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Description

Parrot Cay is one of 40 small islands in the Turks and Caicos archipelago and is a 25 minute speedboat transfer from Providenciales Airport. Crystal clear waters surround the cay and its three miles of white sand beaches, and there are groves of cactus, mangroves and wetlands within the island’s 1,000 secluded acres.

Parrot Cay is designed with simplicity in mind, combining elements of colonial decor with the lavish use of white fabrics and teak flooring. There are 60 rooms, suites and villas, all with Indonesian four-poster beds and spacious terraces or balconies. The beach villas and houses are located right on the beach and offer the ultimate private retreat. Each of the 2 bedroom villas feature a gorgeous living room with a spacious dining area leading out onto the sundeck, equipped with a heated swimming pool and outside dining pavilion. There is also a kitchen and private butler service to see to every guests' needs.

Parrot Cay boasts a large and stunning infinity pool, two floodlit tennis courts, nature trails and a range of non-motorised water sports available. The snorkelling and diving are excellent, and for relaxation, holistic treatments and complimentary yoga classes are offered at the award-winning COMO Shambhala Spa, located in low-lying pavilions overlooking the North Caicos Channel and the island's wetlands, rich with birdlife.

Guide price £3,099 Per person

£3,099 per person for 7 nights, based on 2 people sharing a Garden View Room on a Bed and Breakfast basis, including British Airways flights and transfers.

Accommodation

Parrot Cay features 60 Rooms, Suites and One, Two & Three Bedroom Villas. Parrot Cay allows a maximum of 1 child under 12 years in a limited number of Superior and Deluxe Rooms. Room amenities include air conditioning, ceiling fan, WiFi and high speed Internet access, radio and CD player, 32” or 42” flat screen TV and DVD player and complimentary coffee/tea making facilities.

Childcare

Children are welcome but there are no specific facilities available except babysitting. There is also a children’s menu available at the hotel's restaurant. Kids of all ages will enjoy horse riding along the sands of Grace Bay Beach on Providenciales or why not take a day trip to North Caicos to go cycling and spot flamingos and ospreys. Attractions include the National Museum, the 17th-century plantation house Cheshire Hall and the 18th-century battlement at Fort George Cay.

Facilities

Facilities include a swimming pool, 2 tennis courts, gym, library with DVDs and CDs, restaurant, boutique and the COMO Shambhala retreat which features a yoga room, nine treatment rooms, an outdoor Jacuzzi garden, a Pilates studio, double massage rooms and Japanese baths.

Activities

Complimentary activities include use of the swimming pool, snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaks, gym, tennis, yoga and Pilates classes. Activities at an additional cost include use of the spa, motorised water sports, off-site scuba diving, deep sea fishing, catamaran sailing and island hopping.

Services

Babysitting (additional charge). The hotel is closed from 7th September-19th October.

When to travel

Location and directions

Turks & Caicos

Parrot Cay is a sanctuary just 1hr flight from Miami and the island’s capital Providenciales is just a speedboat ride away

How to get there

12hr international flight (direct on Sunday’s only) plus 55min transfer by car then boat

Additional notes