Parrot Cay: Three Perfect Days
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Pristine white-sand beaches, lush forest canopies and turquoise oceans teaming with marine life — our private island resort at COMO Parrot Cay is the home of ‘barefoot luxury’.
Our in-country experts have curated a three-day itinerary to help you experience the full richness of our island’s life, from diving excursions and wellness treatments to private dining beneath the stars.
DAY ONE
EXPLORE
Clipping swiftly across the Caribbean sea on your boat transfer from the neighbouring island of Providenciales, COMO Parrot Cay’s tranquillity will capture you the moment it appears on the horizon. It hits even more so when your feet first hit the sand.
Check-in and make your way to your new home-from-home. White cottons and light Balinese furniture combine for an atmosphere of effortless, elegant calm. Take a moment to pause and refresh on your own private balcony — or for those in private beach houses, villas and residences, your own stretch of beach — drinking in views of lush tropical gardens on one side, and the shimmering azure ocean on the other.
Once settled, head to our COMO Beach Club for a healthful lunch of classic Caribbean bites, before dedicating the afternoon to exploring the island at your own pace. Take a gentle cycle through the shade of the banana plantations and coconut groves, take a dip among darting tropical fish, or stroll barefoot along our four miles of silk-soft, white-sand beach.
Continue this gentle pace into the evening with dinner at Lotus, our relaxed poolside eatery specialising in light Caribbean-inspired dishes during the day, and contemporary Asian fare at night.
Ingredients are locally-sourced and expertly prepared, with a purposeful simplicity that allows their quality to shine. Fresh fish is sourced directly from the Caribbean's abundant seafood larder, and you can enjoy dishes such as yellowfin tuna sashimi and reef fish salad alongside traditional bao and japanese golden curry. Pair your meal with the speciality cocktail of the night and raise a glass to the stars beginning to emerge overhead.
DAY TWO
DISCOVER
Your second day begins early, as you leave with the tide for a guided tour of the island’s beating heart: COMO Parrot Cay’s mangrove forest. Best explored by kayak or paddleboard, the roots of these salt-resistant trees stretch deep into the water, providing a safe haven for a myriad of sea creatures to thrive.
You’ll be able to spot infant lemon sharks, elusive silver bonefish and Cassiopea, better known by its affectionate nickname of the ‘upside down jellyfish’. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a sea turtle — the once-endangered population is now recovering thanks to conservation efforts by the COMO Parrot Cay team.
Having built up a hearty appetite, head to Terrace restaurant for a late alfresco breakfast, accompanied by sweeping views of the island and ocean. Fresh-baked pastries and homemade granola are served alongside spiced french toast and your choice of eggs, as well as healthy juices and seasonal fruits. Alternatively, all breakfast options are also available for in-room dining.
Surrounded by pristine reefs and some of the world’s richest marine life, a trip to the Turks and Caicos islands would be incomplete without taking a glimpse beneath the waves. Spend your afternoon exploring the waters around the island with a snorkelling or diving excursion, discovering underwater worlds brimming with colourful corals, basking rays and shimmering schools of tropical fish.
End your day’s adventuring with an unforgettable evening meal in one of our picturesque tiki huts. Choose from our Lotus or COMO Shambhala Cuisine menus, served to you by your dedicated waiter whilst you drink in the views of the Carribean sunset.
After dinner, cosy up by your own private beach bonfire and bake s’mores in the twilight, cool sand between your toes and a clear night sky overhead.
DAY THREE
RELAX
Begin your third day with a morning yoga class, awakening your muscles and your mind with a gentle flow. A cooling ocean breeze accompanies you as you stretch tired muscles, drawing your gaze across the towering sequoia and out towards the beautiful North Caicos Channel. Private classes are also available to book, as are one-to-one Pilates sessions.
Following your class, enjoy a late breakfast of nutritious COMO Shambhala cuisine, including fresh juices, seasonal smoothie bowls and organic ‘green goddess’ eggs, as well as daily speciality dishes.
Spend the rest of your morning in the peace and harmony of the COMO Shambhala Retreat; sunbathe among the greenery on the private sundeck, take a leisurely lap of our infinity pool or recline in the bubbling waters of our jacuzzi garden.
In the afternoon, indulge in the deep relaxation of a COMO Shambhala spa treatment. Choose from a menu of signature COMO and Asian-inspired holistic therapies, including restorative massages, rejuvenating facials and reflexology, before completing your experience with a visit to the sauna or steam room.
Celebrate your final evening in fitting style with one last meal at Lotus. Enjoy some of the finest cuisine the Turks and Caicos has to offer, and share a bottle of chilled Champagne to toast the end of an extraordinary trip.
Whatever your preferences, our expert team at COMO Parrot Cay are on hand to help you plan your stay. Please get in touch for more information.
