World Luxury Daily - Private Islands Special Edition

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THE WORLD’S MOST LUXURIOUS DESTINATIONS

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ZAYA NURAI ISLAND

Stay at the most sought-aer luxury beach resort. Stemming from the Arabic word 'Nur' meaning light, Nurai is an island of staggering beauty, of turquoise seas and white sand

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THE BRANDO

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.

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NECKER ISLAND

Necker Island is Richard Branson’s home and favourite hideaway. He invites you to explore this idyllic island paradise for yourself and to be inspired by its beauty.

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LAUCALA FIJI

Set upon a private island of 3,200 exclusive acres in the Fijian Pacific archipelago, Laucala Island brings a new meaning to the term “all-inclusive resort.

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THANDA ISLAND

Thanda Island is one of the world’s most exclusive island getaways, a paradise for you to enjoy in complete privacy with family and friends.

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Voavah is a truly private island coupled with legendary Four Seasons service: seven bedrooms, Beach House, PADI 5-Star Dive Centre, whitepowder beach, vibrant reef, extreme water sports, pools and spa. Your own 2-hectare (5-acre)

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playground and party hideout, 19-metre (62-foot) luxury yacht, and UNESCO ocean territory. Off limits to everyone else. Limitless to you. www.fourseasons.com/maldivesvoavah/

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NURAI’S BEAUTY “The natural beauty of the island really captured me. I never imagined I would spend so much time just staring out at the views.”

YOUR DAY AT NURAI Stay at the most sought-aer luxury beach resort.

Stemming from the Arabic word 'Nur' meaning light, Nurai is an island of staggering beauty, of turquoise seas and white sands. It' a place filled with natural harmony appealing to all five senses.

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WATER VILLA Imagine a space that seems to levitate over water.

Each four-bedroom Water Villa provides a generous 10,000 square feet of light- filled living space. The turquoise ocean is your private backyard.

Villa Details: • Beds: 4 bedrooms with option of king sized bed or twin beds • Bathrooms: 5 bathrooms • Pool Size: 120 m2 • Villa Size: 950 m2 Villa Features: • Fully equipped gourmet kitchen • Gourmet fridge • Oversized bathtub • Walk-in rainfall showers • 48″ TV • Polk speakers • Outdoor terrace • Infinity edge pool • Private patio and sun deck • Rooop dining and barbeque area • Electronic safe

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BEAch ESTATE The Beach Estates are tucked under sweeping grass canopies doed around the perimeter of the island, each with its own private beach and undisturbed ocean views. Each one has 18,000 square feet of living space. Sunbathing patios, outdoor dining areas and al fresco showers ensure complete immersion with the landscape.

Villa Details: • Beds: 5 bedrooms with option of king sized bed or twin beds • Bathrooms: 7 bathrooms • Pool Size: 90 m2 • Estate Size: 1700 m2 Villa Features: • Fully equipped gourmet kitchen • Gourmet fridge • Oversized bathtub • Walk-in rainfall showers • Cinema room • Polk speakers • Outdoor terrace

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Infinity edge pool Private patio and sun deck Private beach Rooop dining and barbeque area Private sauna room Private steam room Electronic safe

MIND, BODY & SOUL. Relax and refresh yourself with the wide range of therapeutic beauty and body treatments at Zaya Spa starting from Q2 - 2016. Lounge in zen-like private pavilions, steam rooms, saunas and footbaths with spectacular views of the Arabian Gulf. Currently guests can indulge in our in-room treatments which guarantee total repose, without even having to leave your private haven. www.zayanuraiisland.com

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ANANTARA BAZARUTO ISLAND RESORT AND SPA Fulfill your escapist dreams on the paradise private island of Bazaruto, in a jewel-like archipelago off the coast of Mozambique. bazaruto.anantara.com

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Escape to your own tropical island secretly hidden in an untouched corner of the Far East.

Ariara is the ultimate ‘off the beaten track’ destination. This private property is available to let including the exclusive use of the whole island, managed and serviced by the owner’s personal staff. This private paradise can be yours to share with whom you choose and no-one else! www.ariaraisland.com

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THE BR 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.

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Our mission is to provide one of the most luxurious, authentic and enriching travel experiences available anywhere in the world in an environmentally sensitive, sustainable and culturally rich manner.

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We are commiî…&#x;ed to preserving and protecting the natural splendor and precious biodiversity of Tetiaroa; respecting and supporting Polynesian culture, hospitality and traditions; and achieving a negligible carbon footprint.

We will support research, education and outreach aimed at increasing the knowledge of and appreciation for the natural and cultural heritage of tropical islands and their people. And we will use, encourage and support innovation to address local and global environmental and sustainability issues.

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As stewards of Tetiaroa, we are commied to preserving and protecting the atoll and being a responsible member of both our local and global communities. We will deal fairly and honestly with our staff and suppliers in an atmosphere of mutual trust, accountability and reward.

We will strive to be a model for the rest of the world. We will leave Tetiaroa a beer place than when we came and continually seek to enhance the lives of all those who visit. hp://thebrando.com

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&Beyond Mnemba Island is an awardwinning barefoot beach paradise just off the northeast coast of Zanzibar. www.andbeyond.com/mnemba-island/

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Six Senses Laamu is the only resort in the Laamu Atoll, deep in the Indian Ocean. Just an inter-island plane trip from Malé International Airport and a short boat ride brings you to a place where dolphins swim. www.sixsenses.com/resorts/laamu/destination

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This island treasure, located in Indonesia’s Riau Archipelago, is blessed with pristine white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. Easily accessible from Singapore and Bintan, Joyo offers an ideal beach getaway with comprehensive traditional healthy massage, fabulous food and much more— all of which complement the island’s romantic location. We are famous for our sunsets and serenity.

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Fringed by white sand beaches that shelve gently into the clear blue sea, Pulau Joyo is an idyllic, Robinson Crusoe-like island. However, “castaways” need not worry as every imaginable luxury amenity is at their fingertips. The resort’s sophisticated, understated style, combined with the natural beauty of the island, offers visitors the ultimate holiday experience, creating memories to last a lifetime.

