Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands (August 21, 2012) – The Alexandra Resort, located on world famous Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos Islands, today announced it is extending its "Golden Years Travel Special", which encourages families to travel together and provides a discount of 55% or more, to commemorate National Grandparents Day.

"National Grandparents Day" honors the important contributions senior citizens make to society and is celebrated with cards, gifts, phone calls and visits. This year, in the United States and Canada the holiday is celebrated on September 9, 2012.

Golden Years Travel Special from The Alexandra
For a stay of three nights, the fourth night is discounted by the percentage equal to the age of the oldest person in the party. For instance, if the oldest person in the group is age 65, the rate on the fourth night stay is discounted by 65%. For the offer to be valid, at least one member of the travelling party must be age 55 or older. The offer is available to adults ages 55 to 99 and is good for travel from September 1 to November 16, 2012. The booking window has been extended to September 30, 2012.

Travelling to Turks and Caicos from North America is easy and convenient for families - it is less than a four-hour flight from New York and Toronto and there are direct flights from many major cities in North America such as Miami, Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Philadelphia, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax. The suites at Alexandra are roomy and comfortable, providing an ideal setting for families and groups.

Alexandra Resort and Spa
The Alexandra Resort and Spa is located on world famous Grace Bay Beach in the exclusive Turks & Caicos Islands. This all-suite resort offers 620 feet of frontage on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. Complimentary beach services include non-motorized water sports, plenty of new chaise lounges and umbrellas, beach attendants, cold drinking water and food and beverage service from the beachfront Mango Reef Restaurant.

The Alexandra Resort suites offer spaciousness and comfort. Every studio, one- and two-bedroom suite includes kitchen facilities with granite countertops, large decks or balconies, flat-screen TV's, in-room safes and en-suite washrooms. Most suites on property offer ocean view or at least a partial ocean view.

Resort amenities include a large free-form swimming pool with a swim-up pool bar, tennis courts lit for night play, the Sanay Spa and Mango Reef, one of the most popular restaurants on the island, open for all meals with an extensive menu of contemporary island and French cuisine.

Other facilities include complimen¬tary WiFi, an impressive 24-hr. oceanfront reception center and a gym. A full-time concierge is available to assist guests with planning vacation activities and Caicos Dream Tours, a popular excursion company, operates directly from the resort offering an extensive selection of day trips around Providenciales and surrounding islands.

The centrally located Alexandra Resort is within walking distance of other resorts and restaurants and just a 15-minute drive from the international airport. For convenience, affordability and terrific value, located on one of the best beaches in the world, choose the Alexandra Resort and Spa.

For more information contact Anette Mullings, General Manager, at anette@alexandraresort.com or call 649-946-5807.