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THE SANDS AT GRACE BAY P.O. BOX 681 PROVIDENCIALES TURKS CAICOS ISLANDS BRITISH WEST INDIES
Phone 649-946-5199
Fax 649-941-3433. Reservations United States : 1-877-77 SANDS (72637) Canada: 1-800-567-5327 (Resort to the Best). Sands Ltd., Turks and Caicos Islands. A six-acre four-star resort in Caribbean Plantation-style architecture. Six, three-story buildings are built around a lush
garden courtyard with free-form
swimming pools. The resort is on 12-miles of white powder sand known as Grace Bay Beach, near the Providenciales
Airport (15 minutes), marinas (10 minutes) and an 18-hole
golf course (2 minutes). Families are especially welcomed at The Sands at Grace Bay. Spacious
suites enhance comfortable living for families with children. Board
games and 2
computers with free
Internet access are all also available. 114 exceptionally spacious
suites are decorated with terracotta tile flooring and in light, tropical colors.
Studios,
one, two and three-bedroom suites range from nearly 1,000 to more than 1,600 sq. ft. Floor to ceiling windows and sliding glass doors open out to expansive views of the
courtyard,
garden or ocean. All
suites with the exception of
courtyard studios offer private,
screened
balconies.
Suites feature a king or queen bedding configuration.
One, two, and three-bedroom suites feature modern
kitchens and comfortable dining areas.
Kitchens are equipped with full stove, microwave,
refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster,
coffeemaker and cutlery. All
suites contain in-
room washer and dryer including detergent.
Studios feature
kitchenettes with mini-
fridge, microwave, toaster,
coffeemaker and cutlery. All residences offer
air-conditioning and ceiling fans, color
cable television, in-
room electronic
safe,
direct dial telephone and data port. Hemingways
Restaurant and
Bar - Beachside dining open from 8 a.m. to 9:45 p.m., seven days a week. Enjoy al fresco, casual dining on the deck or open-air
patio, virtually steps away from the beach. Island dishes are combined with traditional favorites. Selections range from light fare, gourmet sandwiches and salads to specialty entres. A decadent dessert menu completes the offering. On Tuesday evenings, Hemingways hosts Caribbean Night accompanied by live music. Full
kitchens in
one, two, and three-bedroom suites provide the convenience to prepare any meal. Guests can enjoy a home-cooked meal miles away from home. Grocery shopping is made easy with a daily shuttle service into town with two pick up times. For last-minute snacks, a convenience store is located on the resort property, open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday. Swimming The theme of water is reinforced at the resort by two free-form
pools flowing throughout the central
garden courtyard connected by canals. The
pools are adorned by a cascading waterfall, a relaxing
Jacuzzi and small grottoes. An additional circular
swimming pool is beachside. Watersports and Biking Guests have the opportunity to experience a multitude of water and sport activities courtesy of The Sands at Grace Bay. To fully appreciate what Grace Bay Beach has to offer, The Sands at Grace Bay provides free use of kayaks, wind surfing equipment, snorkel gear and Hobie Cats between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. All water equipment can be reserved at the Beach Hut. Bicycles are available from 6:00 a.m. until dusk and can be reserved at the front
desk. Scuba Diving - Providenciales is world-renowned for its scuba diving. The
healthy barrier reef surrounding the island is home to millions of corals and tropical fish. Underwater companions often include dolphins, hawksbill turtles, manta rays, barracudas, octopus and nurse sharks. Arranging excursions is made easy through Caicos Adventures. Two marinas are only 10 minutes away. Scuba diving packages are available. A dive
shop on the premises is open from Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm.
Tennis -
Tennis is played on an all-weather court from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and is lit for night play. Racquets are provided when guests reserve their court time at the front
desk.
Tennis balls are for sale at the resorts convenience store. Private lessons are available to guests who want to improve their
game. Indoor
Fitness Gym Guests who want to stay in shape during holiday can visit the
fitness gym daily between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. The
gym houses step machines, stationary
bikes and treadmills.
Golf - The Sands at Grace Bay is ideally located within a two-minute drive to the 18-hole, 72-par championship course at Provo
Golf Club. The
Club has a reputation as one of the best and most challenging
golf courses in the Caribbean. A four-tee position system ensures that this course is a challenge for golfers of all calibers.
Golf lessons can be arranged by appointment. Twelve-acres of inland lakes and marsh, West Indies-style clubhouse, Fairways
Bar and
Grill and a Pro
Shop make this
Club a must-see for avid and curious golfers. Guests indulge in an array of classic
spa specialties such as
massages, facials and body wraps. Experienced in various
massage techniques including Swedish, Therapeutic, Reflexology and Hot Stone, patrons can choose from existing
spa packages and add enhancements to tailor treatments. Couples
massage and private treatments en
suite are also available. The
spa is open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., seven days a week and treatments are by appointment. For small
meetings, a
conference room is available.