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Originally built as the private residence of the illustrious shipping family, Pulau Joyo is comprised of eight exclusive beachfront villas, each carefully designed to blend in with the island’s natural surroundings. Villas are set amongst the lush, tropical vegetation, affording guests complete privacy within the comfort of their residence. Homes have been decorated with exquisite furniture pieces and art objects which owners have lovingly collected from their world travels and rare auctions.

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Easily accessible from Singapore and Bintan, Joyo island is famous for its magnificent sunsets and tranquil location. The island is an ideal vantage point from which to explore Indonesia’s pristine beaches and reefs. Guests can take advantage of the residence’s 140-foot charter yacht The Hang Tuah (www.thehangtuah.com) for a leisurely aernoon of swimming, snorkeling or picnicking at the gorgeous sandbanks nearby. The tastefully decorated Hang Tuah has three double cabins, five permanent staff, is fully air-conditioned and comes with all modern amenities. Besides day tours, the yacht can also be chartered for longer trips. www.pulau-joyo.com

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etI stefAn Aî…&#x;ached to the coast by a narrow isthmus, this charming seaside hideaway pairs cobbled lanes, shaded courtyards and 600-year-old red-tiled roofs with three pink-sand beaches and the august Villa Milocer on the mainland. www.aman.com/resorts/aman-sveti-stefan

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The Solomon Islands has been called the last Paradise on Earth. The Solomon Islands are made up of more than 990 islands; Tavanipupu is an island resort that has all the amenities and facilities for your ideal moments to enjoy in paradise.

Tavanipupu is home to clear blue waters and pristine reefs that surround the island and reach out to the unspoilt waters of Marau Sound.

Tavanipupu Island Resort welcomes all guests including families, couples, honeymooners, corporate groups and weddings.

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This magical island will captivate the most seasoned of travelers.

Our experienced chefs will tantalize your taste buds with fresh caught local seafood and international cuisine. You can sit back and relax at our lounge and bar facilities, even catch the last rays of the day sipping a cocktail at the overwater Pupu bar.

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TAVANIPUPU PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT Tavanipupu is one of the world’s best Island resorts and is regarded as the best place to stay in Solomon Islands. In 2012 the resort hosted the Royal couple, Prince William and Princess Kate.

Built on the site of a former coconut plantation, the exclusive 13-hectare island features just 10 bungalows. Five of the 10 bungalows have been recently renovated and three more bungalows were built new at the start of 2016. Enjoy the accommodations, with raî…&#x;an furnishings, a plush king-size bed, oversized bathrooms, and private deck with ocean views.

Our resort accommodations include drinking water in bungalows, round-trip transportation between the resort and Marau Airport for up to four guests. To enhance tranquility, our bungalows have no telephones or televisions, however there is complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access in the main lounge areas. www.tavanipupu.com

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INN AT CUCKOLD LIGHTHOU MAINE Enjoy your Maine vacation retreat in an historic, renovated Lighthouse. Reserve a suite at this luxury Inn or splurge and reserve the entire Private Island. The Cuckolds is a destination for adventure and pampered luxury, perfect for romantic couples and family gatherings.

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This offshore lighthouse affords active relaxation and authentic experiences perfect for artists and anglers, poets and photographers, nature lovers, mariners, and lighthouse enthusiasts. hp://innatcuckoldslighthouse.com/

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MEDJUMBE ORT Idyllically located on a tiny private island in the jewel-like Quirimbas Archipelago off the northern coast of Mozambique, Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort offers a paradise escape that is naturally exclusive. medjumbe.anantara.com

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ISLETA EL ESPINO NICARAGUA Find your bliss at Isleta El Espino. Birds and breezes are the soundtrack of your visit. the lodge features a swimming pool, yoga platform, massage facilities, intimate bar, and dining. We are minutes away from the historic city of Grenada and an array of activities including hiking, boating, horseback riding, dining, shopping, and exploration. Isleta El Espino is off-grid with power courtesy of the sun. www.isletaelespino.com/

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Luxurious does not begin to describe the Rania experience. Designed to offer its guests the ability to cruise the Maldivian islands in style all while enjoying the privacy and exclusiveness of a private island. rent.privateislandsonline.com/islands/rania experience

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Located just 20 minutes by boat from shore, on the tip of Viti Levu, Fiji, Dolphin Island nestles like a precious jewel, surrounded by crystal-clear waters.

The main bure, with its fabulous traditional palmthatched roof and architecturally detailed elevation holds centre court, with a pair of equally picturesque guest bure suites siing to each side in perfect harmony. This group of buildings are at one with the landscape and every aspect of their design ensures perfect enjoyment of the island’s nurturing and lush natural landscape.

Renowned interior designer Virginia Fisher has ensured Dolphin Island offers an extraordinary guest experience. Ambience is in great abundance as Virginia’s sense of place emerges strongly, as she references colours, textures and paerns from the Pacific – boldly and with her absolutely innate sense of style. Every level of guest comfort has been considered from thirsty beach towels to perfumed candles – and the total effect is uer magic.

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Dolphin Island guest bure suites are perfect for a Pacific Island lifestyle – featuring heart timber floors, plaster walls, stone tiles, wooden shuers, high ceilings and the latest in air conditioned comfort.

The dressing rooms are large and generous and these are further complemented by wellappointed bathrooms, twin hand basins, shower, sculptural free-standing bath and outdoor shower, within a private garden courtyard.

Fine pure coon bed linen and so feather pillows are perfectly suited to the climate and The Huka Retreats famed aention to detail is strongly evident within this haven of relaxation and romance. www.dolphinislandfiji.com

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PRIVATE ISLAND RETREAT GREECE This island in the Cyclades just an hour from Athens.

The beach house was built in the 1920s and was renovated 25 years ago. A couple of years back we brought it up-to-date. We followed the original style of the house, which is a Neo-classical, turnof-the-century structure, and restored it to make it modern while maintaining the finesse of that time.

