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Bathroom Enhancement Project

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.flywheelstaging.com or contact your travel agent.

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Turks Caicos Information

Providenciales: #1 beach destination in the world!

caribbean resortFor the second year in a row, an online community of millions of travelers has made Providenciales the number one beach destination in the Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice Top 25 Beach Destinations. The majestic powdery white sandy beaches, such as our own Grace Bay, that surround the island were one of the top reasons for Provo’s first-place ranking in 2012.

Provo’s little-visited barrier reefs are also magnets for vacationers who want to experience in diving and snorkeling. Newlyweds also found Provo and Grace Bay to be romantic destination-wedding location, and a perfect honeymoon spot.

Apart from the beaches, the island’s charm lies in its rugged hills and ridges, which are carpeted with prickly pear cactus and scrub. The trump card, however, remains the world class diving: miles and miles of coral reefs are close to shore and the island is close to a common migration route for the Humpback whale. Providenciales is surrounded by uninhabited cays that are easily reached by chartered boat or excursion.

Award winners were determined based on the most highly rated beach destinations by travelers in TripAdvisor reviews. Unlike any other awards or rankings, TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice winners are based on millions of reviews from travelers around the world, and TripAdvisor manages a variety of websites that make up the largest travel community in the world, with, according to the company, more than 50 million unique monthly visitors, and over 60 million reviews.

So you can’t argue with that! We’re number 1!!!

Here’s a full list of the Travellers’ Choice award-winning world beach destinations – including all the destinations Providenciales beat out!

1. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

2. Palm/Eagle Beach, Aruba

3. Tulum, Mexico

4. Negril, Jamaica

5. Saint Pete Beach, Florida

6. Boracay, Philippines

7. Cancun, Mexico

8. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

9. Miami/Miami Beach, Florida

10. Varadero, Cuba

The Sands at Grace Bay is a Caribbean resort located in the heart of a beach destination that is recognized as the best in the world.

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Turks & Caicos Hotel Unveils a Mother’s Day Travel Package Deal in May: “Mom’s a VIP in Paradise”

The Sands at Grace Bay is offering the perfect excuse to treat mom like a VIP this Mother’s Day by surprising her with a ticket  to paradise for LESS. We have created a  special “Mom’s a VIP in Paradise” travel package deal that includes the following freebies for pampering moms  who travel to our Turks & Caicos Hotel in May:

  • 4th Night FREE – valid on all room categories
  • $25 Gift Certificate to Hemingway’s Restaurant & Bar – so the kids can surprise mom with  breakfast in bed OR mom can have Caribbean cocktails delivered beachside
  • $25 Gift Certificate to Spa Tropique – For an indulgent Spa Treatment or massage
  • VIP Gift Basket that includes: 1 bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, 2 keep-sake custom engraved wine glasses (engraved with Mom’s name), Rum cake, and a comfy robe and slippers for mom’s use during her stay.

 

Mom will be certain to feel like a VIP after receiving an indulgent spa treatment at our resort’s Spa Tropique, having her kids deliver a delicious breakfast in bed from our award-winning Hemingway’s Restaurant and Bar, spending a day soaking up the sun on Grace Bay Beach or by one of our three free-form swimming pools, sipping wine from of her custom engraved wine glasses, and relaxing in a comfy bathrobe and slippers watching the sunset from her room’s private outdoor terrace.

Our limited-time “Mom’s a VIP in Paradise” travel package deal is valid for new bookings made for travel between May 1st through May 31st, 2012. To book this package, travelers must call (877) 777-2637 and request the “VIP MOM” package. This special offer is available for bookings of four nights or more and is available for all room categories available at the time of booking. The offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other resort offer or promotion. For more information on our current resort specials, visit www.thesandstc.flywheelstaging.com.

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Caribbean Spring Break vacation ideas for your family

Wondering where to go for a Caribbean Spring Break vacation with your family? Look no further than the Sands at Grace Bay, a family-friendly resort offering a 5-star experience.

At The Sands at Grace Bay Resort, we make it easy for parents to spend quality time with the kids, while providing the opportunity for alone time with their spouses.

