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This Fall Receive Your 4th Night Free & Up To Five Days Of Discounted Scuba Diving At The Sands at Grace Bay Resort.

Providenciales, Turks & Caicos (September 11, 2012) – The Sands at Grace Bay has partnered with Ocean Vibes Scuba & Watersports Ltd., a leading PADI dive and snorkel facility in Providenciales, to offer a fall travel deal fit for dive enthusiasts that offers incredible low-season savings. For stays of three nights or more made for travel now through December 22nd, 2012, the deal includes your 4th Night Free at The Sands at Grace Bay resort plus up to five days of discounted Scuba Dive Packages specially priced for resort guests at only $130 per person/per day. With the 4th Night Free applied, fall rates at The Sands at Grace Bay start as low as $169 per night including taxes (down from the resort’s high-season rates from $344 per night.)

This deal tempts travelers to experience some of the world’s best Scuba diving waters and barrier reefs that are just a few fin-strokes away from the world-famous Grace Bay Beach. For resort guests staying at The Sands at Grace Bay now through December 22nd, Ocean Vibes is offering a discounted scuba dive day package for the price of $130 per person/per day that includes the following: hotel pick-up and drop-off, a scenic 45-foot boat ride that will transport guests to the best dive sites around the island, state-of-the-art SCUBAPRO dive equipment including regulators, wet suits and BCDs and a complimentary lunch and snacks/refreshments. This popular small group dive package takes approximately six hours to complete and all Scuba Divers are required to provide valid certification from a recognized training agency in order to dive. For more information on the Ocean Vibe Dive Packages visit www.Oceanvibes.com. To make scuba dive reservations with these discounted day package rates, resort guests must call 1-855-444-REEF (7333) and request “The Sands at Grace Bay Fall Special.”

Featuring 114 spacious studio and suite accommodations that are complete with kitchens, washer/dryers (in most units), dining and living room areas, and much more – The Sands at Grace Bay also provides guests with the following added-value complimentary amenities during their stay: free use of watersports equipment including kayaks, windsurfing equipment, stand-up paddleboards, snorkel gear and Hobie Cats; bicycle rentals for island exploration; a weekly Manager’s Cocktail Party/poolside Happy Hour; three free-form swimming pools adorned by a cascading waterfall and a relaxing Jacuzzi; tennis courts that are lit for night play; an indoor fitness gym; complimentary beach and poolside lounge chairs, towels, and Palapa beach shades.

The Sands at Grace Bay’s 4th Night FREE promotion is valid for new bookings made on all room categories, for consecutive stays of four nights or more started and completed now through December 22, 2012. The free night is not transferable or redeemable for cash, and is not applicable for groups. Guests can book this offer online at www.thesandstc.com, using the promo code “4NF” – or they can toll-free from the U.S. (877) 777-2637; from Canada (800) 567-5327; or contact a travel agent for reservations.

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 & Sun Destination In The World by Trip Advisor’s ‘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.

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Cassie Dittrich
Tel: (802) 522-0714
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We are excited to share the news with our guests that several property-wide enhancements are underway (or have already been completed) at The Sands at Grace Bay – just in time for the upcoming busy winter travel season!

• Our award-winning Hemingway’s Beachfront Restaurant has added an expansive retractable awning that provides our guests with additional shade from the sun and an even more enjoyable open-air dining experience just steps away from the beach.
• We recently installed a heater in our main beachfront swimming pool, to keep guests comfortably warm during the cooler winter months.
• Additionally, by December 2012, all 114 of our luxurious studio and suite accommodations are receiving complete bathroom upgrades with the following 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, we have added stand-up paddleboards to our wide array of complimentary guest offerings, which also includes free use of kayaks, Hobie Cats, snorkeling and windsurfing gear, and bicycles.

We are continuously improving upon our resort accommodations to maximize our guest experiences during their stay with us – and we are excited to bring even greater value to return guests and new travelers who will be staying with us this fall and winter! Looking forward to seeing you soon….

Providenciales, Turks & Caicos (June 10, 2012) – The Sands at Grace Bay resort situated on Providenciales’ world-famous Grace Bay Beach has made several property-wide enhancements that will be completed before the busy winter travel season. 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, the resort has undertaken a green initiative by installing an environmentally friendly Bionest wastewater treatment system to irrigate the lush resort grounds and gardens.

Scheduled for completion by December 2012, 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.

“We are continuously trying to improve upon our luxurious resort accommodations and maximize our guest experiences during their stay with us,” said Mona Beeson, General Manager of The Sands at Grace Bay. “We are delighted with our growing number of repeat guests who continue to call our property their “home away from home,” as well as the increasing number of new guests who are choosing to stay at our resort. We are excited to bring even greater value to return guests and new travelers who will be staying with us this fall and winter.”

Not only has The Sands at Grace Bay enjoyed a record number of guest bookings over the past year, but the resort has also earned several prestigious awards recognizing its dedicated employees and impeccable service, popular restaurant and outstanding guest reviews. The Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association awarded two employees of The Sands at Grace Bay the prestigious, “Employee of the Year” and the “Heart of Hospitality” awards 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 November 2011. And finally, The Sands at Grace Bay received the prestigious TripAdvisor 2012 “Certificate of Excellence” award for consistently achieving outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor. For more information on the resort and for current announcements and special travel offers, visit www.thesandstc.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.com or contact your travel agent.