The house is very comfortable with beautiful large rooms and tall ceilings. Each bedroom has its own marble bathroom with very nice fixtures. There are terraces all around it that offer beautiful views of the landscape encompassing cypress

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and olive trees, as well as the sea.

Within four steps from the house you are in the water. Behind the house is the barbecue area which has a huge wooden table for 20 people.

Besides the beach house, there is the building we live in about 200 metres away and some other buildings used by the employees, but the rest is all nature — beaches, mountains, and the sea. There are no other permanent residents, so it offers a lot of privacy as well. www.welcomebeyond.com/property/greekisland-retreat

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lIttle PAl The sea sparkles at the most exclusive of Florida Keys Resorts in the lateaernoon sun and the only decision of the day is whether to wake up for an early morning snorkel or lounge lazily enjoying a leisurely frolic. www.lilepalmisland.com

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The dream of finding a great southern land inspired a young Captain James Cook to first chart these waters in 1770. Since then, the dream of escape and adventure has been an alluring draw for people the world over. www.oneandonlyresorts.com/one-and-only-haymanisland-australia

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necker IslAnd Welcome! You’ve just arrived at Necker Island, Sir Richard Branson’s private island paradise. This is barefoot luxury in a seing that’s just about as exclusive as it gets. Necker Island is located in the Caribbean in the beautiful and unspoiled British Virgin Islands.

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Necker Island can be booked exclusively yearround. That’s just you plus 33 friends and family on your own private Caribbean island. One word of warning: once you've seen the world in Necker colours, you might not want to leave!

Come in and make yourself at home. Necker Island is normally hired exclusively, but on selected weeks during the year you can book an individual room as a couple, single or as a family. We call these weeks ‘Celebration Weeks’.

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On Necker Island, our service style means always being professional and honest, and constantly searching for new ways to improve our guest experience. Taking care of the environment is also high on our agenda. Necker Island is commiî…&#x;ed to sustainable development and respecting the local community and environment in which we operate.

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We know that some changes can be made immediately and others may take some time, however we believe these are some of the areas we can make our business both more sustainable and kinder to the environment.

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Situated right in the middle of the island with panoramic views, Temple House and the Love Temple are built in the same Balinese style you’ll find elsewhere on Necker and they’re both a short walk from the Beach House.

Dinner at the Great House is a revelation with a variety of themes to make each night unique.

Meet at the bar for cocktails and head up to the roof terrace where dinner will be served while you watch the sun set.

Perched at the island’s highest point, the Great House is where people come together, to dine, party or just relax. The house has a wraparound terrace with hammocks and sofas, and this being Necker Island, naturally you can expect a fully stocked bar.

You will see a stunning array of wildlife on Necker Island during your stay, from lemurs to flamingos to giant tortoises and you can even get involved with feeding them!

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From sandy white beaches to crystal clear water, on Necker Island there’s no shortage of things to do during the day. And when the sun goes down... the party starts.

Our highly qualified watersports team can call on the latest state-of-the-art equipment to give you the chance to try all the sports we have available.

There are plenty of places on Necker Island to lie on the beach and enjoy the sun, sand and sea. Main

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Beach is where most of our water activities are based, and where you will find the Beach House and Pool Pavilion, where there are sun loungers to lie on. Turtle Beach is a peaceful palm-fringed beach, with hammocks hanging between the trees, sun loungers to relax on and snorkelling equipment for floating around in the calmer water with the sea life. www.virginlimitededition.com/en/necker-island

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ALAME A hidden gem just off Andros’ mainland, Kamalame cay sparkles in all its blue-hued Bahamian beauty. www.kamalame.com

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royAl Royal Davui Island Resort is an exclusive adults-only sanctuary situated in Fiji’s spectacular Beqa Lagoon offering a level of Fijian luxury, elegance and privacy not found in today’s larger resorts. royaldavuifiji.com | 68 |

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Bonzour, as they say here. You have arrived 4° south of the equator in the Seychelles. In the 300 years since its discovery, this archipelago of 115 paradise islands has seen all sorts of visitors sele here. In the 17th century, pirates were among the first inhabitants, using islands like Fregate as a base for aacks against Britain's East India Company.

Declared a French colony in the 18th century, the islands changed hands several times between the French and British before gaining independence in 1976. Throughout its history, the Seychelles has become home to people from all continents and is today famous for their blend of cultural backgrounds. And for the warm welcome extended to guests from around the world.

Fregate Island is a unique destination where one can experience the best the Seychelles has to offer. The name recalls legends and tales of treasure chests buried under the sands, as immortalized in Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island". And with over ten kilometers of roads and walking trails, you can comfortably explore the island - both with your own electric buggy and by foo www.fregate.com

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NORTH SEYCHELLES Some 30km from the main island of Mahé, Ile du Nord, or North Island, enjoys private isolation within the Inner Island group of the Seychelles.

Luminous white beaches cosset a tropical interior of coconut palms and takamaka trees cradled between three granite outcrops, 110m to 180m in height, whose polished grey ramparts rise from the white sands and filigree reefs of the azure ocean.

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North Island is a sanctuary where natural habitats, long neglected, have been rehabilitated so that endangered Seychelles fauna and flora could be reintroduced and given a place to grow and thrive.

On this floating paradise, 11 guest villas have been built from local materials reaped from the rehabilitation process, where luxury and simplicity mingle to form a signature architectural style we call ‘barefoot luxury’.

North Island is a place that unashamedly aims at providing the very best in privacy, location, accommodation, services, facilities and experience, yet has restored its environment to a place of verdant plenty – a Noah’s Ark afloat in warm tropical waters in colours of blue and aquamarine. The true essence of North Island is a rare encounter that is in harmony with the environment – one that touches and inspires the lives of all who walk her beaches, dive her waters and contemplate her beauty.

