Take A Break From Winter With A Luxurious Point Grace Getaway

PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS, BWI (October 10, 2007) - With winter right around the corner with its subzero wind chills, there’s no time like the present to begin planning a getaway for the frigid months. A romantic getaway with days on the warm, sun-kissed beach and gourmet meals under the stars, or perhaps a girlfriends’ getaway with a full schedule of pampering spa treatments, may be just what the doctor ordered for a case of winter 'blahs'. Whatever your pleasure, an escape from the woes of winter is waiting at Point Grace.

Located on a blissful stretch of powder white sandy beach, Point Grace offers a selection of ocean-front suites or cottage suites with relaxing pool and garden views. All suites are exquisitely furnished and decorated. With magnificent views of the ocean and the peaceful sounds of the gentle Caribbean waves in the background, Point Grace offers the most elegant surroundings with an uncompromised level of service.

If it’s romance you seek this winter, look no further. The gorgeous natural setting of Point Grace, coupled with the luxury of the suites, provide the perfect backdrop for a couples getaway. By day, the crystal clear blue ocean beckons, with its pristine white beaches, gentle breezes and rejuvenating sunshine. Enjoy snorkeling, scuba diving, or boating, or just luxuriate in your surroundings and relax. Indulge in a couples’ massage by the beach provided by Point Grace’s Thalasso Spa. By night, Point Grace is excited to offer its guests a truly unique gourmet dining experience at the acclaimed Grace’s Cottage, acclaimed as one of the island’s finest dining experiences. Dine under the stars as you sample gourmet Caribbean cuisine that showcases the region’s strong ethnic influences and finest indigenous foods. Through a partnership with Paterno Wines International, Grace’s Cottage is please to offer its guests a perfectly paired food and wine menu to take the guesswork out of wine selections and allow the optimal tasting experience. This is a truly special experience and a unique aspect of Point Grace.

If a girlfriends’ spa getaway is in the cards, Point Grace can provide an experience like no other. No cramped quarters here - the spaciousness of the suites provide plenty of room for 'the girls' to spread out and get comfortable. After settling in, it’s time for a round of spa treatments at the resort’s fabulous Thalasso Spa. This winter, the spa is excited to offer an all-new menu featuring the latest trends in beauty and relaxation. New detoxifying treatments and natural treatments using local plants and ingredients are just the ticket for winter-worn skin. Enjoy beauty treatments on the beach as you soak in the gentle sea breezes and unwind from the stresses of winter. Later, join friends for a dip in the resort’s gorgeous infinity pool, shopping at local boutiques and galleries, sunbathing on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, or perhaps a round of golf.

While visiting Point Grace, guests can choose to simply relax and take in the breathtaking views of the Caribbean, or they can partake in all the beautiful island has to offer. Magnificent coral reefs and waters provide some of the best scuba, fishing and boating experiences in the world. A full array of complimentary watersports is available at the resort, including Hobie Cats, kayaks and snorkeling. On land, championship golf, galleries and boutiques, gaming and dining provide a unique variety of experiences.

Point Grace is located in Providenciales, one of the 49 islands that comprise the British Crown Colony of Turks and Caicos. The weather in Turks and Caicos makes it the perfect location for a winter escape, with average high temperatures at 80 degrees, and average low temperatures at 71 degrees. On average, the islands receive an abundant 350 days a year of sunshine. In addition, the island of Providenciales is known for its distinct lack of rainfall - it is one of the drier places on the planet.

When choosing to stay at Point Grace, guests are offered a selection of suites of unparalleled luxury, ranging from a one-bedroom cottage suite to the fabulous Nonsuch Suite. Among the choices available are:

• Cottage Suites - these romantic one-bedroom suites offer pool and garden views, living room and terrace.
• Ocean/Atrium Suites - this 1370-square-foot, one-bedroom suite features an ocean-front living room balcony and an atrium-view bedroom.
• Oceanfront Suites - with two bedrooms and 1551 square feet, this suite offers magnificent ocean views and spacious living areas.
• Atlantic Suites - choose from either a suite with a double balcony or a suite with a prime corner location and enjoy spectacular ocean views and capricious living areas.
• Ultra Atlantic Suite - Caribbean living at its best, these three-bedroom suites offer dazzling ocean views from prime corner locations.
• Cotton Cay Suite - Three-bedroom, exquisite corner suite with luxurious appointments.
• Big Cameron Cay Suite - This four-bedroom suite features vast living and dining areas with astounding ocean views. Two oceanfront master suites and two atrium/pool view suites make this the ideal location for a family getaway.
• Penthouse - The Nonsuch Suite - The 'Nonsuch Suite', meaning 'unparalleled', is the ultimate in luxurious accommodations and features one oceanfront bedroom with private oceanfront and rooftop terraces, oceanfront living room, ocean front drawing room with private oceanfront and rooftop terraces, dining room, study massage room with en suite spa bathroom, powder room and spacious main oceanfront terrace.
• Four-bedroom Penthouse - These are dual-level accommodations with a private elevator accessing the Penthouse 'Nonsuch' Suite and the Big Cameron Cay Suite.

The virtually undiscovered islands of Turks & Caicos make for the ultimate relaxing vacation. Providenciales’ community of 25,000 friendly locals and internationals is located halfway between Florida and Puerto Rico and only a ninety-minute non-stop jet flight from Miami.

For more information on Point Grace please visit the website at www.pointgrace.com or to customize your romantic or spa getaway, call 1-866-924-7223 or 1-970-513-8007.

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