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PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS (March 11, 2008)

Providenciales, Turks & Caicos - 03/11/08 - The Sands at Grace Bay is more than an ocean front resort set in white-powder sands of world-famous Grace Bay Beach. It is also a haven of relaxation for guests wishing to escape from the every-day and envelop themselves in island life with unique spa treatments and native products by Spa Tropique.

Set amid the natural beauty of the tropics with lush Caribbean landscaping and ample views of the Provo's turquoise waters, The Sands at Grace Bay offers multiple sites for rest and repose. Guests can receive spa services in tranquil treatment rooms, by blooming pool-side gardens, on the sugar-grained beach or in-room for the ultimate privacy.

No matter the setting, Spa Tropique offers everything from need-specific massages and facials to body wraps and professional mani-pedi treatments while employing local ingredients, such as salt, sand and other minerals. Each service is designed to relax, replenish and revive parts of the body that have been abused or long-forgotten. For true indulgence, a sampling of spa packages is provided below:

• Tropical Delight - 90 minutes of uninterrupted tranquility which includes an Aromatherapy massage with personally chosen scents and then followed by a gentle Reflexology session;
• Caribbean Coma - a combination of Reflexology and River Rock Massage for tight muscles followed by a European Deep-Cleansing Facial and Full Scalp Massage;
• Island Paradise - a glow-producing process composed of an Aromatherapy massage and a Body Polish with jojoba scrubs and body mile followed by Deluxe Hand and Foot Treatments which include a manicure and pedicure.

Spa Tropique's knowledgeable and attentive staff is prepared to cater to guests with special touches that turn simple beauty products and massage techniques into a personalized spa experience. For guests wishing to take a piece of the resort and the island with them, Provo-infused spa products are also available for purchase. With the Beach Time Foot Scrub, a cream containing natural salts from Salt Cay, as well as sand from Grace Bay Beach, the Turks & Caicos will never be far from home.

About the Sands at Grace Bay

The Sands at Grace Bay is a 112-room resort located on six oceanfront acres on Grace Bay Beach. This gracious, family-friendly property 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. Each is decorated in Caribbean classic style, with muted blues and greens and wicker furnishings. Most suites also come with fully equipped kitchens appointed with stainless appliances, granite countertops, coffee makers and more. (Studios are equipped with kitchenettes.) Accommodations are distributed throughout six three-story buildings situated amid a lush garden courtyard caressed by three free-form swimming pools.

According to Recommend Magazine, "Perhaps one of the best things about The Sands at Grace Bay is its location - or rather, the juxtaposition of its homey, laid-back vibe with its location on the otherwise ultra-lux Grace Bay. Guests staying here can enjoy the same designer shopping, the same high-end spa services and the same gorgeous white sand beaches - all while staying comfortably with their families at The Sands."

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 available by appointment. Guests are also welcome to enjoy the resort's indoor fitness center, non-motorized water sports, tennis court, and bicycles as well as complimentary WiFi in the rooms, restaurant and lobby. Conveniently located just ten minutes away, the Provo Golf Club offers guests one of the best and most challenging courses in the Caribbean.

For reservations, call toll-free from the U.S. (877) 777-2637; from Canada (800) 567-5327; online at www.thesandstc.com or contact your travel agent.