{"id":258516,"date":"2021-05-17T14:08:19","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T13:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=258516"},"modified":"2022-06-16T13:25:59","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T12:25:59","slug":"top-10-most-exclusive-private-island-resorts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/top-10-most-exclusive-private-island-resorts\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 most exclusive private island resorts in the world"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2018\/08\/10\/free-upgrade-resort-credit-personalized-experience-at-any-soneva-resort\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"208241\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/best-resorts-maldives-for-couples\/soneva-upgrade-credit-experience\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SONEVA-UPGRADE-CREDIT-EXPERIENCE.jpg?fit=1000%2C123&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,123\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SONEVA UPGRADE CREDIT EXPERIENCE\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SONEVA-UPGRADE-CREDIT-EXPERIENCE.jpg?fit=300%2C37&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SONEVA-UPGRADE-CREDIT-EXPERIENCE.jpg?fit=1000%2C123&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-208241 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SONEVA-UPGRADE-CREDIT-EXPERIENCE.jpg?resize=678%2C83&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"678\" height=\"83\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SONEVA-UPGRADE-CREDIT-EXPERIENCE.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SONEVA-UPGRADE-CREDIT-EXPERIENCE.jpg?resize=200%2C25&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SONEVA-UPGRADE-CREDIT-EXPERIENCE.jpg?resize=300%2C37&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SONEVA-UPGRADE-CREDIT-EXPERIENCE.jpg?resize=768%2C94&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SONEVA-UPGRADE-CREDIT-EXPERIENCE.jpg?resize=600%2C74&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Monday <a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/follow-me\/\">newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/top-10-lists\/\">top 10 travel lists<\/a>\u00a0to inspire.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Today: Top 10 most exclusive private island resorts in the world<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The epitome of luxury travel is staying at a fabulous 5-star hotel that is set on its very own private island. The following ten elite resorts, all of them located on private tropical islands, rank among the most exclusive hotel properties worldwide, offering absolute discretion, unique experiences, and word-class service (with price tags that match their reputations).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">There&#8217;s more information (with reviews + YouTube videos) below the slide show. Think I missed one? Leave a <strong>comment<\/strong>, or take my\u00a0<strong>poll<\/strong>\u00a0below!<\/p>\n<p class=\"jetpack-slideshow-noscript robots-nocontent\">This slideshow requires JavaScript.<\/p><div id=\"gallery-258516-1-slideshow\" class=\"jetpack-slideshow-window jetpack-slideshow jetpack-slideshow-black\" data-trans=\"fade\" data-autostart=\"1\" data-gallery=\"[{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/02\\\/HAYMAN-ISLAND-GREAT-BARRIER-REEF-AUSTRALIA.jpg?fit=970%2C546\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;192434&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;HAYMAN ISLAND, GREAT BARRIER REEF, AUSTRALIA&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;10. HAYMAN ISLAND, GREAT BARRIER REEF, AUSTRALIA&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/02\\\/CALALA-ISLAND-NICARAGUA.jpg?fit=970%2C546\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;228407&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;CALALA ISLAND, NICARAGUA&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;CALALA ISLAND, NICARAGUA&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;9. CALALA ISLAND, NICARAGUA&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/02\\\/AMANPULO-PHILIPPINES.jpg?fit=970%2C546\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;192435&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;AMANPULO, PHILIPPINES&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;8. AMANPULO, PHILIPPINES&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/02\\\/COMO-PARROT-CAY-TURKS-CAICOS.jpg?fit=970%2C546\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;192440&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;COMO PARROT CAY, TURKS \\u0026#038; CAICOS&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;7. COMO PARROT CAY, TURKS \\u0026#038; CAICOS&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/02\\\/BEYOND-MNEMBA-ISLAND-TANZANIA.jpg?fit=970%2C546\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;192411&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;\\u0026#038;BEYOND MNEMBA ISLAND, TANZANIA&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;6. \\u0026#038;BEYOND MNEMBA ISLAND, TANZANIA&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/02\\\/LAUCALA-ISLAND-FIJI.jpg?fit=970%2C546\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;192412&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;LAUCALA ISLAND, FIJI&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;4. 