Turks and Caicos Sun

Tuesday July 31st, 2012

The Turks and Caicos Islands Government will spend US$10million redeveloping the Providenciales International Airport to include expanded check-in counter areas, self check-in facilities, additional bathroom facilities, larger retail space for shops and restaurants, and improved medical amenities.  

The planned expansion will nearly double the size of the terminal, increasing it in size from 51,462 to 92,321 sq ft., to better accommodate the 500,000 passengers who pass through the Airport each year, the Government said in a press release. 

Work is scheduled to begin later this year and be completed in 2014 and will ensure that the airport meets the International Association of Travel Agents criteria for Level C Class facilities.

The first phase of works will include the construction of a new traffic circulation system, an extension to the existing west car park, and extension of the departure lounge. 

The second phase will continue with the extension on the international check in area, security check point as well as the arrivals hall. 

The third and final phase will include the domestic departures and arrivals area, completion of car park and aesthetics, including water features.

“Providenciales International Airport is absolutely crucial to the Islander and visitor experience,” said Governor Ric Todd. “First impressions are vital, and I am certain that this work will provide the level of experience that our visitors demand. 

“People who use the airport facilities know that it can become crowded at peak times – so does the airport’s management. That is why they have been planning these crucial works as part of their overall master plan which also saw the runway expansion completed last year.”

John Smith, CEO, Turks and Caicos Airports Authority, said: “We are embarking on a journey of fundamental change in the way we conduct business and welcome tourists to the Turks and Caicos Islands. Our terminal expansion project will not only offer better facilities for passengers, but provide us with the room to expand over the next 15 years.”

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The Turks and Caicos continues to gain momentum through the Second Quarter of 2012, something that emerged in 2011, further strengthening through Q1 of this year.

We have also seen several substantial sales of tourism/hotel related properties, lending itself to future new development for the TCI.

As Robert Greenwood, Broker and Owner of Regency International Estates, the exclusive affiliates of Christie's International Real Estate noted, " We can see that there is significant movement in higher level properties, therefore an increase in confidence and a desire by significant investors to enter the TCI".

Along with new development, there has been significant movement toward the handful of projects that fell foul of the economic downturn, hopefully being revitalized and ultimately completed.

He also noted that, " This is the perfect time for buyers to pull the trigger in the TCI, we are off the bottom and moving in the right direction, a major indicator for any investor. However, we are by no means at the top, with luxury properties still offered for less than in peak years.

 If you ever regretted not buying before, then this is the time !".

STATE OF THE MARKET REPORT_Q2_2012

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The Turks and Caicos Islands Ultimate Luxury Home.

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Did you know that there are more than 12,000 private islands in the world? Get away from it all – we're escaping the pressures of everyday life and finding secluded paradise with Private Islands.

Regency International Estates recently invited the crew from WealthTV to come to the Turks and Caicos Islands and shoot the amazing Emerald Cay for its popular Private Island show. It took an entire week to shoot the property, along with second episod featuring all of the TCI's exclusive Private Islands.

Once the show aired it received one of the highest ratings the network has ever received, a true testiment to this one-of-a-kind estates

WealthTV is a 24/7 high definition cable television network devoted to taking viewers on a journey of how wealth is achieved, used and enjoyed. With engaging programming that connects with a high profile audience, WealthTV has broad appeal across age and income demographics while holding a special appeal to the highest income households.  WealthTV is distributed by cable and satellite service providers around the globe.

As for Emerald Cay itself its the result of six years of construction combining pristine natural beauty with state-of-the-art luxury to provide the ultimate tropical hideaway. Accessed via a remote controlled swing bridgeand a Turkish marble driveway, this private island retreat on approximately two acres sits surrounded by turquoise water and white powder beaches.

This estate is without a doubt the most impressive property in the Turks and Caicos Islands, if not the entire Caribbean, and is unparalleled with its million-dollar rooms. A breathtaking rotunda sets the tone foranarray of dazzling living spaces including the three story great room with 45-foot-high cypress ceilings; a three-story library; a sumptuous custom designed master bedroom pavilion; and an award-winning hometheater. This amazing locale also boasts a swing bridge, a tennis court, an 8,000 bottle wine cellar, 10 bedrooms, 11 baths, and approximately 27,000 square feet of living space. 

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Momentum Continues

The Turks and Caicos continues to gain momentum through the Second Quarter of 2012, something that emerged in 2011, strengthening through Q1 of this year.

We have also seen several substantial sales of tourism/hotel related properties, lending itself to future new development for the TCI.

As Robert Greenwood, Broker and Owner of Regency International Estates, the exclusive affiliates of Christie's International Real Estate says, " We can see that there is significant movement in higher level properties, therefore an increase in confidence and a desire by significant investors to enter the TCI".

Along with new development, there has been significant movement toward the handful of projects that fell foul of the economic downturn, being revitalized and ultimately completed.

Robert also noted, " This is the perfect time for buyers to pull the trigger in the TCI, we are off the bottom and moving in the right direction, a major indicator for any investor. However, we are by no means at the top, with luxury properties offered at reduced prices. If you ever regretted not buying before, then this is the time !".

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April 2, 2012 | 10:07 am

Bruce Willis is a daddy once again: He and wife Emma Heming welcomed a baby girl on Sunday, naming her Mabel Ray Willis.