Audio and visual equipment is available for rent. On-site
shops include Royal Jewels offering a selection of duty-free merchandise; one dive
shop featuring beach wear, accessories and water toys; and a convenience store offering
toiletries, food items and beverages. Grocery shopping and
restaurant dining on the island is easy with daily shuttle service from the resort with a fee.
Trips to IGA Grocery Store leave the resort at 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. For
restaurant dining, drop-off times are 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and pick-up times are 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Reservations can be made at the front
desk.
Car rental and
Tour Desk. Roll-away cribs and high chairs. Physician and dentist upon request.
Computer in lobby with free
Internet access. Welcome
Drink Upon Arrival. Beach
Pool Lounge Chairs Towels. Weekly Rum Punch
Party. Complimentary Bicycle Use. Complimentary Non-Motorized Watersports (Hobie Cats, Sea Kayaks Snorkel Gear). Sales and Marketing
Offices. United States: Muzii Associates, Inc.,
Phone: 561-691-5511;
Fax: 561-622-1559 Email: Canada: Resort to the Best,
Phone: 416-322-7824;
Fax: 416-322-7381 Email:
All
Studios have
kitchenettes that include a mini-
fridge, microwave oven, toaster,
coffeemaker,
dinnerware, cutlery and a small
sink. Also, each unit has ceiling fans,
air-conditioning, color
television w/ remote,
cable television, data port hook-ups, a clock
radio, in-
room safes, washer/dryer (available in all
Studio Garden Views and some
Studio Ocean Views), and
direct-dial telephones. Maximum Occupancy is two (2). Master
bedroom with Queen sized bed and full
bathroom, sitting area, a view from
bedroom window into
courtyard. Maximum Occupancy is two (2). Master
bedroom with King sized bed and full
bathroom, sitting area, a view of the
garden, with private
screened
balcony. Maximum Occupancy is two (2). Master
bedroom with King or Queen sized bed, full
bathroom, private
screened
balcony with oceanview. Maximum Occupancy is two (2). Master
bedroom with Queen sized bed, full
bathroom, and private
screened
balcony facing the ocean with sitting
room. Hemingway's
Restaurant Bar - oceanfront location serving
breakfast,
lunch and
dinner. Beach
pool cocktail service.
Tour excursion
desk.
Concierge service for
car rental,
taxi and all other reservations you may require. On-site dive
shop by Caico's Adventures. 18-hole championship
golf course - less than five minute drive. 3
swimming pools with waterfall connected via canals. Outdoor in-ground
jacuzzi. On site
massage therapy and
spa treatments by
Spa Tropique. Fully
air-conditioned fitness center. Coconut grove with hammocks. Welcome
drink upon arrival. Beach amp
pool lounge chairs towels. Weekly manager's rum punch
party. Non-motorized water sports - Hobie cats, sea kayaks snorkeling
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Three Bedroom Suites. All
Three Bedroom Suites have a beautifully appointed
kitchen containing all modern appliances including a full stove, large microwave,
refrigerator, dishwasher, washer/dryer, toaster,
coffeemaker,
dinnerware and cutlery. Also included are ceiling fans,
air-conditioning, color
television w/ remote,
cable television, dataport hook-ups, a clock
radio, in-
room safes, and
direct-dial telephones. Standard occupancy is six (6), maximum occupancy is eight (8). Master
bedroom with King sized bed, second
bedroom with King sized bed, third
bedroom with King sized bed and private sitting
room and
kitchenette, 3 full
bathrooms, private
screened
balcony with a view of the
garden. The living/
dining room has a Queen sleeper sofa. Standard occupancy is six (6), maximum occupancy is eight (8). Master
bedroom with King sized bed, second
bedroom with King or Queen, third
bedroom with King or Queen sized Murphy bed or Queen sleeper sofa. Units also offer
2 bathrooms, private
screened
balcony with a view of the ocean, living/
dining room which has a Queen sleeper sofa. Standard occupancy is six (6), maximum occupancy is eight (8). Master
bedroom with King sized bed, second
bedroom with Queen sized bed, third
bedroom with Queen sized Murphy bed or Queen sleeper sofa, 2-1/
2 bathrooms, private
screened
balcony on the oceanfront, sitting
room which has a Queen sleeper sofa. Standard occupancy is six (6), maximum occupancy is eight (8). Master
bedroom with King sized bed and full
bath including
Jacuzzi tub, double sinks and
bidet, second
bedroom with Queen sized bed, third
bedroom with Queen sized Murphy bed or Queen sleeper sofa, 2-1/
2 bathrooms, extra large private wrap around
screened
balcony on the oceanfront. The living/
dining room has a Queen sleeper sofa.