Here, my full review of The Strand on Turks and Caicos.

The unique thing about our resort is that all the rooms are ocean front.

We are not seeing a partial ocean view.

Exterior of The Strand Turks & Caicos

The exterior of The Strand Turks & Caicos on Cooper Jack Bay.Credit:Courtesy of The Strand Turks & Caicos

Second floor suites feature ocean-front balconies, and some include rooftop terraces complete with outdoor kitchens.

Ground-floor bedrooms have sliding doors onto each suites outdoor terrace.

I also toured the Strands five-bedroom residences, which are private homes available for travelers to rent.

A mural by Bradley Theodore

The Bradley Theodore mural in the resort lobby.Courtesy of The Strand Turks & Caicos

All of the hotels light-colored finishes and shade-providing wooden pergolas act together to keep things cool.

The property is working in partnership with Colorado-basedButterfly Pavillionto protect the habitat for pollinators.

But the shopping and dining opportunities of the Grace Bay strip are a 15-minute drive from the resort.

Pool at The Strand Turks & Caicos

Lounge chairs around the main resort pools.Elspeth Velten/Travel + Leisure

That said, renting a car was easy on Providenciales.

A bedroom at The Strand Turks & Caicos

Villa exterior at he Strand Turks & Caicos

Pool at The Strand Turks & Caicos

A bedroom at The Strand Turks & Caicos

Villa exterior at he Strand Turks & Caicos

Pool at The Strand Turks & Caicos

Restaurant at The Strand Turks & Caicos

Nighttime al fresco dining of seafood and steaks at the Del Mar restaurant.Courtesy of The Strand Turks & Caicos

Kayaks on a beach shore

Kayaks and paddle boards are available for guest usage.Courtesy of The Strand Turks & Caicos

The exterior of The Strand Turks & Caicos

The white sand beach and bright turquoise waters of Cooper Jack Bay.Courtesy of The Strand Turks & Caicos