Best in Travel Magazine // Issue 85 // World's Leading Private Islands

BESTINTRAVELMAGAZINE.COM

THANDA ISLAND

DISCOVER | EXPLORE | VISIT WORLD’S LEADING PRIVATE ISLANDS

PRIVATE

ISLANDS

YOUR OWN PERSON

It’s the ultimate dream vacation — a private island — away from the crowds, away from the distractions, with a chance to holiday at your pace and on your terms.

Best in Travel has gathered together a totally comprehensive collection of the World’s Leading Private Islands for you to discover and enjoy.

Go on, live the dream!

NAL ISLAND Publisher Kevin Rolfe Editor Siddharth Thaker Designers Mike Gibas Mark Askam Editorial Team Ana Strack Christopher O’Toole Rebecca Cohen Phil Blizzard

Business Development Chris Frost Sion Rapson Gina Reynolds Mike Sawicki Production team Nadeem George Denis Halilaj Tracy Rolfe Online George Cooke

Photography Mark Hakansson Ben Roberts Anjjelo San Buenaventura

Best In Travel is published by World Media and Events Ltd 2nd Floor, Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London W1J 6BD, United Kingdom T: +44 (0) 207 887 1410 E: advertising@bestintravelmagazine.com www.bestintravelmagazine.com The use of our Website and Digital Magazine are all subject to the following: All rights reserved. No part of www.bestintravelmagazine.com may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission from world luxury daily. Whilst every effort has been made to check the information contained in this issue of world luxury daily magazine, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of world luxury daily publishing. Unless otherwise stated, the copyright of the individual contribution is that of the contributors.

Every effort has been made to trace the copyright holders of images. We apologise in advance for any unintentional omissions and would be pleased to insert the appropriate acknowledgment in any subsequent publication.

THANDA ISLAND

© 2019 Best In Travel Magazine

WORLD TRAVEL AW GRAND TOUR 2019

LATIN AMERICA GALA CEREMONY 13 July Real Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, La Paz, Bolivia

ASIA & OCEANIA GALA CEREMONY 12 October Vinpearl Resort & Spa, Phu Quoc, Vietnam

World Travel Awards™ was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Today, the World Travel Awards™ brand is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence.

In 2019, World Travel Awards™ celebrates its 26th anniversary year.

Its annual programme is renowned as the most prestigious and comprehensive in the global industry.

Each year World Travel Awards™ covers the globe with its Grand Tour – a series of regional gala ceremonies

GRAND FINAL GALA CEREMONY 28 November Royal Opera House Muscat, Oman

to recognise excellence within each continent, culminating in a Grand Final at the end of the year.

World Travel Awards™ gala ceremonies are regarded as milestone events in the industry calendar, attended by the industry's key decision makers and figure heads, as well as key trade and consumer media. The programme, its winners and its sponsors are represented globally on social media, with fresh daily content on multiple platforms.

worldtravelawards.com

WARDS

WORLD SPA AWARDS 21 October Armani Hotel Dubai, UAE

WORLD GOLF AWARDS 28-30 October The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

WORLD SKI AWARDS 22-24 November A-ROSA, Kitzbühel, Austria

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

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

One private villa with ďŹ ve suites accommodating ten adults plus nine additional children sharing.

There is an option to accommodate up to four guests each in two traditional Tanzanian Bandas (double-storey beach chalets].

TANZANIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

THANDA ISLAND 8ha in size, 1, 1 km in circumference and 350m wide, the Island is surrounded by coral reefs which protect it from stormy seas.

Situated within Tanzania's Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve, the surrounding seas are home to the gentle whale shark, sea turtles, dolphins and dugongs.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

Depending on the season, guests may be able to watch turtles nesting and their eggs hatching. Five species of marine turtles occur in Tanzania's waters. These include green, hawksbill, loggerhead, olive ridley and leatherback turtles.

Two species - green and hawksbill - have recently returned to nest on the Island. All are categorised by the IUCN as endangered or critically endangered species.

The whale shark, the largest ďŹ sh in the world, feeds just south of Thanda Island. Its size, gentle nature and tendency to swim at the surface at known sites make it a focal species for marine tourism.

TANZANIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

Thanda Island is located between the mainland of Tanzania and Mafia Island. It is 16 nautical miles or 30km west of Mafia Island and 70 nautical miles or 130km east of the mainland of Tanzania, opposite the Selous National Park and Rufiji River Delta. It is accessible by boat from Mafia Island or helicopter directly from Dar es Salaam International Airport.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

Not many places in the world offer guests the chance to stay on a truly private island, or the opportunity to explore their own private coral reef in total exclusivity with a snorkel and mask straight from their own beach. Nor do any offer guests the chance of being one of the first to explore the recently discovered ‘sunken city’ found nearby, speculated to be the remnants of the legendary city possibly dating as far back as 50 AD… Located in the tropical waters of Tanzania's Indian Ocean, Thanda Island is the brain child of Dan & Christian Olofsson, Sweden's largest philanthropic investor in Africa. Providing absolute exclusivity, for families and friends to enjoy on a sole-use basis, it is just 8 hectares in size and features one 5 suite villa, 2 Tanzanian beach bandas, a tennis court, yoga sala and a fully

equipped gym. There is also a boat house full of every boating activity imaginable, from sailing boats, kayaks and paddle boards to jet skis, tubing and wake boarding.

Guests can bathe in a copper roll top bath, outdoors, with the ocean lapping at its edge, picnic on neighbouring uninhabited islands or sandbanks that disappear with the tide, swim with the whale sharks from October to March and, depending on the season, watch turtles nesting and their eggs hatching on the island itself.

TANZANIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

Off-grid and solar-powered, Thanda Island offers guests an environmentally sensitive, fun and restorative Indian Ocean experience infused with the Swahili influence of passing Arab Dhows on the horizon and a spectacular “Arabian Night” experience.

Deeply committed to the conservation of the region’s marine life, as well as the preservation and rehabilitation of the Shungimbili coral reef, Thanda Island also introduces guests to the Swahili sea-faring culture on nearby Mafia Island and offer the opportunity to explore its ruins, coconut plantations, lakes as well as the underwater sights of Chole Bay in the Mafia Island Marine Park. www.thandaisland.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

The Indian Ocean all to yourself? Not quite. But for scuba divers and snorkelers seeking elbowroom, marine wonders, and even historical ruins beneath the waves, Thanda Island is a private island adventure all of its own. Located in the Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve of southern Tanzania, Thanda Island offers all things aquatic for families and groups of friends to experience on a sole-use basis, including exclusive guest-only access to a private marine reserve.

For divers and watersports enthusiasts, the highlights begin just offshore with the island surrounded by coral reefs which can be explored with a snorkel and mask straight from the beach.

There are five main sites named for their characteristic attractions, such as 'sponge city' or 'coral gardens' which can be explored with the professionally trained aquatic guide. The sites

average 11 feet / 3 meters in depth.sites average 11 feet / 3 meters in depth.

Located nearby is a “sunken city”. Recently discovered and still under research, the site has been speculated as anything from the ruins of a small Portuguese port to remnants of the legendary city of Rhapta, first mentioned in the Greco-Roman Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, dated 50 AD. The sunken city includes “many thousands of square and oblong blocks” according to reports posted last year on seaunseen.com.

Of course, there is plenty more for guests to do and all under the guidance of the Marine Guide.

The island’s boat-house offers an array of sailboats, stand-up paddleboards and single as well as double kayaks for active guests to enjoy.

To the south, a powerboat zone outside of the

TANZANIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

island’s marine reserve is perfect for water skiing, jet-skiing, wake-boarding and tubing. Big game fishing from a 28-foot reef runner cat is available off Mafia Island and a custom built mahogany speedboat makes for a stylish sundowner cruise.

Depending on the season, guests may be able to watch Green and Hawksbill turtles nesting and their eggs hatching (April & June); swim with gentle whale sharks that congregate just south of the island from October to March; and if very lucky, maybe spot endangered dugong while diving with qualified instructors. Guests can also discover the local Swahili sea-faring culture on Mafia Island and picnic on a neighboring atoll.

Thanda Island’s five-bedroom villa offers accommodation for 10 adults and additional children in fan-cooled, air-conditioned suites

styled with handpicked designer furniture and artwork. An impressive glass rim-flow swimming pool overlooking the sea, the Hemmingway stocked library and outdoor cocktail bar all make the villa like no other.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

Thanda Island's cuisine is fresh and customised to your palate. If you wish, our chef will contact you ahead of your visit to discuss the menu of your choice. It can include ocean-fresh fish and seafood, vegetarian dishes, beef, game and poultry; crisp seasonal vegetables and tropical fruits, and a choice of desserts.