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TIME + TIDE MIAVANA, MADAGASCAR&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/02\\\/SONEVA-JANI-MALDIVES.jpg?fit=970%2C546\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;192439&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;SONEVA JANI, MALDIVES&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;2. SONEVA JANI, MALDIVES&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/02\\\/NORTH-ISLAND-SEYCHELLES.jpg?fit=970%2C546\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;192438&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;NORTH ISLAND SEYCHELLES&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;1. NORTH ISLAND SEYCHELLES&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}]\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><\/div>\n<p><em>*** Follow me on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/luxurytravelexpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCYxsXxbjJO1YYa9yQ3lKC8w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouTube<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LuxuryTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0for a daily moment of travel inspiration ***<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-7603513-11554622?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ihg.com%2Fintercontinental%2Fhotels%2Fus%2Fen%2Fhayman-island%2Fhisha%2Fhoteldetail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10. INTERCONTINENTAL HAYMAN ISLAND, GREAT BARRIER REEF, AUSTRALIA<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Hayman Island is a private island resort in the heart of the Whitsundays, managed by the InterContinental Hotel Group. The nearest island to the Great Barrier Reef, Hayman Island is ideal for nature based activities and exceptional guest experiences. Featuring 160 guest rooms, suites, villas and penthouses across three main accommodation wings, the property presents guests the ultimate in barefoot luxury. Restaurants and bars offer an array of local and international cuisines, while the spa is a heaven for the body and soul. The resort&#8217;s on-island experiences range from nature-bound walking trails, immersive wildlife tours, fish feeding, cultural weaving classes and a curated collection of sports and fitness activities including yoga, tennis lessons, state-of-the-art golf simulator and more.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-7603513-11554622?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ihg.com%2Fintercontinental%2Fhotels%2Fus%2Fen%2Fhayman-island%2Fhisha%2Fhoteldetail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">InterContinental Hayman Island<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: Hayman Island also features in my top 10 lists of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/11\/24\/top-10-best-luxury-hotels-australia\/\">best luxury hotels in Australia<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/04\/27\/top-10-worlds-most-amazing-beach-hotels\/\">world&#8217;s most amazing beach resorts<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/05\/25\/top-10-hotels-with-private-helipads-and-airports\/\">luxury hotels with private helipads<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classictravel.com\/LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtuoso<\/a> (e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, late check-out, daily breakfast, and $100 USD resort credit).<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Review<\/strong>: read my review of Hayman Island\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/12\/17\/oneonly-hayman-island\/\">here<\/a> (when it was still managed by One&amp;Only).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hayman Island (Great Barrier Reef, Australia): impressions &amp; review\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bUUpypnZeoc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.calala-island.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">9. CALALA ISLAND, NICARAGUA<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Tucked away in a little-known corner of the Caribbean (off the coast of Nicaragua), Calala Island is a hidden gem featuring just four suites on the entire island, accommodating a maximum of eight guests (suites can be rented individually or the entire Island booked exclusively). A dedicated team of 30 staff for a 4:1 staff to guest ratio caters for guests\u2019 every desire. Dining is a moveable feast: on your terrace, in the restaurant, at the pool bar or on the beach. Expect Michelin-inspired tasting meus in the evening and casual classics at lunch. The island is a nesting site for the critically endangered Hawksbill turtles so expect to see them laying, hatching and meandering to the sea during the various seasons.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.calala-island.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calala Island<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/CALALA-ISLAND-NICARAGUA.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"228407\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/most-exclusive-private-island-resorts-world\/calala-island-nicaragua-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/CALALA-ISLAND-NICARAGUA.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,546\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;9&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Otto J. Mejia L.&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D800E&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1488039671&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Otto Mejia Fotografia&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CALALA ISLAND, NICARAGUA\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;CALALA ISLAND, NICARAGUA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;9. CALALA ISLAND, NICARAGUA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/CALALA-ISLAND-NICARAGUA.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/CALALA-ISLAND-NICARAGUA.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-228407\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/CALALA-ISLAND-NICARAGUA.jpg?resize=678%2C382&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"678\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/CALALA-ISLAND-NICARAGUA.jpg?w=970&amp;ssl=1 970w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/CALALA-ISLAND-NICARAGUA.jpg?resize=200%2C113&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/CALALA-ISLAND-NICARAGUA.