If you are looking for the most exclusive hideaway in the Caribbean, look no further. Parrot Cay combines high-end Caribbean chic with discriminating seclusion. The 1,000-acre private island is characterized by natural foliage and pristine white-sand beaches. Stretching out to the horizon is the sea with its breathtaking variation of hues from turquoise to azure and on to deep blue. When you dream about paradise, this is what you dream about.
Rates:
(depending on season and booked category):
from USD 575 to 20,000 per room/suite/night, including breakfast and transfers.
Location
Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies.
The Turks and Caicos Islands are a conglomerate of eight principal islands and more than 40 smaller cays, including Parrot Cay. These islands are located approximately 575 miles or an 80-minute flight southeast of Miami.
Accommodation
The resort features 56 rooms/suites, including 12 beach houses and villas. In addition, the resort has just added two new villas at Rocky Point along with The Residence – an extraordinary presentation of villa living comprising of three fabulous new homes. The room interiors reflect simple elegance: white walls, white cushions and linens – a colour scheme carried throughout.
Dining & Restaurants
Lotus Restaurant (poolside, lunch and dinner daily), Terrace Restaurant (breakfast and dinner daily), two bars.
Activities
Bottom reef fishing, deep sea fishing, water skiing, golf, diving, snorkelling, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, tennis, yoga
Spa
COMO Shambhala Retreat at Parrot Cay is a residential health retreat including:
Nine treatment rooms (three for couples), including private cottages and pavilions with Japanese baths, shower and changing area
Yoga studio
Pilates studio
Outdoor vitality pool
Outdoor Jacuzzis (separate male/female)
Sauna and steam rooms (separate male/female)
Gym with weights and cardio equipment
Consultation rooms with access to health professionals including therapists (e.g. naturopaths, nutritionist), consultants (e.g. reflexologists, acupuncturists, chiropractor, Ayurvedic specialists), resident teachers (e.g. fitness instructors, yoga master, Pilates instructors), visiting masters (e.g. meditation, life coaching) and activity guides
Dedicated personal assistants are assigned to each guest
In 2004, COMO Shambhala Retreat at Parrot Cay was named Number One Spa in the World by Conde Nast Traveller magazine. In 2007, it won the Annual Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Spa Award for 'Best Hotel Spa in the Americas and Caribbean' (if that's not enough, the magazine rated us number two in the world).
Best time to travel
During the Northern Hemisphere's winter, spring and summer (December to July), the average daily high is mild. The peak tourist season is between winter and spring (mid-December to mid-April), although probably the best weather of all is between mid-April and July.
Getting there
Flights operate to the airport at Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands, from which it is a 15-minute, air-conditioned car/minibus ride to the Leeward Marina. From here the Parrot Cay motor launch takes 35 minutes.
Address:
Vladi Private Islands GmbH
Ballindamm 7
D-20095 Hamburg
Germany
Tel. +49-40-33 00 00
Fax +49-40-33 00 81
travel@vladi.de
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Region 5: Caribbean
