http://www.thesomersetblog.com News from around the resort Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:59:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As a follow up to our guest blog post a week or so ago, we have made a short video on the event. Just some fun! Enjoy! The fashion nation event was a collaboration of the top young models in the Turks and Caicos islands along with the island's best designers. Hosted ... http://www.thesomersetblog.com/index.php/2009/12/19/video-on-fashion-nation-2009/ As the first "guest blogger" on the Somerset Resort blog (how cool is that!) it's wonderful to be able to talk about a great event from last week that is celebrating its third anniversary. The Somerset sets itself apart from many other resorts in Turks and Caicos with its events. ... http://www.thesomersetblog.com/index.php/2009/12/10/fashionation-a-huge-sucess/ [caption id="attachment_96" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="O\'Soleil Restaurant, The Somerset on Grace Bay"][/caption]The Somerset on Grace Bay is pleased to announce that it's restaurant, O'Soleil has been featured in the latest issue of WhereWhenHow magazine. We are proud to say that the restaurant received an outstanding review. To read the ... http://www.thesomersetblog.com/index.php/2009/07/01/osoleil-featured-in-wherewhenhow-magazine/ O'Soleil | Pearl Lounge | Zen Garden Featuring four wine tastings served with a sample of tapas pairing for each wine. Focusing on a different region and grape each week. Tapas specials also available from the bar. Special food and wine pairing available in the restaurant. Specials on "Wine of the Month". Wednesday, April 29 Download PDF FEATURING: Veuve ... http://www.thesomersetblog.com/index.php/2009/04/29/wine-down-wednesdays/ PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Islands, April 28, 2009 - Executive Chef Lauren Callighen is a young chef in her mid-twenties whose spirited culinary vision is rooted in seagoing traditions. She is the Turks & Caicos' rising culinary star, noted for her innovative cooking at O'Soleil, the restaurant with a stunning ... http://www.thesomersetblog.com/index.php/2009/04/29/82/ PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Islands, April 24, 2009 - The Somerset on Grace Bay in the Turks & Caicos Islands is one of only a few resorts developed specifically for families by someone who knows - a mother. The family-friendly concept, like many of the insightful, caring elements found ... http://www.thesomersetblog.com/index.php/2009/04/24/a-mother-and-second-generation-resort-developer-speaks-on-women-in-the-hotel-business/ PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Islands, March 26, 2009 - The Somerset on Grace Bay came away with three top honors at this year's Annual Star Awards on Treasure Beach presented by Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association. Honored were the people that make The Somerset such a highly personal ... http://www.thesomersetblog.com/index.php/2009/03/30/77/ A Resort Developed by a Mother Offers Families The Most Treasured Amenity - Time Together Plus New Packages, New Kid-Friendly Services and Added-Value Across the Board PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Islands, March 26, 2009 - The Somerset on Grace Bay is one of only handful of Caribbean resorts that is honest about ... http://www.thesomersetblog.com/index.php/2009/03/30/new-family-value-added-special-available/ Saturday, March 14th, 2009 Art Preview & Cocktails: 7pm Dinner: 8pm Auction: 9pm Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Turks and Caicos Islands Red Cross. Featuring: Amiel Cartwright Phillip Outten Alex Skye Chrystel Loyer Graham Weinroth Stacie Steensland Betty Ludington Alicia Shulman Betty Ludington Also: Art Provo Bamboo Gallery Bruno Fine Art Creative art, prints, paintings, handcrafted jewelry, metal art... over 50 pieces of art! Presented by O'Soleil Restaurant ... http://www.thesomersetblog.com/index.php/2009/03/02/art-on-the-lawn-charity-art-dinnerauction/ [caption id="attachment_67" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Representatives of the TCI contingent at CHTA Marketplace"][/caption] "Turks & Caicos Islands showcased at CHTA marketplace 2009" February 3, 2009 Excerpt: "The Turks and Caicos Islands had a strong presence at CHTA Marketplace. CEO Caesar Campbell represented the TCHTA, along with representatives from Amanyara Resort, Grace Bay Club, Parrot Cay, ... http://www.thesomersetblog.com/index.php/2009/02/19/the-somerset-attends-chta-marketplace/