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VELAA PRIVATE ISLAND IS THE REALISATION OF A DREAM TO CREATE A ‘BEYOND LUXURY’ EXCLUSIVE BOUTIQUE HIDEAWAY.

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This unique destination was developed to embody the very best of this unique archipelago, bathed by azure skies in the aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean.

Located in the gorgeous Noonu Atoll, 187 km north of Male, Velaa Private Island is an exceptional luxury retreat where our guests are treated like royalty.

Velaa Private Island has been designed and curated with privacy and comfort as the guiding principles while allowing the Indian Ocean to take centre stage.

At one with nature, each of the private retreats is built using local materials, combining contemporary flourishes with interiors designed for sensory exploration.

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OWNER'S STORY There are many private islands in Maldives, but only very few of them are truly private, owned by one person. Velaa Private Island is such a case. The owner, Jiri Smejc, has spent countless weeks in Maldives both on holidays and while taking his business trips from Europe to Asia. The islands became his true passion: many of them being beautiful, but each of them coming short on some part of the visitor experience he valued. That's why he decided to build the Velaa Private Island. An island meeting his ideas what a luxurious private resort should be. An island keeping a real privacy for its guests but at the same time versatile enough to provide number of first-class enjoyment opportunities. Aer all, the owner is the one who will spend most time on the island and wants to enjoy it for years, not only for a week or two...

ARchITEcTURE & DESIGN Velaa shares its name and its home with the generations of sea turtles that have inhabited the island for countless years. The colours and paerns of a turtle shell make up subtle nuances in the design, while from a broader aerial view, Velaa’s exclusive over-water villas resemble the head of a turtle with the island forming the body. Designed by Czech architect Petr Kolar, the overall design concept is contemporary, yet intimate, with Maldivian nuances.

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AMANP Amanpulo’s powdery white-sand beach stretches the full 6.5-kilometre perimeter of the island, enclosing an unspoilt tropical wilderness. www.aman.com/resorts/amanpulo

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nIkoI IslAnd Nikoi is a 15 hectare private island 8km off the east coast of Bintan, Indonesia. Located less than 85km from Singapore, travelling time from Tanah Merah ferry terminal is approximately two and a half hours.

Long regarded as one of the most stunning islands on this relatively unspoilt coast, Nikoi is fortunate to have remained in pristine condition.

It is ringed with white sandy beaches and coral reefs of spectacular colour and diversity and a coastline studded with magnificent white granite boulders that seemingly defy gravity. Rising to a height of 30m, the island also boasts a rain forest where colossal trees, including native Banyan trees, provide a sanctuary to a diverse population of local birds.

The design of the beach houses reflects both traditional Indonesian architecture and contemporary form.

Using driwood and alang alang roofing to blend into the environment, each beach house incorporates a modern ensuite bathroom. Providing “simple barefoot luxury” in a sublime seing.

The beach houses utilise a unique double layered roof design to promote natural ventilation. This cooling system is enhanced by the use of overhead fans and the siting of each beach house just metres from the beach. Ocean breezes and the unique cooling effect of the land mass provide a working example of “nature’s air-con”. www.nikoi.com

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LAUC Set upon a private island of 3,200 exclusive acres in the Fijian Pacific archipelago, Laucala Island brings a new meaning to the term “all-inclusive resort.” A beyond-five-star, luxury private island resort, Laucala is set amidst coconut plantations, sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons, rich green mountains and breathtaking natural beauty, oen drawing comparisons as the veritable Garden of Eden of Fiji.

True luxury is appreciated in the privacy of the resort’s 25 villas as well as the freedom to experience a variety of activities with spontaneity, ranging from pro golfing to beachside horseback riding to watersports and more. The resort prides itself on an integral philosophy, incorporating elements of the entire island into each guest’s experience.had to be compatible with the island ecology. www.laucala.com

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como co IslAnd COMO Cocoa Island is an intimate private Maldives island resort with 33 overwater suites allowing you to slip right into the turquoise lagoon to explore an exceptional house reef. www.comohotels.com/cocoaisland/

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HILLTOP LAUCALA’S 25 VILLAS, ALL GLAMOROUS VERSIONS OF TRADITIONAL FIJIAN DWELLINGS, EACH OFFER UNPARALLELED EXCLUSIVITY AND PRIVACY IN DRAMATIC, AND VERY DIFFERENT, LOCATIONS AROUND THE NORTHERN COAST OF THE ISLAND

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Eleven Plantation villas are set amid a coconut grove beside a private beach; four Plateau villas perch atop Nawi Mountain at the heart of the island, ringed by rainforest and offering unbroken views of the sea; seven Seagrass villas line a powder-white beach; the Peninsula villa hugs a cliff and crescent-shaped beach; the Overwater villa is set above an emerald-green lagoon; and the Hilltop Estate sits at one of the island’s highest points, commanding views of the Fijian archipelago.

Regardless of their location, villas are designed with so curves and free-flowing shapes, using natural materials in construction: thatch roofs made from the leaves of sago palms, local doga timber, bala bala fern stems, and a traditional coconut husk weave known as magi magi.

Impeccably furnished bedroom and living areas open to private gardens, each with an infinityedge pool lit by Tikki torches come dusk. Villas come with a buggy, so guests are free to explore the resort at their leisure.

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hILLTOP ESTATE The guests of the Hilltop Residence live "up on top". High up in the opulent green hills of Laucala island, the "resort in a resort" crowns the dreams of luxury living à la Laucala.

For some people it is the captivating panorama view; for others it is the unique atmosphere which makes guest's South Seas dreams of "undreamt of pleasures" come true, with 1.200 square metres of living space, 11.000 square metres for of bedroom space and other private quarters, an unusually designed main residence with its own panoramic pool landscape, two spacious guest residences and special services such as a private cook, a chauffeur and a private nanny.

OVERWATER VILLA If one thinks of Laucala as paradise-like holiday scenery, the Overwater Residence is one of the brilliant colours that elevate this resort to a noble holiday work of art.

