SeaWorld Entertainment Inc., the parent company of theme park brands SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, is changing its name to United Parks & Resorts Inc.
15.01.2024 - 01:19 / forbes.com
Sitting at the Cave Bar at Rock House, on the Turks & Caicos Islands’ main island Providenciales, it’s easy to think that you’re on an island in the Cyclades: the resort is hilltop; built into a 75 foot limestone cliff; overlooking turquoise water and surrounded by walls composed of chiseled white stones. Mark Durliat, CEO of Grace Bay Resorts, of which this resort is a part, and his wife honeymooned in Greece, apparently, and transferred the romantic ambience (and Mediterranean cuisine) they encountered there to this nearly two year old resort. And it’s working: I checked in at the same time as a newlywed couple from New York and every day other couples were lined up by the pool, in the hideaway hillside terraces and on the 130 foot jetty decked out with loungers.
Mostly, though, they were in the water. This British Overseas Territory composed of two island groups 575 miles southeast of Miami is known for its beaches, perfectly clear turquoise water and teeming underwater life courtesy of a wrap around coral reef. The marquee beach is three mile long, powdery white sand Grace Bay Beach on the island’s north coast, regularly named as one of the best in the world. Rock House’s beach is to the west of that, smaller but very private in keeping with the overall secluded tone and intimate scale of the resort—46 rooms in individual cottages with several new one-five bedroom Reserve Villas opening March 1st.
On the other side of the island, the more residential south coast, Grace Bay Resorts has a management project on a much larger scale set to open in May. South Bank, situated on 31 acres near Long Bay, is a combination residential ownership community/resort split into different neighborhoods with varying amenities; all, however, are populated with striking contemporary architecture containing sleek interior design, top of the line appliances and uninterrupted water views over the vivid blues of the Caicos Banks.
Boat owners will likely be drawn to the section The Launch featuring 2,077 square foot two bedroom and 2,839 square foot three bedroom Boathouses along the marina waterfront, each with its own private dock that can accommodate up to a 26 foot boat. Lagoon Villas are 3,982 square foot three bedroom and 4,295 square foot four bedroom residences situated along the beach of a manmade lagoon. Ocean Estates oceanfront houses range from 3,150 square foot, three bedroom Reef Villas to 7,683 square foot, six bedroom Dune Villa beach houses. All will be privately owned with many placed in the guest rental pool. A forthcoming building ARC will debut in 2026 with 17 Sky Villas designed by famed Italian architect Piero Lissoni; these will be only owned, not rented. Other facilities open to both property owners
SeaWorld Entertainment Inc., the parent company of theme park brands SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, is changing its name to United Parks & Resorts Inc.
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