The Meridian Club — Pine Cay, Turks and Caicos

Imagine your own private island hideaway resort with two miles of white-sand beach. Located in the Turks and Caicos Islands, this Caribbean retreat is unparalleled. Pine Cay is a secluded 800-acre island, conveniently located just 560 miles southeast of Miami. The only resort on the island, the Meridian Club is beautifully positioned on a two-mile stretch of talcum-powder beach, considered one of the finest in the Caribbean. Soothing trade winds ensure comfortable temperatures and low humidity year round. The resort is well known for its excellent cuisine, attentive staff, and "barefoot elegance."

Its rooms and cottages, tucked along the shoreline and dunes, all offer panoramic views of the ocean and the island. Choose to relax in one of just 12 spacious beachfront guest rooms, the secluded Sand Dollar cottage, or an intimate collection of private cottages. Whether enjoying a romantic escape, a family adventure or fun in the sea and sun, you'll find the aquamarine waters and sugary sand irresistible. Barefoot informality and sensitivity to the natural environment combine to provide an alluring tropical setting for this small, unspoiled and sun-drenched retreat. Oceanview dining, candlelit dinners, poolside barbecues, deserted island picnics - all will become fond memories of your stay at the Meridian Club. Dress at the Club is always casual and shoes are optional, even at dinner. Bathing suits with cover-ups or sport clothes are the norm at lunch. Informal summer evening clothes for ladies, and sport shirts, slacks and even shorts for men, are perfect for dinner. We have had only one or two necktie sightings on Pine Cay in the last ten years.

The Club is an environmentally sensitive resort, ideal for those seeking an unspoiled retreat. Its 12 rooms and the Sand Dollar Cottage, are set among sand dunes, sea oats and sea grapes, and close to the beach. Some of the privately owned cottages that share the island are also available for rent. Guests spend their days relaxing and/or taking advantage of the resort's many extraordinary activities. Options include swimming, biking, sailing, shelling, snorkeling, playing tennis, and swimming in the fresh-water pool. The staff can arrange exceptional bone-fishing and deep-sea fishing, plus excursions to nearby Turks & Caicos islands. For rates, availability, or reservations, call Five Star Alliance at 888-5 Star-11.

Highlights

Amenities & Activities

Location & Transport

Child Policy

Note Bene

The Resort's closes every year on August 1st and reopens on November 1st. * * * The Meridian Club features 12 Club Rooms plus a lavish, romantic Honeymoon Cottage. The highlight of the day at the Meridian Club is the candle-lit dinner, usually a four-course meal served from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, served in the indoor dining room or at teakwood tables outside in the garden under the stars.

Fine Dining on Site

Three meals plus afternoon tea are included in the Club Room rates. All meals are served by the Club, and feature a broad menu of mainland and island favorites; breakfast is to order, lunch is buffet, and dinner is usually a four-course meal.

High Speed Internet

Available Internet room with DSL connection.

Child Programs

Children over 12 are welcome year round.

Biking, Touring

Explore Pine Cay by peddling your way along the trails and paths which crisscross the island.

Ecological Tourism

With more than 33% of its land and waters set aside for preservation, The Turks and Caicos Islands is deserving of its slogan "Beautiful by Nature". Guests have a wide array of eco-oriented excursions available to them.

Fishing - Ocean

Bonefishing on the flats off Pine Cay is excellent and challenging. Whether you are a seasoned expert or a raw beginner, Club guides will assist you in every way and take you to their favorite spot.

Golfing

Open to the public, The Provo Golf & Country Club offers a lushly landscaped 18-hole golf course, consistently rated among the top ten in the Caribbean. Transportation to course is via plane or water taxi.

Sailing

Small sailboats are available on the beach

Scuba Diving

Abundant marine life and visibility that usually exceeds 100 feet.

The Meridian Club- Highly Recommended

The Meridian Club is featured on the following Five Star Alliance recommendation lists:
- The Best Luxury Villa Resorts
- The Best Super Luxury Hotels and Resorts 

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Perfectly situated in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, nestled among the 74 Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton Island offers an experience like no other.

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HOTELS

BEACH CLUB

With its absolute beachfront location, the Beach Club offers an intimate experience that is perfect for couples. Set in landscaped gardens, all rooms in this boutique hotel face directly onto Catseye Beach, each with their own private courtyard or balcony.

THE REEF VIEW HOTEL

The Reef View Hotel features extremely spacious, well-appointed rooms all with private balconies overlooking either tropical gardens or the breathtaking vista of the Coal Sea. The upper most floors boast a range of newly refurbished and luxuriously appointed suites. All rooms face the sea complete with outdoor furniture to experience the spectacular sunrises and sunsets.

WHITSUNDAY HOLIDAY APARTMENTS

These one bedroom hotel-style serviced apartments located opposite Catseye Beach are ideal for families or holiday-makers that prefer a little independence in thier holiday by combining the convenience of hotel facilities such as mini bar and housekeeping with the flexibility of self-catering features such as a full kitchen.

PALM BUNGALOWS

The Palm Bungalows are a delightful free standing accomodation situated in a palm fringed tropical garden setting, each with its own balcony and outdoor furniture. This is the perfect option for those who want a romantic, affordable island holiday with the added privacy that a garden bungalow provides.

QUALIA

qualia is a unique Australian expression of world-class luxury, situated on the secluded northern-most tip of Hamilton Island. It’s a truly special place where everything has been meticulously considered to relax the mind yet completely spoil the senses. Inside this resort, feel time unravel in exquisitely appointed pavilions that sit in perfect harmony with the rare, natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.

Activities

On Land

• Bush Walking - over 20Km of trails
• Go Karts
• Golf Driving Range
• Mini Golf
• Target Sports
• Safari tour to Coral Cove
• Relexation Centre
• Sports Club & Gym
• Tennis & Squash

In The Air

• Helicopter, fixed wing & seaplane flights available over the Whitsundays, Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef
• Wire Flyer

On The Water

• Full day trips to the Great Barrier Reef
• Half day trips to Whitehaven Beach
• Parasailing
• Jetryder
• Bareboat & Charter sailing
• Twilight and dinner cruises
• Sea kayaking
• Game fishing
• Dingy hire
• Jetski tours
• Catamarans
• Windsurfing
• Whale watching (July-October)

In The Water

• Snorkelling
• Scuba diving
• Wakeboarding and water-skiing
• Various island pools

Other Facilities

• 10 Restaurants, 6 bars and 1 night club
• 7 pools (beach towels are supplied in your room & at each hotel reception)
• General Store, newsagent, video shop
• Hairdresser and beautician
• Medical Centre, National Australia Bank and ATM's
• Post Office, Pharmacy, Frorist, Chapel