Where to stay and eat around the world
Where to stay and eat
HERE are some recommended hotels – from the really costly to the fairly affordable. Luckily, you can eat well and cheaply if you know where to go.
Parrot Cay P.O. Box 164, Provideneiales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies; (877)
754- 0726, www.parrotcay.como.bz.
This 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 eelebs and wealthy travellers. Asian-inspire decor, yoga and a 1,500 sq km spa. Rates: US$525 to US$10,000 (RM1,653 to RM31,509) a night.
Grace Bay Club P.O. Box 128, Pmvidenciales; (800) 946-5757, www.graeebayclub.com.
Get a Caribbean vibe at this allsuite 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: US$501 to US$8,470 (RM1,578 to RM26,680) a night. P.
Somerset on Grace Bay Princess Drive, Pravidenciales; (877) 8875722, www.thesomerset.eom.
This year-old resort on the powdew sand of Grace Bay Beach exudes classic elegance, with British Colonial accents and fur-
nishings. One- to five-bedroom condos, infinity pool, fine dining at O’Soleil restaurant. Rates: US$275
to US$5,000 (RM86B to RMl5,750) a night.
Regent Palms Grace Bay, Providenciales; (800) 545-4000, www.regenthotels.com/thepalms.
Also taking up residence on Grace Bay Beach is the Regent Palms. with lush landscaping, formal gardens and 164 Colonialstyle rooms and suites in five buildings, as well as the elegant bar.
The rooms can be converted into one- to three-bedroom suites. Tennis court, 2,300 sq m) spa, pool and fine dining at Parallel23. Rates: US$325 to US$6,500 (RM1,023 to RM20,475) a night.
Silmnne Boutique Hotel, Grace Bay, Provideneiales; (800) 5281905, www.sibonne.com. Low-key,two-story beachfront motel with a
Caribbean feel. Rates US$110 to US$375 [RM346 to RMI,181 a night.
Comfort Suites, Ports of Call, Grace Bay Road. Providenciales; (877) 424-6423. www.comfurtsuites.com. Across from Grace Bay Beach. Rates US$115 to US$180 (RM3B2 to RM567) a night.
Club Med Turkoise, Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales; (800) 2582633, www.clubmed.us. Beachfront adults-only resort with many activities. Weekly rates begin at US$1,400 (RM4,410) per person and includes-food, beverages and activities, but check for specials.
Where to eat
Da Conch Shack & Rum Bar, Blue Hills Road, Providenciales; 1-649-946-8877, www.conchshack.tc. Conch salad and flitters are the specialty. US$1B to US$14 (RM31 to RM44).
Smokey’s on Da Bay, Blue Hills Road, Providenciales; 1-649-941-7852. Breaded pork chops, curry goat and barbecued ribs. Dinner US$16 to u5545 (RM50 to RM141). O’Soleil, Princess Drive at the Somerset on Grace Bay; 1-649-946- 5900, www.thesomerset.com. Island-inspired dining in an elegant setting. Seared Pacific scallops, duck breast are favorites.
Entrees US$22 to US$45 (RM69 to RM141).