TURKS & CAICOS IN A NUTSHELL
Surrounded by one of the world's longest coral reefs, this little known but increasingly popular British Crown Colony is ideal for those seeking a quiet relaxing holiday. There are eight main islands and hundreds of uninhabited cays – Providenciales is home to our selected resorts and is in the west of the Caicos group. Known as Provo, it is blessed with a high standard of accommodation and beautiful, mostly deserted beaches – our hotels are located on Grace Bay, regularly voted one of the world's finest beaches.
CARIBTOURS' PERSONAL VIEW
Catherine, our MD, has been twice now and, amongst others, has one very strong memory: "I have been consistently impressed by the diving, not least my own magical encounter with the resident dolphin, JoJo, and am also pleasantly surprised by the high quality of the golf course."
DID YOU KNOW...?
The name "Turks" is derived from the indigenous Turk's Head "fez" cactus and the name "Caicos" is a Lucayan terms meaning "string of islands." The national music is known as Ripsaw or "rake 'n' scrape" – a metal scraper is raked over the teeth of a handsaw as the blade is bent at the same time!
From the moment you arrive by sleek motor launch and are whisked away to the delightful reception area and on to your room or villa, you will feel as if you have entered another world.
The understated luxury, lack of ostentation and the attentive but discreet service make Parrot Cay one of the Caribbean’s most desirable hideaways.
Justifiably renowned for its fine dining, under the direction of Claudia Dunlop, and the Eastern-inspired Shambhala Spa, Parrot Cay remains a favourite amongst our clients.
LOCATION
40 minutes in the hotel’s motor launch from Providenciales.
Facilities
There is an Asian-influenced poolside restaurant and the Terrace restaurant serving a combination of Mediterranean flavours.
Other facilities include a delightful cocktail bar, an infinity pool, nonmotorised watersports and an excellent fitness centre.
Guests may use the resort’s scheduled motor launch service to and from ‘Provo’ free of charge.
The Shambhala Spa is one of the best in the Caribbean and has strong Oriental influences – it has its own pool and each treatment suite has a petal-strewn plunge pool.
Yoga and Pilates classes – and occasional Yoga Retreats – are an added attraction.
Hotel is suitable for
Adults only
Honeymooners
Available activities
Spa
Extra features
Contemporary/chic
Rooms open onto beach
Villas available as an option
Accommodation
60 rooms, suites and villas dotted around 50 acres of grounds; décor is a simple and soothing blend of white muslin, teakwood flooring and four posters whilst the facilities include a spacious terrace, TV, DVD and CD player, tea/coffee maker and delightful bathrooms with separate tub and shower.
The rooms and suites are set back in three buildings with views of the gardens and the ocean beyond; Ocean View Suites have a separate living area.
The spacious and downright stunning Beach Villas and original Beach Houses are located on the beach itself with a large terrace offering the ultimate in privacy and escapism.
Two and Three Bedroom Villas have a large private pool and butler service, whilst One Bedroom Villas and Beach Houses have a private plunge pool.
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Parrot Cay
