Nothing screams luxury like a private island. Mile upon mile of white powder-soft sand; cerulean blue waters lapping the shoreline inviting you to explore coral reefs teeming with life; exclusive-use properties with chefs and butlers, even your own boat. All off-limits to everyone but you and your nearest and dearest. Bliss.
Step out of your beachfront villa onto the sand each morning and watch your little ones gather shells while you sip your freshly brewed coffee and breathe in the sea air. Later, as you soak up the sun, frolic in the bath-warm ocean, maybe take a yoga class or two, or hike through uninhabited wilderness, you’re unlikely to encounter another human being.
Whether you're seeking a romantic retreat, a family hideaway, or a bolthole for some much needed post-adventure relaxation, a private island vacation is a veritable castaway fantasy where doing nothing is elevated to an art form. Your own private slice of paradise.
Browse just a few of our private island ideas below then contact our travel experts.
A fashionable and romantic hideaway, where Asia meets the Caribbean. Parrot Cay by COMO is full of secluded coves, pristine white sandy beaches and unspoiled reefs, and forms part of the stunning Turks and Caicos archipelago in the north of the Caribbean.
Ponta dos Ganchos is a romantic paradise hideaway set on a stunning private peninsula surrounded by the ocean and lush jungle on Brazil's magnificent south coast near Florianopolis.
The uber-luxurious Amanpulo is set on its own stunning, peaceful and remote island, Pamalican. The private casitas are designed to reflect the local style and truly enhance an exclusive hideaway stay on this paradise island.
Denis Island is an informal island sanctuary on one of the Seychelles most beautiful outer islands. Pampered from the minute you arrive, guests experience the ultimate in barefoot luxury and secluded island living.
Located at the heart of the Anahita peninsula estate on the east coast of Mauritius, the luxury Four Seasons Resort at Anahita is a secluded and spacious resort where couples and families can enjoy the legendary service for which it is renowned.
One of the world's most beautiful islands, Fregate is a private island, just four degrees south of the equator and surrounded by seven dream beaches. The ultimate luxury eco-lodge and a Seychelles jewel, guests here enjoy total seclusion.
Haggerstone Island is a remote, family run Robinson Crusoe style lodge in the far north of Australia. It is ideal for families or couples who want to get away from it all in an unspoiled island paradise on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef.
Laucala Island is the perfect island escape for those who seek the total luxury of privacy and space. Mountain sides, cliff tops, white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and total exclusivity - this all awaits you on Laucala.
Mnemba Island is a tiny atoll off the east coast of Zanzibar which offers the ultimate in barefoot luxury. Its rustic exclusivity is unparalleled on the East African coast, it has just 10 secluded bandas hidden in the shady palms beside pristine beach.
North Island is an exclusive and contemporary tropical hideaway offering the ultimate in barefoot luxury. The private island, 42kms north of Mahé Island and reached by helicopter transfer, has just 11 stunning villas built along the beach.
Nukubati is situated just one kilometer off the north coast of Vanua Levu amid crystalline coral reefs in Fiji’s beautiful, remote and unspoiled ‘north.’ This tiny private island retreat is a real hidden gem, with an authentic Fijian atmosphere.
Song Saa is a private island hideaway hidden away on a paradise island in Cambodia’s untouched Koh Rong Archipelago. Boasting Cambodia's only over-water villas, Song Saa is a true escape off the well worn path through Asia.
Cotton House is a superb romantic hotel on one of the Caribbean's most exclusive private islands with fantastic beaches. Once an 18th Century sugar plantation, the hotel is set in 13 acres of lush gardens where guests enjoy an unspoiled island lifestyle.
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa boasts superb accommodation and facilities on an idyllic Maldivian island, perfect for families, with a wide range of activities and a kids' club. The island also has its own surf school for more active guests.
Nestled among stunning beaches, lush coconut groves, the emerald-green Andaman Sea and breathtaking idyllic landscapes off the coast of Phuket, The Naka Island is an exclusive boutique resort, accessed by private speedboat.
Cocoa Island by COMO is a stylish and intimate over water resort located in the South Male atoll, a short speedboat ride from Male. In no time you arrive to this tranquil haven of calm, the perfect place to reflect, relax, unwind and do nothing.
A fabulous luxury hotel on a deserted private island, Peter Island is a true paradise. This is a jewel in the British Virgin Islands, offering guests total privacy and indulgent island living.