Parrot Cay by COMO in Turks and Caicos is a resort where the focus is on lifestyle. Guests can cast away stresses and worries at this blissful private island retreat, which employs a ‘back to basics’ approach. There is no unwelcome noise from jet-ski rentals or disruptive music, and instead a tranquil ambience prevails. Guests are enveloped in unobtrusive luxury with four-poster beds, organic gardens of frangipani, almond and banana trees, and an award-winning spa. The design evokes calming simplicity; white is the signature colour, with accents of soothing cream, ivory, and pale blue. This pared-down design is unerringly sleek and drenched in natural sunlight.

Embarking upon a journey of healthy living is intrinsic to guests' experience at the spa; the menu places an emphasis on raw ingredients for a multitude of health benefits. Following from rest and relaxation, guests can explore the exquisite azure waters surrounding the hotel. The destination is in the top ten dive locations in the world, inspiring a passion for adventurous outdoor pursuits, including snorkelling trips, guided island tours along the pristine barrier reef, sunset cruises and scuba diving. The island is a mariner’s dream; private boat charters enable guests to hire a vessel, which accommodate six to fifteen people, and stop off for beach picnics, or discover the island’s wildlife.

Indulge in a medley of international tastes at the resort. Poolside restaurant Lotus serves a bounty of seafood and other dishes in light, Caribbean and Asian-inspired lunches. Terrace restaurant is more formal, dishing up an Italian-leaning Mediterranean menu, such as pasta and risotto variations. COMO Shambhala cuisine is nutritionally-rich, including salads and organic steamed foods rich in living enzymes, vitamins and minerals.

The COMO Shambhala Retreat has won several accolades for its relaxing treatments, ambience and specialists over the years. Its comprehensive menu of treatments harmonise the body and mind with a blended technique of modern science and Asian-inspired holistic therapies. Treatments such as deep tissue massages are excellent for improving circulation and relieving pain, while yoga and Pilates classes focus on mental well-being.

LOCATION
Parrot Cay is the only private island in Turks and Caicos. A secluded resort amidst the clear waters of the Turks and Caicos, in the Caribbean. Thirty-five minutes by boat from Providenciales.