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/CALALA-ISLAND-NICARAGUA.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/CALALA-ISLAND-NICARAGUA.jpg?resize=678%2C381&amp;ssl=1 678w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amanresorts.pxf.io\/MX1BR2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">8. AMANPULO, PHILIPPINES<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Accessible only by private plane, tropical Pamalican Island is around an hour from Manila, yet feels a world away from anywhere. Managed by the famous Aman group &#8211; one of the <a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/luxury-hotel-brands\/\">most luxurious hotel brands in the world<\/a> &#8211; since December 1993, Amanpulo is the only property on this Philippine island. Its 40 airy casitas and villas open to 5.5 km (3,5 miles) of coral sand that encircle a jungled center. With a convivial poolside clubhouse, an Aman spa, dive center and a laidback beach club, guests can be as active as they choose; a snorkel on your private beachfront might be all the exertion required to complete a day of restorative lounging. Other diversions include tennis courts, island hikes, turtle spotting and exploring the kaleidoscopic reefs just offshore.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/amanresorts.pxf.io\/MX1BR2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amanpulo<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: Amanpulo also features in my top 10 list of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/05\/25\/top-10-hotels-with-private-helipads-and-airports\/\">luxury hotels with private airports<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.classictravel.com\/hotels\/amanpulo?agent=LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtuoso<\/a> (e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, late check-out, daily breakfast, and one a la carte lunch for two).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AMANPULO-PHILIPPINES.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"192435\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/most-exclusive-private-island-resorts-world\/amanpulo-philippines-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AMANPULO-PHILIPPINES.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,546\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"AMANPULO, PHILIPPINES\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;8. AMANPULO, PHILIPPINES&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AMANPULO-PHILIPPINES.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AMANPULO-PHILIPPINES.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-192435\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AMANPULO-PHILIPPINES.jpg?resize=678%2C382&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"678\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AMANPULO-PHILIPPINES.jpg?w=970&amp;ssl=1 970w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AMANPULO-PHILIPPINES.jpg?resize=200%2C113&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AMANPULO-PHILIPPINES.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AMANPULO-PHILIPPINES.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AMANPULO-PHILIPPINES.jpg?resize=678%2C381&amp;ssl=1 678w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.comohotels.com\/parrotcay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7. COMO PARROT CAY, TURKS &amp; CAICOS<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>COMO Parrot Cay, a favorite among <a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/08\/25\/top-10-luxury-hotels-to-spot-celebrities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">celebrities<\/a>, is the northern Caribbean\u2019s preeminent private island, wrapped in sweeps of sand and peaceful seas in the Turks and Caicos. It combines 1,000 unspoiled acres and a 1.5 km (1 mi) long, powder-sand beach with relaxed luxury. The region\u2019s best spa, the award-winning COMO Shambhala Retreat, provides holistic, Asian-inspired therapies. Guests can choose from 72 unique guest rooms, suites, villas, and beachside houses, all decorated with understated elegance. For absolute privacy, reserve a residence tucked away from the main resort. The island&#8217;s two restaurants serve gourmet dishes, including organic, healthful COMO Shambhala cuisine.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.comohotels.com\/parrotcay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">COMO Parrot Cay<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: COMO Parrot Cay also features in my top 10 lists of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/10\/17\/top-10-most-luxurious-resorts-in-the-caribbean\/\">most luxurious resorts in the Caribbean<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/08\/25\/top-10-luxury-hotels-to-spot-celebrities\/\">luxury hotels loved by celebrities<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.classictravel.com\/hotels\/como-parrot-cay-turks-caicos?agent=LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtuoso<\/a>\u00a0(e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, late check-out, daily breakfast, and\u00a0$100 USD hotel\u00a0credit).<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Review<\/strong>: read my review of COMO Parrot Cay\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/05\/07\/hotel-review-parrot-cay-by-como-a-spa-heaven-in-the-caribbean-turks-caicos\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/COMO-PARROT-CAY-TURKS-CAICOS.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"192440\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/most-exclusive-private-island-resorts-world\/como-parrot-cay-turks-caicos\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/COMO-PARROT-CAY-TURKS-CAICOS.