The Sands at Grace Bay, on the island of Providenciales in Turks & Caicos, draws couples and families with a laid-back atmosphere and plenty of activities.
 
Situated on six acres filled with tropical foliage, the Sands at Grace Bay comprises six three-story buildings. Guestrooms feature tile floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, queen- or king-size beds and eclectic furniture of carved wood, wicker, glass and wrought iron. Fabrics in beige and blue mirror the colors of the sand and the ocean. Suites have fully equipped kitchens, studio rooms have kitchenettes and most rooms have screened balconies and outdoor furniture.

Guests can start the day with a breakfast of French toast, huevos rancheros and fresh juice at Hemingway's on the deck with sun, surf and sand for company. Lunch at the same venue is a la carte fare infused with Caribbean flavors. For dinner, there's island cuisine and seafood under the starlit sky.

Spa Tropique offers a wide range of revitalizing facials, body massages and treatments. Guests can enjoy tennis, bicycling, snorkeling or kayaking on-site, or go fishing, golfing, water-skiing and scuba diving nearby.