Point Grace Estate Villas are located within Providenciales' premier residential estate, only a few miles from Point Grace Resort. Each is set in a spacious gated beachfront property directly on the soft white sands of Leeward Beach. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Turks_and_Caicos/pointgraceresort/hotel/1717/1/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:19:19 EST An extraordinary Caribbean retreat, located at the Point of the pristine twelve-mile beach of Grace Bay, voted by a British Sunday Times readers poll and Condé Nast as "The Best Beach in the World”. Here, in a setting seemingly untouched by time, each suite has been designed to include every luxury, leaving you free to encounter your own personal state of grace. Point Grace offers a selection of beachfront one, two, three and four bedroom suites and penthouses, plus one bedroom pool-front / ocean view cottage suites, magnificently furnished and decorated; each suite captures the flavour of West Indies yester-years. A unique collection of African tribal crafts and artwork, in the tradition of the great expressionist masters, is thoughtfully utilised to lend an exotic and refined insight into the culture and travel experience of the turn of the century West Indian traveller. AMENITIES: COMPLIMENTARY AMENITIES Complimentary airport transfers Welcome arrival drink Twice daily maid service Exclusive bath amenities Frette linens New York Times Fax Daily early evening drinks and canapes Weekly Managers cocktail party Private shuttle to golf, tennis and gymnasium Selected watersports Business centre with computer facilities for e-mail and Internet access TV lounge and small library with CD and DVD selections Bicycles ALSO AVAILABLE Rolls Royce airport transfers Full breakfast and lunch served poolside Fine dining at Graces Cottage Restaurant Picnic hampers organised for excursions Food, beverage and grocery hampers organised prior and during guests' stay Fruit baskets Beach beverage service Complete secretarial services including facsimile and photocopying In room fax machine (in certain suites) Babysitting services Private in-room chef SCUBA diving, parasailing and boat charters Deep sea, bottom and bone fishing Water sports instruction Championship golf and tennis at Provo Golf and Country Club Professional massage therapists and beauty treatments Personal fitness trainer Rental cars Bicycles ACTIVITIES: Gentle trade winds assure a nearly perfect year round climate. Magnificent coral reefs and waters earn praise for providing some of the best SCUBA, snorkeling, boating and fishing experiences in the world, while marine parks, conch farms, and wildlife reserves thrive in harmony with nature. The Thalasso Spa at Point Grace Resort on Providenciales is a full-service European-style Thalassotherapy spa. We have combined our knowledge of famous Thalgo Spas of France and have created a relaxing Caribbean ocean front environment for your enjoyment. Thalassotherapy uses the properties of sea water as well as applications of sea mud and select seaweed by our breathtaking views of Princess Alexandra National Marine Park in Grace Bay. During treatments, specialists trained in these European techniques apply selected products of the highest quality. These treatments contribute to naturally restore vital energy. Fresh sea breezes and a marvelous view of the ocean are part of the thalasso beauty elements. Point Grace's spa is located in three, white-washed buildings set apart at the east of the property and just back from the beach dune. The treatment rooms are designed to allow doors and windows to be open to the ocean view and sea air while guests are being pampered, yet privacy is maintained. Each high-ceilinged suite is thoroughly outfitted with massage table, marble sinks and an open-roofed shower. This simple, naturally beautiful environment blends well with Edmone's French-influenced philosophy of wellness therapy. She says, "I believe in a pure, natural approach without the need for artifice. Professionalism, the knowledge that comes through our hands and the best products are all that is needed." Relax, rejuvenate or if there is a specific health concern we can help you with, one of our packages is sure to fit your specific needs. Tailor made or custom packages can also be arranged for your convenience. On land, championship golf, galleries and boutiques, gaming and dining provide a unique quality of experiences. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Grace's Cottage, the elegant restaurant at Point Grace, is poised to take its place on the Caribbean culinary landscape. Seating just 62, the restaurant serves light, gourmet Caribbean-Asian cuisine that showcases the region's strong ethnic influences and finest indigenous foods. The aim is to establish Grace's Cottage as the island's finest dining experience. Like Point Grace, Grace's Cottage is an architectural gem, replete with bright white gingerbread trim and fretwork against shades of peach/coral with lime green touches. Grace's Cottage features picturesque outdoor seating under gazebos, on the terrace and directly under the starlit sky. Just indoors is a magnificent space featuring a mahogany bar, antique yellow walls and dark stained ceiling. The restaurant's teak tables and chairs are well spaced, affording guests a romantic and private dining experience. Equal attention is given to the table settings, which feature Villeroy and Boch china, Sambonet cutlery and Italian glassware on Egyptian cotton tablecloths. The sense of luxury and refinement extends even to the menu covers, which are hand-carved Indonesian wood frames. Most of the menu items change daily, affording guests an opportunity to enjoy "a romantic indulgence of exquisite island flavors". The emphasis is on fresh, full-flavored regional ingredients, including mangos, coconut, Kaffir lime and sweet yams. A sample of menu selections might include West Indian Pumpkin and Coconut Soup with Toasted Macadamia Nuts, Pan Fried Jerk Wahoo with Ginger Plum Sauce and Wrapped Seared Tuna with Sweet Yam Mash. A collection of exquisite and unique desserts, including Chargrilled Peppered Pineapple and Swiss Chocolate Fondue with Exotic Fruits and Vanilla Creme Anglais, provide a fitting finale, as do a selection of specialty coffees. A sommelier assists guests in choosing exceptional wines to accompany the imaginative island cuisine. A full wine cellar, currently under construction, will complement the restaurant's current impressive collection. Currently, Grace's Cottage is open for dinner only. Breakfast and lunch continue to be served at Point Grace's Terrace by the swimming pool. Type: Hotel No. of Rooms: 32 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Turks_and_Caicos/pointgraceresort/hotel/1717/1/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:19:19 EST