You will never experience the fascination of the South Pacific anywhere as fully as in the twobedroom residence, which appears to float above the emerald-green lagoon. You will not only enjoy luxurious living over an omnipresent ocean when you relax on the spacious terrace ranging across several levels over the lagoon but also when you have a bath in the hot tub or in the large private pool, which has been carved directly into the rocks of the shore, and last but not least while enjoying a romantic Sundowner cocktail or during a private dinner.

PENINSULA VILLA This luxurious mansion resembles an "island on an island", caressed by the dazzling turquoise waters of the South Pacific and surrounded by opulent green hills, a white beach and plenty of space for privacy. The spacious living areas are connected to each other by rope bridges offering spectacular views.

The natural pool carved into the rock, the concealed private beach and its own jey guarantee exclusive and completely undisturbed privacy.

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PLANTATION VILLAS In the eleven Plantation Residences you can do what you like - relax on the sun deck, the private beach, in your own pool, the hot tub, the shady daybed, the stylish indoor or open-air lounge or in your own bed. Incorporated into the old coconut plantation, the 300 to 610 square metre-large residences completely. South Seas romance.

And the exemplary care provided here – as in all residences – by the personal "Tao" (Tao means "my friend") makes sure each guest’s private dreams of paradise come true.

PLATEAU VILLAS The exotic character of the private island and the iridescent world of the South Pacific form the background to the fantastic Laucala holiday scenery. In the four Plateau Residences this scenery can be viewed from a very special, natural perspective.

Situated on Nawi Mountain, all residences offer unforgeable views out to the sea and the neighbouring islands. Carefully integrated into the island atmosphere, their open-plan design blurs the boundary between the interior and exterior areas and gives guests a beer idea of the atmosphere of this South Seas island. Thanks to the exclusive seclusion on the ridge the Plateau Residences are particularly suitable for undisturbed visits with family or friends.

SEAGRASS VILLAS The art of living in harmony with nature without renouncing the conveniences of modern comfort finds its highest expression in the seven Seagrass Residences that nestle unobtrusively under the opulent green of the Sea Grass Bay’s coastline.

And like all the other residences they captivate visitors with their clear commitment to the natural environment and Fijian traditions.

With their remarkable combination of vast space, exclusively designed interiors, natural materials, luxurious comfort, and the natural outdoor areas with its organically shaped pool and private beach, they create wonderfully inspiring surroundings for sophisticated nature lovers. www.laucala.com

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Royal Davui Island Resort is an exclusive adults-only sanctuary situated in Fiji’s spectacular Beqa Lagoon offering a level of Fijian luxury, elegance and privacy not found in today’s larger resorts. royaldavuifiji.com

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LIZARD ISLAND Lizard Island is truly secluded from the rest of the world. With 24 powdery-white beaches and 40 luxurious suites, it is the most northern resort in tropical Queensland and is located directly on the Great Barrier Reef.

A National Park covering 1,013 hectares with 24 sandy beaches and a lagoon, Lizard Island is accessible only by private charter from Cairns Airport in northern Queensland, Australia. Cairns Airport is accessible from all major Australian airports and directly from some cities in Asia.

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The island is reserved for the fortunate few who will experience an unforgeable holiday like no other. Enjoy secluded picnics and sunset beach degustation on private beaches, five star cuisine in the beautiful Salt Water restaurant and indulgent spa treatments in the Essentia Day Spa. Relax in style in premium accommodation and take in the wonders of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef – right on your doorstep. www.lizardisland.com.au

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LAKE MÄ Spend the summer like the Swedes and escape to a lake. Fiy miles from Stockholm, the tiny private islet on Lake Mälaren is available for exclusive hire www.grandtripsweden.com

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mUshA ThE ISLANDS OF cOPPERFIELD BAY HIDDEN AMONG THE OUT-ISLANDS OF THE ExUMAS YOU WILL FIND OVER 700 ACRES OF LUSH NATURAL BEAUTY - AND THE ONLY OTHER GUESTS ARE SELECTED BY YOU.

Private sun warms your face and private waves lap your feet. Private moon lights your plate, and private seas surround you. This is Musha Cay and the Islands of Copperfield Bay. Surely it’s one of the most secluded spots on earth, yet everything you want is provided..then quietly, unobtrusively, replenished.

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Musha’s five guest houses are designed in a charming tropical style. All master suites boast magnificent four-poster beds and ensuite his- and her - bathrooms, and all of the houses are surrounded by mahogany, wrap-around decks.

All have their own, private beach. David Copperfield is continuously enhancing the accommodations with collected antiques and exotic treasures from around the world.

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thAndA IslAnd lUxUry PrIvAte IslAnd Thanda Island is one of the world’s most exclusive island getaways, a paradise for you to enjoy in complete privacy with family and friends.

It has taken us ten years to discover and develop this remarkably uncommon destination as a very special, totally private island getaway that we now invite you to experience. Thanda Island is a tropical island with a single luxurious villa in the Indian Ocean, off the east coast of Tanzania.

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Situated in its own marine reserve, you can bathe in blue heaven with the gentlest giant of the ocean, the whale shark, and watch sea turtles nesting. Here, you can rest, rejuvenate, enjoy adventure sports and explore your pristine playground, where shades of turquoise infuse your days and tropical spices your nights.

The Villa Beach house romance, nostalgia and East African elegance personify the villa on Thanda Island, designed for a perfect summer in coastal whites, greens and blues. The owners of Thanda Island, Christin and Dan Olofsson of Sweden, built the villa as their own discreet, sumptuous retreat and private playground. It offers an expansive living area featuring everything you would want from an extravagant beach house, including an indoor aquarium, Steinway grand piano, wine collection, cigar humidor, glass rim-flow swimming pool and wrap-around dining area with its 180-degree view of the ocean. The Olofssons have included personal touches such as romantic copper beach baths as well as an al fresco/outdoor BBQ, cocktail bar and pizza oven. Whilst off-grid the villa has Wifi Internet access.

