their websites directly, for the most recent flight and route updates, availability, and pricing:

City Airlines
NYC JetBlue, Delta Airlines, United Airlines,
Boston JetBlue, Delta Airlines, US Airways
Philadelphia Delta Airlines, US Airways
Charlotte US Airways
Atlanta Delta Airlines,
Miami American Airlines
Toronto Air Canada, WestJet
Ottawa Air Canada
Montreal Air Transat, Air Canada, WestJet
Nassau British Airways, Bahamas Air (direct daily flights)
London (Heathrow) British Airways

 

 

 

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Top 3 Reasons Why Families Should Stay at Our Turks and Caicos Resort

With summer just a few weeks away, The Sands at Grace Bay is tempting Turks and Caicos resort for family travelers who are looking for significant resort savings in a leading vacation destination with its reduced low-season rates and 4th Night Free deal, array of family-friendly amenities and its unbeatable location on Providenciales’ world-famous Grace Bay Beach. Not only was Turks & Caicos’ Providenciales (“Provo”) named the World’s #1 Island by TripAdvisor’s 2015 Travelers’ Choice Awards, but The Sands at Grace Bay was recently named a “2015 Family Favorite Hotel” and one of the “Top 10 Caribbean Resorts for Families” by TripAdvisor’s family travel site, Family Vacation Critic.

The resort unveiled the following three reasons why families benefit from visiting The Sands at Grace Bay during the summer months:

  1. Families Receive Significant Resort Savings During Provo’s Low-Season – Summer is known as the Caribbean’s low-season and is the time of year when families can receive resort discounts and deals, reduced airfare costs, and plan a much more affordable trip to the first-class destination of Providenciales, Turks & Caicos. From May 1st through December 19th, families will receive their 4th Night Free plus reduced low-season rates starting as low as $195 per night at The Sands at Grace Bay. To reduce vacation costs even further, the resort’s spacious 1, 2 and 3-bedroom suites are ideal for families who wish to share accommodations. Plus, the suites feature all the comforts of home including nicely equipped kitchens and dining areas that provide families with the convenience of preparing home-cooked meals during their stay.
  1. Free Family Friendly Events & Activities On The World’s #1 Island – Families can enjoy an array of affordable and optional day excursions during their trips to Providenciales, including snorkeling and conch cruises, horseback riding along the beach, sunset glow worm tours, semi-submarine underwater adventures, kayak nature tours and much more. There are also several free kid-friendly attractions and events that take place around the island. Provo’s weekly Thursday night Fish Fry features freshly caught fish and seafood, local bands and entertainment, dancers and much more – for a fun night that celebrates all things “Turks & Caicos.” The Turks & Caicos National Environmental Centre is a free and informative way for families to learn about the wildlife, habitats and ecosystems found throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. And finally, the world-renowned beaches surrounding Providenciales are always a family favorite activity.
  1. Free Resort Amenities Offer Endless Opportunities For Having Fun Under The Sun – One of the greatest benefits mentioned by families who stay at The Sands at Grace Bay is the array of added value amenities that guests may enjoy during their stay including free use of watersports equipment, bicycles, a weekly cocktail party, three swimming pools, a basketball/tennis court that is lit for night play and more. To fully appreciate the resort’s Grace Bay Beach location, families with older children take advantage of the resort’s kayaks, snorkeling gear, stand-up paddleboards and Hobie Cats. Resort bicycles offer a fun way for families to explore the island of Providenciales together. Families often bring the resort’s snorkeling gear to the nearby Coral Gardens snorkeling site, one of the most popular snorkeling areas for families in Providenciales. The shallow waters that can be accessed right from the beach, the diversity of fish, the clearly marked boundaries, and the safely roped off area make this a great spot to bring children and beginner snorkelers.

The Sands at Grace Bay’s 4th Night FREE promotion is valid for new bookings made on all room categories for travel now through December 19th, 2015. Travelers can book the resort’s 4th Night Free offer online at www.thesandstc.com, using the promo code “4NF2015” – or call toll-free from the U.S. (877) 777-2637; from Canada (800) 567-5327; or contact a travel agent for reservations.

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The Sands at Grace Bay Awards: We’re a “2015 Family Favorite Hotel”

A new addition to Sands at Grace Bay Awards – TripAdvisor’s family travel site, Family Vacation Critic, has once again named The Sands at Grace Bay a “Family Vacation Critic Favorite” 2015 hotel based on expert and consumer feedback. The resort was also recently named one of the, “Top 10 Caribbean Resorts For Families” by this leading family vacation website!

The Sands at Grace Bay - A 2015 "Family Favorite Hotel" by Family Vacation Critic
The Sands at Grace Bay – A 2015 “Family Favorite Hotel” by Family Vacation Critic

To be named a Family Vacation Critic Favorite hotel, hotels and resorts must have been personally vetted and visited by a member of Family Vacation Critic’s editorial team and must have been recommended by 75% or more families who have reviewed the property, with a four- or five-star review rating.

