Let’s dream a bit. Imagine seclusion to the furthest degree. No strangers, cars whizzing by, and definitely no kids screaming (unless you want to bring your own). You can make this dream a reality by booking a private island.
With a little help from a luxury travel advisor, booking a private island isn't that much different than booking anything else.
Travel with me to learn more about two private islands you can have all to yourself this summer—or even this winter. Christmas on a private Island? Yes, please!
Musha Cay and the Islands of Copperfield Bay is David Copperfield’s magic private island in the Bahamas, only an hour's flight from Miami. Picture 700 lush acres covering 11 islands with 40 secluded sugar sand beaches. You and up to 23 guests can experience this paradise all to yourself. The accommodations are five island guest homes ranging from a one-bedroom beach cottage to a 10,000-square-foot home.
While on Musha Kay, let your private chef prepare meals for you to enjoy the beachfront under the stars, at the 2,200-square-foot Balinese beach pavilion or dockside watching the fish swim by.
Can you imagine a drive-in movie theater in paradise? Coconut Beach transforms into Dave’s Drive-In, an outdoor theater at the beach. Relax with your toes in the sand with candy and popcorn while you watch your favorite movies.
Thankfully David Copperfield never intends to make this Island disappear.
Or are you looking for a unique island focused on wellness and transformation? Aerial in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) offers an all-inclusive private island retreat experience that heals and elevates you and your purpose. When you step on this island, you step into a fully immersive wellness and healing environment. This private island delivers a new kind of luxury—"Purpose Luxury.”
Set on Buck Island with over 43 acres, Aerial BVI has five residences, hosting up to 30 guests. Bookings include a personal island concierge, multiple island hosts, world-class nutritionist chefs, wellness consultants, spa therapists, water sports instructors and garden and animal specialists, all welcoming guests to a range of cerebral and physical activities. Guests are given the opportunity to serve or give back in the form of teaching within the community, turtle tagging, reef clean up and more.
Redemption Ranch is such a special part of this private island. Rescue animals from all over the world, such as zebras and mini horses, live here. They play an integral part in your healing journey as you help heal them as well.
Is a full private island a little over the top for your smaller family? Rather than rent the entire island, you can rent a villa on a private island. You can still find that luxurious secluded feel at these private island properties:
Cayo Espanto, Belize
Cayo Levantado, Dominican Republic
Como Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos
Guana Island, BVI
Jumby Bay, Antigua
Kokomo Private Island, Fiji
Little Palm Island, Florida Keys
The Brando, Tahiti
All of these destinations can accommodate a multi-generational vacation, an intimate family vacation, a romantic getaway or a corporate retreat. Every stay is curated to include all the wishes of your party. Contact me to make your private island dreams come true.
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