December 2009

Another season is here already. Seems like yesterday that we were closing up and preparing the island for the hurricanes that fortunately never arrived.

We are pleased to announce that despite these uncertain times for the hospitality industry in general, and for the Turks and Caicos in particular, The Meridian Club is alive and well. This is a testament to our many satisfied repeat guests and the fact that we offer an experience that few other resorts can match in this age of non-stop development and mega-resorts - a getaway with no crowds, cars, building density or commotion. This is a place where you can truly relax, unwind and enjoy the peaceful, unspoiled natural environment the Caribbean was once noted for.

We look forward to sharing our special island with you. In the meantime, please see below for some important Meridian Club news.

Warm regards,
Bev and Wally Plachta

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Bang Bang is Back!

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Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report, one of the most respected and selective publications for the discriminating traveler, just introduced new Readers' Choice Award categories in their September, 2009 newsletter..

We are delighted to announce that The Meridian Club was voted one of the top 20 "Beach Resorts" and one of the top 20 "Family Resorts" in the world! Also, we were the only Turks and Caicos resort to be included in either category.

Our beach has always been regarded as amongst the best in the world, but the second award underscores a little known secret about us. While our hotel caters to adults (including those with children age 12 and older) during the majority of the season, we have Family Months in June and July when families with younger children are also welcome. Obviously, as the award attests, guests have found Pine Cay to be a special place for children during that time.

Bang Bang is Back!

Several years ago we were saddened to have our accomplished and happy-go-lucky bartender Lewis (Bang-Bang) Missick, leave us to take a position with a new hotel opened by some relatives on his home island of North Caicos. With his hearty laugh and impromptu singing performances, he was long a guest favorite. We were fortunate that his younger brother, Desmond, who shared many of Bang-Bang's attributes, was available to step into the position.

To bring you up-to-date...

This summer, Des decided to resume his music career (you may see him perform occasionally at jump-ups). Bang-Bang reapplied and we quickly welcomed him back to his old position. Floyd, our long-time head bartender, is happy to have his old colleague back and we are delighted to reclaim Bang-Bang's festive spirit.

Meet all our Cheerful Staff on our web site.

Fort George

Over a two week period in October and early November, we hosted an archaeological team from The Turks and Caicos Museum and Ships of Discovery from Texas. They conducted an archaeological survey on neighboring Fort George Cay, the site of an 18th century British military outpost.

Some interesting new historical facts emerged which the team presented to the Club's members and guests on November 6th. An article will soon be published detailing the findings and making recommendations for further steps to preserve the cay as a valuable historic site.

The Turks and Caicos National Trust, whom The Meridian Club has long supported, was one of the sponsors of the survey and strongly endorses preservation of the cay in its natural state, not only for its historic value, but also as a valuable cultural and environmental location. As readers who have been to The Meridian Club know, we have always believed that proper stewardship of the spectacular natural environment in the Turks and Caicos is a paramount obligation, and we are gratified to see two prominent local NGO's like the Museum and Trust endorsing that objective.

You may read the daily blog posted by the survey team at http://www.ftstgeorgeexpedition.blogspot.com

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