Elite Traveler Spring 2020

131 elite traveler SPRING 2020

The Shore Club Opened in 2017 with 106 oceanview suites, the $100m Shore Club resort is spread out over nine acres on Long Bay Beach, a less-developed part of Providenciales (but still just 15 minutes from the international airport.) Geared to the active and wellness-focused traveler, the resort features four pools, a spa and a separate wellness center, and three restaurants, including a Peruvian-Japanese fine-dining spot. Suite choices range from multi-bedroom options to penthouses, but the top accommodation picks are the six new 8,800-sq-ft oceanfront villas, each with six bedrooms, a heated pool, butler, kids’ amenities and perks like fast-track service at the airport. From $6,000 per night. Contact Anthony Johnson, hotel manager, anthony.johnson@theshoreclubtc.com, +649 232 7972, theshoreclubtc.com TOP HOTELS

Amanyara Meaning ‘peaceful place,’ Amanyara sits on a secluded part of Providenciales’ northwest coves, bordering the Northwest Point Marine National Park, which is known for top-notch wall and reef diving. Along with Aman’s signature understated elegance, you’ll find three restaurants and bars (one of which is set on a dune at the southern end of the beach), a spa, clubhouse with tennis courts, Pilates studio and boxing studio, plus a Nature Discovery Center with programs designed by the American Museum of Natural History. Check into the six-bedroom Amanyara Villa to enjoy a private infinity pool, outdoor living and dining pavilions, two dedicated solar-powered buggies, and a personal villa chef and host. From $18,000 per night. Contact Ana Fonseca, director of sales and marketing, afonseca@aman.com, +649 941 8133, amanyara.com

Como Parrot Cay One thousand pristine acres and a mile-long, powder-soft beach set the scene at this resort, which is hidden away on a private cay accessed by a 15-minute drive and 35-minute boat ride from Providenciales. A contemporary, Bali-chic style is seen throughout, while offerings like the award-winning spa, Como Shambhala Retreat, nutritious gourmet dining and a wide array of active adventures for all ages — from castaway picnics to stand-up paddleboarding through the mangroves — are in keeping with the Como brand’s wellness-minded roots. New in late 2019 were an adults-only pool and several multi-bedroom Beach House villas that lead directly to the water. As the cay is also home to some of Turks and Caicos’ top private residences, the real standout accommodation is The Sanctuary at Como Parrot Cay, an estate made up of a 9,000-sq-ft, three- bedroomMain House and two 4,000-sq-ft guest villas — all with interiors by Donna Karan that include antiques picked up on her global travels. Private sundecks, three pools and a dedicated butler round out the perks. Main House from $15,000 per night. Contact Nolie Omar, hotel manager, nolie.omar@comohotels.com, +649 946 7788; comohotels.com

Grace Bay Club An advantage of this all-suite spot being one of the first luxury resorts on Providenciales (it opened in 1993) is first dibs on a prime location — in this case, 1,100 ft of beachfront in the heart of glittering Grace Bay. As one of the hosts of the annual Caribbean Food and Wine Festival, which draws chefs from around the world, Grace Bay Club is known for its dining outlets; chief among them is Infiniti Restaurant & Raw Bar, with its delicious sea-to-table fare and 90-ft-long oceanview bar. Suites are separated into four categories (some family-friendly, others adults-only), with the highest-end options found in the resort-within-a- resort, The Estate. There, the beautiful four-bedroom Estate Penthouse Residence comes with private elevator access, indoor/outdoor living spaces, a Jacuzzi and grill, all with breathtaking views. From $8,800 per night. Contact Krystal Malcolm, reservations manager, krystal.malcolm@gracebayresorts.com, +649 946 5050, gracebayresorts.com