Located on the beautiful island of Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Ocean Palms Villa is a magnificent Ocean Front property offering the perfect mix of comfort, style and amenities to make your stay truly memorable. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Turks_and_Caicos/oceanpalms/hotel/1340/1/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:38:26 EST You'll end up spending much of your time outdoors, but that doesn't mean you'll find the interior of the villa lacking anything in the comfort or convenience departments. Inside you'll find a wonderful mix of natural finishes which provide a relaxing ambiance. Brazilian slate, limestone, and hardwood flooring add warmth and texture while the vaulted wood ceilings throughout the villa provide an open and airy feel. Beautiful french and louvered wood doors are used throughout the interior. The furnishings are a tasteful mix of wicker, mosaics, and solid teaks and mahogony. There are three bedrooms, each one with it's own ensuite bathroom. The master bedroom has a king size bed while the remaining bedrooms have a queen and two twin beds respectively. Each bedroom is separately air conditioned. The central, sunken living room area provides the ideal place to kick back and enjoy yourself in the evenings. Just because Ocean Palms is located on a Caribbean island doesn't mean your out of touch with the outside world, unless of course, you choose to be. A state of the art audio/video system is provided for your use including a 55" big screen TV serviced by a satellite system, providing hundreds of channels of selections. A DVD player and a selection of DVD's are also included and there's a selection of books which your welcome to make use of during your stay. The kitchen is fully equipped with all stainless steel major appliances and all of the utensils, cookware and flatware you'll need. All linens and towels are provided and on site laundry facilities are there should you need them. Ceiling fans are located throughout the villa for your comfort. AMENITIES: ACTIVITIES: The Turks and Caicos Islands, and Provo in particular offer an endless array of activities to help make your vacation a truly memorable one. Below we've listed several of the activities you can enjoy while staying at Ocean Palms. On our links page you will find links to several sites that provide more detail about each of these activities. GOLF - Provo is home to a beautiful championship 18 hole golf course just minutes away from Ocean Palms. The Provo Golf and Country Club has been consistently rated among the top 10 courses in the Caribbean by Travel and Leisure Magazine and Barrons. It's blend of lush greens, long fairways and rugged limestone outcroppings make it a challenging round. More detail can be found here - Provo Golf Club FISHING - Enjoy some of the best fishing you'll find anywhere in the world. There are many sport fishing companies operating from the marinas in Provo. Half day and full day trips are available. Marlin, tuna, barracuda and wahoo can all be found in these waters. Bone fishing is also popular and one of the best spots in the islands is directly across the road from Ocean palms in Flamingo Lake. We've included several links to charter companies in the links page. BOATING - Several operators offer cruises of varying length as well as sunset, dinner and evening cruises. Sail or power it's up to you. You can also rent your own small boat for some leisurely exploring. A few operators will even drop you off with a picnic lunch on one of the deserted cays and pick you up when your done enjoying the ultimate in privacy. Check our links page for more information. DIVING - What would this section be without mentioning the diving in and around the Turks and Caicos. These waters are internationally recognized for providing some of the best diving anywhere. In fact many of he visitors to the Turks and Caicos are making the trip solely for the diving. There are many quality dive operators on the island, many of whom we link to on the links page. There is also some incredible snorkeling around the island. While you can enjoy this activity right from the water access point at Ocean palms, there are also some beautiful reefs close to shore around the island. One of the best places is the Princess Alexandria underwater reef located on the north shore. It's a public beach located just off the Coral Gardens Condominiums. NorthWest point is also a great spot. There's information and directions for these as well as several other spots, contained in the booklet at Ocean Palms. TENNIS - Many resorts around the islands have tennis courts. The Allegro, Provo Golf and Country Club, The Sands, Club Med, Erebus Inn, Grace Bay and Beaches all have courts, some of which are lit for night time play. PARASAILING - If souring 300 feet above Grace Bay is something you want to try then contact Turtle Parasailing. Solo or tandem flights available. SHOPPING - Provo offers many small boutique and souvenir shops. Stop by the Ports of Call, Market Place and Center Square areas for clothing, beach wear, gifts and souvenirs. DINING/RESTARUANTS: DINING OUT - There are many great places to eat in Provo. Everything from pub food to 5 star restaurants. Local cuisine, seafood, conch, lobster and other specialties and Caribbean dishes as well as a selection or restaurants offering more Mediterranean, Italian, British and American dishes can all be found. Type: Vacation Rental Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Turks_and_Caicos/oceanpalms/hotel/1340/1/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:38:26 EST