Beautiful Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, located on the Caribbean islands of Turks & Caicos, is known as one of the top beaches in the world. Here’s you’ll find the two Ocean Club Resorts – the original, opened in 1999, and the 4-star Ocean Club Resorts West, built in 2003 – located within a mile of each other. You can “stay at one, play at both,” which gives you the flexibility to enjoy the uniqueness of each resort by a convenient shuttle.
Deluxe beachfront suites offer spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom accommodations with screened-in porches that are ideal for couples and families. Dine out on the beach at the Cabana Bar. Enjoy steak and fresh seafood at the Opus Wine, Bar and Grill or Solana! for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a daily tapas menu. On-site amenities include three pools, poolside barbecues, fitness center and convenience store. Indulge in a spa treatment at Spa Tropique to enjoy Swedish massages, hot stone and aromatherapy, facials, body scrubs, and other delightful skin treatments. See more of the island as you bike around town with complimentary bikes or paddleboards and kayaks. Live music, rum punch party, and tons of water activities add to the fun. Or just relax with a tropical drink on the sun-kissed beach under one of their signature pink umbrellas.
Get Out There!
OCR can arrange for a variety of water sports activities to get you off the land. Kayak through the mangroves with guide Jill Swann, owner of Total Adventure Company Jill will point out the various ecosystems in water so clear you’ll see the turtles, baby sharks, and various schools of fish.
Explore Pelican Reef, part of the world’s third-largest Barrier Reef and cruise along the Caicos Cay island chain with Captain Matt of Sun Charters. You’ll sail out to Fort George Cay while sipping on rum punch and nibbling on chips and salsa. Snorkelers will see colorful marine life, including sea turtles, coral gardens, and rays. At the Cay, you’ll discover a true desert island while beachcombing for sand dollars and shells. Sun Charters also offers a sunset sail, public sail, and snorkel, as well as night sails.
Cocovan – Dining Out of an Airstream
Here’s an idea…why not convert a vintage Airstream trailer into a food truck? That’s just what the chefs at Cocovan did, serving delicious island fare right next to their upscale flagship restaurant, Coco Bistro. This contemporary menu offers tapas-sized servings, created by Executive Chef Stuart Gray. Enjoy spicy tuna tartar, Peking duck tacos, and fried shrimp mac and cheese balls. Save room for dessert because the deep-fried churros coated in cinnamon sugar with chocolate sauce are outstanding.
Local Fish Fry On the Beach
Every Thursday night, the locals gather from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. to enjoy an evening of “all things TCI.” Visitors, too, feel like a part of the island, munching on lobster mac and cheese, conch salad, sweet corn, and more. Shop for hand-crafted artisan gifts, and enjoy coconut drinks and live music. If you’re wandering the island on a Thursday, don’t miss it.
Da Conch Shack
You can’t believe how many ways there are to enjoy conch, the island’s plentiful shellfish. Conch fritters, chowder, salad, curried conch, and coconut conch stew reign supreme at Da Conch Shack, named one of the World’s 50 Best Beach Bars by CNN.
Dog-gone It!
Bond with a cute little Potcake pup from Potcake Place, the rescue dog center. Stop in, see the puppies, and take a little doggie out for a walk on the beach. The rescue center provides you with everything you need to take care of an adorable pooch for the day.
If you’re looking for a hidden gem, Ocean Club Resorts on Turks and Caicos is destined to be your go-to adventure. For more information, go to visittci.com.
