The Sands at Grace Bay Unveils New Website
Kicks Off A #SandsSelfie Social Media Contest For A Chance To Win A 3-Night Stay In Turks & Caicos
December 5, 2014 - The Sands at Grace Bay has unveiled an entirely new website that boasts a simple yet elegant design, easy to use navigation and new consumer friendly content including a variety of helpful resources for discerning first-time travelers interested in the increasingly popular Caribbean vacation destination of Providenciales, Turks & Caicos.To coincide with the launch of the new website and to celebrate the resort's increasing number of social media followers and engaged fans, the resort has also kicked off a #SandsSelfie social media contest that is taking place now through March 31st - where both current and past guests who post a resort “selfie” photo onto the resort's Facebook or Instagram pages, will be entered to win a future 3-night stay in a luxurious one-bedroom Oceanview suite.
Highlights of the new Sands at Grace Bay website include a dedicated “Families” section, complete with kid-friendly dining and family favorite island attraction recommendations; a comprehensive Turks & Caicos Weddings Guide that assists couples in planning their dream destination wedding in Turks & Caicos, and features the resort's highly affordable and customizable beach wedding ceremony packages; and an enhanced “Excursions” tab featuring a vast array of optional island excursions available to resort guests ranging from scuba diving and snorkeling trips to guided horseback riding and caving tours. The website also includes detailed resort location and accommodation information, a photo gallery, videos, and much more.
The Sands at Grace Bay has also recently expanded its social media presence by adding a resort Pinterest page and Instagram account, in addition to the resort's Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ pages - that have seen significant growth in followers and active fans over the past year. To celebrate the resort's continued social media success and to encourage more social media engagement amongst resort guests during the Caribbean winter high-season, the resort is offering guests the chance to win a future 3-night stay in a one-bedroom oceanview suite by entering its #SandsSelfie contest. The contest encourages guests to capture and share fun and memorable selfie photos of their Turks & Caicos trip and stay at The Sands, located on world-famous Grace Bay Beach, and the steps to enter the contest are as follows: 1) guests must take a #SandsSelfie photo from the resort property, 2) post it onto the resort's Facebook (Facebook.com/thesandsatgracebay) or Instagram (Instagram.com/thesandstc) account using the #SandsSelfie hashtag, 3) and “follow” the resort on Facebook and Instagram to receive winner notification.
The #SandsSelfie contest is happening now through March 31st. When the contest ends, one #SandsSelfie photo taken on the resort property will be randomly selected from either the resort's Facebook or Instagram account as the winner. Photos from current or past guests must include the hashtag #SandsSelfie in their photo descriptions during the specific contest period, to be entered. Those who enter must “follow” the resort Facebook or Instagram pages, to receive the winner notification. One winner will receive a gift certificate for a free 3-night stay in a 1-bedroom Oceanview Suite for a future visit to The Sands at Grace Bay - that can be redeemed within one year from the date it's awarded.
The Sands at Grace Bay still has availability during the upcoming Caribbean high-season, but travelers will need to reserve their winter stay soon as space is limited. Visit the new www.thesandstc.com website or call toll-free from the U.S. (877) 777-2637; from Canada (800) 567-5327; or contact a travel agent for reservations.
About The Sands at Grace Bay
The Sands at Grace Bay is situated on the world-renowned 12-mile crescent of powdery white sand known as Grace Bay Beach. Named one of the, “Top 15 Resorts in the Atlantic” by the Conde Nast Traveler's 2013 Readers' Choice Awards, this gracious, family-friendly 114-room resort offers accommodations in studios and 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom suites ranging from 1,000 to 1,600 square feet, all of which combine comfort-focused amenities and spectacular natural surroundings. Suites also come with fully equipped kitchens appointed with stainless appliances, dining and living room areas, private balconies, washer/dryers and more. The Sands at Grace Bay is the home of Hemingway's Restaurant and Bar - a legendary beach-side venue and local favorite - where guests can enjoy gourmet selections and island specialties seven days a week. Spa treatments by Spa Tropique are also available by appointment.
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