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Five air-conditioned bedroom suites with comfortable king-sized beds lead directly onto the beach with its silken white sands. If required, further beds for additional children can be set up in the bedroom suites.

In addition, Thanda Island has two charming 'Bandas' built in traditional Tanzanian style. Each of them has a master king-sized bedroom on the first floor and a king-sized bedroom on the ground floor with the possibility of adding two extra single beds.

Looking aer your every need on Thanda Island is a select team dedicated entirely to you, including your own Executive Chef, Hostess, Housekeeper and Boatman. It’s your Private Island, Coral Reef and Villa.

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Unwind...

Many of us find it difficult to relax, but the beauty of Thanda Island is that it relaxes you. You’ll find yourself spontaneously relaxing while you restore your vital force in a serene but adventure-filled environment where time dissolves. The Island invites you to enjoy simple, exquisite pleasures… strolling along your own private 1,1km beach or exploring the 8ha Island where the only sign of human habitation is the occasional, traditional fishing dhow in the distance.

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Amenities • Al Fresco/Outdoor BBQ & Cocktail Bar • Bonfire Pits • Breakfast Boma (outside area) • Pizza Oven • Glass Rim-Flow Pool • Outdoor Baths & Showers • Copper Beach Baths • Treatment Spa Beds • Sea Fish Aquarium • Steinway Grand Piano & Guitars • Bose Music Amplifier (wireless to your phone) • Extensive Ernest Hemingway Book Collection

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Wireless Internet Mobile Phone Network Air-conditioned Gym including Table Tennis Tennis Court (also for evening play) Stargazer Snorkelling Equipment (scuba diving on request) Sailing Boat Deep Sea Fishing Boat Fishing Equipment Reef/Snorkelling Boat Jet Skis Kayaks / Stand-up Pedal Boards

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Wakeboards / Tubes / Water Skis Beach Volleyball Equipment Outdoor and Indoor Games for Children Party Pavilion Tent Helicopter Pad Bird Trail

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ANANTARA DHIGU MALDIVES RESORT

Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort welcomes you to discover a tropical paradise island.

Wake up to soothing views of the endless deep blue Indian Ocean. dhigu-maldives.anantara.com

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SLAND Matangi Private Island Resort is the perfect South PaciďŹ c destination for couples seeking an exclusive Fiji private island hideaway for an intimate beach wedding, honeymoon or romantic getaway in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. matangiisland.com

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LIGHTHO GREBENI

Built in 1872, Lighthouse Grebeni stands on a rugged rock populated only by yellow-legged gulls about a kilometre off the coast of southern Croatia, a four-kilometre boat ride from Dubrovnik's Old Harbour. www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com

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cAyo esPAnto belIZe Experience our Belize resort's ultimate privacy and 5-star service – Cayo Espanto is your exclusive private island vacation destination Discover your own private island at Cayo Espanto, Belize, where paradise and luxury come together as one. Our five star, world class Belize resort is for the discriminating few who demand the best life has to offer.

We invite you to spend enchanting evenings and unforgeable days overlooking the Caribbean from your private villa while our staff overlooks nothing. Located three miles from San Pedro in the calm waters of the Western Caribbean, off the coast of Belize, Cayo Espantois truly a spectacular and private vacation retreat.

Although Belize is less than two hours from Miami, Florida and Houston, Texas, it remains virtually undiscovered.

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Experience an island paradise of chic simplicity in a serene adults-only tropical seing replete with so white sand and azure waters at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort. veli-maldives.anantara.com

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JUMBY BA

Set in one of the most beautiful, undisturbed places in the world, Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort is an island of simple pleasures. Reachable only by boat, and with no cars in sight, this private isle of white-powdered beaches and winding bicycle paths is a one-of-a-kind hideaway known, quite simply, as the finest resort in the Caribbean. www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/ jumby-bay-antigua

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Since its discovery by Christopher Columbus in 1493, this isolated island of elemental beauty has enchanted seafarers, naturalists, and romantics.

Today it is known as Jumby Bay (named aer the Antiguan word jumbee, meaning playful spirit), a retreat of rarefied yet relaxed luxury that's just a six-minute boat ride from the coast of Antigua and yet worlds away from the crowds of the Caribbean.

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It may be for its postcard-perfect beaches, lapped by clean, crystalline waters. Or for its rich biodiversity, including one of the world's primary preserves for hawksbill sea turtles. Or for its intimate, private seing of 300 acres — with no cars, beach vendors or jet skis. Whatever the draw, Jumby Bay is the stuff of dreams.

With no hint of urban intrusions, and no indigenous population, this privately owned hideaway has remained largely unchanged for centuries. Nowadays, the entire island — which comprises of just 40 exquisitely appointed guest room and suites and a collection of villas and estate homes — may as well wear a "Do Not Disturb" sign.

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The Meridian club, a Turks & caicos, rede by offering visitors a experience. meridianclub.com

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a beachfront resort in efines “barefoot luxury” a romantic hideaway

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cAnoUAn resort canouan Island, pronounced KA-NO-WAN, is located in the heart of The Grenadines in the south-eastern caribbean, just 20 minutes from Barbados, is home to the four star Tamarind Beach hotel and the ultra exclusive private Grenadines Estate. www.canouan.com

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PETIT ST V Located in the southern tip of the Grenadines, our exclusive island retreat is more than just a luxury holiday—it’s an escape.

Create lifetime memories with a loved one, friends, or family on our lush 115-acre tropical island. With just 22 spacious one bedroom coages and two bedroom beach villas, you can enjoy the privacy you desire with gorgeous views of the Caribbean Sea.

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Our accommodations are free from telephones, wifi and television. Instead, our signature flag system is a simple but effective way to communicate with our aentive staff. The yellow flag signals for room service, transportation, or a special request and the red flag for privacy.

With two restaurants, one hillside and one beachside, our gourmet chefs offer a variety of creative cuisine inspired by locally-caught seafood and our organic island-grown fruit and

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VINCENT vegetables. During sunset, weekly beach barbecues with great local music make for a romantic dinner under the starlit skies.