From breakfasts on the beach to romantic dinners and bonfires to picnics on a sandbank in the ocean or on a neighbouring island and spicy Tanzanian cuisine – ‘whatever you desire, we'll deliver.’

TANZANIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

Thanda Island offers beautiful, warm, tropical weather. Rain showers are mostly short, followed by sunshine, bringing a wonderful freshness to the environment. Thanda Island has a tropical climate with approximately 1,800mm of rain each year, divided into two specific rain seasons: the "long" rains in late April to May and the "short" rains in November. Thanda Island lies across the trade

winds and experiences the northeast [Kaskazil and southeast [Kusil trade wind seasons. The Kaskazi usually starts at the end of November and lasts into February. The Kusi winds are strong in June and July.

TANZANIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

Facilities include: Al Fresco/Outdoor BBQ Cocktail Bar Bonfire Pits Breakfast Boma [outside area) Traditional Pizza Oven Arabian Beduin Tent and Furnishings Cigar Humidor

Glass Rim-Flow Pool Copper Beach Baths Treatment Spa Beds Sea Fish Aquarium Grand Piano & Guitars Bose Music Amplifier [wireless to your phone) Extensive Ernest Hemingway Book Collection

Mobile Phone Network Air-conditioned Gym Floodlit Tennis Court Table Tennis Yoga Sala Stargazing Snorkelling Scub Diving (on request) Sailing

TANZANIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

Deep Sea Fishing Jet Skiing Kayaking SUP Boarding Wakeboarding Water Skiing Volleyball Outdoor and Indoor Games for Children

Bird Walk Helicopter Pad

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

The accommodation on Thanda Island is everything you would expect from a private island experience.

Each suite offers: Extra Beds Fans Aircon Mosquito Nets Outdoor Bath Indoor & Outdoor Shower In-Room Safe Wifi Laundry

TANZANIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

Each banda offers Extra Beds Indoor Shower Minibar In-Room Safe Wifi Laundry

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

Watersports include; Water skiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing and tubing, when weather conditions allow.

Explore the reefs around your island in a kayak, sailboat or on your stand-up paddle board. We can also organise a sailing trip on a traditional Arabian fishing dhow.

Guests can go on a fishing expedition nearby Mafia Island with Thanda's captain and professional fishing guide to seek out iconic catch-and-release species or to bring home the catch of the day for our chefs to prepare for your lunch or dinner. The boat that will be used is a fully equipped 28-foot reef runner cat, deep-sea boat.

TANZANIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

We can arrange scuba diving at any level with our accredited dive partners at Chole Bay, Mafia Island at an additional cost. The Mafia Island Marine Park is widely regarded as having the most spectacular reefs for diving and snorkelling in subSaharan Africa.

Enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime experience of an upclose encounter with the gentlest giant of the ocean, the whale shark, from October to March.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

Other activities include: Visit neighbouring Mbarakuni Island for the day or take a trip to a sandbank for a picnic.

Experience the early evening on a sunset cruise.

Explore the legendary spice island of Zanzibar.

Enjoy yoga sessions on the beach with your personal instructor.

Visit Dar es Salaam or Mafia Island.

TANZANIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

Thanda Island is more than an incredible destination. It is underpinned by a sincere and farreaching commitment to the Tanzanian people.

The Thanda Tanzania team is participating in a range of social upliftment programmes on Mafia Island, which has approximately 60 000 people.

The closest community village on Mafia Island is Ras Mbisi, 8 nautical miles from Thanda Island, and we are committed to the education of young people in sustainable resource utilisation, fish harvesting, marine conservation, and in the development of healthy, sporting activities, such as football.

TANZANIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

Thanda Island partners with Sea Sense (www.seasense.org) which works closely with with coastal communities in Tanzania to conserve and protect endangered marine species. Through training, education and employment, many coastal communities are now participating in marine conservation initiatives.

www.thandaisland.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

THANDA ISLAND, PRIVATE MARINE RESERVE, TANZANIA Beach house elegance coupled with authentic East African flair is what you will find at Thanda, designed for a perfect summer on your own private island. www.virtualworldinternet.com/portfolio/thanda-islandprivate-marine-reserve

powered by

Virtual World Internet – bringing you the most detailed virtual tours ever!

Get in touch with us today and make your hotel stand out from the crowd.

www.virtualworldinternet.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

ALIMATHA AQUATIC RESORT VOI Alimathà resort is located in Alimatha island in Vaavu Atoll. The island sits on the eastern edge of Maldives, 3°35’39.1″ North of the equator and 73°29’55.5″ East. The transfer to Alimathà takes 20 minutes by seaplane or about 90 minutes by speedboat from Ibrahim Nasir International airport.

Alimathà is the perfect Maldives resort to experience world class diving for both beginners and professionals. The island’s house reef is the southern edge of Miyaru Kandu, (Miyaru Kandu in Dhivehi – the Maldivian language – means shark sea) one of the most famous channel dives in the whole world. This exceptionally beautiful dive site has also been included in the Maldives government sanctioned list of protected dive sites. There are several aquarium like snorkelling sites, and shallow waters for swimming and playing with the kids, with soft white sandy beaches on the island. www.maldives.com/voi-alimatha-resort

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

ALPHONSE IS

SEYCHELLES PRIVATE ISLANDS

SLAND

The Alphonse atoll group is considered one of the most pristine, untouched Edens of the world, making it a nature lover’s paradise. The magnificent island threesome comprising Alphonse, St. Francois and Bijoutier lies in the very heart of the Indian Ocean as part of the Seychelles outer island group. Lying 7 degrees

south of the Equator and 400km (250 miles) South West of Mahé, it is blessed with one of the world’s healthiest climates and miles of unblemished shorelines, lagoons and sea flats. www.alphonse-island.com/en

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

AMALOUCE RESORT

THAILAND PRIVATE ISLANDS

Hotel Resort of charm and character!

Amaloucé Bungalows, offers spacious rooms, comfortable, with a romantic bedroom with four-poster bed. On the terrace of your room, a Jacuzzi offer you a moment of pure relaxation. You get a garden (80 to 105m2) in the heart of a green cocoon, making it private. A mini golf cart will take

you to enjoy your breakfast by the sea. Two minutes away you will have your feet in the water. A magical place awaits you ... A phone will be provided upon arrival with a direct line with the hotel. www.facebook.com/amalouce-resortkohsamui-942478792439941/

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

THE ST. REGIS M VOMMULI RESO

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS MALDIVES

MALDIVES ORT

Nestled between verdant rainforest and whitesand beaches on a private island, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort overlooks the alluring waves of the Indian Ocean. Explore the tropical beauty and rich marine life of this peaceful, ecoconscious setting. Our private lagoon, Iridium Spa and outdoor infinity pool promise nonpareil relaxation. A large variety of water sports and excursions at our diving center can be arranged by our signature service, the butlers. In addition, an exquisite culinary fare awaits at our six restaurants and bars. Boasting refined furnishings and island-inspired design, each of our 33 on-land and 44 over-water villas promises picturesque ocean or garden views from private terraces and pools. Our legendary St. Regis Butlers deliver bespoke service day or night.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

DISCOVER VOMMULI Set on an idyllic private island in the Republic of Maldives, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort spans nine hectares in the Dhaalu Atoll. Of the 1,192 islands that collectively make up the 26 atolls of the Maldives, only 200 are inhabited, making this resort a rare gem. An untouched tropical landscape, thickly forested and lined by sparkling sands, a lagoon teeming with sea life, and the azure Indian Ocean, this resort welcomes guests into an exclusive paradise unlike any other.

IMPECCABLY CRAFTED The resort's architecture was inspired by marine life and the local Maldivian culture. Some notable facilities are the Whale Bar, inspired by the whaleshark, and the Iridium Spa, inspired by the lobster.

THE WHALE BAR An architectural marvel emerges from the azure waters of our private coral reef, inviting guests to savor a selection of locally sourced seafood, freshly prepared tapas, wines, and spirits.

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

DINING At The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, we invite guests on an exquisite epicurean journey.

Our culinary experts showcase their exceptional talents by crafting worldly dishes using fresh seafood and locally grown produce as well as serving top-shelf libations in an array of sophisticated settings.

