{"id":45286,"date":"2016-09-13T08:42:05","date_gmt":"2016-09-13T12:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/?p=45286"},"modified":"2016-10-24T19:39:03","modified_gmt":"2016-10-24T19:39:03","slug":"spell-turks-caicos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/13\/spell-turks-caicos\/","title":{"rendered":"Under the spell of Turks and Caicos……"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi there, as most of you know we recently had the great fortune to visit Turks and Caicos. I had never been but it was definitely on my list of “places to visit”. Thanks to my favorite travel agent of all, Sandy of You May Be Wandering<\/a><\/em>, she arranged for everything and it was seamless. I have been to many Caribbean islands but this one has officially shot up to my absolute favorite!<\/p>\n

We chose The Grace Bay Club<\/em> <\/a>for its excellent reputation and plum location right on the world-famous beach of Grace Bay. There are no words to properly describe the unbelievably clear water and talcum powder like sand….seriously amazing!!<\/p>\n

I thought I had seen the best beaches in Hawaii and Bermuda but this beach takes top prize. The hotel was equally wonderful, we had a 1 bedroom suite facing the ocean, it was extremely spacious, comfortable and luxurious with the friendliest staff you could ask for, always with a smile. The hotel is quiet understated elegance at it’s best\u00a0 and most definitely validated their sterling reputation as numero uno.<\/p>\n

We loved having every meal almost at the ocean’s edge. Every night surrounded by tiki torches, Caribbean music, we wined and dined to our hearts content. I think I had my yearly quota of Pina Coladas in that week alone:) And the best fish tacos, which we ate EVERY single day for lunch. Just writing this post puts a smile on my face….cannot wait to go back!<\/p>\n

It was a great time to go, well ahead of the super busy holiday season, it was so relaxing…..I took a lot of my pictures early morning as you know I am a very early riser so it looks like we had it all to ourselves:)<\/p>\n

You will not be surprised to learn that I took a lot of pictures…..A LOT ! I had to edit otherwise this would be my longest post ever. Oh and did I mention I happened to find my ultimate beach dream house? Yes, seeing is believing and your socks are going to get knocked off when you see it. So ready to join me on my little Turks and Caicos recap? Here we go…..<\/p>\n

Grab a second cup of coffee or wine depending on what time you are reading this….there is a lot to see!<\/p>\n

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Yes this is what we woke up to every morning:)<\/p>\n

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The lobby of Grace Bay Club<\/p>\n

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And got to do a whole lot of this<\/p>\n

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Some of the many beautiful outdoor spaces right smack at the ocean’s edge<\/p>\n

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Part of the adults only pool<\/p>\n

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Which was always quiet and sooo relaxing, never a fight for floats!<\/p>\n

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Walked into town one day and the streets were literally lined with flowers like this, bougainvillea?<\/p>\n

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A few pics from our beautiful suite, entire hotel decorated by Thomas Pheasant<\/p>\n

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Didn’t think I was a fan of rum….but surprise surprise I kind of am:)<\/p>\n

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This cool table is right off a main bar area, this was taken early morning but they serve lunch and drinks here throughout the day\/evening<\/p>\n

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Plenty of these little dudes scurrying about, but they are totally harmless<\/p>\n

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Dinner on the beach? Yes!<\/p>\n

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Drink of choice<\/p>\n

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Loved the charming Rum Shop\/swim up bar<\/p>\n

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The scene from our favorite lunch table<\/p>\n

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Waking up early to another beautiful morning (this is the other pool)<\/p>\n

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This picture above instantly relaxes me….<\/p>\n

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This is where we had breakfast every morning<\/p>\n

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This was a neat and very popular restaurant, Coco Bistro, felt like we were eating inside a rain forest<\/p>\n

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Drinks waterside<\/p>\n

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Sunsets were out of a movie<\/p>\n

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The gorgeous view from our balcony…loved waking up to this!<\/p>\n

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When you wanted lunch right on the beach….there it was!<\/p>\n

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The sand like talcum powder and the water so clear it was transparent<\/p>\n

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“THE HOUSE”<\/h3>\n

And then we met someone who showed us a house, not just any house but my ultimate beach dream house.\u00a0 All you hear is the lull of the ocean and the rustling of the palm trees…works for me! Step inside-<\/p>\n

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The interior details called my name, the amazing coral stone and pale blue transom<\/p>\n

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Looking for a new job? This is the caretakers cottage…..amazing!<\/p>\n

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This is the open living room with french doors looking out to the sea, completely done in coral stone. How about those shell relief frieze’s over the door!<\/p>\n

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Walking from the pool into the house<\/p>\n

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Love all the painted doors and took note of those fabulous transoms<\/p>\n

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Everything is one level except there is a stair rotunda leading to the upstairs which is all master suite<\/p>\n

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With a million dollar view!<\/p>\n

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The pool looking out to the ocean…….I need to live here!<\/p>\n

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And how about the fretwork on these beautiful little pool cabanas!<\/p>\n

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Painted one of my favorite colors, pale blue<\/p>\n

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The deck off master bedroom<\/p>\n

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I had immediate visions of hosting my oldest sons engagement party or small destination wedding in all white, cocktails around the pool then we would move to the sand where a beautiful beachside dinner would happen:)<\/p>\n

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Complete with our very own private beach, do you like how I am now referring to it as “ours” )<\/p>\n

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Ahhhhh….did you enjoy your little virtual vacation to the Turks and Caicos? Putting this together was such fun for me, as I got to relive this wonderful trip all over again. I know one thing, I will be planning and plodding to go back sooner than later, it was just perfect.\u00a0 A few thanks-<\/p>\n

Turks and Caicos,\u00a0 thanks for popping out of the ocean from a volcano and creating a beautiful,dreamy, palm tree laden paradise for so many to enjoy, it was so lovely to meet you.<\/p>\n

If you have a vacation in your future, I cannot recommend Sandy of You May Be Wandering (click here to contact her)\u00a0<\/em><\/a> highly enough. She took care of every detail and because she is part of Virtuoso there are a number of perks that make it so worth going through her. She is a travel gem and I can always count on her to ensure we have a fabulous trip.<\/p>\n

Grace Bay Club<\/em><\/a>, you are awesome in every way. From your smiling staff, so eager to please to your beautiful, pristine seaside property…..it was a true pleasure to be there.<\/p>\n

Thanks friends for stopping in, now it’s back to reality:) Wishing you a great day, I am so loving these cooler temps, fall is in the air and I am loving every minute! Until next time……<\/p>\n

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