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Romance is in the Air in the
Turks and Caicos Islands This Summer
Member Hotels of the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism
Association (TCHTA) have announced that they aim to make this Summer the
most romantic yet thanks to a series of extra special packages for those
wanting to treat someone extra special.
Director of the TCHTA Caesar Campbell comments “The
Turks and Caicos Islands make the perfect setting for weddings, honeymoons
and for couples wanting to spend some quality time together to take romantic
strolls, escape to deserted islands, savor sunset cruises, go horse-riding
along miles of beaches or simply enjoy gourmet dining and tropical pampering
in some of the most elegant resorts in the Caribbean. Our members have come
up with some amazing and well-considered packages that will ensure true
romance”.
A tempting list of extra special packages are detailed
below:
 At
the Alexandra Resort and Spa
www.alexandraresort.com couples are being invited to take a romance
getaway for a minimum of three nights. The resort is promising to “soothe
your soul with Romantic couples’ Massage and light your fire with a romantic
candle-lit dinner for two on our ocean front deck at the Orchid
Restaurant.” Guests also receive champagne upon arrival and all for an
unbelievable $382.50 per person (excluding tax and service) for three
nights. Couples wishing to extend their stay to a minimum of six nights will
be able to enjoy champagne on arrival, a romantic couples massage, dinner
for two and a sunset champagne cruise for only $765 per person (excluding
tax and service). These packages are available from August 1st until
September 30th and reservations must be made by
September 15th. To book or for more information call
954-283-8235 or email at
reservations@alexandraresort.com
 At
the five star Grace Bay Club
www.gracebayclub.com on the island of Providenciales, the
four-night/five-day “Romantic Reveries” package inspires guests to rekindle
their romance with the help of Grace Bay Club’s pampering and indulgences.
The package features two massages at the Serenity Spa, a private “Picnic in
Paradise” boat excursion to a nearby uninhabited island with a gourmet lunch
basket from Anacaona restaurant, and candlelight dinner nightly. The
package is priced at $2,610 per couple (excluding tax and service) and is
available through to December 19th, 2004.
For those wanting to savour the romance for a little
longer, the seven-night/eight-day “Romance in Paradise” package at the
Grace Bay Club
www.gracebayclub.com could be ideal. The package pampers and indulges
couples with a sunset cruise for two, and an Aroma Stone Therapy massage for
two at the Serenity Spa at Grace Bay Club. Priced at $4,040 (excluding tax
and service) per couple, the package also includes a private “Picnic in
Paradise” boat excursion to a nearby uninhabited island with a gourmet lunch
basket from Anacaona restaurant, and five candlelight dinners for two. For
information and reservations, contact the Grace Bay resort at (800) 946-5757
or by fax at (649) 946-5758.
 Coral
Gardens on Providenciales wants its guests to take advantage of the
short, non-stop flights to the Turks and Caicos with their tailor-made Coral
Gardens Easy Access Promotion which runs through November 15th 2004. All
guests who arrive before 2pm will receive a bare-foot (shoes not allowed)
complimentary lunch on the beach with white tablecloth, silverware service
and a complimentary bottle of champagne. Coral Gardens Manager Andre
Neiderhauser comments “You can leave home in the morning and have lunch on
Grace Bay Beach thanks to the short flights from New York, Charlotte,
Philadelphia, Boston, Miami and Houston.” For more information call 800 532
8556 or visit
www.coralgardens.com
 Ocean
Club Resorts is also featuring an extra added value Escape to Paradise
package, building on the popularity of the four night package, the special
seven night package includes 7 nights / 8 days accommodation, 3 breakfast,
lunch, dinner and drink certificates per guest to the Gecko Grille, Cabana
Bar or Seaside Café, 2 day compact car rental or 3 hour snorkeling
excursion, $25 on site merchant gift certificate, complimentary tennis, bar,
chaise lounges, towels and invitation to Ocean Club’s weekly rum punch
party. For Reservations call toll-free 1-800-457-8787 or for information and
the latest specials visit
www.oceanclubresorts.com join the “Lazy Day Club” for exclusive offers.
 Romantic
couples, divers and families are also being invited to consider staying at
Comfort Suites (
www.comfortsuitestci.com )on the island of Providenciales. The hotel,
superbly located in Ports of Call opposite Grace Bay Beach is offering
special Summer and Fall packages including 30% off their rack rates along
with 7th night free offers and a $100 beverage credit with the special
packages until December 15th. For reservations and information call 1-888
678 3483 or email
comfort@tciway.tc
With all of the romantic settings on offer, it is not
surprising that Turks and Caicos is quickly gaining a reputation as a
premier wedding and honeymoon destination. Ocean Club Resorts in
Providenciales is offering special 4 night / 5 day honeymoon packages from
as little as $1192 per suite until December 17th, 2004. The romantic
packages include chilled champagne and fruit basket on arrival, spectacular
evening sunset cruise, romantic candlelight dinner at the Gecko Grille,
lunch for two at the Cabana Bar or Seaside Café and his and hers massages.
For Reservations call toll-free 1-800-457-8787 or for information and the
latest specials visit
www.oceanclubresorts.com , join the “Lazy Day Club” for exclusive
offers.
The Turks and Caicos Islands is a chain of more than 40
islands, only 8 are inhabited: Grand Turk, Providenciales, North Caicos,
Middle Caicos, South Caicos, Salt Cay, Pine Cay and Parrot Cay. The Islands
which have won awards for their beauty, pristine environment and elegant
hotels, enjoy excellent air service, with non-stop flights from New York,
Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Charlotte and Miami. For information
visit
www.turksandcaicostourism.com or call 1-800 241 0824. For more
information on the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association visit
www.tchta.com
Edited by Dave Shultz
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