STAR-GAZING IN THE TURKS & CAICOS COURTESY OF THE ALEXANDRA RESORT

09-18-2007

 

 Providenciales, The Turks and Caicos Islands – The third annual Turks & Caicos International Film Festival (TCIFF) brings the magic of the silver screen to the islands from October 16^th – 21^st, 2007. Travelers seeking a tropical island getaway coupled with the experience of this exciting cultural event can take advantage of The Alexandra’s exclusive TCIFF Package.

 

The package features accommodations for guests to stay up to seven nights in one of the resort’s elegantly-appointed suites and best of all, guests will only pay for 5 nights, equivalent to $1,100 in savings. An option to stay for five nights with one night free is also available. To participate in the festival, travelers should book the package to coincide with the festival dates of October 16^th to 21^st, 2007, although the package is also available from September 1^st to Nov 15^th, subject to availability and is not combinable with other offers, packages or specials. The package also cannot be redeemed for cash, is not transferable and does not include 10% service charge and 10% government tax. To book the TCIFF Package please visit www.AlexandraResort.com or call 1-800-284-0699 and ask for the booking code “FILM”.

 

The Alexandra is located on beautiful Grace Bay and is the official hotel sponsor for TCIFF. This year’s Festival line-up will include outdoor feature film screenings, VIP galas attended by producers and film stars, live concert series and the awards presentation. This year’s Festival will screen El Cantante directed by Leon Ichaso and starring Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony.  Other films screening at the Festival include the World Premieres of the feature film Lora (Hungary), the documentary Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story (USA)and the short The Mentor (USA) directed by Victoria Rowell; as well as Guru (India), The Hottest State (USA) directed by Ethan Hawke; War/Dance (Uganda) and Something the Lord Made (USA) and many others.

 

The Festival’s annual Sal Del Mar Awards Presentation on Saturday, October 20, 2007, hosted by “Access Hollywood’s” Shaun Robinson will honor Amanda Bynes with the Rising Star Award, Mos Def with the Tour de Force Award, Marc Shaiman with the Composer’s Excellence Award and Mani Ratnam with the Director’s Award.  This year’s jury includes Academy Award nominated actor Robert Forster, director Sanna Hamri and Eleonora Granata-Jenkinson, Producer & Programmer for the Venice Film Festival.

 

For more information on the Turks & Caicos Film Festival and to purchase passes, visit www.tciff.com.

 

About The Alexandra, The Turks and Caicos Islands

Situated on the most beautiful stretch of Grace Bay Beach, which was named the “Best Beach in the World” at the World Travel Awards in 2006, The Alexandra offers an exceptional vacation experience. Each suite is oceanfront or has an ocean view, and features a spectacular designer-designed interior with fully equipped kitchen, feather topped beds with Egyptian combed cotton linens and expansive private balcony.  

 

Resort facilities include: free form swimming pool with swim-up bar, beachfront fitness center, lighted tennis courts, and resort Ambassador Services. The resort’s signature al fresco dining restaurant, The Orchid, offers international cuisine and traditional Caribbean dishes while the Beachfront Dining Deck features spectacular ocean views and themed lunch and evening dining perfect for couples in search of a romantic setting. Both The Orchid and Beachfront Dining Deck also offer refreshing island-themed beverages and cocktails. For the convenience of guests The Alexandra offers value-added meal plan options which feature complimentary breakfasts, lunches and dinners when purchased.

 

For more information about the resort, visit www.AlexandraResort.com or call 800-284-0699.

 

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