The Sands at Grace Bay is encouraging guests and travelers to take part in the third annual “Race For The Conch” – a one and 2.4-mile open water swim race scheduled for July 7, 2012, along the world-renowned Grace Bay Beach. The “Race For The Conch” – slated for Saturday, July 7 2012 – will be the third annual open water swim race held in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos. The eco-swim race was originally created to build awareness of the valuable ocean and reef systems surrounding the island, and race funds support local charities including Provo Children’s Home, the Department of Environment & Coastal Resources as well as TractorShare, a non-profit that provides tractors and related equipment to assist in Haiti recovery operations in Port-au-Prince.

The Sands at Grace Bay’s 4^th night free offer is valid for new bookings made on all room categories, for travel to the resort through December 22, 2012. The offer is subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or promotions, and is not applicable for groups.

The Sands at Grace Bay, 877- 777-2637, www.thesandstc.com; Eco-Swim, www.ecoseaswim.com