This Private Island Caribbean Resort Is a Go-to Vacation Spot for T+L's Editor in Chief

"The benefits of a private island vacation abound: exclusivity, seclusion, and, if we're being honest, the hope of a celebrity sighting or two. But as my husband and I boarded the quick speed boat ride to Como Parrot Cay -a 1,000-acre islet in Turks and Caicos, with an A-list guest list that includes Sofía Vergara and Keith Richards-I wasn't thinking about any of that."

"A wellness-focused resort with Asian sensibilities and a Caribbean soul, Como Parrot Cay opened in 1998, long before our current obsession with juices, vegan fine-dining, and gluten-free everything. The mile-long, pristine white stretch of sand, backed by that endless horizon of blue water, was always the main draw-a reality that hit me once again as we checked into our spacious beachfront villa, with its clean, pared-down design and private pool."

Como Parrot Cay is a 1,000-acre islet in Turks and Caicos offering a wellness-focused resort with Asian sensibilities and a Caribbean soul. The resort opened in 1998 and anticipated trends in juices, vegan fine-dining, and gluten-free offerings well before they became widespread. The mile-long pristine white beach, spacious beachfront villas with clean, pared-down design and private pools, and proximity to Providenciales via a short shuttle or speed boat create a secluded yet accessible escape. Como's signature Shambhala Kitchen emphasizes local ingredients, organic vegetables, wild-caught fish, and free-range meats to support cleansing and balanced diets, served at Lotus and the Terrace.

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