turks and caicos

Grace Bay Club Unveils Estates

Filed under: Estates, Luxury Travel & Hotels, Real Estate Developments

The gorgeous Grace Bay Club in the Turks and Caicos has unveiled plans for The Estate, a collection of 22 "custom-designed ultra-elegant residences" set to debut in November. The luxury resort is building the deluxe dwellings on its prime parcel of 11 oceanfront acres just steps from the beach. Each 4500-sq.-ft. unit will have four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a steam shower, a library/media room and wraparound terraces; floor plans are customizable. The Estate development also includes a multi-tiered oceanfront pool, luxury cabanas and a Personal Concierge program. Prices range from $2.8 million to $5 million-plus for a penthouse.

The luxe all-suite resort is also home to the "longest bar in the Caribbean", which stretches 90 feet across the Grace Bay Club beach with its cabanas and spa tents. Constructed of black marble, the infinity design "creates the illusion that the entire structure is floating above the Caribbean sand and extending indefinitely into the ocean." We're getting thirsty just thinking about it.

Check out the gallery below for more pix and renderings of the Estate project.

Gallery: Grace Bay Club

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An Update on the Molasses Reef Project

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

In February 2005, I wrote about the plans for the Ritz-Carlton's Molasses Reef on West Caicos in the Turks and Caicos islands. Three years later and the project is steaming toward a December 2008 completion date. The resort is on the 11-square-mile island of West Caicos, located on the western end of the Turks & Caicos Islands archipelago. Phase I of the development includes around 30 Ritz-Carlton branded Island Villas which are more than 85% sold out.The Island Villas start at $2.4 million with two- to three-bedroom and penthouse floor plans available. Phase II will include 45 more Villas and 10 four-bedroom Ocean Cottages, single-family residences managed and serviced by The Ritz-Carlton which have private swimming pools, and a beachfront location. Prices start at $6.5 million for the cottages.

All Molasses Reef property owners will have access to the concierge services and amenities available at the 125-room Ritz-Carlton resort, including on-site concierge, a fitness room with private trainers, pre-arrival butler service, 24-hour in-residence dining, complimentary cart shuttles to Molasses Reef resort facilities, and priority reservations at the Molasses Reef Spa. The resort will also have three restaurants and a full-service spa and is also expected to open at the end of this year.

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The Tuscany At Grace Bay

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Filed under: Estates, Luxury Travel & Hotels

One of the newest developments on the idyllic Grace Bay in Turks & Caicos is The Tuscany. The condo-hotel has 30 three-bedroom suites facing Grace Bay Beach. The suites have two guest bedrooms each with an adjoining bath, a master bedroom with a platform contoured soaking tub, over-sized shower and double vanity sinks, a kitchen, laundry area, and a living room area that includes an enclosed patio. Amenities at the resort include a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, lounge areas, tennis courts, a gym and concierge service. From August 1 through October 31, 2007, a seven-night stay costs $3,375. Rates soar to up to $1,000 a night during the holiday season. The condo-suites are also available for purchase.

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Seven Stars Resort In Turks & Caicos

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

The serene Turks & Caicos Islands are rapidly becoming the land of the large resort. The latest is the $100 million resort known as the Seven Stars. The 81-suite resort is planning to open for the winter 2007/2008 season. The resort is located along the beachfront on Grace Bay beach, one of the world's best beaches and home to other luxurious resorts. The resort is comprised of three buildings with one- two- and three-bedroom suites that have wraparound terraces, many with sea views, gourmet kitchens and expansive living areas with marble floors. The resort will also be home to Bice restaurant of New York and Milan, a large swimming pool, watersports center, spa/fitness center, clubhouse, lounge and business center with laptops for personal use. The resort is a condo property and recently launched phase 2 of the project which offers units ranging from around $1 million to over $5 million.

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Turks and Caicos Musical Festival Package At The Palms

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Events

Picture this: sunshine, white sandy beaches and beautiful music floating across the water. This idyllic scene takes place at the third annual Turks & Caicos Music and Cultural Festival on Providenciales July 31 to August 7, 2006. It's a perfect excuse to head to the Caribbean during months when most people are headed to other climates and see acts such as Ludacris, Fantasia and Steel Pulse. The Palms Resort offers a package to lure festival guests that starts at $300 per room per night and includes a seventh night for free when you stay for six. The Palms has luxury suites with balconies or terraces and a sparkling $1.8 million infinity pool which is a great place to chill out away from the festival.

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The Alexandra Resort

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Filed under: Estates, Luxury Travel & Hotels

Another development in the hot Turks and Caicos Islands, the Alexandra Resort is located on Grace Bay Beach (voted one of the world's best beaches). The all-suite beachfront property has a free-form swimming pool with a swim-up bar, beachfront fitness center and tennis courts. Each suite is beachfront or ocean view and has a a fully-equipped kitchen and a private balcony. They have a new "Simply Love" package for couples that includes seven nights in a one-bedroom suite, a private dinner and bottle of wine at the resort’s Orchid Restaurant and a boat excursion to one of the cays surrounding the island. The package starts at $3,675 per couple. If you fall in love with the resort there are also residences available. Condos range from 459 square-foot -studios to 3,840- square- foot penthouses with teak furniture, granite countertops, stainless steel kitchen appliances, and private terraces.

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Travel & Leisure Checks Out Amanyara

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

If the gray days of a far-too-slowly emerging spring are getting you down check out this article from Travel and Leisure (I read it out loud to my boyfriend while we were stuck in traffic on on L.A. freeway under cloudy skies). Travel and Leisure is the first to check out the latest Aman resort, Amanyara in the Turks and Caicos. As we've seen by the rash of developments being announced in the Turks and Caicos, the relatively unspoiled Caribbean islands are getting ready for their big moment. Amanyara represents the beginning of the trajectory from elite getaway to potential tropical saturation. But for now, the lucky few can enjoy the spectacular new hotel. The article lovingly details the unspoiled views, the lush vegetation and the decor which is minimalist and yet luxtacular, featuring materials from 39 countries. The resort offers 40 shingled pavilions which are designed to offer ample outdoor as well as indoor space. The Amanyara experience is all about tranquility, from the reflecting pool to the non-check-in (you check in officially from the comfort of your own room) and the views of the unspoiled shoreline. There are also villas which will be for sale.

Could there be a complaint with such a gorgeous place? The author of the article, Peter Jon Lindberg, does say that this Aman, like the others in the chain, have a more Asian than traditionally Western tropical flair. But if you wanted umbrella drinks and a water slide you'd be somewhere else. From now until Halloween, pavilions cost $1,350 and villas cost $5,250. Rates include round-trip transportation to and from Providenciales International Airport, non-motorized water sports, tennis courts, laundry, mini bar (except spirits) and all telephone calls.

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