A First for Six Senses: Renowned Spa and Resort Developer Announces Property in Turks and Caicos
Six Senses Resorts and Spas recently announced its plans to open a new property on the undeveloped island of Salt Cay in the Turks and Caicos. Comprising a Six Senses resort, spa, golf course, and residential villas in its first phase, this will be the renowned spa and resort developer's first full-scale property in the Caribbean. Currently, Six Senses operates one spa in the Caribbean, at the Puntacana Resort and Club in Punta Cana, D.R. Plans for Salt Cay Six Senses were announced after signing an agreement with Salt Cay Devco Ltd. The project is slated to open 2013.
Salt Cay is one of only 10 inhabited islands in a group of 40 islands and cays that make up the Turks and Caicos. Remaining virtually untouched since the 17th century when the salt industry dominated the economy, Salt Cay is covered with historical sights and ruins from the salt raking days. An 80-minute flight from Miami or a three-hour jaunt from New York brings you to the Turks and Caicos base of Providenciales—then it's a 30-minute flight to Salt Cay in the island's private plane. The Turks and Caicos offer some of the best beaches in the world along with great diving, snorkeling and fishing.
The first phase of the project will include 40 luxurious one-, two- and three-bedroom villa suites as well as 13 four-bedroom residential villas. Many of the villas will make dramatic use of the slope of the site, affording wonderful panoramic views. Dining options will include an organic garden restaurant. Of course, a main feature of Six Senses Salt Cay will be the Six Senses Spa, featuring highly trained therapists and salt-inspired treatments.
An international team of partners and consultants was been brought together for the project by Salt Cay Devco Ltd., which is owned by Mario Hoffmann, a financier and keen sportsman who made the Turks and Caicos his second home in 1999; and CEO Stefan Kral. Total investment for phase one of Six Senses Salt Cay will be US$200 million and is anticipated to create more than two hundred jobs for the local community.