The two "are overjoyed about the newest member of their family," their rep told People on Monday, adding that mother and baby were doing well.

The "Die Hard" actor, 57, and Heming-Willis, 33, a Malta-born model and designer, were married in March 2009 in the Turks and Caicos, where Willis owns a place; this is a first child for them.

Willis, however, has three other daughters with ex-wife Demi Moore, ages 23, 20 and 18.

So tell us in comments: Does "Mabel" live up to the quirky Willis naming tradition, up against Rumer, Scout and Tallulah, or is it a "one of these things is not like the others" situation? 

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Toys Of The Caribbean...

Not only does the TCI have some of the worlds best beaches and turquoise waters, all fit for an unriveled lifestyle but we have cool too.

If you love Divng, we have the best, If you love fishing, we have the best, if love boating, we have the best, and with the emerging Kiteboarding and Windsurfing Mecca on Long Bay Beach, we again have the best.

Now, if it's adrenaline your after, then this is definately for you... 

Crossed between an exotic sports car, speed boat, submarine, jet plane, and Shark, the Seabraecher is the ULTIMATE DIVING MACHINE.

This little toy belongs to a great friend of ours and is one of the most amazingly exciting adventures you can experiance on, in, or under the water. And with the crytal clear turquoise waters found in the Turks and Caicos Islands it just adds to the experiance.

So if your sailing along on a beautiful Caribbean day, daydreaming about what it would be like to live this life all year round, and this pops up, DON'T PANIC, its probably me

Whats fun to do in the Turks and Caicos Islands ?

Thought I would start doing a series of posts based on this question as I have been asked it so many times.

I have a feeling that some folks just don't get what we have to offer in the turks and Caicos Islands !!! Time to spotlight the Monaco of the Caribbean.

This was taken just offshore from Grace Bay Beach, voted one of worlds best beaches, looks like it could be fun... Actualy, I know its fun

Take a look at the amazing lifestyle we enjoy in The Turks and Caicos Islands.

Regency International Estates is anxiously awaiting the first of two new Television Shows dedicated to the Private Islands of the Turks and Caicos. The first of the two Private Island specials premiers March 24th at 9:30 EST/6:30pm PST on WealthTV, and its audience of affluent viewers. 

Prior to arriving in the TCI, the WealthTV crew, and their talented and beautiful Presenter/Producer Christina Cindrich had recently concluded an episode in Musha Cay and the Islands of Copperfield Bay, owned by famed illusionist David Copperfield. Something you might feel hard to compete with, until you see the magnificence of the first episodes feature Island of Emerald Cay, by far one of the most unique, opulent, luxurious, and astonishing private island estate in the Caribbean, if not the world!!!

The second private island special is a compilation of private Islands such as the  "A-List" island of Parrot Cay with such inhabitants as Keith Richards, Bruce Willis, Donna Karan, and Christie Brinkley. However, the focus of the show is not the glitz and Glamour, but that of the most amazing lifestyle afforded those who chose any one of our beautiful private islands to call home, from the simple to the opulent, we offer each end of the spectrum.

For a Sneak Peek of The Emerald Cay Promo Click on the Image Below:

Long Bay Beach

Caribbean Elegance Awaits.

Conjuring feelings of Caribbean cool and Tropical elegance through the legacy of an iconic master.

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Exquisite craftsmanship, attention to detail, a taste of adventure and an amazing sense of texture create this 6000 square foot highly stylized architectural masterpiece that is The Shore Clubs new Estate Villa on Long Bay. Adorned as if a quintessential Barbadian Estate from a bygone era, it is the purest distillation of Caribbean chic.
Subtle arches deliver classical symmetry while Coral Stone Doric Colonnades, open balconies and decoratively terraced walkways clad in tropical foliage add charm, authenticity, depth and a sense of mood, securely rooted in a tropical, oceanfront lifestyle.

Enter a truly bespoke and exclusive resort residence, perfectly designed to offer unsurpassed views, tranquility, and the ultimate in privacy, all sweeping across 820 feet of pristine beach and azure waters.

The villas have been designed by creating strong lines and a magically defined connection between the villa, tropical landscape and ocean settings. Subtle proscenium arches act as focal points, capturing majestic views and framing scenic vistas, creating splendid botanical and turquoise ocean backdrops against which your life inside is played out, melting divisions between interior and exterior spaces, engaging your imagination in completing the scene, as if adding a final brush stroke to a timeless masterpiece.

In a world were every gaze settles upon a natural masterpiece, the true measure of design is to frame its splendor from the inside out, toward the theatre of nature, or from outside in, exposing an elegance of design, as if one was melting into the other…

As carefully crafted as its cool Caribbean architecture is the human element offered at The Shore Club. Truly subtle and understated, you will enjoy a lifestyle made easy with a personal butler. Welcoming you home, easing you into a state of relaxation from the moment you arrive.

The villa will enjoy all amenities of the Shore Club including the award-winning Hartling Group as Management Company for leasing as an option, concierge, reception, spa, retail boutique, fine dining, the grand colonnade pool and oceanfront pool and bar areas.

For further Details on the Shore Club please visit Christies International Real Estate