Location: Turks & Caicos

Amanyara

Amanyara is nestled in the vegetation along a secluded white talcum-powder crescent lapped by the Atlantic on the western shore of Providenciales. Choose a pondside, partial ocean, or ocean pavilion, all clustered around a bar, library, and indoor-outdoor restaurants. The Beach Club is the place to while away lazy days. Villas are also available for rent.

Get a deal: Starting June 1, rates drop several hundred dollars a night. Book four nights until October 31, 2009 and get free meals.

Rates: Pond pavilions are $1,200 per night and include airport transfers, yoga classes, daily snorkeling trips, and afternoon tea; amanyara.com.

 

Ocean Club Resorts

On gorgeous Grace Bay, Ocean Club offers plenty of low-impact enticements―like lounging by the pool all day―but more active vacationers can enjoy snorkeling, fishing, sailing, and a round of golf.

Get a deal: From April 13 to December 20, 2009, receive 10% off any package that includes a meal plan. June 1 through November 30, 2009, the Stay 7, Pay 5 package encourages guests to make “hotel-only” reservations and receive a fifth or seventh night free.

Rates: Packages with a partial meal plan start at $1,258 for four nights; seven-night stays start at $1,883; oceanclubresorts.com.

 

Sibonné Beach Hotel

Also located on Grace Bay Beach, Sibonné was one of the first hotels built in the area, which gives it one of the best sites. Guests choose from 29 rooms and one beach apartment.

Get a deal: Forget required minimum stays. The three-day rule is waived from mid-April through December 20, 2009.

Rates: The motel-style value rooms start at $110 per night, including Continental breakfast. Or splurge on an ocean-view balcony room at $165; sibonne.com.

Published May 2009

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