Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands(December 19, 2005) - Martin Davies has been named Executive Chef of The Palms, a $95 million resort and member of 'The Leading Small Hotels of the World' in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The announcement was made by Darren Law, Managing Director of The Palms. Most recently, Davies worked as Executive Chef at London's award winning The Penthouse Club. Previously he worked in New York, where he was Executive Chef at both Soho House and China Grill at the Philippe Starck designed Hudson Hotel.

"We're delighted to have this culinary star join The Palms. The innovative Parallel23 Pan-Tropical menu continues to wow guests and we very much look forward to visitors experiencing Martin's award winning cuisine firsthand." said The Palms Managing Director, Darren Law.

Davies honed his seafood culinary skills whilst working alongside culinary favorites such as the Roux Brothers, Anton Mosimann, Rocco di Spirito and Matthew Kenny. Additionally, Chef Davies has worked as both Sous and Executive Chef at China Grill at New York's Royalton Hotel, Tuscan New York as well as Asia de Cuba at London's St Martins Lane Hotel, The Dorchester, Mosimanns London and The Savoy Hotel in London.

Born in England, Chef Davies has spent many years working in New York City where he developed his own interpretation on Pan Asian, Italian, Modern British, Japanese and French cooking styles.

Inspired by the classic estates of Oliver Messel, The Palms lies amidst 12 acres of landscaped gardens at the edge of renowned 12 mile Grace Bay beach. Its 72 two-and three-bedroom guest residences feature no less than 1500 square feet of living space with expansive outdoor terraces, marble floors, vaulted ceilings and custom made mahogany furnishings. Other features include a $1.8 million infinity pool, and unique services ranging from iPod minis for guests' use, aromatherapy mists and tropical sorbets poolside, to in-pool dining at in-water banquettes. For more information and reservations, in the U.S call 1-866-877-PALM (7256); in Canada, call Resort to the Best, 1-800-567-5327.

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Emily Grubb
KWE Group, Inc.
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egrubb@kwegroup.com

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