Fresh sea breezes waft through the floor-toceiling windows of our signature restaurant, Alba, where guests are invited to savor delectable Italian cuisine while taking in enchanting ocean and pool views from our airy open kitchen or our enchanting terrace. Meanwhile, the venerable Decanter promises a five-course degustation menu paired with seven complementary vintages hand-selected by our professional sommeliers.

Opening directly onto our pristine beachfront, Orientale boasts three elegant open kitchens, where our legendary chefs serve authentic Asian delicacies. Crust invites guest to customize their own pizza creations with traditional and local ingredients while Cargo, our pop-up diner, serves up gourmet street food amid the lush foliage of our tropical gardens. Our whimsical Whale Bar is the overwater destination for enjoying delightful tapas and tantalizing cocktails while watching the sun set on the sparkling waves of the Indian Ocean.

Guests are also invited to enjoy bespoke dining options in the privacy of their villa.

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

ROOMS & SUITES Ecologically conscious in design and fulfilling our legacy of unparalleled service, our 77 visionary accommodations—including 33 on-land and 44 overwater villas—offer an array of impeccable amenities. Each offers unfettered views of the Indian Ocean or the island’s lush tropical gardens from exquisite private terraces with sparkling pools. State-of-the-art entertainment includes a Bang & Olufsen BeoVision television and entertainment system while complimentary wireless High Speed Internet Access ensures effortless communications.

Enjoy a peaceful night’s rest in the crisp linens of our pillow-top beds. Generous bathrooms with glass-enclosed rainforest showers and separate deep soaking tubs ensure a tranquil retreat. Each stay is elevated by pampering Remède bath amenities as well as plush bathrobes and slippers.

Families enjoy distinctive welcome amenities and turndown rituals. Providing discreet, bespoke service, our St. Regis Butlers are at the ready day or night to fulfill any request.

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

JOHN JACOB ASTOR ESTATE The pinnacle of luxury living and the largest estate on the island--and the largest 3BR Overwater Villa in the Maldives--is our presidential villa named after our founder John Jacob Astor IV.

The John Jacob Astor Estate has a private gym, cinema room and spa suites attached to each of the bedrooms, plus three staff quarters, a 92-sqm infinity pool, a jacuzzi and two plunge pools. It also has a fully furnished kitchen and can accommodate up to 12 people.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

PRIVATE YACHT AND WATER ADVENTURES Our resort has a full-service PADI dive center and plenty of watersport offerings.

VOMMULI DIVE AND WATER SPORTS CENTER From diving and snorkeling or speedboating and windsurfing to deep-sea fishing and glass-bottom kayak tours, our Vommuli Dive and Water Sports Center is the ideal gateway to indelible recreation on—or beneath—the azure waves of the Indian Ocean.

NORMA LUXURY YACHT The resort also owns one of the most technnologically advanced yachts in the world, which we named Norma as a tribute to John Jacob Astor Yacht of the 1800s. For a memorable cruise around the atoll, guests may book the yacht for excursions or overnight trips. https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mlexrthe-st-regis-maldives-vommuliresort/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba59 6febe2

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

St RegiS MaldiveS voMMuli ReSoRt Tucked away, a distant private island reachable by seaplane invites guests to uncover the most luxurious resort in the Maldives. Combining contemporary design and local craftsmanship, with a profound appreciation for the ecological environment, there is no other destination quite like this exquisite beach resort on Vommuli Island. https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=JPEYB3KJVhu

powered by

Virtual World Internet – bringing you the most detailed virtual tours ever!

Get in touch with us today and make your hotel stand out from the crowd.

www.virtualworldinternet.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

AMANPULO RESORT

Accessible only by private plane, Amanpulo is around an hour from Manila, yet feels a world away from anywhere, blissfully marooned in the middle of the sea. Ringed by miles of white sands that dip into turquoise waters, its emerald-green hinterland shelters Casitas and Villas built into the forest canopy, perched on the hillside, or set along the 6.5km beach. The calm, clear seas in front of the Beach Club are ideal for divers looking to explore the coral reef beginning just 300 metres from the shore, teeming with rich marine life. www.aman.com/resorts/amanpulo

PHILIPPINES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

ANANTARA DHIGU MALDIVES RESORT Float away or hide away. Select your outlook – sunset or sunrise. Enhance your stay with the luxury of a private pool at one of the best resorts in the Maldives for families. www.anantara.com/en/dhigu-maldives/rooms

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

ANANTARA MEDJUMBE ISLAND RESORT Among the finest Mozambique hotels, Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort is located on Medjumbe, is a small private island which is part of the protected Quirimbas Archipelago that stretches along Mozambique’s northern coastline. Here, the horizon is an endless swirl of white sands, turquoise lagoon and Indian Ocean blue. And with only 12 beach villas dotting our island, cast away in

luxury Robinson Crusoe style. Set sail in search of whales and dolphins. Dive in some of the world’s best reefs. Laze on deserted stretches of beach as sea turtles come to shore to lay their eggs. www.anantara.com/en/medjumbe-island

MOZAMBIQUE PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

CELEBRATING TRAVEL EXCELLENCE SINCE 1993

LATIN AMERICA CEREMONY 13th July 2019 La Paz Bolivia

HOST PARTNER

INTERNATIONAL BROADCAST PARTNER

GRAND TOUR PARTNERS

worldtravelawards.com wtravelawards

worldtravelawards

BEST IN TRAVEL

ANANTARA VELI MALDIVES RESORT

Escape to a hideaway island fringed by turquoise lagoon. Laze in your over water bungalow, puffer fish swimming in crystal-clear waters below. At Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, write your own chapter of romance. Salute the sun in an ocean-facing pavilion.

Discover blissful Ayurvedic treatments at Balance Wellness by Anantara. Cruise into the sunset on a

luxury dhoni, or dine under the stars. To maintain the serenity of this island, Anantara Veli caters exclusively to adults, one of the Maldives’ few adults-only resorts. www.anantara.com/en/veli-maldives

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

&BEYOND MNEMBA ISLAN

Be among just 24 guests at this romantic, private hideaway, where ten beachside bandas overlook the Mnemba atoll (a scuba diver’s delight). From snorkelling, swimming and kayaking, to massages on the beach, to doing nothing at all, Mnemba has something for everyone. If you have ever harboured

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, &Beyond Mnemba Island is just the place for you! Discover sheer, unpretentious paradise on this private island, where the simple pleasures become your most

ZANZIBAR PRIVATE ISLANDS

ND

treasured of memories for many years to come. Relax and unwind in the exclusivity of your own stretch of beachfront, where simple yet luxurious bandas peep out onto unblemished sands from the dappled shade of the casuarina pine forest.

www.andbeyond.com/our-lodges/africa/andbeyondmnemba-island/

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

PHILIPPINES PRIVATE ISLANDS

ARIARA ISLAND RESORT 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/the_island

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

VELAA PRIVATE ISLAND Velaa Private Island is the realisation of a dream to create a ‘beyond luxury’ exclusive boutique hideaway. 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.

Private Island is an exceptional luxury retreat where our guests are treated like royalty.

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

Located in the gorgeous Noonu Atoll, 187 kilometres north of Male, Velaa

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

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 ďŹ rst-class enjoyment opportunities. After 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...

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

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 patterns 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.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

BEACH POOL VILLA These detached one-bedroom beach front villas are sumptuously furnished. Mahogany louvered panels and intricate lofty ceilings impart a colonial feel, while teak furniture and suspended bamboo lights bring nature indoors. Wall to wall glass doors frame the terrace and private pool. By day the villas are ďŹ lled with light, yet remain secluded by clusters of palms.

An indoor bathroom with Romeo and Juliet basins opens onto a large outdoor bathroom connected by a garden atrium where a gazebo covered daybed overlooks the oversized tub. Day beds, swinging chairs and an alfresco dining area face the Indian Ocean.

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

DELUXE BEACH POOL VILLA Natural materials and colours bring the outside in, while a suspended chair adds an element of playful refinement.

These private one-bedroom beachfront pool villas feature a large separate living room, outdoor terrace and private pool and indoor bathroom.

The Zen-like outdoor bathroom features a huge bath and deck, and a reclining daybed under a pillared podium connected by a garden atrium. The alfresco dining area by the pool is the place to be at sunset.

BEACH POOL HOUSE In lush foliage flanked by gently swaying palms, the twobedroom beachfront houses are ideal for families. The large living area works as a retreat in the day and a social hub in the evening. It leads to the kitchen area, complete with bar and high stools, which is practical for both catering and socialising over snacks and meals.

