Parrot Cay Turks & Caicos

Retreat to a quiet corner of the forgotten Caribbean. Parrot Cay in the Turks & Caicos is the northern Caribbean's pre-eminent private island, wrapped in sweeps of sand and peaceful seas it combines nature - 1000 unspoilt acres, including a mile-long powdered beach - with understated style and cosseting service.

The sleek interiors are enriched by clean-lined furniture, open-air day beds, cavernous bathrooms and enveloping linens. Choose from garden view rooms with French doors opening onto a private sundeck with direct access to the gardens; upper floor ocean facing rooms offer views of the landscaped gardens and towards the ocean from a private balcony; semi-detached one bedroom beach houses offer direct access across to the beach, a spacious living room with dining area, a conservatory and private sundeck with heated plunge pool.

To relax, simply find your own stretch of beach, stretch out by the magnificent swimming pool or head for Como Shambhala spa where you can practice yoga or melt beneath the hands of specialised therapists who administer Asian-inspired holistic therapies. The more active will enjoy a watersports centre, tennis, a gym as well as trails snaking through the undeveloped back country. Parrot Cay has made its own mark in the Caribbean with its innovative Asian, Mediterranean and Como Shambhala spa cuisines, for those who want to enjoy their food but feel good.

Prices start from £2235 per person for seven nights in a garden view room, private transfers and international flights with British Airways.

Upgrade, each way ~ premium economy from £249

~ business class from £799