Oh, the lure of the tropics — especially for people living in areas of the world where January is synonymous with being iced over. Not to worry: A new reason to dig out your swimsuit just opened on the quiet, leeward shore of the island of Providenciales (“Provo”) in Turks and Caicos. With 35 luxury suites and 16 premier guestrooms — all overlooking the water — Blue Haven Resort and Marina offers the island collection’s first adventure resort property. Positioned close to the third largest barrier reef in the world, water sports are king: scuba diving, deep sea fishing, fly fishing, boat tours and ferry services for easy trips to nearby islands. The resort partners with eco outfitters Big Blue Unlimited for private charters and adventure excursions.

The state-of-the-art marina’s 78 slips can accommodate yachts up to 220 feet in length, and there’s a dedicated immigration service for international guests. For fine dining and the freshest local ingredients, the resort’s open-air restaurant Fire & Ice serves up Caribbean dishes, while casual dining is available near the marina at Salt Bar & Grill. While all play and no work is the preferred objective, there’s also a full-service conference center onsite for corporate retreats and meetings.

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