Six Senses Resorts & Spas to Open in Turks and Caicos
Six Senses Resorts & Spas has agreed to establish its first Caribbean resort in Turks & Caicos, following the signing of an agreement with Salt Cay. The initial phase will include a Six Senses resort, residential villas, Six Senses Spa, and golf course. The proposed opening date is 2013.
Initially, the resort project will comprise a total of 40 one-bedroom villa suites, two-bedroom villa suites and three-bedroom retreats, plus 13 four-bedroom residential villas. Architect plan for many of the villas to make dramatic use of the slope of the site, giving panoramic views.
In addition to several dining alternatives, including an organic garden restaurant, there will be a jazz bar, an observatory, and Cinema Paradiso – classic movies in an open environment that has proved a winning double feature in many Six Senses properties. Leisure activities will focus on water activities, and include tennis and golf.
Salt Cay is one of only 10 inhabited islands in a group of 40 islands and cays that make up the Turks and Caicos. The island has remained virtually unchanged from an era when the salt industry, dating back to the 17th century, dominated the economy for over 300 years. Covering just 6.5 square kilometres, or 2.5 square miles, Salt Cay is scattered with historical sites and ruins from the salt raking days; historians, photographers and tourists will enjoy exploring our islands.