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The 5 Best Resorts on Private Islands

by Robert Anthony

 

You see them in magazines, you see them on television shows. They are the best resorts on private islands. Every year, a lot of guys book flights to places they consider the best of the best. But, do they really know what the best resorts are? Especially on private islands which tend to have two or three upscale hotels and spas. Here are a few of the best resorts on private islands:

Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru

North Male Atoll, Maldives

 

Cast away on a secluded coral atoll in the paradisiacal maldives archipelago. You experience a sense of magic, romance and tranquility at banyan tree maldives thats second to none. Time moves imperceptibly, while the gentle touch of the warm sun makes you recall wondrous dreams once forgotten. You'll find paradise here catching the salty tang of the sea breeze as you wake up in the morning swimming in between the wondrous sea creatures that dwell forty feet below. Luxuriating in the pampered comfort of your own elegant villa and marveling at the magnificent splash of stars in the night. Peter Island Resort Peter Island, British Virgin Islands

 

Named one of the "Best Places to Stay in the World" and "Top 20 Islands" in the world by Conde Nast Traveler, Peter Island is a private island, with all the exclusivity and romance that provides. At Peter Island there are more staff members than guests, with only 52 rooms and 1,200 acres of lush, mountainous terrain and 5 private beaches. Accessible only by boat or helicopter, the largest private island in the BVI is surrounded by the sparkling waters of the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Sir Francis Drake Channel. For those seeking an unparalleled way to experience the idyllic, undeveloped serenity of the island, the resort's self-contained luxury villas are unmatched.

Cocoa Island Maldives Resort Cocoa Island, Maldives

 

Cocoa Island is the Indian Ocean outpost from COMO Hotels and Resorts, the company behind Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos. To hole up here is to discover escapism, or sweet serenity under a reliable sun. It is a special place, at one remove from the noise of modern living, where we nurture every need, attend to every detail, and soothe away the stresses which belong to another life. At Cocoa Island, indulge in nature's bequest, from dust-white sand between idle toes, to a warm blue sea that turns blush-pink with the falling light.

Naladhu Resort South Male Atoll, Maldives

 

The perfect moment begins with the perfect setting. A private tropical island. Powder-white sands. The beauty of the Maldives. Naladhu. Free-flowing spaces. A symphony of rolling waves and rustling palms. The feel of warm, turquoise-blue lagoon waters and exotic Indian spice rubs. The familiar cool of hardwood floors and goose-down pillows. White clapboard shutters and infinity-edge plunge pools. The comforts you know and love. The romantic island getaway you've imagined. More than a holiday, more than a resort. A collage of perfect, timeless moments in the Maldives.

Parrot Cay Turks and Caicos Providenciales, Turks And Caicos Islands Parrot Cay Turks and Caicos has established itself as the northern Caribbean's pre-eminent private island, wrapped in sweeps of sand and peaceful seas featuring the region's best spa and haute cuisine. Typical of COMO Hotels & Resorts, its owning company, Parrot Cay Turks and Caicos combines nature's 1000 unspoilt acres, including organic gardens and a mile-long powdered beach, with luxury details which are subtle, contemporary and cosseting to the extreme. It's a place to escape the world, to rediscover the softer rhythms of long days, easy nights, and the salve of peace.

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