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South Bank on Providenciales blends the island’s natural beauty with modern luxury.
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Not everyone likes sand, she pointed out.
(Other Ocean Estate Villas will have direct beach access.)
When I ask, Cant you see having Thanksgiving here?
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I dont get a definitive affirmation, but the response wasnt a straight “no” either.
Its not hard to envision coming back, especially when you have someone like Patrick, our dedicated butler.
Patrick, originally from Jamaica, was the embodiment of the Japanese concept ofomotenashi, or wholehearted hospitality.
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Labeling Patrick as a “butler,” however, doesnt quite capture the breadth of his role.
“Fixer” is a more fitting term, especially for those traveling with multiple generations.
In our case, our group spanned from four to 85 years old.
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(Perhaps not the best lesson in sharing, but it certainly made for a more peaceful vacation.)
Boats can pull up directly to South Banks dock.
Its located on a quiet, low-density part of the island thats zoned for single-family homes.
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The secret weapon is combining seclusion with access to all the other Grace Bay Resorts properties.
(A water taxi service connecting many of these hotels is in the works.)
If I had to bet, well be back for Thanksgiving.
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There are four distinct neighborhoods, one of which, Arc, wont open until 2026.
Some of the Lagoon villas have private docks.
The ocean estates are the crown jewels, ranging from four to six bedrooms.
The smallest one is 3,150 square feet, while the largest is in the range of 8,000 feet.
And if my visit was sufficient to judge, there isnt a bad view in the place.
Estate villas come with personalized butler service.
Arc will be the structure most reminiscent of a hotel.
We got a sneak peek (or rather, taste) when he cooked for us one evening.
(Lessons can be arranged.)
The Spa
The spa, which has yet to open, will have four beachfront treatment rooms.
Three very picky people from our group raved about their massages at the Grace Bay spa.
The property is currently not ADA-compliant.
However, transportation is easily arranged through the hotel, though it can get expensive.
Rates currently start at $888 per night.