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,546\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;(c) 2012 Steve Passmore&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"COMO PARROT CAY, TURKS &#038; CAICOS\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;7. COMO PARROT CAY, TURKS &#038; CAICOS&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/COMO-PARROT-CAY-TURKS-CAICOS.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/COMO-PARROT-CAY-TURKS-CAICOS.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-192440 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/COMO-PARROT-CAY-TURKS-CAICOS.jpg?resize=678%2C382&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"678\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/COMO-PARROT-CAY-TURKS-CAICOS.jpg?w=970&amp;ssl=1 970w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/COMO-PARROT-CAY-TURKS-CAICOS.jpg?resize=200%2C113&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/COMO-PARROT-CAY-TURKS-CAICOS.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/COMO-PARROT-CAY-TURKS-CAICOS.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/COMO-PARROT-CAY-TURKS-CAICOS.jpg?resize=678%2C381&amp;ssl=1 678w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andbeyond.com\/our-lodges\/africa\/zanzibar\/andbeyond-mnemba-island\/?utm_source=Direct&amp;utm_medium=LuxuryTravelExpert&amp;utm_campaign=PR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6. &amp;BEYOND MNEMBA ISLAND, TANZANIA<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>If you have ever harbored the secret wish of finding yourself the sole inhabitant of a beautiful tropical island, but without the effort of having to lift a finger to fend for yourself, &amp;Beyond Mnemba Island is just the place for you. This romantic, private hideaway is an award-winning barefoot beach paradise just off the northeast coast of Zanzibar, accommodating a maximum of 24 guests at a time. Guest relax and unwind in the exclusivity of their own stretch of beachfront, where 12 beachside bandas peep out onto unblemished sands from the dappled shade of the casuarina pine forest and overlook the Mnemba atoll (a scuba diver\u2019s delight). From snorkeling, swimming, ands kayaking to massages in the beach, to doing nothing at all, &amp;Beyond Mnemba Island has something for everyone.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.andbeyond.com\/our-lodges\/africa\/zanzibar\/andbeyond-mnemba-island\/?utm_source=Direct&amp;utm_medium=LuxuryTravelExpert&amp;utm_campaign=PR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&amp;Beyond Mnemba Island<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: &amp;Beyond Mnemba Island also features in my top 10 lists of the <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2018\/01\/29\/top-10-best-hotels-zanzibar\/\">best luxury hotels &amp; resorts in Zanzibar<\/a>,\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2018\/01\/22\/best-luxury-hotels-tanzania\/\">best luxury hotels in Tanzania<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2017\/01\/16\/top-10-the-most-astonishing-beach-retreats-in-africa\/\">Africa\u2019s most astonishing beach retreats<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: read my review of &amp;Beyond Mnemba Island <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2018\/02\/14\/review-mnemba-island\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&amp;Beyond Mnemba Island (Zanzibar): PHENOMENAL PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M-wcnawVm94?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.laucala.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5. LAUCALA ISLAND, FIJI<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Set upon 3,500 exclusive acres Laucala private island resort is set amidst coconut plantations, sandy beaches, rich green mountains and breathtaking natural beauty. True luxury is appreciated in the privacy of the resort\u2019s 25 Fijian-styled villas widely spread on the northern tip of the island. Seamless transition from indoor to outdoor living creates an inspiringly relaxed yet luxurious atmosphere. Featuring an iridescent kaleidoscope of activities \u2013 scuba diving, sailing, fishing, tennis, cycling, golf, yoga, culture nights, tours, and water sports \u2013 the resort\u2019s integral philosophy incorporates the island\u2019s resources into guest experiences, with products and ingredients raised and grown on the island for use in the spa and across the five gourmet restaurants and bars.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.laucala.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Laucala Island<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>:\u00a0Laucala Island also features in my top 10 lists of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/12\/08\/most-expensive-hotels-in-the-world\/\">world&#8217;s most expensive hotels<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/05\/11\/top-10-the-worlds-most-outrageous-hotel-experiences\/\">world&#8217;s most over-the-top hotel experiences<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/05\/25\/top-10-hotels-with-private-helipads-and-airports\/\">luxury hotels with private airports<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classictravel.com\/hotels\/laucala-island?agent=LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtuoso<\/a>\u00a0(e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, late check-out, daily breakfast, and\u00a0$100 USD hotel\u00a0credit).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/LAUCALA-ISLAND-FIJI.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"192412\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/most-exclusive-private-island-resorts-world\/laucala-island-fiji-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/LAUCALA-ISLAND-FIJI.