Bedrooms blend light and privacy using louvered wood, natural materials and lights suspended from high vaulted ceilings. Rattan swinging chairs add a sense of fun to the elegant décor. Outside, there is a spacious terrace with a large private pool, carefully positioned day beds and a standalone outdoor dining platform which offers panoramic views of the lagoon.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

VELAA PRIVATE RESIDENCE Imagine the definitive ultimate beach residence. With four bedrooms accommodating up to 10 guests, a rarity in the Maldives, the Velaa Private Residences offer elegant contemporary design and 1,350 square metres of private interior and exterior space, inclusive of two terraces, a pool and a courtyard.

Secluded on a pristine private beach, the carefully curated interiors deliver comfort, style and elegance in equal measures. These two-storey detached residences are laid out with privacy in mind. Each of the four bedrooms face the ocean across a stretch of icing sugar sand; the first floor bedrooms have generous balconies, while the ground floor rooms open onto the pool. Indoor and outdoor bathrooms are connected by a garden atrium.

Flanked by two gazebos for dining, relaxation or playing, the pool reflects the ocean and is the central focus.

Behind the living space a gym, spa room and outdoor living area offer plenty of quiet spaces to retire to. These residences set a new level of ultimate luxury in the Maldives for friends and families alike.

SUNRISE WATER POOL VILLA Along an extended jetty, the villas on this crescent have uninterrupted views of the ocean and private pools.

Overhanging thatch offers shade over the dining area, while the bedroom and bathroom open onto the terrace, pool and sun deck, with steps leading alluringly into the ocean. Inside, the comfortable living room is designed around a viewing window set into the floor, while the bed faces the ocean.

SUNSET DELUXE WATER POOL VILLA With uninterrupted ocean views and private pools facing the sunset, these villas are dreamlike in design.

Separated by canvas sails, they ensure the utmost privacy. Thatched roofing shades the outdoor dining area, while the bedroom and bathroom open onto the terrace.

The pool and sun deck have steps leading into the ocean, while under the gazebo a vast daybed scattered with cushions catches the final moments of the sunset. Inside, the large comfortable living room has its own bar area complete with a private wine fridge and is designed around a viewing window set into the floor. Huge bathrooms with circular baths and a swinging chair reflect the water surrounding the villa.

OCEAN POOL HOUSE Prestigiously located on the tip of the island, in an exclusive private domain, this two-bedroom overwater residence fringed with traditional thatch offers an elegant living space with carefully curated elements.

Louvered shutters let the breeze flow through, while a deep sofa is covered in scatter cushions, ideal for settling down with a good book.

The dining area provides a central space while the ocean is the backdrop from every aspect – from the two spacious bathrooms featuring circular baths, to the elegant bedrooms. Swim in your own pool and relax on the sun deck, or step directly into the lagoon. Kick back under one of two gazebos – one with a sunken hot tub and the other with daybeds.

ROMANTIC POOL RESIDENCE Accessible only by boat, this ultra-private one-bedroom villa suspended above the lagoon with uninterrupted views of the ocean offers the utmost privacy and romance, making it perfect for honeymooners or those who are looking for ultra-luxury.

All rooms open onto the terraces, where the Jacuzzi, pool, sundeck and sunken bath offer varying aspects towards the horizon. Dine inside or over the water in a dining gazebo on its own jetty at sunset, or enjoy sundowners on the sumptuous daybeds. The interiors are designed with natural materials and neutral colours with occasional ikat accents or animal prints. With a personal gym and spa treatment rooms inside the residence, there’s little reason to leave.

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

DINING ATHIRI A unique experience awaits all our guests at the Athiri beach-front restaurant. Take delight in the surrounding beauty and selections available from our Á la carte menu, no matter the time of day.

A buffet breakfast with fresh fruits and a choice of cooked breakfasts for different moods is the perfect way to start the day. All day cuisine is available at your leisure, including Athiri’s signature pizzas fresh from the woodfired oven! Or visit us and gaze across the beautiful beach as the sun sets while savouring the delectable Athiri specialties we have prepared especially for you.

AVI Against the backdrop of spectacular ocean views, Avi is the perfect place to unwind and sip on delicious cocktails while relaxing poolside. Complete with its own mixologist and live DJ, Avi is a casual pool bar by day and a vibrant cocktail bar by night, where we take special care of our guests.

Relax as the evening gives way to a blanket of stars, twinkling in harmony with the rhythmic beat. Feel the energy envelop you, forget your worries and have fun.

Whether dancing or dreaming of the heavens, Avi Bar is the perfect way to end a day in Paradise.

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

TAVARU The amazing views over Velaa and the beautiful azure waters of the Indian Ocean are further intensified by Tavaru's brand-new menu celebrating the Teppanyaki grill cuisine.

Tavaru’s newly implemented lunchtime Bento Box concept pays tribute to the expertise of our chefs, with their mastery, craft and innovation for cultivating bold, creative sharing dishes in a modern light show-cased through their extraordinary skill on the Teppanyaki grill plate.

ARAGU With a twist on Modern European Cuisine, Aragu is taking its gourmet experience to a new level; combining passion for culinary art with awareness and sustainability.

Favouring carefully chosen, organic produce from around the world to underline authenticity, Gaushan de Silva has created an innovative twist on the evergreens of the Old Continent.

Our chef’s classical culinary techniques coupled with contemporary ideas and thoughtfully selected ingredients promises a refreshing yet lavish experience.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL SPECIAL FEATURE

ACTIVITIES SPA -We invite you to immerse yourself in deep relaxation and rediscover your inner peace and spiritual well-being.

Offering the ultimate personalised experiences, our Spa can create a unique programme for the duration of your stay. Embracing a holistic approach to wellness, the Spa also offers a selection of Asian-inspired therapies including Ayurveda, Yoga and Meditation to enhance and promote health and longevity.

Experience innovative Spa facilities whilst enjoying freshly prepared juices or a bottle of champagne, and embrace the turquoise ocean with its endless tranquillity.

WATER SPORTS Fulfil your adrenaline fuelled fantasies and realise your dreams with our variety of high tech toys. Sail along the Velaa Private Island reef on our Weta trimaran or Topcat K1 catamaran.

Experience the thrill of speeding across the water on our jet-ski, or feel like James bond exploring the house reef with the Sea Bob. Cruise and surf Velaa at your own pace aboard a stand-up paddleboard. Feel the sensation of flying with parasailing or kite surfing.

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

DIVING Far from the heavy traffic, CO2 pollution, noise disturbance and stress associated with our daily grind, the marine world is another dimension that Mother Earth has bestowed upon us. Immerse yourself in absolute tranquillity and discover the secrets of this big blue abyss. Experience a weightlessness of both body and mind amid the diversity of colours, inquisitive species and awe-inspiring giants.

Grey reef sharks, nurse sharks, the seasonal manta ray, black spotted stingray and the graceful eagle ray can be seen among the amazing Maldivian pelagic life at unexplored dive sites that are only fifteen minutes from the Velaa Private Island shore.

VELAA GOLF ACADEMY Designed by Jose Maria Olazabal, renowned for his short game prowess, Velaa Golf Academy is a golfing experience like no other, designed to create bespoke memories whatever your wishes. www.velaaprivateisland.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

AZURA QUILALEA PRIVATE ISLAND Azura Quilalea is a hidden gem, somewhere to retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life, with a relaxed and understated ‘Robinson Crusoe’ castaway style that belies the comforts and experiences on offer. It is the second luxury Indian Ocean Retreat from the Azura Retreats group,

bringing Azura’s trademark African-chic style to Quilalea Private Island, a wholly uninhabited island paradise surrounded by the pristine waters of the Quirimbas Archipelago marine sanctuary. azura-retreats.com/quilalea-introduction

MOZAMBIQUE PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

BAMBOO ISLAND It is the ultimate dream island, with the richest marine life in the region, smart and luxurious designer bamboo cottages and pavilion, fabulous organic foods, and access to a world of fun, healthy activities. bambooislands.ph

PHILIPPINES PRIVATE ISLANDS

D

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

BANWA PRIVATE ISL A truly private island. When you charter Banwa, the island becomes EXCLUSIVELY YOURS. There’s no compromise. There are no guests unknown to you. Quite simply, it’s your very own private island hideaway. The ultimate in luxury, tranquillity and privacy. All perfectly set up to welcome only you, and yours. Banwa is one of the few places in the world where nothing breaks you out of your own tranquil cocoon. Not even the distant hum of a plane flying overhead. There’s just the pure pleasure of peace and the ultimate opportunity to switch off, rest your ears, and focus on you.

www.banwaprivateisland.com/about-banwa/

PHILIPPINES PRIVATE ISLANDS

LAND

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

HONDURAS PRIVATE ISLANDS

BAREFOOT CAY Another world awaits you where the natural beauty of the Caribbean is paired with exemplary service, casual fine dining, spa indulgences, valet diving, and rooms designed for your relaxation and comfort. barefootcay.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

H O T E L T R A V E L N E W S

Hotel Travel News helps guide you through the minefield of choice. We report each day on what’s new, what’s relaunched, and showcase the great and the good; from resorts to boutique properties and the advancment of AirBNB and its effect for us all

Working across a multitude of social media platforms, delivering content in an easily digestible image lead format, we engage with those that live and experience a luxury lifestyle each and every day.

www.hoteltravelnews.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

BAROS MALDIVES Turquoise waters lap at white-sand shores. Towering palms rustle overhead. Welcome to Baros, a natural paradise with a lush island canopy, just 25 minutes by speedboat from the Maldives' international airport.

