Aluxurious escapist paradise with the accent on relaxation. It sits on a 1,000-acre island a 40-minute boat ride from Providenciales, and it is this seclusion, as well as its almost Zen-like tranquillity, that has made it one of the most sought-after private islands in the world. Condé Nast Traveller also voted it ‘Top Spa Resort’ in the Americas and Caribbean - not surprising when you learn that COMO Shambhala Retreat is the kind of place where therapists are flown in from around the world and ‘The Javanese Royal Lulur Bath’ is even better than it sounds!

This emphasis on serenity also extends to the guest quarters. The rooms, beach houses and villas are all designed with stylish simplicity; their canopy beds, teak furnishings and white fabrics set off perfectly by views that include the gardens and ocean. The beach houses and villas feature private plunge pools, whilst the 2 and 3-bedroom villas boast heated
swimming pools, as well as a personal butler service.

The drop-edge swimming pool is a favourite focal point during the day, whilst the white sands offer endless walks along the shoreline. Other recreational pursuits include tennis, working-out, sailing and snorkelling, with visits to Iguana Island, not to mention golf on Providenciales, encouraging guests to fully explore the archipelago. Not that guests wish to escape for too long, of course. The restaurants here take dining to a whole new level, offering Mediterranean cuisine at The
Terrace, Asian specialities at the Lotus and,
of course, the healthy organic options of the unique COMO Shambhala menu.

Accommodation: 60 rooms, suites, beach houses & villas with 1 to 3-bedrooms.
Access: 40 minutes by boat from Providenciales.
Children: accepted year-round, no special facilities.
7 Nights: from £2,385 p.p. in the high-season (£230 p.p.p.n.) & from £1,650 p.p. in the low-season (£148 p.p.p.n.).
Meal plan: breakfast included.