Dreamiest Island Escapes Around the World

Dreamiest Island Escapes Around the World

Indulge in island isolation at these dreamy escapes around the world. These undeniably exclusive experiences will leave you feeling fully restored and inspired by the time you leave.

North America
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, Florida

America’s only private island resort is located off the fabled Florida Keys coastline, on a lush island dotted with crushed seashell paths amid verdant tropical foliage and exotic wildlife. This adults-only paradise features thatched roof bungalows complemented by private outdoor showers, vibrant ocean views and plush, all-new interiors. World-class cuisine is served in the dining room surrounded by the natural beauty of the tropical island. SpaTerre returns and welcomes you to the inner sanctuary of Little Palm Island. Soothe your body and soul in the world-class spa featuring a two-story atrium with carved architectural details and a handcrafted tile fountain reminiscent of a Balinese hideaway. Whether arriving by seaplane or private boat, begin your journey with refreshing cocktails at the on-shore reception and lounge before making the short, scenic journey to your new island oasis.

Eden Rock St Barths

Caribbean
Eden Rock St Barths

With its spectacular location in St Jean Bay, Eden Rock – St Barths has been the byword for one-of-a-kind hospitality ever since mercurial French Caribbean aviator adventurer and occasional treasure-seeker Rémy de Haenen first welcomed guests to his Eden Rock home on the ocean, during the 1950s. The place quickly established itself as the preferred private and discreet bolt-hole of many glamourous Hollywood characters who quickly became friends of St Barths. Howard Hughes Greta Garbo Robert Mitchum Gore Vidal Baron Rothschild David & Peggy Rockfeller Princess Lee Radziwill… amongst numbers of other fine beautiful and talented men and women… A sense of safety and freedom was established… and of style… and of casual elegance… and of spirit… and of ambition… and all of which continues to this day and is strengthened now with the regular welcoming of very many current and similarly interesting and brilliant celebrity guests and friends of modern times.

Petit St Vincent

Petit St Vincent, Grenadines

Make Petit St. Vincent exclusively yours for an upcoming celebration, destination wedding, or a long-awaited get together with your closest friends, family and loved ones. Available all year round, and able to accommodate parties of up to 56 guests in 22 ocean view villas, the island offers the ultimate private island experience. The two restaurants and bars, extensive wine cellar, Balinese-managed hillside spa and wellness center, and seven pristine beaches will be all yours to enjoy for the duration of your stay. And you'll also have a team of 130 staff members dedicated entirely to you.

Calala Island, Nicaragua

Latin America
Calala Island, Nicaragua

Experience barefoot luxury in a pristine paradise with a team of 25 Calala-lalas (also known in some parts of the world as "staff") for a maximum of 8 guests. They ensure your every desire is met, seamlessly. Each of the four bungalow suites were designed by leading architect Matthew Falkiner, and carefully created with you in mind. Located directly along the beach and with the finest handcrafted Nicaraguan furnishings, each suite perfectly marries you with your tropical surroundings. With only four suites on the entire 9.5 acre island, complete privacy comes as standard, as does waking up to the birds tweeting at sunrise and to the sunset that must be seen to be believed. The Caribbean and fine dining is rarely a match to be seen, but at Calala Island they take their food seriously!

Porto Zante Villas & Spa - Zakynthos, Greece

Europe
Porto Zante Villas & Spa - Zakynthos, Greece

Porto Zante is the leading villa resort in Europe where guests enjoy the ultimate privacy of world class villas, located directly on the beachfront, and exceptional five-star hotel amenities & services. One of the "14 World's Best Family Hotels" by Condé Nast Traveller in the UK, "Top 100 Hotels of the World" by Hideaways and "Europe's Leading Beach Hotel" by the World Travel Awards, Porto Zante has been the choice of famous clientele, including political leaders, important business people and artists. A truly unique resort, decorated and furnished with selected pieces of Armani Casa and paintings of prominent Greek artists, it comprises world class luxury villas on the beach, all with private heated pools, 2 Restaurants serving Greek, Mediterranean and Asian Fusion cuisine, 2 Bars, an award-winning Private Waterfront Spa, a Kids Club and a state of the art Gym by Technogym.

One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives

Asia
One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives

One of the world’s most magical destinations. A place where turquoise clear waters meet cloudless azure skies. Where Indian Ocean breezes sway lush palms. A tropical paradise fringed with 12 pristine beaches. Your very own private island escape. Soak up expansive and luxurious living in our extensive collection of beach and water villas, setting the benchmark for Maldives resorts. Experience eight incredible restaurants with creative dishes from across the globe inspired by produce from the surrounding oceans and our own organic gardens. From pampering spa treatments to kayaking adventures across glittering seas, our exclusive Maldives hotel promises exhilarating adventures across sand, surf and sky.

Four Seasons Maldives Voavah

Four Seasons Maldives Voavah

A tropical haven off limits to everyone else but you. Imagine retreating to a remote, natural wilderness where no one is watching and anything is possible. On Voavah, exotic jungle greenery is flanked by immaculate, white beaches and crystal-clear water – and it’s all here for you. The seven-bedroom, private-island Maldives resort is the world’s first exclusive-use UNESCO hideaway. Let it be your place to retreat, explore, connect or celebrate however you’d like. Go ahead, pinch yourself – this isn’t a dream. This is paradise.

Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Seychelles

Africa
Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Seychelles

Discover the ecological jewel of Seychelles and private-island home to Six Senses Zil Pasyon. Coral-fringed beaches and massive granite rocks create an air of drama and beauty in this haven of perpetual summer. Step in tune with nature, swim with turtles and enjoy an intimate destination that is a tropical ode to well-being and absolute comfort. Secluded and spacious, one- and two-bedroom villas are surrounded by tropical vegetation and offer unsurpassed ocean vistas, private infinity pools and GEM (Guest Experience Maker) butler service. Six Senses Zil Pasyon Residences (pictured) perfectly embody the ethos of ‘stealth architecture’ – blending striking design with the raw beauty of its surrounds. Seeing is believing. Experiencing is loving. Encounter a private and secluded tropical nirvana that celebrates life with a host of exceptional pursuits. You'll be tempted to tear up your passport and linger, rather than leave.

COMO Laucala Island

Oceania
COMO Laucala Island, Fiji

Arrive by flight – either private planes or resort-arranged – and you start to get a sense of how COMO Laucala Island is a private island resort that recalibrates the idea of luxury. It does this by opening up a new potential around what is becoming increasingly rare: time and space, on your terms. Located in the South Pacific, the resort features 25 Residences in a unique, Eden-like locale. Nature and architecture are sensitively blended, so the accommodation feels in balance with the rainforests, white sand and cobalt reef. To this COMO also brings numerous experiences, from sailing to soulful, island-sourced gastronomy. COMO Laucala Island’s 25 Residences all offer the utmost exclusivity and privacy in dramatic, unique locations around the northern coast of the island. Anything is possible at COMO Laucala Island. Explore the ocean on dives and by boat, go horseback riding on the beach, hike the island’s trails and more.

The Brando, French Polynesia

South Pacific
The Brando, French Polynesia

The Brando is a unique luxury resort on French Polynesia’s breathtakingly beautiful private island of Tetiaroa – an atoll composed of a dozen small islands surrounding a sparkling lagoon 30 miles northeast of Tahiti. The Brando offers carefree luxury in the midst of pristine nature. With access to the island by private plane, the resort features 35 villas on white-sand beaches frequented by sea turtles, manta rays and exotic birds. The resort was designed to reflect Polynesian lifestyles and culture.