My Turks And Caicos

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A few weeks ago the Mr. and I jumped on a plane and headed to the island of Turks and Caicos.  Our destination, a private sanctuary resort, Amanyara, housed in the middle of the clearest, turquoise waters I have ever laid my eyes upon.

Set on the island of Providenciales, Amanyara is a secluded haven embracing the untrammeled elements of the Caribbean. Bordering the pristine reefs of Northwest Point Marine National Park, acclaimed for some of the world’s best wall and reef diving, the resort draws its name from the Sanskrit-derived word for ‘peace’ and yara, the word for ‘place’ in the language of the Arawak Amerindians. And I couldn’t think of two words, peaceful place, to better describe Amanyara, and the island of Turks and Caicos.
 
Being in complete seclusion getting to Amanyara is an adventure in itself.  Though the resort is only 25 minutes away from the airport, those minutes are spent on coastal un paved back roads that rise to hills then quickly fall away to flat plain covered in nothing but native, untouched landscape.  During our entire drive we passed only one other car and I’d be lying if I didn’t admit to asking Anthony more than once if he was sure GPS was leading us in the right direction.  However, with only one wrong turn we arrived at the resort a short 27 minutes later, greeted by what seemed like a small army of staff members with cool drinks in hand.  From that moment we knew Amanyara’s description of being a refuge wouldn’t be far from the truth.

Immediately you’re struck by Amanyara’s carefully though out architecture.  Each airy space designed to allow complete views of the next is both modern, but completely one with it’s surroundings.  The large reception pavilion opens onto a breathtaking central reflection pond surrounded by mahogany trees, framed on one side by the Library and Gallery, and the other side by the Restaurant and circular Bar.  The bar, a natural gathering spot, leads out to the main pool set on the edge of Turks and Caico’s turquoise waters.  A short walk down a stone path to the right lies a private, white sand beach, and to the left all glass pavilions are perched just above the ocean’s edge.  Our pavilion stretched out over a tranquil pond and like the rest of the resort, was tucked away providing complete privacy.  In the mornings we would open every wall of windows and enjoy breakfast, and at night we’d lay on the deck, listen to the complete and utter silence and gaze up at the stars.  After living in a city for so long you forget just how many stars can fill a night sky.

Time on the island just seemed to move slower, and for the first time in I don’t know how long I found myself with four glorious un planned days.  Days we filled with long leisurely strolls on the beach and plenty of swims in Turks’ crystal clear turquoise waters.  We unplugged, re connected, and recharged and when it was time to say goodbye I whimpered as I got on the plane destined to take me back to reality.  As I type I find I’m already yearning to escape and smell that tropical air and find a little bit of Amanyara peace again.  Tell me Loves, where are you planning to escape to next?  Truly, MKR

ADDITIONAL CREDITS:

This story is in collaboration with Amanyara Turks and Caicos, an Aman Resort, a breathtaking resort we love and adore.  All images and opinions are 100% our own.

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  • Kelli / 05.12.2015

    Kauai in 10 days! Say hello to the Mr. For me! Any suggestions for Kauai?

  • Lindsey / 05.12.2015

    I loved seeing your post about the Turks and Caicos! I’ll be visiting next month to celebrate my 30th birthday. Do you have any recommendations for must visit spots besides Amanyara?

  • Mandy Kellogg Rye / 05.13.2015

    Yes go to Bugaloo’s for lunch, I believe there’s two but go to the one on the water that’s where you can watch them catch conch and eat it fresh plus there’s music and I really liked Crack Pot for dinner. Other than that we literally just relaxed on the beach, the water is unbelievable! xo

  • I am headed to Turks and Caicos in another week. Now I’m really excited! Your photos truly make it look like paradise!

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