We've been welcoming guests since 1973, and have spent decades honing our services and cultivating our

environment, crafting what we believe is a legendary resort. Today, we're one of the most loved Maldives resorts, and we're excited to show you what makes us so special. www.baros.com

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

S www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

PHILIPPINES PRIVATE ISLANDS

BAWAH RESERVE

Enveloped by lush tropical greenery and azure blue ocean, Bawah Reserve rests in sheltered carefree seclusion 160 nautical miles (300km) northeast of Singapore in Indonesia’s remote Anambas Archipelago. Surrounded by clear turquoise waters, blue lagoons and coral reefs, this pristine and previously uninhabited marine

conservation area caters to outdoor adventurers with an appetite for indulgence as well as paradise seekers looking for relaxation. Bawah offers the true meaning of sustainable luxury. www.bawahreserve.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

BAWE TROPICAL ISLAND

TANZANIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

Zanzibar, the very word itself is captivating; the most mythical island in the world. Who does not know about it?

What has not been written about it? For centuries visited by traders and sailors from remote places, the result today is a magic blend of cultures and traditions, an exotic and cosmopolitan society.

Elegantly lying 5 miles off Zanzibar Stone Town, a 30-minute boat ride, Bawe Tropical Island is an island not bigger than a football pitch. A beautiful island that takes the breath away; acres of lush, sexy paradise haven so skillfully done that you will think it all happened naturally. Arrival at Bawe is something truly unforgettable; a spectacular private island, a haven of peace and silence, cut off from the chaotic outside world. This lost corner of the world offers a very elementary place with no air conditioning. When choosing Bawe, simplicity, anonymity and freedom are the determining factors for the guests - 30 people cut off from the rest of the world, for whom clothing is optional…

Ofcourse, it is your private stretch of sandy beach with barely anyone on it. Only footprints; maybe your own. www.hotelsandlodgestanzania.com/properties/en/bawe_index

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

BIRD ISLAND L

LODGE

SEYCHELLES PRIVATE ISLANDS

Discover a private island sanctuary fringed by untouched beaches and turquoise clear waters; an island where nature reigns and we are but visitors. Learn of the amazing history of the Giant Land Tortoises that roam the island, snorkel with the remarkable marine life in the surrounding waters, and discover the many species of birds that call Bird Island home. Experience authentic island living in this private nature reserve and bird sanctuary where simplicity is the key. For couples seeking a romantic relaxing holiday or families who wish to explore natural wonders, this special Seychelles island and small hotel oers the ultimate island getaway. Welcome to Bird Island Lodge, Seychelles. www.birdislandseychelles.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

BLACKBIRD ISLAND

BELIZE PRIVATE ISLANDS

Blackbird Island is family owned with three modern cabins available for week long stays. Come for a rejuvenating stay on our private island. Blackbird Island, on Lake of the Woods in the Northwest Angle of Minnesota, is located between Flag Island and Oak Island. www.blackbirdisland.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

BLUE ZEBRA ISLAND LODGE

MALAWI PRIVATE ISLANDS

Tucked away on Nankoma Island, a part of the Marelli Island archipelago, is the Blue Zebra Island Lodge. Under the protection of the Lake Malawi National Park, these three Islands offer a unique opportunity to see rare species of Malawi's colourful Cichlid fish that have earned this site its UNESCO World Heritage Site accreditation. The Islands are also renowned for their dazzling

array of bird life. Less than two hours from Lilongwe you will find yourself on an unspoilt island paradise, surrounded by nature and luxury. www.bluezebra.mw

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

BOTAIRA RESORT With only eleven bures and two dorms, we cater for those wanting a simple, relaxed experience on a remote yet accessible tropical island in Fiji.

We are nestled on a beautiful horseshoe beach, with powdery white sand and azure waters on the picturesque Vuata Bay. Facing west, our bar perches over the beach and offers great sunsets. In fact, our name Botaira means warm glow, that moment when the sunset meets the sea and creates a brilliant green flash. If you are

lucky, you may be able to see it with a pair of binoculars or a great zoom lens. What makes us different to other spots in the Yasawa’s? Far from the bustling waters of Denarau, Vuata Bay only greets a handful of boats each day, so you can step off the beach and enjoy snorkeling far out in the bay without interruption. www.botaira.com

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

CALALA ISLAND

D

NICARAGUA PRIVATE ISLANDS

A term not used lightly here at Calala Island, virtually everything is included in our rates. From a morning mimosa (or three) through to an evening digestif before bed (our bar only closes when the last guest is asleep!). From casual, pool-side dining to formal evening tasting menus (our Executive Chef will cater to your tastes and you choose where to dine). And not to mention all the boring things like internal transfers and taxes. And the fun stuff from fishing to snorkelling. .....and almost everything you can think of in between! www.calala-island.com/#calala2

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

Freedom to do as much as you please. Or as little.

On Calivigny Island, we turn over the keys to the island to you and your guests. To create your story of a lifetime. With total privacy. This is modern paradise. Behind the scenes, you’ll have a dedicated team of experts in the art of hospitality.

Michelin-starred chefs. Award-winning designers.

Trainers and wellness professionals. Playmates for the young ones – and young at heart.

Everything is tailor made to make our home yours. www.calivigny-island.com/island

GRENADA PRIVATE ISLANDS

CALIVIGNY ISLAND

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

CAYO ESPANTO

Discover your own private island at Cayo Espanto, Belize, where paradise and luxury come together as one.

Our five-star, world class resort offers travelers the best life has to offer. We invite you to spend your evenings enchanted and your days engulfed in the Caribbean waters that surround each private villa.

Located three miles off the coast of San Pedro, Belize, Cayo Espanto is truly an unforgettable private island retreat. aprivateisland.com

BELIZE PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

CEDAR LAKE FISHING LODGE Cedar Lake Lodge is located on a 100 acre island on picturesque Cedar Lake. It is a drive-to housekeeping cottage fishing lodge. It has long been known as a top Canadian fishing lodge and is the perfect place to get away. The lodge setting is tranquil and peaceful. During your stay with us, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful wilderness that surrounds us. Our lodge and cabins are nestled among the trees overlooking the water and every cabin has a view of the lake. At the end of the day's

activities, you can relax in your cabin or come to our comfortable, spacious main lodge. The main lodge is a gathering place for sociable evenings where fishing and hunting tales are swapped. The lodge also features video and satellite TV for your enjoyment. www.privateislandsonline.com/canada/ontario/ce dar-lake-fishing-lodge

CANADA PRIVATE ISLANDS

E www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

CENTARA GRAND ISLAND

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

Surrounded by the blue ocean of the South Ari Atoll, and distinctive with its timbered walkways and colonial-style buildings, Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives is a barefoot paradise with a palm-fringed beach and shimmering lagoon that offers the perfect island holiday for everyone.

With 112 spacious villas set over-water, and suites blending harmoniously with the natural setting, the island has a wealth of activities and superb facilities that makes this an ideal hideaway for couples and honeymooners, or a fun-filled

destination for families. There are exceptional opportunities to discover the exotic life of Maldives underwater, with a house reef that is a kaleidoscope of colour for snorkellers, a shipwreck dive site just off the island, and easy access to some of the most famous dive sites in the world. www.centarahotelsresorts.com/ centaragrand/cirm

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

Changuu Private Island Paradise (Prison Island) has been described as a Small Paradise on Earth, with its private white beach surrounded by the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean. The islet lies 3 ½ miles to the northwest of Zanzibar Stone Town, and it is oblong in shape, about ½ a mile and 250 yards wide at the broadest part. Getting there after a comfortable 20-minute boat drive from Stone Town by a traditional dhow (fishing boat) takes you to the most unique experience in life.