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Regarding the gastrointestinal illness that was detected in Providenciales in May: all resorts are open and operating normally as well as all tourism related businesses.

Reports of the illness have dramatically decreased since it was first reported in May, and there been no new reports of symptoms experienced by travelers on the island since June 10th, 2012 (as reported by Travel Weekly on June 11, 2012).

All local businesses and hotels have implemented precautionary safety procedures and sanitization measures to ensure the continued safety and health of guests and travelers. These sanitization measures are being overseen by the highly experienced Environmental Health Officers from Caribbean Epidemiology Center and the Pan American Health Organization.

We want to assure you that The Sands at Grace Bay Resort and Hemingway’s beachfront Restaurant remain open for business to the public and to travelers.

Vacationers are currently enjoying their trips in Providenciales and their time spent at the resort. As a precautionary measure, we are continuing to regularly sanitize all guest rooms, public areas and the restaurant to ensure the continued safety and health of our guests and staff.

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.com or contact your travel agent.

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Due to the reports of gastrointestinal illness that have caused the temporary closure of two resorts in Providenciales, The Sands at Grace Bay along with many other resorts have implemented resort-wide safety procedures to ensure the continued safety and health of guests and staff. The Sands at Grace Bay is regularly sanitizing all guest rooms, public areas and the restaurant with bleach and disinfectants as a precautionary measure.

The Sands at Grace Bay Resort and Hemingway’s Beachfront Restaurant continue to remain open and safe to the public and to travelers.

We are monitoring this situation closely and will continue to implement precautionary resort-wide sanitization measures to ensure that guests and staff remain healthy. Vacationers staying at The Sands at Grace Bay are continuing to enjoy their trips in Providenciales and their time spent at the resort.

For More Information:

Cassie Dittrich
Account Manager
NJC Communications
[email protected]
802.522.0714

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.com or contact your travel agent.

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We are pleased to announce the launch of our anticipated 2012 bathroom enhancement project that will begin on April 22, 2012. To continuously maximize our guest experiences and improve our luxurious resort accommodations, all 114 studios and suites will receive the following bathroom additions and enhancements by the estimated completion date of December 2012:

• Travertine stone shower and bathtub
• Travertine flooring and baseboards
• Kohler fixtures
• Curved shower curtain rod
• Cast iron slip resistant bathtubs
• Fresh coat of paint on the walls and doors.

To ensure that guests do not experience any inconveniences while this project is underway, each of our six buildings will be renovated separately.

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.com or contact your travel agent.

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The Sands at Grace Bay Unveils A 20% Discounted 4-Night Travel Package Featuring Luxurious Resort Accommodations Plus Two Full Days of Two-Tank Diving For Travel Through April 6, 2012! Travel Package Deal Features $350+ in savings!

The Sands at Grace Bay has partnered with Ocean Vibes LTD – a leading PADI dive and snorkel facility in Providenciales – to offer an incredible “Deal To Dive For” travel package for new bookings made at this popular Oceanside resort for travel now through April 6, 2012. The 4-night package features a 20% resort rack rate discount plus 20% discounted rates for two days of Scuba Diving. This travel package deal enables dive enthusiasts to score more than $350+ in savings at a luxurious resort coupled with a top notch PADI Dive operation, offering World Class Scuba Diving that explores Turks & Caicos, rated one of the world’s top 10 dive destinations.

The complete “Deal To Dive For” package includes the following:

• 20% OFF 4-Nights at The Sands at Grace Bay in Studio Courtyard Accommodations Including Hotel Taxes & Service Charges.
• 20% OFF Two days of Two-tank Dives offered through Ocean Vibes, which includes free hotel pick-up and drop-off, a scenic 45-foot boat ride that will transport guests to the best dive sites around the island, state-of-the-art, SCUBAPRO dive equipment including regulators, wet suits and BCDs and a complimentary lunch and snacks/refreshments.

This popular small group dive excursion takes approximately six hours to complete and all Scuba Divers are required to provide valid certification from a recognized training agency in order to dive. Ideal for both beginner and advanced divers, each day’s dive will be based on the local conditions and the skill levels and interests of the participating guests. Included in the total package price, dive certified guests will receive the special 20 percent discounted rate for the two days of diving for only $272 pp, including dive equipment rentals. Without valid certification, guests must first complete a “discover scuba” course with one of the Ocean Vibes instructors before they are able to dive on this excursion. For those without a valid certification, the discounted per person price of $340 pp includes a pool training dive session plus the two days of two-tank diving.  For more information on the Ocean Vibes Dive Packages, please visit http://www.oceanvibes.comor call Toll-Free at1-866-450-DIVE (3483).

The Sands at Grace Bay’s “Deal To Dive For” travel package is valid for new bookings made for four consecutive nights or more now through April 6^th, 2012. The offer includes two discounted Scuba Dive Day Trip excursions offered through Ocean Vibes, with the option of adding on additional daily dive excursions.  This offer is valid for all room categories and rates will vary based on room type, additional night add-on’s and hotel availability at the time of booking. For more information about travel package rates or to book, guests must call the resort’s toll-free reservations line from the U.S. (877) 777-2637; or from Canada (800) 567-5327 and request the “SCUBA DIVE” travel package. Travel agents can only receive commissions on resort rates for this particular travel offer (commissions will exclude the scuba daily dive package excursion rates.)