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Submitted By: Christina Valhouli
on: Thu, 08/12/2010 - 15:04

yara_reflecting_pond_alb.jpg­­Before I stayed at my first Aman resort, I knew that the hotels had a dedicated base of ‘Aman junkies’ who were nothing short of obsessed with the brand – but I didn’t entirely understand why. After all, there are a lot of luxury boutique hotels out there specializing in minimalist, stark architecture. But after a few heavenly days spent at the Amanyara in the Turks and Caicos, I know exactly why people will travel to the ends of the earth for the Aman experience.

After landing on the main island of Providenciales, my family was picked up in one of the hotel’s signature white Land Rovers (the Caribbean is perhaps the only location where you can get away with having a white car...

Submitted By: Christina Valhouli
on: Wed, 01/20/2010 - 10:04

poolgansevoort.jpg­One of the main problems that comes with being a New Yorker is that you expect New York levels of service – and style- everywhere you go, and this can often lead to disappointment. If you’re a New Yorker looking to escape this winter to someplace warm but also groovy, then consider the Gansevoort Turks and Caicos, a Wymara resort.

The resort opened in spring 2009 and is a sister property to locations in New York and Miami.  True to its heritage, the Caribbean location brings a bit of much needed NYC/Miami style in the Caribbean -  minus the crowds and noise. Located on the main island of Providenciales, it’s a short ride from the airport (and a mere three hour direct flight from New York City).

The scale of the resort is nice and small, with whitewashed buildings...

Submitted By: Christina Valhouli
on: Sun, 10/11/2009 - 11:12

conchshack.jpgA key part of the whole tropical island experience is being able to sit with your toes in the sand, sipping a bottle of beer and tucking into a big plate of food­. When we were recently in the Turks and Caicos, we checked out the infamous Da Conch Shack and Rum Bar. It is one of a handful of beach front restaurants on the island of Providenciales (you won’t find any beachfront bbq shacks along Grace Bay, which is a shame…for the best selection, head to the Blue Hills area). This beach front cottage serves up the freshest conch around. You’ll see piles of conch shells lying in the sun just in front of the restaurant, and you can watch your lunch being pulled from the shell, beaten and carted away to be deep fried, thrown into a chowder, or served in a salad. In case you don’t like conch, there is...