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Winter Offerings in the Caribbean at The Somerset on Grace Bay

by Katie Skrzek

Feb 14, 2024

Grace Bay Beach © Rusty Elliott | Dreamstime.com

Destinations / Caribbean

The Somerset on Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos offers family travelers new and exciting opportunities this winter.

 

The property recently completed upgrades and total refurbishments to some of its facilities. Rooms received complete refurbishments and new kitchen equipment. The hotel’s exteriors, common areas and lobby boast upgrades, including new, bright colors to mimic Grace Bay’s landscape.

 

To celebrate these changes, guests may take advantage of several exciting offers. The Girls Retreat on Grace Bay package includes a private spa experience, sailing on a catamaran, cooking class and photoshoot on the beach. Pricing starts at $3,000 in addition to the room reservation.

 

Parents should consider Parents Survival Kits. The kits feature everything needed for a fun-filled stay, including books by local authors, coloring books, crayons, bath toys, beach toys, sunscreen, after-sun products and snacks. The kit also includes a white noise machine and night light for use back in the room, plus bath salts and a bottle of wine for adults. Pricing starts at $250.

 

The property also invites guests to book its Winter Warm Up package for 15 percent off stays of three nights or more with complimentary breakfast. The offer is valid for booking by April 1, for stays through April 6.

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