If you have survived the Polar Vortex, why not make plans for a quick escape to Provo on the Turks and Caicos? The kids are out of school, to it’s a perfect time to enjoy clear blue skies, crystal-clear water and an island lifestyle that can’t be beat. Here are 5 Caribbean spring break vacation…
The annual Race for the Conch open-water swimming race will be held at Grace Bay in July. To help our guests learn more about this sport, we contacted the World Open Water Swimming Association for an introduction to this fascinating and popular pursuit. What is the attraction of open water swimming? Everyone is different but…
If you are travelling to Provo with a family or group of friends, consider booking a half or full-day private sailing excursion – you’ll have an island and reef all to yourselves for the day! These sailing excursions are offered by our friends at Reef Peepers, a Provo-based company that explores the Turks and Caicos aboard…
The Sands at Grace Bay is both a tranquil honeymoon spot for intrepid adventurers who want to get away from it all, or a quiet, intimate home base that’s also a launchpad into adventure. Or, our resort can be a bit of both. We have the guests to prove it. Back in June, we were…
If you want to try out SUP paddling during your Turks and Caicos vacation, The Sands at Grace Bay has just the thing for you: two stand-up paddleboards right on Grace Bay Beach. Contact us to reserve an SUP on Grace Bay Beach. What is SUP? It’s all about riding a surfboard-like paddleboard over the…
The island of Provo, while small and private, is also filled with interesting things to do and see. Here are our top 5: 1) Check out the National Environment Centre Close to Grace Bay Beach and the Sands resort, the National Environmental Centre (NEC), shows the natural habitats and ecosystems of the Turks and Caicos…
The Turk and Caicos offers many opportunities for fishing. While the nearby Bahamas is considered the top location for bonefishing in the Caribbean, if you’re hoping to try out the sport for the first time – especially if you’re trying to fit in some fishing with a family vacation – Providenciales is an ideal location….
1) Check out the National Environment Centre Close to Grace Bay Beach and the Sands resort, the National Environmental Centre (NEC), shows the natural habitats and ecosystems of the Turks and Caicos Islands. A Children’s Park is located nearby. 2) Visit Coral Gardens Coral Gardens, a reef located within wading distance from Grace Bay Beach,…
For a few nights following the full moon each month, the shallow waters around the Caicos Banks to the south-west of Provo are the scene of a wonderful natural phenomenon: millions of glow worms come together and emit green flashes of light that is visible from the surface of the water. It’s all part of a…
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…
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