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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\u2019s you\u2019ll find the two\u00a0Ocean Club Resorts<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the original, opened in 1999, and the 4-star Ocean Club Resorts West, built in 2003 \u2013 located within a mile of each other. You can \u201cstay at one, play at both,\u201d which gives you the flexibility to enjoy\u00a0the uniqueness of each resort by a convenient shuttle.<\/p>\n

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One bedroom suite at Ocean Club Resorts West<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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<\/a>. Enjoy steak and fresh seafood at the Opus Wine, Bar and Grill<\/a> or Solana!<\/a> 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<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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Get Out There!<\/h2>\n
\"Ocean
The pool at Ocean Club Resorts West<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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<\/a>\u00a0 Jill will point out the various ecosystems in water so clear you\u2019ll see the turtles, baby sharks, and various schools of fish.<\/p>\n

Explore Pelican Reef, part of the world\u2019s third-largest Barrier Reef and cruise along the Caicos Cay island chain with Captain Matt of Sun Charters<\/a>. You\u2019ll 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\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n

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Cocovan \u2013 Dining Out of an Airstream<\/h2>\n

\"Convocan\"<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an idea\u2026why not convert a vintage Airstream trailer into a food truck? That\u2019s just what the chefs at Cocovan did, serving delicious island fare right next to their upscale flagship restaurant, Coco Bistro<\/a>. 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\u00a0balls. Save room for dessert because the deep-fried churros coated in cinnamon sugar with chocolate sauce are outstanding.<\/p>\n

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Local Fish Fry On the Beach<\/h2>\n

\"Fish<\/p>\n

Every Thursday night, the locals gather from 5:30 \u2013 9:30 p.m. to enjoy an evening of \u201call things TCI.\u201d 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\u2019re\u00a0wandering the island on a Thursday, don\u2019t miss it.<\/p>\n

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Da Conch Shack<\/h2>\n
\"Conches\"
Shucking conches at the beach<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You can\u2019t believe how many ways there are to enjoy conch, the island\u2019s plentiful shellfish. Conch fritters, chowder, salad, curried conch, and coconut conch stew reign supreme at Da Conch Shack, named one of the World\u2019s\u00a050 Best Beach Bars<\/a> by CNN.<\/p>\n

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Dog-gone It!<\/h2>\n

\"Puppies\"<\/p>\n

Bond with a cute little Potcake pup from Potcake Place<\/a>, the rescue dog center. Stop in, see the puppies, and take a little doggie out for a walk on the beach.\u00a0The rescue center provides you with everything you need to take care of an adorable pooch for the day.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a hidden gem, Ocean Club Resorts<\/a> on Turks and Caicos is destined to be your go-to adventure. For more information, go to visittci.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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