Elegant, pricey accommodations on Turks and Caicos
Tiny Turks and Caicos, 575 miles south of Miami, is flourishing and has developed some of the most luxurious resorts in the Caribbean. Here's a sampling of its posh resorts.
PARROT CAY
This 1,000-acre private island resort has 59 rooms, suites, beach houses and villas. In its days as a hideout for swashbuckling sailors, it was called Pirate Cay. Now it's a home away from home for celebs and wealthy travelers. Asian-inspired décor, yoga and a 16,500-square-foot spa. Rates: $525 to $10,000 a night.
P.O. Box 164, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies; (877) 754-0726, www.parrotcay.como.bz.
GRACE BAY CLUB
Get a Caribbean vibe at this all-suite resort on striking Grace Bay Beach. Recently expanded and renovated, the resort has adults-only and family sections and fine dining at Anacaona Restaurant. Pools, spa. Rates: $501 to $8,470 a night.
P.O. Box 128, Providenciales; (800) 946-5757, www.gracebayclub.com.
SOMERSET ON GRACE BAY
This year-old resort on the powdery sand of Grace Bay Beach exudes classic elegance, with British Colonial accents and furnishings. One- to five-bedroom condos, infinity pool, fine dining at O'Soleil restaurant. Rates: $275 to $5,000 a night.
Princess Drive, Providenciales; (877) 887-5722, www.thesomerset.com.
REGENT PALMS
Also taking up residence on Grace Bay Beach is the Regent Palms, with 12 acres of lush landscaping, formal gardens and 164 Colonial-style rooms and suites in five separate buildings, as well as the elegant bar, pictured above. The rooms can be converted into one- to three-bedroom suites. Tennis court, 25,000- square-foot spa, pool and fine dining at Parallel23. Rates: $325 to $6,500 a night.
Grace Bay, Providenciales; (800) 545-4000, www.regenthotels.com/thepalms .
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