Parrot Cay
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos is the northern Caribbean’s pre-eminent private island. It combines nature – 404.69 hectares, including 1.6 km – long powdered beach – with understated style, cosseting service and smiling staff. Here guests will find an award winning holistic spa, health-giving cuisine and beach houses with private pools.
The Turks and Caicos Islands are located in the northern Caribbean, an archipelago of eight principal islands and more than 40 smaller cays, of which Parrot Cay is one. Rich in hidden coves, pristine beaches and reefs, the islands are positioned some 925 kilometers southeast of Miami.
At COMO Shambhala Retreat, Asian-inspired treatments include massage, emotionally rebalancing holistic techniques, facials for restorative skincare and authentic Ayurvedic therapies. Spa delivers the latest in non-surgical facial treatments. Brands include Dr Hauschka’s all-natural skin products, Guinot and COMO Shambhala’s PURIFY products designed in exclusive collaboration with COMO Shamabhala.
Parrot Cay offers a complimentary Daily Activities Schedule that may include beach Yoga, Vedic yogic philosophy group discussions and regular Yoga and Pilates classes.
There is a non-motorized water sports centre, two tennis courts, a gym, Yoga and Pilates facilities and a COMO Shambhala Retreat. The library features an extensive book, music and DVD collection. There’s a well-stocked boutique and a Guest Services team to help co-ordinate exciting off-island adventures, from kayaking to mountain biking.
Parrot Cay has raised the bar for gourmands in the Caribbean with its innovative Asian, Mediterranean and healthful COMO Shambhala cuisines.
Lotus, a relaxed poolside restaurant, serves light meals with the inclusion of lunchtime Caribbean-inspired dishes. In the evening it morphs into a contemporary Asian restaurant with a focus on Thai and Japanese traditions.
Terrace restaurant specializes in a more modern approach to Mediterranean cuisine with a strong influence from Italy. Alternatively guests can dine on the private verandah with toes in the sand, exploring extensive room service menus.
Breakfast features fruit, breads from the bakery, blueberry hotcakes and buttermilk pancakes. The hotel also offers healthy alternatives from the COMO Shambhala menu, including crunchy homemade muesli and popular energy-giving smoothies.