This peaceful island today drives us through its historical buildings to its past intense history.

Today, Changuu Private Island Paradise has restored these historical buildings to make them living structures, adapted to new uses while preserving their authenticity. The prison ruins have now been converted into a bright living structure, offering a host of entertainment

facilities, such as a café, boutique and library. The Mathew's Restaurant is an artfully restored building that was erected in the late 1890s; its wide veranda, enjoying the invigorating sea breeze, overlooks the irresistible swimming pool at which fresh water is available for the first time in the history of this islet. This awesome renovation has been achieved whilst maintaining the perfect balance between nature and culture. www.hotelsandlodgestanzania.com/properties/en/changuu_index.php

TANZANIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

CHANGUU PRIVATE ISLAND www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

CHAPWANI PR There is a little island surrounded by a beautiful coral reef and immersed in cristal blue waters, filled with starfish and multi-coloured corals; an amazing beach touched by the tepid monsoon; the horizon lit up by a tropical sunset: it’s name is Chapwani.

Ten cosy rooms and one sunset villa furnished in local style, each one with a sea view allow you to share this exclusive resort with only a few other guests and to take advantage of an exclusive, personalised service in a real oasis of peace and quiet. A natural background for those who want a romantic get-away, pure relax and an unspoilt environment, Chapwani island offers a complete break away from timetables and daily life. In the rooms you won’t find any telephones nor televisions : just enjoy the natural sounds in peace of this rare tropical scenery.

Each room in Chapwani evokes the Zanzibarian elegant but casual style: high pointed roofs with wood beams, ceiling fan and and brightly coloured materials.

Chapwani is a private island of 5 hectres situated north west of Zanzibar town, which can be reached in one of our boats in 15 minutes.

The owners of Chapwani are committed to supporting and developing the island respecting the basic principles of eco-tourism. Our rooms are equipped with a solar system which provides hot water, which together with the sea water swimming pool and the photovoltaic system makes our splendid island eco-compatible. www.chapwani-resort-zanzibar-hotel.com

ZANZIBAR PRIVATE ISLANDS

RIVATE ISLAND

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

CELEBRATING TRAVEL EXCELLENCE SINCE 1993

ASIA & OCEANIA GALA CEREMONY 12th October 2019 Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc Vietnam

HOST PARTNER

worldtravelawards.com wtravelawards worldtravelawards

INTERNATIONAL BROADCAST PARTNER

GRAND TOUR PARTNERS

BEST IN TRAVEL

BAHAMAS PRIVATE ISLANDS

CHOINI CAY

Choini Cay welcomes you to your own private paradise.

As an exclusive nature reserve, it is committed to maintaining the natural environment; only 3 of its 83 acres have been developed. This ultra-luxurious resort is 100 percent solar-powered, and a reverse osmosis water purification system minimizes the island’s carbon footprint. The staff will pamper you while you’re experiencing all that this incredible island has to offer. www.privateislandsonline.com/islands-forrent/caribbean/bahamas/choini-cay

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

CHUMBE ISLAN

TANZANIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

ND CORAL PARK

Chumbe Island Coral Park Ltd. (CHICOP) is an awardwinning private nature reserve that was developed from 1991 for the conservation and sustainable management of uninhabited Chumbe Island off Zanzibar, one of the last pristine coral islands in the region. The reserve includes a fully protected Coral Reef Sanctuary and Forest Reserve that harbour rare wildlife, a Visitor and Education centre, a small ecolodge, nature walks and historical monuments. All

buildings and operations are based on state-of-theart eco-technology aiming at zero impact on the environment (rainwater catchment, photovoltaic energy and solar water heating, composting toilets, vegetative greywater filtration etc.). chumbeisland.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

Refuel for your flight in an oasis.

Quench your thirst in our Cactus Garden, an oasis of 100 species of cacti. Be refreshed and refuelled, ready to start your holiday – which begins here at Changi Airport.

Rethink travel at changiairport.com

Cactus Garden Terminal 1

BEST IN TRAVEL

COCO PALM BODU HITHI

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

Bodu Hithi Island, in North Malé Atoll, is our beautiful Maldivian resort. The rhythm of life here is serene. The essential tropical mood stimulates and refreshes the senses. And the mystery of the House Reef meets the open elegance of pristine palm-fringed beaches. That the Malé International Airport is only 40 minutes away feels unreal. The Coco Bodu Hithi Resort reflects the Island’s character in its every dimension. Our Maldives resort is your chic retreat. Reconnect with yourself, your loved ones and the wonder of the natural world. Remind yourself what time out and travel should feel like. Breathe the clean, sea air.

Meet the Hawksbill turtles. Witness the peaceful

majesty of the native Nurse sharks. Explore the exotic colours of the reef’s inhabitants. Swim with Manta rays. Take a sunset cruise across calm waters. Sink your toes into the white sand and ease yourself into island life and its relaxing, dreamy pace. All of this is yours, at the Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives Resort. cococollection.com/en/bodu_hithi

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

COCO PALM DHUNI KOLHU

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

Dhuni Kolhu lies in the stunning southern waters of the Baa Atoll. The 30-minute journey by seaplane from Malé International Airport gives guests a stunning start to their holiday – a bird’s eye view of the azure lagoons and curling atolls. It’s a taste of the natural reality that comes with your Maldives vacation. As you land, you are entering one of the world’s essential havens – a designated UNESCO biosphere reserve and home to incredible marine life and reefs. Coco Palm is dedicated to making the most of its cherished island home. Our Dhuni Kolhu Resort embodies the Maldives as it should be: nourishing, charming, inspiring and enchanting. The style and feel are rustic yet luxurious, organic yet elegant.

Traditional craft blends with the ease of contemporary comfort. This is a soulful Maldives vacation spot where the everyday stresses of life are left behind, and you can reconnect with nature, we call it barefoot luxury. cococollection.com/en/palm_dk

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

COCO PLUM ISLAND RESORT

BELIZE PRIVATE ISLANDS

Make your dream a reality at Coco Plum Island Resort. Dotted with beach beds, lounge chairs, and swaying hammocks, our Belize all inclusive resort is the perfect place to cast your worries away.

We’ve thought of just about everything to make your Belize vacation as easy and seamless as possible. Hosting no more than 42 guests at a time on this private island resort, you will enjoy the entirety of this mangrove-fringed nirvana practically to yourself. Each of the 18 stand-alone private cabanas, all steps from the beach, offer awe-inspiring views of the Caribbean Sea. There is no need to wait in long lines or wake up early to

reserve a spot on a crowded beach.

Instead, we provide an intimate setting for you and your loved one to reconnect.

Enjoy dinner under starlit nights on overwater docks or on the beach; wake up to blissful sunrises. Watch frigate birds fly overhead, viewed right from the balcony of your private cabana; spend your days basking under the warm Caribbean sun surrounded by crystal clear water as you spot various starfish, minnows, and even coral patches at your feet. www.cocoplumcay.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

COCO PRIVÉ KUDA HITHI ISLAND Bodu Hithi Island, in North Malé Atoll, is our beautiful Maldivian resort. The rhythm of life here is serene. The essential tropical mood stimulates and refreshes the senses. And the mystery of the House Reef meets the open elegance of pristine palm-fringed beaches. That the Malé International Airport is only 40 minutes away feels unreal. The Coco Bodu Hithi Resort reflects the Island’s character in its every dimension. Our Maldives resort is your chic retreat.

Reconnect with yourself, your loved ones and the wonder of the natural world.

Remind yourself what time out and travel should feel like. Breathe the clean, sea air.

Meet the Hawksbill turtles. Witness the peaceful majesty of the native Nurse sharks. Explore the exotic colours of the reef’s inhabitants. Swim with Manta rays.

Take a sunset cruise across calm waters.

Sink your toes into the white sand and ease yourself into island life and its relaxing, dreamy pace. All of this is yours, at the Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives Resort. cococollection.com/en/bodu_hithi

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

Discover the latest news from 200 dierent locations around the world in an easily digestible and fun format.

Discover group is the world's leading destination and lifestyle multi-channel content network.

