The News On Sunscreen

If you’re headed on vacation and can’t wait to lay out in the sun, swim a few laps and basically live outdoors for a few days, the staff at Seven Stars Grace Bay Beach Resort can help you with a few tips and advice on the different types of sunscreen out there as well as uncover some of the misconceptions around it. These days even the FDA is pushing towards getting rid of the ‘waterproof’ label, because no sunscreen is completely waterproof. People have to reapply the product throughout the day to get maximum protection. There’s also a myth that twice the SPF is twice the protection, for example that SPF 30 is twice as good as SPF 15. The truth is that it’s only a few percentages higher. You should always go higher than SPF 30 and if you’ve got light skin and eyes, go with SPF 50 or even more. The Skin Cancer Foundation advises us to go with sunscreens that have some mix of avobenzone, oxybenzone, mexoryl, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. There are many types out there from vitamin D-enriched formulas and for oily skin types to mineral-based and kid-friendly to anti-aging and more. You can also get sunscreen in spray form, cream, gel and even stick. However you like your SPF, make sure you protect yourself from the sun.

Seven Stars Grace Bay Beach Hotel invites you to come try out your favorite sunscreen formulas in Turk and Caicos. You’ll love the beach in Providenciales, the luxurious accommodations and delicious, gourmet food.

Mother’s Day at Seven Stars

So you think mom has everything she’s ever wanted? You’re tired of wrapping up the chocolates, the pajamas, sending in the flowers… you think mom deserves best. So get her something totally unexpected. Offer her the gift of total relaxation in the beautiful Turks and Caicos, in the sunny weather and the stunning beach environment of Providenciales. Seven Stars on Grace bay beach is the perfect place for her to unwind and enjoy the lap of luxury. Our accommodations range from one, two, three- bedroom suites, include flat screen televisions, DVD players, Ipod docking stations and so much more.

You can pick from oceanview rooms or gardenview ones. She’ll remember and cherish the gift forever. You can even make it a family affair and join her on this wonderful vacation for quality time and catching up. So for a few days you can offer mom a trip of a lifetime and much-needed me time. It’s a win-win situation. She’ll never forget her stay at Seven Stars Grace Bay Beach Hotel.

Scuba in Turks and Caicos

According to an article on CaribbeanEdge.com, the islands of Turks and Caicos have a unique environment that makes scuba diving and fishing an amazing experience. Turks and Caicos is said to be surrounded by one of the most extensive coral reef systems in the world. The waters stretch 65 miles wide and 200 miles long and are considered premier diving locations. Some of the most popular spots to dive include Providenciales Princess Alexandra National Park and Providenciales Northwest Point. Of course, if you’re headed there to dive, come stay at Seven Stars Grace Bay Beach Hotel for a few nights. You’ll love the spectacular service, relaxing ambiance and luxury all around. The reefs in Turks and Caicos have excellent visibility ranging from up to 200 feet. When diving, you can expect lush flora, marine life, fish and mesmerizing beauty underwater. You can also dive around historic shipwrecks and fairly recent ones too. In the summer the water temperature is about 82 degrees Fahrenheit and in the winter, the waters are about 78 degrees. For experienced divers, the Columbus Passage is a popular spot to dive. It’s a 22 mile channel that separates the Turks Islands for the Caicos Islands. There, you can see eagle rays, turtles and dolphins.

Nominated for the Caribbean World Travel Awards

Turks and Caicos has just been nominated for numerous awards in the 17th Caribbean World Travel Awards, voted by travel agents worldwide. The leading beach was Grace Bay Beach, home to Seven Stars Hotel and Resort and Turk and Caicos was nominated as top honeymoon spot too. This dreamy destination is two and a half hours from New York and only 1 hour from Miami, Florida. So in little time, you can have access to world-class spas, gourmet restaurant, beautiful ocean views and unparalleled accommodations at Seven Stars Grace bay Beach Resort in Providenciales. Nominees for the best Caribbean airline includes Air Canada, Air Jamaica, Caribbean airlines, Delta Airlines and Bahamas Air, so if you’re headed for a quick relaxing vacation at Seven Stars Grace Bay, choose one of these airlines to travel so you can start your relaxing journey in the friendly skies. If you’d like to have a car rental while you’re on the island, know that Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Holiday Autos have all been nominated for these 17th annual awards. Check back here for the 17th Caribbean World Travel Awards winners.

Turks and Caicos? Canadian Ties?

According to an article on NationalPost.com, Sir Robert Borden, the prime minister, was the first to broach the idea of a link between Canada and the sunny Turks and Caicos, the 40-island archipelago southeast of the Bahamas. Ralph Higgs, director of the TCI tourism board, was a member of a delegation that travelled to Ottawa in 1987 to discuss the possibility of Turks and Caicos becoming the 11th province of Canada. The Mulroney government nixed the idea. Providenciales, or Provo, wasn’t really populated 20 years ago, only three resorts on Grace Bay Beach. Today, Grace Bay gets rave reviews and it’s also home to the famous Seven Stars Resort. Tourism statistics, according to the article, show that between 2008 and 2009, there was an increase of 20% in Canadians visits. With Americans, the increase was 4.4%. Grace Bay Beach attracts lots of celebrities too, including Shaquille Oneal.

Book your vacation to Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales and head to the most comfortable and luxurious resort, Seven Stars Grace Bay Beach. You’ll benefit not only from splendid ocean views, but also from delicious food, unparalleled service, a relaxing spa and the chance to make memories to last a lifetime.

Inspired To Travel

An article on CNN.com announces some of the best movies that inspire people to travel. It lists movies with beautiful scenery, spectacular photography as well as of course, a great story and a few famous actors. The article states Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck as a source of inspiration. Before Sunrise and Before Sunset as well. Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy decide to walk around Vienna, Austria and then again in the sequel, the actors find themselves in Paris, France. Under the Tuscan Sun, based on the memoirs of Frances Mayes, has actually inspired about 20 expats to purchase houses in the town of Cortona. Diane Lane plays a divorced American who decides to buy and renovate a villa in Tuscany, Italy. Sideways features California’s wine country and more movie hits that make you want to take a vacation.
For your very own inspiration, head to your local bookstore and pick up a few books on Turks and Caicos. You’ll love the photography and you’ll realize how beautiful this place is. For a great vacation in Providenciales, head to Seven Stars Resort. The service is amazing and Grace Bay Beach is mesmerizing. You’ll enjoy great food, comfortable hotel rooms and a vacation to remember.

Seven Stars Was My Dream Vacation

Staying at the Seven Stars Grace Bay Resort was truly a dream. I was such in need of relaxation. I’ve been working on a huge marketing campaign at work that involved such intricate details and leading a team of 8 people and getting ready for them to pitch the idea to our client. Anyhow, a vacation in Turks and Caicos is exactly what the doctor ordered. I went with a very close friend of mine who also wanted to get away for a little while and we had the best time. Grace Beach was beautiful. The accommodations at Seven Stars hotel were so nice and comfortable. It was really great not to do too much, just lounge around, read magazines and catch up on some girl talk. Sometimes that’s all you need in order to refresh and reboot for the next upcoming work weeks. I wanted to personally thank the entire staff at the luxurious Seven Stars Grace Bay Resort for making this vacation very relaxing for me and for the amazing service they provided for my friends and I. Thanks a lot, I will definitely be coming back to Turks and Caicos very soon. This testimonial was by Joy R. Los Brooklyn, NY.