Sometimes going to a Caribbean island just isn’t enough; you need a private Caribbean island escape to fully unplug and recharge. EnterCOMO Parrot Cay, an exclusive, secluded fleck of land in Turks and Caicos with miles of white sand beach, lush greenery and a wide variety of accommodations from hotel rooms to sprawling residences for up to 8 guests. Here you can hit the reset button on your daily routine by kayaking through the property’s mangrove forest, booking a pilates session in the property’s open-air exercise studio, or simply enjoying a slice of Neapolitan pizza poolside. This and next year there are also several wellness journeys to guide guests ensuring they don’t just feel good during their time at COMO Parrot Cay, but also when they return home.

With many direct flights to Turks and Caicos from the U.S., Canada and the UK, and an easy transfer by boat from the mainland, you can be in your private island paradise relatively quickly, making it the perfect warm-weather escape. COMO Parrot Cay introduced new three-bedroom villas this May which can easily accommodate a family or a group of friends of up to six people. Envision these beachfront accommodations as mini private estates with large indoor and outdoor dining spaces, expansive pools and giant kitchens if you want to have a private alfresco dinner. Each villa comes with butler service and is stocked with your favorite bites and drinks.

When you do leave your villa, a visit to the wellness center is essential. You can get a great stretch and workout doing one of their yoga or Pilates classes with a magical view of the ocean and of North Caicos. After exercising, treat yourself to one of their Asian-inspired therapies like an indulgent massage to work out any kinks from traveling. The spa space is massive, blooming with flowers, and features a private cottage, meditation hut and pavilion. You can also sweat and get steamy in their sauna, steam room or outdoor jacuzzi.

Guests who want to immerse themselves further in wellness and fitness can book COMO Journeys to deepen their experience. From December 27, 2024 to January 16, 2025 Pilates instructor and postural specialist Amy Buck will be teaching “Improve Your Posture.” During sessions guests will enjoy a mix of Pilates, clinical somatics, neuromechanics and fascia release, as well as learn about their posture in an analysis screening to assess asymmetries in alignment. Improve your posture and movement by experiencing antigravity fitness inspired by yoga, Pilates and calisthenics. This journey will inform your life far longer than just the duration of your COMO Parrot Cay trip. Every time you stand tall you may have a memory flashback to the island.

If you can’t make it to this posture-focused journey, from March 1 to May 15, 2025 certified physiotherapist, Kim Kosters, will be teaching guests how to manage and reduce daily pain. “Living Pain Free with Kim Kosters” goes through a variety of treatments and therapies like detox drainage therapy, how to destress Vagus-nerve activation, craniosacral therapy and more. This retreat is especially interesting for those with chronic back pain, as there will also be a one-hour workshop to educate guests on back pain causes and how to reduce them in their daily life.

With pristine Caribbean waters and abundant marine life, every guest should also partake in some aquatic excursion while on the island, whether that’s snorkeling near the beach or booking a boat trip to explore the surrounding waters. Turks and Caicos is famous for dolphin sightings, with father and son bottlenose dolphins JoJo and Dreamer enjoying somewhat of a celebrity status in the island archipelago. If you’re lucky they’ll follow your boat and put on a show for you.

After a day of activity, there are a variety of dining options that await to satiate your palate. At Lotus, enjoy Asian cuisine with tasty dishes like roasted duck bao and grilled halibut “Hanoi style.” The Terrace features an Italian menu and offers a view of the island. It’s the ideal place to cap off your day with a Negroni and Linguine al Pesce.

After a few days of restoring wellness sessions, tasty bites and soaking up Caribbean living on a private island, you’d be hard-pressed to not feel relaxed. COMO Parrot Cay is the ultimate place to unplug and feel refreshed after spending some time in this picture-perfect private island landscape.