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Providenciales’ newest luxury resort, Nikki Beach, is making waves on the international stage as the latest stylish go-to destination.
Words by Juliet Austin

Celebrating in trademark style is high on the agenda at Nikki Beach Resorts…and celebrate they most certainly did. April of this year marked the brand's first anniversary since the grand opening of its glamorous 423-acre Caribbean retreat in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), solidifying its position as a pre-eminent luxury lifestyle leader. Ever-synonymous with the savvy international jet-set and celebrities alike, Nikki Beach, TCI, recently ranked second on Travel Channel's '21 Hottest Caribbean Escapes' and with its Hollywood A-list following attracting the likes of Denzel Washington, Derek Jeter and Minka Kelly and Michael Douglas and wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, it is no surprise that this spirited paradise is making its mark as a fashionable tropical haven.

Sleek and assuredly avant-garde, Nikki Beach has created a singular niche for itself in the exclusive Leeward District located along the secluded north-eastern shoreline of the island of Providenciales (commonly known as Provo). Situated on the west side of the Caicos archipelago, Provo has an area of 38 square miles, with Nikki Beach conveniently located within twenty minutes of the airport. As a resort, it invites you to, "Stay where amazing surrounds you, and play where the ordinary disappears". Away from the more populated tourist beaches of Grace Bay, Nikki Beach Resort stakes its reputation on tempting guests to expect more. This, it boldly seems to declare, is the Caribbean as it was meant to be experienced. In fact, some may well argue that it recaptures the long-gone spirit of opulence last seen in Cuba's pre-Castro heyday - an exotic destination with a heady blend of supreme luxury and unrestrained exuberance.

Guests are invited to bask on the shores of indulgence with the breathtaking turquoise surf providing a dazzling aquamarine backdrop to their "playland". Its shallow private beach allows you to wallow in the exquisitely warm waters of the Caribbean while enjoying the ultimate in beach service intended to cater to every whim and desire. There can be nothing more awe-inspiring than a Caribbean sunset or the luminous glow of a full moon beach bonfire blazing under the stars and it is these rites of passage that Nikki Beach harbours as the cornerstones of its service.

That said, the resort's five-star amenities are available to all. Personal Assistants are on hand for any butler or concierge needs and the hassle of airport transfers is transformed courtesy of the VIP Limousine service. Designed exclusively for discerning clientele, the resort is the poster child for island chic on a bountiful scale. Effortlessly it seems, each sumptuous suite combines calm, crisp white with cool navy-nautical creating modern lines and an ambience of contemporary sophistication. Bold works of art adorn the walls, offset by organic wooden sculptures and island-inspired artefacts. Outside, sandy pathways lead off to shady terraces outfitted with islands of plush cushioned seating and oversized white linen lounges ideal for retreating from the heat of the midday sun or simply wiling away the hours amid the ambience of unprecedented serenity.

For those wishing to raise the bar on luxury, there is the 3,200 square foot penthouse or, alternatively one of sixteen oceanfront Luxury King rooms. Failing that, the resort offers a selection of fine one, two or three-bedroom suites complete with ultra-modern Euro-design kitchens, the very best in appliances including stocked-to-your-desire Sub Zero refrigerator, washer/dryer, wet bar, high definition flat-screen TV and iPod dock with MP3 connection. Complimentary wireless internet is available as a given throughout the entire property for those few guests wishing to maintain contact with the world beyond the shores of this unblemished sanctuary. And it is, in part, these innovative touches - the state-of-the-art considerations and the unapologetic flare - that give Nikki Beach its playful edge over the competition.

After all, who could refuse the allure of breakfast in bed...on the beach? And while each luxurious room is fitted out in Nikki's signature bedding to ensure the very best in quality comfort, the resort is brimming with not-to-be missed opportunities designed to transport guests into a lavish world of delight.

Long a unique hallmark of the Nikki Beach brand of hospitality, guests are treated to an array of 'finger-on-the-pulse' theatrical shows and eye-catching entertainment that pay homage to all the latest in art, music, fashion and film. Whether it is European Cirque-style performers, international DJs and energy dancers or go-go dancers poolside, those drawn to the resort are encouraged, at their own bidding, to stay and play. And with the resort featuring its own Beach Club, including Pearl, the elite late night Ultra Lounge, there is no excuse for not enjoying the freedom of dancing until dawn. To complete the sensuous and decadent atmosphere, the vast, curved infinity-style pool sparkles invitingly in the stunning ambient lighting, surrounded by opium beds and VIP cabanas with their own impeccable private champagne bottle service.

Adding a further level of distinction, the resort boasts a mega-yacht marina with 110 slips. Docked guests are given full access to an endless range of amenities on offer at Nikki Beach Resort and can take advantage of the 24 hour on-site customs and immigrations service in addition to a special VIP lounge for ship's crews.

In fact, every opportunity has been provided to create a perfect paradise-lovers' escape. Fine dining is offered in-house at the highly-acclaimed Cafe Nikki Restaurant which promises to please the palette with its haute cuisine menu and extensive wine and champagne lists. Sunday brings the world-famous Amazing Sunday Brunch and Pool Party for those wishing to relax poolside for the day.

And with a string of new beach resorts due to open across the globe in the coming year, the Nikki Beach brand looks set to take the world by storm with its trademark five-star hospitality which is winning approval as the ultimate paradigm for luxury living.­­

For further information about Nikki Beach Resort in Turks and Caicos, call 1.649.941.3747 or Toll Free:  1.866.720.2613 or contact reservations.tci@nikkibeach.com
Alternatively, visit their website at www.nikkibeachhotels.com