Families are welcomed to the property by a new open-air lobby with a signature fruit punch created especially for kids, while there’s a delicious rum punch that welcomes the parents to the Caribbean and the start of a relaxing vacation. With options available for every shape and size of family, guests have their choice of accommodations ranging in size from studios to one, two and three-bedroom suites. Each room comes complete with a big-screen plasma TV and overstuffed couches for comfortable cartoon-watching, kitchens for home-cooked meals and plush bedding for extra bounce. Choose between courtyard, garden or ocean views.

We also make it easy to get out on the water, and have on hand everything from kayaks and windsurfing equipment to snorkel gear and Hobie Cats. The hotel also has three free-form pools for your kids to plan their own underwater adventures. Jump on one of our complimentary bicycles and explore the Grace Bay area. The pristine white beach just off the resort – voted among the world’s best by CondeNast – provides the perfect setting for building sand castles and burying parents and siblings in the sand. Families can gather under the cool shade of beach-side palapas, now an island rarity, and enjoy food by a local favorite, Hemingway’s Restaurant and Bar.

Parents will have a chance at their own private vacation with couple’s spa treatments by Spa Tropique in private treatment rooms, tours for two of Provo’s shopping and nightlife, traditional island cuisine with romantic beach-side seating at Hemingway’ and much more. Dining, spa treatments and other services can be provided in-room to accommodate parents and their children. Babysitting services are also available if you want to spend the night on the town, or spend an evening walking along white sand under a full tropical moon.

Contact the Sands at Grace Bay for more Caribbean Spring Break vacation ideas for your family.

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Awards

Providenciales voted #1 Beach Destination in the World

Travellers Choice 2012 – Tripadvisor

What makes this little Caribbean island the travellers’ Choice top beach destination for the second year in a row? Families love it for its uncrowded beaches at Taylor Bay and Grace Bay. Divers and snorkelers flock there to explore the bountiful barrier reef, including Smith’s Reef and its ocean floor walk. And newlyweds find it a perfectly romantic place for a honeymoon.

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Awards

Star Awards (2012)

Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association

Each year the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association hosts the annual Star Awards ceremony where they recognize the “shining stars” in the TCI hospitality industry – those employees and industry partners who have gone above and beyond the call of duty each year.

We are delighted to announce that staff at The Sands at Grace Bay recently won two Star Awards from the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association for their outstanding performance in 2011! Our Human Resources Manager, Tiersa Smith, was awarded “Employee of the Year” and our
Maintenance Supervisor, Johnny Steplin, took home the “Heart of Hospitality” award. Over the past year Tiersa and Johnny have demonstrated exemplary performance and they have greatly enhanced the overall resort experience for both our resort team members and our valued guests!

We are so proud of Tiersa and Johnny, as well as the incredible dedication and commitment that our entire Resort Team upholds, ensuring that all guests enjoy outstanding service delivered with hospitable warmth and care to create cherished memories of their stay at our resort. For more info

Congratulations for this well-deserved recognition, Tiersa and Johnny!

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Turks Caicos Information

The Sands at Grace Bay Recognizes two “Shining Star” Employees!

Each year the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association hosts the annual Star Awards ceremony where they recognize the “shining stars” in the TCI hospitality industry – those employees and industry partners who have gone above and beyond the call of duty each year.

We are delighted to announce that staff at The Sands at Grace Bay recently won two Star Awards from the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association for their outstanding performance in 2011! Our Human Resources Manager, Tiersa Smith, was awarded “Employee of the Year” and our
Maintenance Supervisor, Johnny Steplin, took home the “Heart of Hospitality” award. Over the past year Tiersa and Johnny have demonstrated exemplary performance and they have greatly enhanced the overall resort experience for both our resort team members and our valued guests!

We are so proud of Tiersa and Johnny, as well as the incredible dedication and commitment that our entire Resort Team upholds, ensuring that all guests enjoy outstanding service delivered with hospitable warmth and care to create cherished memories of their stay at our resort. For more info

Congratulations for this well-deserved recognition, Tiersa and Johnny!