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,546\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Picasa&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1223004606&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;No Limit Fotodesign&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"LAUCALA ISLAND, FIJI\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;4. COMO LAUCALA ISLAND, FIJI&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/LAUCALA-ISLAND-FIJI.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/LAUCALA-ISLAND-FIJI.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-192412\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/LAUCALA-ISLAND-FIJI.jpg?resize=678%2C382&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"678\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/LAUCALA-ISLAND-FIJI.jpg?w=970&amp;ssl=1 970w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/LAUCALA-ISLAND-FIJI.jpg?resize=200%2C113&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/LAUCALA-ISLAND-FIJI.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/LAUCALA-ISLAND-FIJI.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/LAUCALA-ISLAND-FIJI.jpg?resize=678%2C381&amp;ssl=1 678w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thebrando.com\/resort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4. THE BRANDO, FRENCH POLYNESIA<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The Brando is a unique luxury resort on French Polynesia\u2019s breathtakingly beautiful private island of Tetiaroa \u2013 an atoll composed of a dozen small islands surrounding a sparkling lagoon 30 miles (50 km) northeast of Tahiti. The Brando offers carefree luxury in the midst of pristine nature and is only accessible by a 20-minute private plane flight from Tahiti. The resort\u2019s 35 villas sit on white-sand beaches frequented by sea turtles, manta rays and exotic birds. This Polynesian style resort also offers two restaurants showcasing Polynesian-inspired dishes, East\/West fusion and classic French cuisine, as well as a luxurious spa and wellness center. It was in this natural wonderland that the legendary actor Marlon Brando settled down, and finally found his home.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/thebrando.com\/resort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Brando<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>:\u00a0The Brando also features in my\u00a0top 10 lists of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/12\/08\/most-expensive-hotels-in-the-world\/\">most expensive hotels in the world<\/a>,\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2017\/06\/12\/top-10-best-resorts-in-french-polynesia\/\">most luxurious resorts in French Polynesia<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2019\/05\/20\/top-10-best-honeymoon-hotels\/\">world&#8217;s best hotels for a honeymoon<\/a>, the\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2018\/07\/30\/best-beach-resorts-south-pacific\/\">best beach resorts in the South Pacific<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/05\/25\/top-10-hotels-with-private-helipads-and-airports\/\">luxury hotels with private airports<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>: get complimentary VIP perks at the Brando when booking via <a href=\"http:\/\/classictravel.com\/hotels\/the-brando?agent=LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtuoso<\/a> (e.g. daily breakfast, early check-in, late check-out,\u00a0and 100 euro resort\u00a0credit).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: coming soon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/THE-BRANDO-FRENCH-POLYNESIA-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"258526\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/top-10-most-exclusive-private-island-resorts\/the-brando-french-polynesia-8\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/THE-BRANDO-FRENCH-POLYNESIA-1.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,546\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"THE BRANDO, FRENCH POLYNESIA\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;THE BRANDO, FRENCH POLYNESIA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;5. THE BRANDO, FRENCH POLYNESIA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/THE-BRANDO-FRENCH-POLYNESIA-1.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/THE-BRANDO-FRENCH-POLYNESIA-1.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-258526\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/THE-BRANDO-FRENCH-POLYNESIA-1.jpg?resize=678%2C382&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"THE BRANDO, FRENCH POLYNESIA\" width=\"678\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/THE-BRANDO-FRENCH-POLYNESIA-1.jpg?w=970&amp;ssl=1 970w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/THE-BRANDO-FRENCH-POLYNESIA-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/THE-BRANDO-FRENCH-POLYNESIA-1.jpg?resize=200%2C113&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/THE-BRANDO-FRENCH-POLYNESIA-1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/THE-BRANDO-FRENCH-POLYNESIA-1.jpg?resize=678%2C381&amp;ssl=1 678w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timeandtideafrica.com\/camp\/miavana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3. TIME + TIDE MIAVANA, MADAGASCAR<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Located on an idyllic island off the coast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, Time + Tide Miavana is very possibly the most remote luxury castaway\u00a0 in the world. Fringed by an exceptionally beautiful white sand beach and a sprawling coral reef, the resort represents an insanely beautiful haven where guests can enjoy unique bespoke experiences in ultimate privacy. Dotted along the pristine beach, the resort\u2019s 14 massive pool villas are a masterpiece in luxury and design. Guests step directly onto the powder-soft sand from their private decks to enjoy spectacular panoramic Indian Ocean sunsets extending to the far contours of mainland Madagascar. Boat and helicopter transfers are provided to the mainland, where the resort\u2019s guides can lead you to a world of lemurs and chameleons, and a mosaic of unexplored coves.