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Spend Family Day at A Turks and Caicos Resort

February 18 is Family Day in the Turks and Caicos and around the world. This holiday comes at just about the best time of year in our part of the Caribbean –  blue skies prevail, and the temperature is just perfect, and even heavenly if you compare it to the deep freeze that has descended on many cities in North America. Check out our Turks and Caicos deals and plan your escape.

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So, if you’re traveling with children to the Turks and Caicos on Family Day, here are some things you can do with them:

Visit the Science Museum on Provo

The National Environment Centre is quite close to Grace Bay Beach, and is a perfect place to take kids – there’s a playground right across the street. Learn about local wildlife and ecology, and why our white sand beaches are so dazzling!

Explore Chalk Sound

Chalk Sound, located on the southwest coast of Providenciales, features a beautiful expanse of shallow turquoise water, and is great for birdwatching exploring the natural beauty of our island home. Beaches are hard to find, but on the flip you can find a stretch of sand to call your own.

Boat over to Iguana Island

Lying off the northeast corner of Provo, Iguana Island does what it says on the tin – it’s a tiny cay that is home to a colony of iguanas, many of which come running when they hear the small ferry arrive. It’s a perfect morning or afternoon trip to do with kids.

Snorkel Coral Gardens

Coral Gardens, on Grace Bay Beach, is a great place to learn how to snorkel. The waters are shallow with few waves, and the area is marked where it’s safer for beginners to swim. Of course, children should always be accompanied (within arms’ length) by an adult, and should wear a personal flotation device.

Visit Grace Bay Beach

We think the best place for kids is Grace Bay Beach – right in front of our hotel. Besides the sand and the gentle surf, there are beach chairs and plenty of shade under an umbrella, with the pool close at hand.

 

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Our Pinterest Page Offers Turks & Caicos Travel Inspiration

Follow our new Pinterest page (pinterest.com/thesandstc) to view our most recent resort and beach shots, share and repin the photos you like best, and receive some beach vacation inspiration and Turks & Caicos travel planning ideas! Our Pinterest page helps paint a picture of our resort and beach destination by showcasing photos of our world-renowned Grace Bay Beach location, lush resort grounds, spacious studio and suite accommodations, resort pools and amenities, local island shots and much more. We also created a “Turks & Caicos” weddings board to provide couples with destination wedding planning inspiration, highlighting photos of our stunning Grace Bay Beach wedding and reception venues!

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Learn About Grace Bay Resort With These Quick Facts

Here are quick facts about the Turks and Caicos Islands:
  • The Turks and Caicos Islands consist of 40 islands and cays (pronounced keys)
  • The territory is located 575 miles southeast of Miami, Florida, just below The Bahamas chain and to the east of Cuba and the island of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti.)
  • There are eight major public islands
  • Salt Cay and the island capital of Grand Turk make up the Turks islands
  • The Caicos islands are South Caicos, East Caicos, Middle Caicos, North Caicos, Providenciales and West Caicos.
  • The Columbus Passage separates the Turks islands from the Caicos islands.

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What we’re proud of

Turks and Caicos Islands has one of the longest coral reefs in the world, making our islands an amazing diving destination.

TCI is are famous for white sandy beaches – remnants of ancient coral reefs – which in total cover 230 miles and are complimented with unique turquoise waters.

The weather on Provo

  • The average temperature ranges between 85 and 90 degrees (29-32 degrees Celsius) from June to October
  • From November to May the average temperature is 80 to 84 degrees (27-29 degrees Celsius).
  • Water temperature in the summer is 82 to 84 degrees (28-29 degrees Celsius)
  • In winter the water temperature is about 74 to 78 degrees (23-26 degrees Celsius).
  • A constant trade wind keeps the climate at a very comfortable level.
  • There is an annual rainfall of 21 inches on Grand Turk and South Caicos
  • In an average year the Turks and Caicos has 350 days of sunshine
  • Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30th.

What to wear

  • Shorts are worn in town as well as the beach during the day; light sweaters and jackets may be needed at night in winter
  • Bring sunhats and sunscreen. In the evenings
  • Most restaurants accept dress shorts; some require pants with a collared shirt for gentlemen and dress slacks or dresses for the ladies
  • Public Nudity is illegal anywhere and everywhere

About Provo

  • Providenciales, or more commonly known as “Provo”, is surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches
  • Provo has been ranked “Best Beach” by Conde’ Nast magazine and other major publications.
  • Provo is home to villas and condos, numerous restaurants, spas and shops, a championship golf course, and is  a destination for those who want to relax.

The north shore of the island, near Grace Bay, is home the most beautiful beaches, as well as a long coral reef.

 

 

 

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With Valentine’s Day Approaching, Here Are Tips For Planning A Romantic Vacation In Turks & Caicos

From our breathtaking oceanfront location alongside Grace Bay Beach coupled with our spacious suites and luxurious amenities, The Sands at Grace Bay is a simply a blissful setting for a romantic retreat. Whether you are vacationing in Turks & Caicos over Valentine’s Day or if you’re simply seeking a romantic escape…your ultimate couples vacation is here for the taking.

Not only do we offer several affordable and customizable Romance? packages that feature alluring inclusions like a chilled bottle of champagne in your room, a Swedish massage for two, and a Couples Sunset Beach Cruise, but there are also many lesser known ways that couples can enhance their romantic stay at The Sands at Grace Bay. Here are just a few tips for making your next couple’s vacation in Providenciales more memorable, based on previous guest experiences and our insight into some of the most romantic island activities:

Go Horseback Riding Along a Secluded Beach – Provo Ponies on the southeast end of Providenciales offers a charming horseback riding experience along a four-mile secluded stretch of Long Bay Beach. Provo Ponies offers small group guided horseback riding tours as well as private rides that are ideal for beginners to advanced riders, where you’ll have the chance to leisurely ride a horse along quiet paths and on the pristine white sands of Long Bay Beach. Riders can even take the horses into the crystal clear turquoise ocean waters for a truly unique experience.

Take a self-guided Tour of Providenciales and the Island Beaches by Bike – Come explore the idyllic splendors around The Sands with your loved one at your own pace. You can take advantage of our free resort bicycles for a fun day trip. On this bicycle ride you’ll experience some of the most captivating beaches in the world. If you’re craving privacy, seek out Malcolm Beach, situated away from the mainstream resort beach stretches.

Arrange a Glow Worm Cruise for a? Magnificent Evening Ocean Encounter –? For three to six nights each month? after a full moon, there is a natural? display of under water bioluminescence ?produced by Turks & Caicos “glow?worms” that can be seen about an hour? after sunset in the ebbing tides of the? Caicos banks. There are several local char?ter boat companies that offer tours and ?cruises to enjoy this amazing bioluminescent experience where you will set sail and? take-in a beautiful, island sunset at sea. Once ?the sun is down, a magnificent underwater? display makes the waters aglow as part of the mating ritual for the “glow worms.” The sparkling stars that you will see both in the sky and underwater on this fascinating sailing excursion make it a once-in-a-lifetime, romantic and memorable night.