Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos is the northern Caribbean's pre-eminent private island. It combines nature – 1000 unspoilt acres, including a mile-long powdered beach – with understated style, cosseting service and smiling staff.

There you will find an award-winning holistic spa, health-giving cuisine and beach houses with private pools. At Parrot Cay, the soul is unique with space to rediscover those forgotten rhythms of long days and easy nights.

Lotus - Lotus is an easygoing al fresco poolside eatery with open kitchens for lunch and dinner. Guests come and go in simple sarongs and flip-flops. Ideal for families, you can graze while the kids play in the pool.

Salads include yellow fin tuna takaki, seaweed salad and ponzu dressing. Other Asian-inspired dishes range from steamed blue cod, chilli, lime and coriander to Balinese-spiced mahi-mahi.

Dishes like grilled conch, spicy mango and peanut relish strike a local, Caribbean note alongside that sweet Turks and Caicos favorite – spiced banana fritters with banana ice cream. Easy lunchtime dishes include burgers, salads and pastas.

Terrace - Terrace, with both outdoor and indoor tables, serves breakfast and dinner. As with all Parrot Cay's dining experiences, menus are presided over by Executive Chef Daniel Moran.

For breakfast, enjoy fruit, breads from the bakery, blueberry hotcakes or buttermilk pancakes. There are also other healthy alternatives from the COMO Shambhala menu, including crunchy homemade muesli and the popular energy-giving smoothies.

Italian-inspired dinner menus present innovative combinations. Dishes might include ricotta gnocchi, sea scallops, sautéed wild mushrooms, asparagus and parmesan shavings, or sautéed mussels in spicy tomato and Italian sausage sauce.

Room Service - The room service menu, available from noon until 11pm daily, includes healthy salads, indulgent deserts and familiar western-style dishes like pizzas, bagels, burgers, sandwiches and pastas.

Terrace Rooms - These surprisingly spacious rooms feature light Balinese furniture, a four-poster bed draped in white voile and large dining table. The airy bathroom has a ceramic bath and separate shower.

Garden View Rooms - These surprisingly spacious rooms feature light Balinese furniture, a four-poster bed draped in white voile and large dining table. French doors open onto a private verandah with view of the gardens. The airy bathroom has a ceramic bath and separate shower.

Ocean Facings Rooms - They look out over the landscaped gardens and towards the ocean. Tiled floors, Balinese furniture and white cottons give the rooms a sun-drenched feel. The bathrooms have a ceramic bath and shower.

COMO Suites - Parrot Cay's oversized COMO Suites feature a separate living room, bedroom and two bathrooms. Cosy sofas and a generous dining table offer space to relax. French doors lead onto a wooden balcony with a daybed and garden views. One of the bathrooms has a shower and tub.

The Island Villas - A three-bedroom house set in an acre and a half of its own land with a 2,500sq ft deck, 1,350sq ft infinity pool and 3,680sq ft interior. All bedrooms are in suite, there is a kitchen and study, and direct access to the beach.

Rocky Point Villas - These houses are all about space – bedrooms with in suite bathrooms, a living and dining area, a large sundeck with private pool and outdoor dining area as well as direct access to the sand. The properties include extra services including a butler and WiFi.

The Residence - This five-bedroom main residence and its two three-bedroom guest villas can be rented individually or together; they are positioned a seven-minute buggy ride from the resort. Each features white and teak bedrooms, in suite bathrooms, a spacious living area, a vast sundeck, large pool and direct beach access.

The Sanctuary - This unique beach property at Parrot Cay Estate is made up of two houses each with four bedrooms rented as one unit. Each features a second floor master bedroom with 360-degree ocean views, plus three other in suite bedrooms.

Tamarind - Set in secluded grounds with its own pool and private beach, Tamarind comprises a three-bedroom villa and a two-bedroom villa, which can be rented separately or together. Warm teak and cool white-marble interiors reflect the effortless Hamptons-style of Parrot Cay. Outside, a sprawling sundeck hemmed by lush greenery creates a natural cocoon. The discreet services of a private butler, state-of-the-art gym and fully-equipped office ensure a seamless stay.

An oasis of private luxury only a short buggy ride from the five-star amenities of the Parrot Cay resort, Tamarind is the ideal island hideaway for small groups and family gatherings.

• Four-poster beds with white voile draping
• Terrace Room can accommodate up to two children in the room
• Air conditioning and colonial-style ceiling fan
• Private verandah or sundeck
• Direct dial telephone with voicemail
• Hairdryer
• Bathrobes
• Electronic in-room safe
• Mini bar
• Bathtub and shower
• WiFi and high speed Internet access
• Radio and CD player
• Satellite 32” or 42” Flat screen TV and DVD player
• Complimentary coffee/tea making facilities
• Umbrella
• Yoga mat (on request)
• Complimentary flip-flops
• COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities