Blue Haven Resort Officially Opens in Turks and Caicos

By: - December 14th, 2013

Above: the Blue Haven Resort & Marina in Turks and Caicos

By the Caribbean Journal staff

The Blue Haven Resort has officially opened in Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The property, which is located on the leeward coast of the island of Providenciales, has a combination of 35 suites and 15 “premier” guest rooms, with a restaurant, cafe and market and other amenities.

It also has a 78-slip marina that can accommodate yachts up to 220 feet; the marina opened earlier this year.

Above: a Junkanoo celebration at the grand opening

The resort held its grand opening last weekend.

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