Unwind with our low-key on-island activities: two yoga pavilions, a Balinese-run luxury spa and wellness center, and an array of land and water sports. Boat charters are available for day excursions to the nearby Tobago Cays marine reserve.

Let our island be that magical destination for a Caribbean honeymoon or a once-in-a-lifetime event. For large groups rent the entire island for the ultimate getaway. www.petitstvincent.com

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como PAr COMO Parrot Cay is an award-winning Turks and Caicos luxury resort set on its own private island.

With 1,000 unspoilt acres and mile-long beach, we deliver foot-in-the-sand luxury. All rooms, suites and beach villas have soothing interiors along with COMO’s service ethic, holistic therapies, yoga, diving and worldclass cuisine. hwww.comohotels.com /parrotcay/

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Le Taha'a welcomes you to a world of immaculate beauty, a timeless universe of sophistication and authenticity. www.letahaa.com

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L'ILOT MAURITIUS Welcome to Lilot, a Luxury Villa, on a Private Island, hidden in Paradise in the North East Coast of Mauritius Island.

Shy away from the main land, nestled in the middle of a vast turquoise lagoon with a 360 view of the ocean. L’Ilot is surrounded by a private beach with volcanic rocks protecting your very own luxury villa in Mauritius. This amazing private island and modern luxury villa is all yours for a week stay or an entire month.

When you stay at L’Ilot, you are sure to discover the meaning of “Paradise” and the true “Island way of living”. Roches Noire has a unique tropical charm and offers the magical beauty of a Mauritius Holiday.

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L’Ilot is your perfect island getaway destination and a true Mauritius holiday experience. The luxury of renting your own luxury villa in Mauritius on a private island is quite something. More like a dream come true. We offer a range of products and services to suit your needs and make your stay with us, in Mauritius Island a memorable one.

We urge you to give us all the details of your needs which will contribute to your perfect Mauritius Vacation.

The Management team at L’Ilot are your host and you can now rent your own private luxury villa in Mauritius Island. Thank you for visiting and sharing our website and joining our ssocial page below. We wish you a great stay with us and a fantastic Mauritius Holiday. hp://www.lilot.biz/en/

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sAtellIt In the heart of the magnificent D'Entrecasteaux Channel, in the south of Tasmania, lies a small island of immense beauty. Sheer sea cliffs fall away to pristine water and wild shellfish can be found in the ancient rock shelf that circles the Island. A pair of rare white breasted sea eagles who live on the Island can be seen soaring high above the huge blue gums, whilst quail and native wildlife forage below.

Satellite Island has never before been accessible to the public. It remains uerly unspoilt. With 360° views of this southern hemisphere wilderness—a mix of beautiful native bush, ancient blue gums, sheer sea cliffs, pebble beaches and sunny coves—Satellite Island is a secluded secret hideaway, yours alone to explore.

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UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENcE It is hard to describe the magic of staying on your own private island. Time seems to stand still.

Satellite Island is about slowing life down and enjoying the simple things: a bonfire on the top of the island at sunset; a long lunch at the Boathouse on the water’s edge; cooking freshly caught fish over a fire on the pebble beach; beach combing for sea treasures along the rock shelf walk; fishing at dusk off the jey; shucking wild oysters straight from the sea; diving for urchin, abalone and mussels; watching the sunset across the Southern Ocean at Last Glimpse Point; watching the sunrise over nearby Bruny Island; swimming in the pristine waters surrounding the island; lying on a sun lounge on the water’s edge with a book and just the sound of the sea and surrounded by the Tasmanian wilderness. There is so much or so lile to do on Satellite Island.

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You wont want to leave your island paradise, but if you do beautiful Bruny Island with its gourmet produce, winery, stunning walks and beaches and adventure activities is only a stone’s throw from Satellite Island. hp://satelliteisland.com.au/

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coUsIne In the azure waters of the Indian Ocean there is an island like no other. An island where nature thrives and man is a silent observer. Just below the equator and 1000 miles east of Africa, Cousine Island is one of the most untouched granitic islands of the Seychelles archipelago and it is also recognised internationally as one of the most ecologically important private islands on earth.

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With only four Luxury Villas and one stately Presidential Villa situated 30 meters from the sugar white beach, Cousine Island oers unparalleled privacy and seclusion together with the highest level of luxury and comfort, making it one of the most exclusive private islands in the world.

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The native woodlands that adorn the islands granitic boulders are inhabited only by indigenous species. Home to nesting Hawksbill and Green turtles, Aldabra giant tortoises and numerous species of endemic land birds and animals.

Cousine Island is unique with its conservationbased management structure designed to ensure that revenue derived from the hotel is reinvested for the long-term sustainability of conservation and biodiversity of this island jewel.

Cousine Island invites you to experience a sense of seclusion and luxury rarely found. From arrival to departure, you become more than our guest, you become part of the Cousine Island family. We pride our warm hospitality that is unobtrusive and encourages a true ‘home away from home’ feeling.

Cousine Island is perfect for island honeymoons, intimate beach weddings and exclusive island charters for those seeking complete escapism. www.cousineisland.com

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mAldIves Baros Maldives is a tiny tropical island in a blissful shallow lagoon, Baros Maldives is a scuba diver's paradise with a reef vibrant with marine life, warm and crystal clear waters and a PADI dive school. www.baros.com

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RESORT A casually elegant British Virgin Island resort and spa hidden away on an 1,800-acre oasis of tranquility. peterisland.com

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SONG SAA PRIVATE In the warm sapphire waters of the Gulf of Thailand, Cambodia’s islands nestle like dazzling natural jewels.

Song Saa Private Island lies secluded in this magnificent seascape, just 35 minutes by boat from the port of Sihanoukville.

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Most of the islands remain undeveloped – deserted oases of virgin rainforests, tropical reefs and glistening white beaches.

