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Travel:
If You Are Looking For An Island With A Reputation!
Postcards From Jessica Pack Your Bags: Turks and Caicos have a long- I personally stayed at Wymara Resort and Villas, which
To: Luxury Travelers standing reputation for having some of the most beautiful is a bit more secluded from the hustle and bustle. This
From: Turks & Caicos crystal-clear blue waters in the world. The islands’ vivid intimate luxury five-star resort features a private beach,
blue waters are mainly due to the fact that the longer and infinity pool and full-service spa. Ocean view guest rooms
By Jessica Flores. Jessica warmer wave-length colors (reds, oranges, yellows) are exude subtle elegance and modern amenities. Many of the
has worked in the travel and all filtered out and scattered before the short blue wave- boutique-style rooms here have full kitchens, expansive
tourism industry for well lengths. Add in the sunlight reflecting off the white, sandy living areas, and large balconies overlooking the crystal
over a decade. She holds bottom of the sea … and the result? Vivid hues of ice blue, clear waters.
both Bachelors and Master’s turquoise and teal. Absolutely stunning. Their onsite restaurant, Indigo, features award-winning
Degrees in Hospitality & And if it’s not the colors of the water drawing you to cuisines from Executive Chef Andrew Mirosch, offering
Tourism Management. As visit these islands, which are British Overseas Territories local ingredients with Caribbean flair. I indulged in their
owner of AWAY Travel in Boca consisting of the larger Caicos islands and smaller Turks Caribbean Red Coconut Curry of Mahi Mahi and Jumbo
Raton, Jessica and staff bring islands in the West Indies, then let its incredible resorts King Prawn, and proclaim it’s one of the best curries I
25 years of personal travel and friendly people welcome you for a visit to one of the have ever had.
experience to an exclusive most relaxing spots in the Caribbean. Wymara offers an incredible experience for both
clientele looking for luxury Your Road Map: When I visited the island of families and couples. If you are seeking an action-packed
travel planning. Ready for your own journey to begin? Providenciales this past January, I wanted to split my getaway, make use of the resort’s complimentary snorkel
Visit: www.travelwithaway.com. Email me: Jessica@ time between the ever-popular Grace Bay – located on the equipment, kayaks, paddleboards and Hobie cats. If you
travelwithaway.com or call: (877) 493-AWAY. Northern Coast of this island – and Long Bay, located on are more interested in a tranquil retreat (as I was), feel
the southeastern side. free to relax in an island pod or beach cabana, which can
Grace Bay: Grace Bay’s both be rented for the day and include a bottle of Rosé – or
beach is the hallmark of grab a massage at the only organic-certified spa in Turks
Turks, holding the position and Caicos.
of World Travel Awards’ Long Bay: Alternatively, another great location to
World’s Leading Beach enjoy a stay on the island is Long Bay Beach. While not
Destination and second as popular as Grace Bay, the private seclusion of Long
place in Trip Advisor’s Bay might just be the relaxing ticket you need. The beach
World’s Best Beaches. And on this side of the island is narrower than on Grace Bay,
having visited there myself, and the water is so shallow here that you can walk out for
it’s not hard to see why. The several hundred yards with the water never going higher
water here is the calmest than 2 feet … great for families with young kiddos!
and bluest I have ever had The Shore Club on Long Bay is actually the only
the pleasure of wading in. resort located on the 2.5 mile stretch of Long Bay Beach.
When visiting Grace This luxury condo-style resort has an elegant old-school
Bay, you will have no Caribbean feel, with modern touches and a plethora
shortage of options on of coral stone architecture reminiscent of Barbados.
where to stay. This side Its spacious accommodations range from 640-square-
of the island is known for foot junior suites to 1,700-square-foot oceanfront one
having the most options
of resorts to choose from. Travel on page 12
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