“The Family Vacation Critic Favorite winners represent hotels that truly excel as family-friendly properties. Because awards are only given to hotels that receive a high rating from both our team of experts and family travelers who have stayed at the property, the Family Vacation Critic Favorite Hotels designation offers parents a credible stamp of approval to use when searching for the perfect hotel for their family.”

– Lissa Poirot, Editor-in-Chief, Family Vacation Critic

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There are many reasons why families continue to visit our award-winning Providenciales, Turks & Caicos resort, including:

  • Our affordable low-season summer and fall rates and 4th Night Free Deal (valid between May 1st through December 19th)
  • Our unbeatable location on Grace Bay Beach, the Caribbean’s #1 Beach according to TripAdvisor’s 2015 Travelers’ Choice Awards
  • Fun and family-friendly island attractions in Providenciales, named the World’s #1 Island by TripAdvisor’s 2015 Travelers’ Choice Awards
  • Free use of resort watersports equipment including kayaks, snorkeling gear, stand-up paddleboards and Hobie Cats
  • Complimentary resort bicycles available for guest use from daylight to dusk
  • 3 Free-form swimming pools that flow throughout a central garden courtyard and are connected by canals.
  • On-property dining out at the island’s legendary Hemingway’s Beachfront Restaurant that offers kid-friendly breakfast, lunch and dinners
  • The option to dine “in” using fully equipped kitchens and comfortable dining areas in our one, two, and three-bedroom suites that provide families the convenience of preparing home-cooked meals during their resort stay
  • Fun family friend excursions, ranging from snorkeling, horseback riding, semi-submarine underwater tours, glow worm sunset cruises, snuba and more

For more information on our family-friendly resort amenities, optional excursions, and island kid-friendly dining and attraction recommendations, visit our resort’s family page: http://thesandstc.com/families/introduction/

 

 

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#SandsSelfie Turks and Caicos Contest Winners Announced!

After receiving over 420 entries, the results of our Winter #SandsSelfie Turks and Caicos contest are finally in – and we are excited to announce the “WINNING” photo submission that will be awarded the grand prize of a gift certificate for a 3-night stay in a luxurious One-Bedroom Oceanview Suite at The Sands at Grace Bay! Because we received so many terrific photo submissions from this 3-month contest, we’ve also decided to award a 2nd and 3rd place winner – and all #SandsSelfie winners and prizes are featured below.

Since we kicked off our SandsSelfie social media photo contest on December 1st, we have received over 200 #SandsSelfie photo submissions via Instagram and 221 total photo submissions posted onto our Facebook wall! We sincerely enjoyed all the creative, fun, and breathtaking SandsSelfie photos that our guests shared with us during their Turks & Caicos trip and stay at The Sands and hope you enjoy the 3 “winning” photos below:

The #1 WINNING Photo that was posted onto our Facebook wall by Kristen Rasmussen was taken from the crystal clear waters just offshore our stretch of Grace Bay Beach, shortly after getting married to her husband Ryan Rasmussen. This photo captures one of the many reasons why couples from around the world come to celebrate their weddings at our Providenciales resort, known for our award-winning beach, warm ocean waters, and fun amenities that couples enjoy using with their closest family members and friends. Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Rasmussen – who have won our main prize of one complimentary 3-night stay in a 1-bedroom Oceanview Suite! We hope to see you for your honeymoon!

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1st Place Winner of #SandsSelfie Contest!

 

Our 2nd Place #SandsSelfie winner, who will receive a gift certificate for a complimentary 2-Night Stay at The Sands at Grace Bay in a 1 Bedroom Oceanview Suite, is Aimee Madison Francart who posed with her husband Matt Francart for a Christmas themed Santa hat selfie in December, alongside our famous JoJo the dolphin beach sign. This sign is treasured amongst our resort guests who have had the opportunity to spot the island’s famous and friendly JoJo the dolphin during their stay with us here in Providenciales.

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2nd Place Winner of #SandsSelfie Contest

 

Our 3rd Place #SandsSelfie winner, who will receive a gift certificate for a complimentary 1-Night Stay at The Sands at Grace Bay in a 1-Bedroom Oceanview Suite, is Brittany Roderick who posted a terrific snorkeling photo from our crystal clear ocean waters. This photo captures another thing our guests love to do during their stay at The Sands – enjoy our complimentary watersports equipment and snorkeling gear for endless fun in the sun along our breathtaking Grace Bay Beach.

3rd Place Winner of #SandsSelfie Contest!
3rd Place Winner of #SandsSelfie Contest!

We will be contacting the three #SandsSelfie winners shortly via their personal Facebook and/or Instagram accounts, with more details on their gift certificate resort stay prizes! Thanks again to all of you who participated in our #SandsSelfie contest – and we hope that you continue to share your favorite #SandsSelfies on our Facebook and Instagram pages during your future stays at The Sands. We look forward to seeing you all again soon!