As our guest, you’ll be among a handful of lucky adventurers to experience this beautiful, untouched paradise. Walk among old-growth rainforest, watch dazzling reef fish swim under your villa or see rare hornbills land on your balcony.

In this private intimate seing, you will lose yourself in the natural world. No intrusions. No work. Nothing but play.

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E ISLAND As Cambodia’s first luxury private island resort, we are commied to maintaining the natural assets that make this location so unique.

If you are in search of a truly private tropical island experience, where you can forget the bustling world, few places rival Cambodia’s islands. hp://songsaa.com/

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Tagomago is one of the most beautiful private islands in the Mediterranean, situated approximately 900 metres o the coast of the jet set island of Ibiza. It can be reached very easily by boat or helicopter. The busy cosmopolitan town of Ibiza and the international airport are only a few minutes by car away from the nearest port.

Tagomago is the perfect private paradise, the ideal place for discerning people who wish to enjoy absolute privacy and luxury in one of the most idyllic and most privileged places in Europe; but the fascination of neighbouring Ibiza can still be enjoyed. In only 5 minutes you reach the jetset island Ibiza with its parties, restaurants and culture.

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Tagomago offers a diverse range of past times that ensure everyone’s enjoyment. The 600.000 square metres green island of Tagomago is pervaded by idyllic country pathways perfect for trekking and bird watching.

The private island of Tagomago can be leased on a weekly basis for holidays or for business events. www.tagomago-island.com

This place offers excellent possibilities for water sports of all kinds. The beautiful beaches and turquoise waters of Formentera can be reached by motor yacht in less than 30 minutes. On the west coast there is its own private jey and mooring. More activities for your holidays or event will be organized on request.

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LI GALLI ISLAND Li Galli are three small islands called Gallo Lungo, Rotonda and Castelleo. According to the legend told by the Greek Home, in this blue sea the sirens tempted Ulysses on his way back home. It is the Greek figurative art which identifies the sirens in the rocks. The 3 islands have always stood as a point of reference for sailors. But around them there are sea currents and sea whirlpools which crashed the sailor boats on the islands. These victims should have been the siren's victims and Ulysses did not die because Circe the witch warned him of the danger.

Another legend tells that the sirens were tranformed when they tried to catch Ulysses but failed and died. Since 1131 the islands have been known as Guallo, that is Gallo. And in 1225 Federico II gave them to the parish of Positano calling them tre sirenas que dicitur gallus, three sirens called gallus, that is why today Li Galli.

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Il Gallo Lungo is the biggest island and it was the only one who had been inhabited since Roman times. In the following centuries the ruins were used by the Saracens to start their incursions on the main land.

In 1924 the American choreographer Leonide Massine had a majestic villa built on those ruins, which later on the architect Le Corbusier made even more charming (here is a beautiful documentary). Among the last owners of the island there was also the Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev who bought the island for the price of more than 3 billions of Italian lira. Some of the most famous guests of this corner of Paradise are Greta Garbo, Princess Margharet of England, Roberto Rossellini, Ingrid Bergman, Anna Magnani, Sofia Loren, Jacqueline Kennedy, Onassin, Franco Zeffirelli and a lot more. www.casalevillarena.com/en/tourist_info/ li_galli_islands.html

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Journey to Aitutaki, and discover why screen luminaries such as Marlon Brando, cary Grant and John Wayne were all drawn here by such incomparable beauty. www.aitutakilagoonresort.com

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Picture yourself on your own private island as the only guests, or share this lifetime experience with your family or invited friends. Live the dream.

There is a magic about Wadigi Private Island Resort. Make it yours for a truly unforgeable holiday. Escape to your own private tropical island to relax and revive or enjoy the many activities and explore.

Wadigi Island is a unique and unforgeable 5 star destination. Discreetly hidden in the Mamanuca Islands just 10 minutes by helicopter from Nadi International Airport. Wadigi Island Resort combines luxury accommodation, gourmet dining, pristine beaches and absolute privacy. Located for quick and easy transfers and the best weather in Fiji. hp://wadigi.com/

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ÎLE DES DEU

Whoever said life is about the journey, not the destination, probably didn't own a private tropical island retreat. Between the unobstructed views, a picturesque villa and the team of dedicated staff, you can prey much live out your ultimate castaway fantasy on Île des Deux Cocos.

This beautiful jewelled pendant in a turquoise ocean lies just off the south east coast of Mauritius. Reserve this island resort in Mauritius for an overnight stay, visit for day trips, or host your own exclusive party or special event, including weddings and anniversaries.

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To the south of this island resort in Mauritius, the dramatic ocean is an ever-changing spectacle of waves pounding against the coral reef. In contrast, to the north, tranquil, sandy white beaches border Blue Bay Marine Reserve, one of the most stunning spots for snorkelling in all of Mauritius.

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EUX COCOS The Villa, built in the 1920s by the British Governor of Mauritius, Sir Hesketh Bell, has been completely restored to its original glory.

Highlights include a shaded Moroccan-style courtyard, a fragrant garden laden with bougainvillea, swimming pool and of course, your very own private speedboat.

Here a gentle sea breeze caresses, the ocean shines blue, and the only traffic is the procession of fish between coral. Welcome to a lile piece of paradise afloat in the Indian Ocean.

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Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island is the ultimate private island retreat in the Maldives, aracting the most discerning guests from across the globe.

Our tailor-made experiences are as individual as our guests themselves; which is why we ensure we understand your likes, loves and longings before you even arrive. From gourmet dining to unique, once-in-a-lifetime adventures, every experience undertaken is designed around you and your guests. You are our sole priority, allowing you to enjoy all that the Maldives has to offer at your own pace, in your own time. www.cocoprive.com/en-us

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CONSTANCE RESORT MALD Barefoot chic, villas on dazzling white sand or on stilts that float above the turquoise water of the Indian Ocean; choose from one of the 24 beach villas, 56 water villas or 30 senior water villas at Constance Moofushi. www.constancehotels.com/en/hotels-resorts/maldives/moofushi/ | 156 |

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