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Turks and Caicos National Heritage Month Full of Events

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October marks the kickoff of the fall and winter travel season. It’s also National Heritage Month in the Turks and Caicos, and so there are a number of interesting events planned to welcome our guest back to the islands.

Salt Festival

If you are able to persuade yourself to leave the powdery white sand of Grace Bay Beach, a journey to Grand Turk and Salt Cay this weekend will pay off in the Salt Festival.

Salt was once a valuable commodity, with almost as much value as a currency. The flat salt pans of the surrounding cays made the Turks and Caicos the perfect place to produce this valuable resource.

The Salt Festival these days is more of a chance for everyone to get together for a weekend of dancing and celebrating. Ask our concierge for information about how to get to Grand Turk and Salt Cay.

Seafood Festival

Located on South Caicos, the Seafood Festival Kicks off in mid-month. Like lobster? Find it here. Also, this is a great chance to eat crab cakes and the fabulous local delicacy, the conch.

Sponge Festival

Later in the month it’s Middle Caicos’ turn to host a heritage festival. A short boat-ride away from the northeast tip of Providenciales (our island), Middle Caicos is like taking a trip back in time, with plenty of caves and hidden beaches. The Sponge Festival is a perfect way to make connections with local residents.

Maritime Festival

On the last weekend of the month it’s Provo’s time to shine. Held at the Bight (about 15 minutes by car from the Sands at Grace Bay), this is yet another fun festival filled with food, frolicking, and music and dancing.

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Birdwatching in Providenciales at Northwest Point National Park

One of the best places for birdwatching on the island of Providenciales is at the protected Northwest Point Marine National Park and Northwest Point Pond Nature Reserve.

These scenic parks feature a beautiful rocky coastline as well as two inland salt-water ponds lined with mangroves.

Ospreys, Brown Pelicans and Terns can be found alongside the ocean and the inland ponds attract Flamingos, Great Egrets, Tricolored Herons, Oyster Catchers, Stilts and other types of birds throughout the year.

 

For more information on this protected national park and bird haven, visit: http://www.visittci.com/providenciales/northwest-point-national-park

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Ways To Rekindle Romance at The Sands at Grace Bay

Whether you are celebrating a new love, your honeymoon, a special anniversary, or simply a vacation with the love of your life, The Sands at Grace Bay is an ideal Caribbean resort destination for a romantic retreat. Here are some ways that you can rekindle romance with your loved one during your next tip to our top-rated Turks & Caicos resort:

  • Couples may take our complimentary snorkel equipment to Smith’s Reef – a somewhat isolated beach where you can spend a relaxing day together swimming, snorkeling, and lying along the sand while soaking in the breathtaking scenery
  • Book an Island Magic Champagne Sunset Cruise – an adults-only 2-hour cruise where you will sail off the northeast tip of Providenciales on a 48-foot sailing catamaran and toast the setting sun with champagne and fine wines.
  • Fly high above the ocean and take in a birds eye views of Provo’s breathtaking beaches on a tandem Parasail Ride– from 500 feet above water.
  • Book a Double Decadence romantic couples massage at our Spa Tropique – that offers couples massages for 50, 70, or 90 minutes.
  • Take a sunset stroll along the beach – and you’ll see why Grace Bay Beach was named the “Best Walking Beach” by the Caribbean Journal

Our resort also offers the following two Romance Packages that allow couples to customize the details of their stay by selecting your preferred suite, length of stay, and time of visit:

Fall in Love Again Romance Package

  • Chilled bottle of sparkling wine in your room upon arrival
  • 70 minute Swedish massage for 2
  • Couples Sunset Beach Cruise (based on space availability of the excursion)

Lasting Love Romance Package

  • Chilled bottle of sparkling wine in your room upon arrival
  • His and Hers spa treatments including: 70 minute Swedish massage for 2, Full Scalp massage for 2, Mini Reflexology for 2
  • Couples Sunset Beach Cruise (based on space availability of the excursion)
  • Couples Beach Cruise: Tour secluded Cays, snorkel along the reef and collect seashells (based on space availability of the excursion)
  • Fresh Flowers and strawberries in room upon arrival
  • Roundtrip airport transfers

More information on our romance packages can be found here: Romance Packages