Discover your next travel destination now.

|2|

Discover

www.discovergroup.co

BEST IN TRAVEL

COCO SOLO ISLAND The Archipelago of our lady of the Rosario are 24 nautical miles off the coast of Cartagena de Indias. Two years ago the new road was opened from Cartagena to Baru. If one chooses, they can drive and then hop on the boat for a 15 minute boat ride to the islands. The Rosario Islands were declared a National Park and Aquatic Reserve in 1977. The sea flora and fauna, mangroves and island lagoons are the home of over 1300 species of plants and animals. A 45 minute boat ride through the bay of Cartagena, then off towards the peninsula of Baru and out towards the islands. The islands offer the best snorkeling and scuba diving in the area. There are remote uninhabited islands to visit, islands that are the homes of the nesting Frigates, pelicans and other bird species. There is a fabulous aquarium to visit and in Baru, a wonderful new bird sanctuary that recently opened in 2016.There are wonderful trips through the lagoons into remote mangroves and into magnificent, pristine lagoons. www.islacocosolo.com

COLOMBIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

Marsa Malaz Kempinski showcases the ďŹ nest European architecture, blended with traditional Arabian elements in all of it 281 luxurious rooms - including 69 suites, two Presidential suites and two Royal suites. Each spacious room provides the latest technology, along with personalized service from our butlers, catering to your every need 24 hours a day.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

COMO COCO

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. Encircled with powder white sand, the carefree, understated luxury experience includes holistic

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

OA ISLAND

wellness treatments at COMO Shambhala Retreat, South Indian-influenced cuisine and world-class diving. www.comohotels.com/en/cocoaisland

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

CONSTANCE TSAR From ecological thatch rooďŹ ng to unspoilt clear water, Constance Tsarabanjina's villas are built and decorated in simple tones with a hint of Constance comfort. Feast on fresh seafood and Malagasy specialities in sand oored restaurant and contemplate beautiful view from your hammock.

www.constancehotels.com/en/hotelsresorts/madagascar/tsarabanjina/

MADAGASCAR PRIVATE ISLANDS

RABANJINA www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

Overlook the sparkling reflections of the brilliant sun on turquoise water to see the splendor of wildlife. Far away from the traffic & sights of the mainland sits Coupon Key - A Private Island located at MM27.5 in the Florida Keys.

Enjoy a cocktail from the bar located on top of the house while watching the breathtaking view of the sun as it sets into the Gulf and a cool breeze bounces along the Atlantic Ocean and around the porch.

www.privateislandsonline.com/islands -for-rent/unitedstates/florida/coupon-key

CO

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

OUPON KEY www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

COUSINE IS

SLAND

SEYCHELLES PRIVATE ISLANDS

In the clear, tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, one thousand miles away from the African mainland, lies a secret paradise rarely experienced outside of the world of fantasy. Adorned with lush palms and vibrant vegetation, this pristine granitic slice of heaven marks one of the few destinations on the planet where the miracle of nature thrives and man in all his curious wonder is a simple and silent observer. www.cousineisland.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath + outdoor shower 1,850 sq ft + 1,650 sq ft porchs 4,182 total 4 acre Private Island with one self-contained home having deep water dockage. Across from Sanibel Island and the Ding Darling National Park. You will be wrapped in captivating views of San Carlos Bay giving the feeling of being outdoors or on a comfortable yacht watching dolphins and manatees at your door steps. Crescent Island is an exclusive private island with one Old Florida style home. It is located South of Pine Island and North of Sanibel Island and is only accessible by boat. You and your guest will get all the privacy you want and at the same time you're only a 10 minute boat ride away from civilization. www.privateislandsonline.com/ united-states/orida/crescentisland

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

CRESCENT ISLAND www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

CROSS CAYE

BELIZE PRIVATE ISLANDS

Cross Caye is a private island located 12 miles off the coast of Dangriga, Belize with Belize Barrier Reef break water views. The island's cabanas are hand crafted one of a kind 24 x 24 feet open concept homes with private bathrooms, walk in rain shower, kitchen and reef water views for you to enjoy. You can snorkel, dive, and fish for dinner.

The loving staff that live on the island will take care of all your needs and a private chef can cook for you as little or as much as you wish. You will enjoy meals catered to your palate.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

Located in the famous Lake of the Woods area of Northwestern Ontario, Crow Rock Lodge is a truly exceptional Canadian boat-in fishing resort. Whether you’re in search of Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskie or Lake Trout, Crow Rock offers you great trophy sized fishing combined with a wide range of facilities all in a boat-in location on a private island. With 3 different fishing experiences to choose from, Crow Rock has something for everyone. Our boat-in lodge offers superior accommodations, sumptuous dining and all the comforts of home. Our private islands allow you to escape to your own secluded paradise that’s just minutes away from the main lodge, or experience total seclusion with a fly-in fishing trip at Rowdy Lake Camp.

CANADA

CROW ROCK ISLAND ONTARIO

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

BAHAMAS PRIVATE ISLANDS

DEEP WATER CAY

Deep Water Cay was founded by two fishing legends: Palm Beach guide Gil Drake Sr. and Field & Stream editor A.J. McClane. Their love for bonefishing led them to these now legendary flats off the East End of Grand Bahama, where they established Deep Water Cay, the legendary Bahamas fishing resort.

Soon after, they were joined by other iconic anglers and their families as well as some of

the top guides in the Bahamas. The catches made over the years have now become part of the fabric of the resort. While Deep Water Cay has continued to evolve into the ultimate Bahamas fishing resort, throughout its long history the bonefishing hasn’t changed a bit. www.deepwatercay.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

This summer, swap your typical cottage rental for the luxury of renting your very own private island - a perfect retreat for two.

For a full week, a month or the whole season, envision yourself making memories on the speckled granite face of Deepwater Island. It is the ultimate home away from home with modern ameneties of a city-dweller’s abode on three-fourths acre of personal paradise.

Located in a protected bay and surrounded by the Massassauga Provincial Park, Deepwater Island enjoys privacy and serenity that is usually only experienced much farther north. But the easily accessed island is only a two-hour drive from Toronto or a short ight from major cities in Canada and the United States.

DE ISL

CANADA PRIVATE ISLANDS

EPWATER LAND

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

DENIS PRIVATE

E ISLAND

SEYCHELLESPRIVATE ISLANDS

Denis Island is a living, breathing island community, for those who believe giving back to nature is the only way to receive its bounty in return. It’s a place where you can bathe along beaches renowned the world over for their pristine beauty, snorkel in a sea turtle sanctuary, spot some of the rarest birds on earth, and go sport-fishing at the edge of a continental ocean drop-off…and all of that in a single day. You won’t find a signal for your mobile phone when you arrive. There is no in-room internet. No cable television. This is for you to unplug from digital distraction and reconnect to the loved ones you hold dear, and to the earth that you share with them. denisisland.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

DOLPHIN ISLAND RESORT

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

Small, intimate and totally unique – deliberately designed to be like no other. Dolphin Island offers a style of hospitality created around a deeply held personal ethos. When Alex van Heeren founded The Huka Retreats he brought his own, very particular needs as a discerning traveller, to the creation of an iconic brand. Widely travelled, sophisticated yet never pretentious, he was intuitively drawn to create the style of experience that he would like to enjoy, and share with family and friends. The founder effectively became his own guest and in doing so brought about a style of property rarely encountered in the world we find ourselves in today. www.dolphinislandfiji.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

LIVE UNFORGETTABLE

A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW

Perched on 15 acres of private Mediterranean parkland overlooking the Eternal City, the Rome Cavalieri, A Waldor f Astoria Resor t, offers unparalleled experiences: 345 spacious guestrooms and 25 luxuriously appointed suites; exclusive Imperial Club; elegant Grand Spa with one indoor and three outdoor pools, including a children’s pool; supreme 3-star Michelin Restaurant La Pergola; one of Europe’s largest private ar t collections; genuine True Waldor f Service creating authentic moments and memories that are never to be forgotten.

