TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, BWI – Turks & Caicos, a thriving luxury haven in
the Caribbean, has not only seen a surge of developments over the past year with the
opening of Amanyara, The Somerset on Grace Bay, Grace Bay Club’s family-friendly
Villas and the debut of The Regent Palms, but will continue to prosper in 2008 as even
more enticing features are unveiled in the Turks & Caicos Islands.
"Turks & Caicos is excited to see further growth in the Islands," said Ralph Higgs,
director of tourism, marketing for the Turks & Caicos Tourist Board. "From the ability to
access our ultra-luxurious travel destination by yacht to the swell of new resorts
appearing in Provo, West and North Caicos, visitors will have even more opportunities to
experience the breadth of the Islands."
New developments in 2008 include:
Leeward Resort and Marina on Providenciales (opening in early winter 2008) - This
international motor yacht destination resort features private docking facilities, waterfront
residences and ownership opportunities in a comprehensive, active resort. The property
includes a secluded white sand beach, swimming pools and hydra-spas, and a private,
penthouse-level Turks & Caicos Yacht Club. http://www.leward.com
Molasses Reef, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve on West Caicos (opening winter 2008) –
Surrounded by unique natural habitats and equally rare wildlife, this 125-suite boutique
hotel and one-of-a-kind exclusive resort community boasts an additional 60 Ritz-Carltonbranded
villas, secluded single-family homes, custom homes, cottages and marina town
homes. Oceanfront estate lots, marina town homes and Ritz-branded Island Villas are
selling from $2.2 to $5 million.
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Royal Reef Resort on North Caicos – This new beachfront condo resort and five star
hotel is situated on 17 acres, boasting six-plus pools. The resort will be operational by the
middle of 2008 and completed by the middle of 2009.
Reservations will begin to be accepted in December 2007.
http://www.royalreefresort.com/ THE ESTATE at Grace Bay Club on Providenciales
(opening 2008) – Stretching along 1,100 feet of beach frontage with five acres designated
exclusively to oceanfront development, the new expansion includes 22 custom
residences, including two unique penthouse properties, and five different floor plans.
Residents will have access to the European-style Ajani Spa and Fitness Center and
famous Anaconda restaurant. http://www.estateatgracebayclub.com
Seven Stars Resort on Grace Bay (opening July 2008) – This exclusive property located
on the finest part of 12-mile-long Grace Bay beach, offers a signature oceanfront
swimming pool, tropical island style restaurant onsite, a secured gate house and a
handsome clubhouse with business center, game room and owners’ lounge.
http://www.sevenstarsresort.com
Angara Resort & Spa on Grand Turk (development taking place in 2008) – This five star
hotel and spa will be the first Asian Spa and Resort on Grand Turk. The Angara boasts 45
luxury beachfront villas and more than 120 one-, two-, and three-bedroom condominiums
with large outside patios and penthouses, conference and entertainment centers.
For more information on the developments in Turks & Caicos please contact Jenn Myres
at (619) 234-0345.
About Turks & Caicos
The 40 islands of the Turks & Caicos, of which eight are inhabited, are renowned for
their award-winning beaches, diving and array of world-class resorts. Additional
activities include tennis, golf and horseback riding. The Islands feature a variety of spa
and body treatment services and is home to the world’s only conch farm. There are three
daily 90-minute direct flights from Miami, a US Airways direct flight from Charlotte,
daily direct flights from New York and weekly flights from Dallas, Boston, Philadelphia,
Atlanta and Toronto.
For more information on travel, visit the Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board Web site
at www.turksandcaicostourism.com or call (800) 241-0824.