hodgdon meadow campground Caribbean Paradise Inn. Another moderately priced resort actually more of an inn. The hotel overlook

Caribbean Paradise Inn. Another moderately hodgdon meadow campground priced resort actually more of an inn. The hotel overlooks Grace Bay and it s small and intimate; only 16 guest rooms, all fully air-conditioned and comfortably furnished. The bathrooms are small, with shower stalls only. All rooms also have mini-bars and TVs. There is a pool, but no on-site restaurant. Clean and nice, but a bit on the sparse side. PO Box 673, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, BWI, 649-946-5020; hodgdon meadow campground www.paradise.tc. EP from $129.

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