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeandtideafrica.com\/miavana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Time + Tide Miavana<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: Time + Tide Miavana also features in my top 10 lists of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2019\/12\/09\/top-10-most-remote-luxury-hotels-in-the-world\/\">most remotely located luxury hotels in the world<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2019\/05\/20\/top-10-best-honeymoon-hotels\/\">world&#8217;s best hotels for a honeymoon<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2019\/12\/16\/top-10-reasons-to-visit-madagascar\/\">best things to see &amp; do in Madagascar<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: read my review of Time + Tide Miavana\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2019\/12\/18\/review-miavana\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MIAVANA by Time + Tide | Ultra-luxe private island resort in Madagascar (full tour)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XgxexxS9LN8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-jani\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2. SONEVA JANI, MALDIVES<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Inspired by a word that means\u00a0<em>wisdom<\/em> in Sanskrit, Soneva Jani is located on Medhufaru island, which is part of an uninhabited five-island cluster in the Noonu Atoll. The Maldives\u2019 most exclusive and stunningly beautiful hotel is fringed by pristine white beaches, blanketed with lush tropical greenery, and surrounded by a 5.6 km (3,4 mi) lagoon of crystal clear waters with uninterrupted 360\u00b0 views of the Indian Ocean. Each one of Soneva Jani&#8217;s massive water villas has a private pool and opens to its own stretch of lagoon, with most villas featuring slides going directly from the top deck into the lagoon below. The highlight of the villas is the retractable roof in the master bedroom, which slides back at the touch of a button so that guests can lie in bed and stargaze.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2018\/08\/10\/free-upgrade-resort-credit-personalized-experience-at-any-soneva-resort\/\">Contact me<\/a>\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-US\">to get<span class=\"ecxapple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong>complimentary\u00a0Soneva ambassador benefits<\/strong>\u00a0at Soneva Jani (e.g. resort credit, and two personalized Soneva experiences).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-jani\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soneva Jani<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: Soneva Jani also features in my lists\u00a0of the <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/05\/12\/top-10-best-resorts-in-the-maldives\/\">best luxury hotels in the Maldives<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2017\/05\/01\/top-10-most-fabulous-overwater-villas-in-the-maldives\/\">most fabulous overwater villas in the Maldives<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/12\/23\/best-new-luxury-hotels-of-2016\/\">best\u00a0new luxury hotels of 2016<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/12\/19\/top-10-the-most-astonishing-beach-retreats-in-asia\/\">most astonishing beach retreats in Asia<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2017\/05\/22\/top-10-my-favorite-luxury-hotels-resorts-in-the-world\/\">my favorite hotels in the world<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>:\u00a0read my review of Sonev Jani\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2018\/05\/23\/soneva-jani-review\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SONEVA JANI, most exclusive hotel in the Maldives: full tour &amp; review\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P9Z6okLJDv0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.north-island.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1. NORTH ISLAND, SEYCHELLES<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><\/b>North Island is the world\u2019s most exclusive hideaway and one the best hotels I&#8217;ve ever been to. The insanely beautiful island has only 11 opulent hand-crafted villas overlooking the pristine, powder-white sands and turquoise waters of the Ile Du Nord eco-reserve. Raised off the ground to catch the cooling Indian Ocean breezes, all villas open up onto your private garden and the beach. Plunge pools and outdoor showers provide the finishing touches to your private sanctuary. The island\u2019s lounge and dining areas, scenically located health spa and gym, library and dive center, and a rim-flow swimming pool are all built into a granitic outcrop. The resort was the decor for the honeymoon of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge in 2011.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.north-island.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North Island<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: North Island Seychelles also features in my top 10 lists of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/11\/28\/top-10-best-luxury-resorts-in-the-seychelles\/\">\u00a0best luxury resorts in the Seychelles<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2017\/01\/16\/top-10-the-most-astonishing-beach-retreats-in-africa\/\">most astonishing beach retreats in Africa<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2017\/05\/22\/top-10-my-favorite-luxury-hotels-resorts-in-the-world\/\">world\u2019s best luxury hotels<\/a>, \u00a0the\u00a0<a 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