COMBINE COOL TUNES AND CULTURE WITH LUXURY AT THE PALMS DURING THE CARIBBEAN’S LARGEST SUMMER BASH: JULY 31ST TO AUGUST 7TH

PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS – The Palms, a 72 Two and Three Bedroom Suite resort and member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World, knows how to indulge festival goers who gather in Turks & Caicos for the third annual Turks & Caicos Music and Cultural Festival on Providenciales during July 31 to August 7, 2006.  What could be better than combining the sounds, sun and Caribbean culture with luxurious surrounds at The Palms including a breathtaking $1.8 million infinity pool; Tropical Fusion cuisine at Parallel23 or Plunge restaurant and bar, with the choice of swim-up tables or a sunken dining room; plus a beautiful spa?  The only thing better than this, is enjoying it all for free.

Festival guests can enjoy more post festival sun, sand and surf when they stay at The Palms for six nights and receive the seventh night free. The special package applies to new bookings and is not applicable to groups. Rates at The Palms start at $300 for a Luxury Room. Rates are subject to a 10% tax and 10% service charge, and include round trip airport transfers, daily buffet breakfast, non-motorized watersports, entrance to the fitness center, tennis and welcome amenity.
 
Highlights of the festival include performances by Ludacris, a 2006 GRAMMY award nominee; American Idol winner Fantastia, whose 2006 accomplishments include four GRAMMY award nominations and a platinum R&B album; UK-based GRAMMY award-winning Steel Pulse; Yolanda Adams another GRAMMY award-winning singer who has re-invented gospel. 
 
Additionally, festival goers will witness a Boat Regatta, Float Parade at Turtle Cove Marina, a closing night Beach Party and the Chief Ministers Cup Golf Tournament. For festival information visit www.musicfestival.tc
 
Inspired by the classic estates of Oliver Messel, The Palms lies amidst 12 acres of landscaped gardens at the center of world-renowned 12-mile Grace Bay Beach. Its Luxury, One, Two and Three Bedroom Suites feature balconies or expansive terraces, marble floors, vaulted ceilings, custom-made mahogany furnishings and high-speed internet. There are flat panel LCD televisions in each guest room and combination DVD and CD players in Suites, as well as, kitchens with classic cabinetry, equipped with Viking appliances. The Spa at The Palms was designed by renowned spa designer, Angel Stewart of Las Ventanas al Paraiso and The Golden Door fame, and is a lush, enclosed, one-acre oasis with serene gardens and reflecting pools.  Other features include Conch Kritters Club for kids; boutiques including an art gallery, plus a swimwear and gift shop. On the beachfront, use of Hobie Cats, snorkel equipment, kayaks, windsurfs and floats are included in the room rate.

For more information and reservations, call 1-866-877-PALM (7256) or visit www.thepalmstc.com ; in Canada, call Resort to the Best, 1-800-567-5327.

May 31, 2006   Posted in: Caribbean