that don’t quite fit in the other
destination categories
A collection of my favorite Private Island getaways. Many require you to buy out the island, but many are open to you sharing the island with those of similar tastes and interests.
Ibiza, Balearic Islands
5 Bedroom / 10 Guests
Full Buyout / €20,000 – €30,000 per night
This finca-style villa is the sole residence on this beautiful private island in the Mediterranean – just a few minutes by boat from Ibiza. The island is yours to discover and explore with walking routes that criss-cross the island to its secluded beaches – ideal for active travellers or those looking for complete escapism. The villa is the ultimate entertaining space, perfect for hosting a blow-out celebration, or an intimate private gathering.
The villa has panoramic views of the island and the surrounding sea. The grounds feature a large saltwater pool, outdoor whirlpool and a fitness area. On the inside, the design-created features and furnishings mix lavish furnishings with state-of-the-art technology. The vast living and dining space overlooks the pool and the house benefits from an integrated SONOS sound system and LED lighting, making it exceptional for entertaining. Guests can choose from five double bedrooms, each with a spa-style en-suite bathroom, and floor-to-ceiling windows to make the most of the outstanding views.
PART OF MY MANDARIN ORIENTAL EXCLUSIVE HOME PARTNER PORTFOLIO
Venice
8 Rooms / 15 Guests
A private island of unsurpassed beauty, Isola Santa Cristina is a natural haven that embodies the tranquility and sophistication of the Venetian lagoon. The property is home to families of wild peacocks and a vast range of wildlife, its lovingly tended grounds cradling organic gardens and orchards, eco-friendly fish farms, and an ancient chapel.
The vast, fully-privatised island with 8-room villa is available for a limited number of bookings per year.
off the coast of Phuket Island, Thailand
7 Bedrooms
Thailand’s only privately owned island.
Not much more than a tiny dot in the expansive Andaman Sea, Koh Rang Noi is accessible only by water. Departing from the Royal Phuket Marina, the 10-minute boat ride delivers travelers to the island, the only private resort island off Phuket’s popular archipelago. Astute travelers seeking attentive hospitality and plush jungle surroundings can enjoy a secluded 10-acre retreat with three villas.
PRIVATE ISLAND – THE CARIBBEAN
PRIVATE ISLAND – PACIFIC OCEAN
PRIVATE ISLAND – FIJIAN ISLANDS
PRIVATE ISLAND – FRENCH POLYNESIA
THE MALDIVES
Offering a nearly endless variety of private islands. Perhaps a few too many.
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page updated: May 2023
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