COMO Parrot Cay in Turks and Caicos is the northern Caribbean’s pre-eminent private island. It is wrapped in sweeps of sand and peaceful seas, featuring the region’s best spa and haute cuisine. There are over 1000 unspoilt acres, wetlands and a mile-long powdered beach, while COMO Shambhala Retreat offers yoga and Asian-inspired therapies to help guests feel energised again.

COMO Parrot Cay’s range of rooms, suites and villas boast maximised natural light, creating sun-filled spaces facing the sea or the island’s lawned landscape. The resort’s villas and houses have their own private pools, and many have direct beach access as well as the 24-hour services of COMO’s acclaimed butlers.

For the ultimate in Caribbean villa living, The Sanctuary is a nearly 9,000 sq ft house with three bedrooms, and exudes a peaceful spirit — the hallmark of its interior designer Donna Karan — with cedar-panelled walls, teak furniture, walnut floors and limestone bathrooms, as well as antiques and ornaments from Karan’s travels.

Two of the bedrooms overlook the property’s private swathe of beach, and a third bedroom overlooks a lush garden. All bedrooms are en suite. Two private dining areas and ample living space also provide plenty of room to relax. On the upper level, a private sundeck surrounds a large infinity pool that looks out over the Caribbean. The Sanctuary has views of both the island’s rich vegetation and turquoise ocean.

The villa comes with personalised COMO butler service, helping guests plan activities from castaway picnics to kayaking along our waterway.