Turks and Caicos’ Ocean Club West Reopens

By: - October 16th, 2017

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Another Turks and Caicos resort has reopened its doors after Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

The Ocean Club West resort on the island of Providenciales has officially reopened.

The beachfront property offers a range of suites from studios to three-bedroom units.

The other resort at the complex, Ocean Club, will reopen for stays beginning Oct. 20, according to the property’s Web site.

Both resorts are located on Grace Bay Beach.

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