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The Sands at Grace Bay Receives 2023 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

The Sands at Grace Bay resort situated on the award-winning Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos, Providenciales has received the Travelers’ Choice award for 2023.

“Winning the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for the 11th year is a true source of pride for The Sands team. This award showcases the great efforts of our welcoming team members who go out of their way each and every day to provide guests with the very best experience each and every time they visit. We would like to say ‘thank you’ to all of our past guests, friends, and fans — and, of course, for once again making us a winner of this splendid accolade,” said Mona Beeson, General Manager at The Sands at Grace Bay. “We continue working hard every day to keep that excellence going strong and to always delivering the vacations of our guests dreams!”

The Travelers’ Choice awards honor travelers’ favorite destinations, hotels, restaurants, things to do, and beyond, based on the reviews and opinions collected from travelers and diners around the world on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period. Travelers’ Choice recognizes businesses that earn consistently great reviews. Travelers’ Choice award-winners are among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice honors select accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence. Winners are determined based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings posted on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period, as well as an additional editorial process.

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The Sands at Grace Bay Receives 2022 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

The Sands at Grace Bay resort situated on the Tripadvisor voted “2022 World’s Best Beach” — Grace Bay Beach — in Turks and Caicos, Providenciales has received the Travelers’ Choice award for 2022.

“Winning the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for the 10th year is a true source of pride for The Sands team. It’s the wonderful customer feedback that makes this award possible so we would like to say ‘thank you’ to all of our past guests, friends, and fans — and, of course, to our welcoming and hard-working staff for once again making us a winner of this splendid accolade,” said Mona Beeson, General Manager at The Sands at Grace Bay. “We look forward to keeping that excellence going strong and to continuing to deliver the vacations of our guests dreams here at The Sands at Grace Bay time and time again!”

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The TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Award recognizes hospitality excellence and is only given to establishments that consistently receive excellent traveler reviews on Tripadvisor. The establishments honored with the Traveler’s Choice award are located across the globe and represent the top tier of businesses listed on the website. The Travelers’ Choice accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

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Winning, Winning, Winning…The Awards Keep Coming for The Sands

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We are thrilled to share that The Sands at Grace Bay located along the 2018 TripAdvisor World’s Best Beach in Turks and Caicos continues gaining awards and acclaim — On the heels of our multi-million dollar renovation and thanks to our hardworking staff who serve our guests with unparalleled hospitality!

Our resort is proud to once again carry the acclaim as a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence property for the seventh year. The achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.

U.S.News & World Report has named The Sands at Grace Bay as one of the 2018 “Best Hotels in the Turks and Caicos” — an acclaim the resort has received since 2015.

Additionally, we would also like to thank our past guests for your reviews that have made The Sands a 2018 Hotels.com™ “Loved by Guests” award winner are based on verified guest reviews.

We are very proud to continuously receive such prestigious awards,” said Mona Beeson, GM of The Sands at Grace Bay. “The Sands truly is better than ever! Having our resort receive such praise demonstrates how much our commitment to excellence, the high level of service provided by our staff, and the affordable luxury we offer on Grace Bay Beach is appreciated and recognized by our guests.”

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The Sands at Grace Bay Named a 2017 Family Vacation Critic Favorite

Sands at Grace Bay Family Vacation Critic Favorite

Great News…The Sands at Grace Bay has once again been named a 2017 Family Vacation Critic Favorite!

According to Family Vacation Critic, “Favorites” represent those that really go above and beyond. To achieve this status, our hotel has received a rating of 4+ from Family Vacation Critic’s editorial staff and at least 75% of family reviewers have recommended our hotel by giving us a 4+ rating in their review. Family Vacation Critic is published by online travel specialist The Independent Traveler, Inc — a subsidiary of TripAdvisor LLC. Thanks to our team at The Sands for making this recognition possible!

The resort is pleased to share some of the top reasons why families are raving about their visits to The Sands at Grace Bay – especially during these summer school vacation months:

1. Families Receive Significant Resort Savings During Provo’s Low-Season – Late spring and 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 or can stay 7 nights for the price of 5, plus they can take advantage of 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 enjoying self-prepped meals when they desire during their stay.

2. Free Added-Value 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 nearby areas 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.

3. Free Family Friendly Events & Activities on The World’s #1 Beach and Around the 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 fun, 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.

The Sands at Grace Bay’s 4th Night FREE and Stay for 7 Night for the Price of 5 promotions are valid for new bookings made on all room categories for travel April 22nd through December 19th, 2017. Travelers can book the resort’s promotions online at www.thesandstc.flywheelstaging.com – 4th Night Free promo code is “4NF17”; Stay 7 Nights, Pay for 5 Nights promo code is “7FOR5-17 ” – or travelers can 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 Earns 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

We are thrilled to share that The Sands at Grace Bay situated in Turks and Caicos on one of the world’s highest rated, white-powder beaches today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.

 

We are very proud to once again earn the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said Mona Beeson, GM of The Sands at Grace Bay. “Having our resort receive this prestigious acclaim demonstrates how much our commitment to excellence, the high level of service provided by our staff, and the value we offer with complimentary bonus perks and some of the most affordable rates for luxury stays on Grace Bay Beach is appreciated and recognized by our guests.”

 

“With the Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor honors hospitality businesses that have consistently received strong praise and ratings from travelers,” said Heather Leisman, Vice President of Industry Marketing, TripAdvisor. “This recognition helps travelers identify and book properties that regularly deliver great service. TripAdvisor is proud to play this integral role in helping travelers feel more confident in their booking decisions.”

 

The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

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Sands at Grace Bay Named In “Top 15 Resorts in the Atlantic”

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The Sands at Grace Bay makes Condé Nast’s 2013 Readers Choice Awards for the second year in a row!

According to the Condé Nast 2013 Readers Choice Awards, the Sands with a reader score of 85.9 has been ranked #7 in the Top 15 Resorts in the Atlantic (this comes after Grace Bay Beach was voted the “#1 Beach In The Caribbean” by TripAdvisor’s 2013 Travelers’ Choice Awards earlier this year).

Says Condé Nast Traveler:

For more than 25 years, Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards have been a coveted seal of approval for hotels, cruise ships, and airlines from the world’s most discriminating travelers. Tell us where you’ve traveled and what you’ve loved (or not)—79,000 of you participated last year to make this list what it is. 

Link: http://www.cntraveler.com/readers-choice-awards/caribbean/best-resorts-atlantic