VIA ALBERTO CADLOLO, 101 - 00136 ROME, ITALY TEL: +39 06 3509 2031 EMAIL: ROMECAVALIERI.RESERVATIONS@WALDORFASTORIA.COM ROMECAVALIERI.COM

BEST IN TRAVEL

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

DOUBLETREE RESORT BY HILTON HOTEL DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Fiji – Sonaisali Island is surrounded by the warm waters of the South Pacific Ocean, just a three-minute boat ride from the main island of Viti Levu, and a short 25-minute drive from Nadi International Airport. The resort offers a wealth of amenities, beautiful accommodation and an authentic, warm Fijian welcome. Guests staying at our hotel can choose from an array of activities, including paintballing, horseback riding and pampering spa treatments. Those looking to enjoy the natural beauty of the area while adopting the relaxed island pace of Fiji can swim

in the freeform pool on the edge of the beach, or explore the beautiful coral reefs of the nearby Mamanuca Islands. Each of the beachfront guest rooms incorporates a furnished balcony with stunning views of the South Pacific Ocean, and a wide range of guest amenities including Smart TV with satellite channels and the signature Sweet Dreams by DoubleTree beds. doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/fiji/doublet ree-resort-by-hilton-hotel-fiji-sonaisali-islandNANSIDI/index.html

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

DRY ISLAND

Located On Upper Saranac Lake near Lake Placid and the town of Saranac Lake, New York, Dry Island is an inclusive rustic retreat. This 12 acre private camp comes complete with a Main Lodge, Log Cabin, Boathouse, Rustic Tree house, Beach

Pavillion, Caretaker Cottage, and Woodsy Lean-to.

This Luxurious Adirondack Lodging and Accommodation is available to a limited number of guests each year.

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

EAGLE ISLAND At Eagle Island Resort, we’re home to one of the best RV camping experiences you’ll discover in BC. Our recipe for quality family fun is very simple: mix absolutely breathtaking scenery with incomparable lakefront, on one of Supernatural British Columbia’s premier fishing lakes. Our RV camping Cariboo sites provide the perfect blend of BC’s wonderful nature with the comfort of luxury amenities. In addition to some of the most amazing scenery that BC has to offer, we provide comfy cabins, roomy campsites, brand new washrooms with hot showers, trophy fishing, kids playground, and safe swimming areas for the perfect family vacation experience! bc.eagleislandresort.ca

CANADA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

EAG

BAHAMAS PRIVATE ISLANDS

GLE ROCK CAY

Escape to a private tropical island of your own in the Bahamas! Located at the entrance to Hopetown Harbour in the Abacos, Eagle Rock Cay makes for a perfect romantic getaway. It is also a

great opportunity for an adventurous family to make memories to treasure for a lifetime. It is the perfect place to escape for a getaway or retreat.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

EGRET IS

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

SLAND

Private Island Cottage with a 40’ deep water dock located on Egret Island in Beaufort County, SC. Cottage is minutes from downtown Beaufort, 35 miles from Hilton Head Island, 45 miles from Savannah, GA, and 60 miles from Charleston, SC. Five acre secluded, tropical, hideaway, accessible by boat or golf cart only. Far enough away for total privacy, yet still only minutes away from great restaurants & attractions like: Hunting Island State Park (pass included), Pleasant Point Golf Course (2 minutes away), Parris Island Recruit Depot, Marine Corps Air Station, and much more.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

EL COYOL PRIVATE ISLAND Adventuring down the lakeside waterways before arriving at your own private island oasis.

NICARAGUA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

5 TH A N N U A L

21st October 2019

Armani Hotel Dubai, UAE

BEST IN TRAVEL

EMERALD LA

CANADA PRIVATE ISLANDS

AKE LODGE

With its century-old fireplaces and an oak bar salvaged from an 1890’s Yukon saloon, there is no shortage of history within these walls. There is also no shortage of comfort during your stay at Emerald Lake Lodge given the location’s awardwinning dining opportunities and exceptional accommodations. crmr.com/emerald

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

SEYCHELLES PRIVATE ISLANDS

ENCHANTED ISLAND RESORT

Prepare to be spellbound as you discover the hidden gem of the Indian Ocean, JA Enchanted Island Resort.

The ultra-luxurious resort features 10 exquisite villas on a private island in the middle of the Saint Anne Marine Park. A paradise for intimate and magical vacations, JA Enchanted Island Resort invites you to feast on a delicious Creole cuisine, unwind at the hilltop spa, or lounge in your own private pool as you take in the wonders of nature. www.jaresortshotels.com/seychelles/ ja-enchanted-island-resort

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

ENEDRIK ISLAND Enedrik Island is perfectly positioned in the northern upper section of Arno atoll, horizontally from east to west, with winter time surfing waves breaking on the east side reef, into an open water channel. November- April is surfing season. It lays between one larger neighbor native occupied island to the west, and 2 closely coupled together sister islands to the east. Open water channels separate Enedrik from the other islands. The whole 14 acre island is yours to enjoy daily. This is the Robinson Crusoe adventure experience. You become self sufficient and self reliant. Air is clean.

It's you and abundant nature in control.

ARNO ATOLL PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

THE ALL NEW LEXUS UX

SELF-CHARGING HYBRID The more you look, the more you’ll see, and with the new Lexus UX Self-Charging Hybrid you’ll always be charged and ready to go. From its world first aerodynamic design details to its Self-Charging Hybrid technology, the Lexus UX will help you discover new horizons. Contact Lexus today and see where it takes you.

NEW HORIZONS Discover more at lexus.eu

4.1 – 4.5 L/100 KM ‘NEDC CORRELATED’ (BASED ON WLTP)

94 – 103 G/KM Give priority to safety. Vehicle shown with options.

undiscovered stories of the wild waiting to be told

20 18

20 TIME WINNER OF WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

WINNER OF SOUTH ASIAN TRAVEL AWARDS

5 TIME WINNER

16 TIME WINNER OF NATIONAL TOURISM AWARD

7 TIME WINNER

JungleSutra Wildlife Journeys by Crea�ve Travel Pvt. Ltd. Crea�ve Plaza, 283 Udyog Vihar Phase 2, Gurugram, Haryana - 122016, India T +91-144 4567777 E engage@www.junglesutra.com W www.junglesutra.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

EVER AFTER ESTATE

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

There is simply no other property in Florida...or on the planet...like The Ever After Estate. This 62 acre marsh island is located just outside of Orlando, FL and was featured on HGTV's "Most Outrageous Homes In America." In addition to gorgeous grounds, 3 kitchens, 12 luxurious bedrooms, and sleeping space for up to 45 guests, The Ever After Estate also has its own indoor slide into a ballpit with rock climbing, indoor AND outdoor movie theaters, sports courts, fishing, karaoke, 4 video game arcades, outdoor billiards, a waterfall-fed

lagoon pool w/ hot tub & giant water slide, skeeball, carousel rides, and so much more.

Managed by Orlando Area Luxury Rentals LLC, this unique property offers guests a complete, 6 star experience from booking through check-in, check-out, and beyond. Celebrities, key political figures, and hundreds of fun-loving families and corporations have stayed at The Ever After Estate---- It's definitely a bucket list "must do." theeverafterestate.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

FAFA ISLAND RESORT

Fafá Island is one pearl in the chain of 12 offshore islands north of Nuku‘alofa, the capital of the Kingdom of Tonga. When we first set foot on this palm covered uninhabited island with shimmering white sandy beaches, its turquoise lagoon surrounded by a coral reef with magnificent coral and colourful fish we committed ourselves to keep the natural beauty of this tropical paradise alive. Developing the resort we found the perfect symbiosis between the natural environment and the modern requirements of a demanding clientele. The resort is confined only to 13 bungalows and due to its traditional and close to nature design it incorporates the dream of

everybody‘s Robinson Crusoe hideaway. The bungalows are hardly visible from the shores of the island and the resort never gives the impression of being a “built” estate, instead facilities appear as a minor add-on to the island.

Staying in the bungalows, built in traditional style and materials, is a unique experience of accommodation. fafaislandresort.com

TONGA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

FANJOVE PRIVATE ISLAND

TANZANIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

Palm-fringed, powder-white sands; azure, shimmering waters; the call of birdsong; and a whole island to yourself…. Secluded and exclusive, Fanjove Island is a peerless tropical island idyll. www.selous.com/fanjove/fanjoveprivate-island

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

FLY FISHING

GUANAJA Guanaja is one of the Bay Islands of Honduras and hosts some of the best diving, snorkeling, and fishing in the world. About 15,000 people live on and around an island 7 by 12 miles long.

Although Guanaja is rich in resources that could elevate their lives to a basic standard of living, it is an island struggling to survive. There is little opportunity for people to work. Despite difficult living situations, Guanaja is a safe place to visit because of the caliber of people that exist there. They welcome foreigners as they represent hope for a better future. Fly Fish Guanaja is a company that offers all inclusive fly-

fishing trips on some of the most pristine and untouched flats in the Caribbean, focusing on bone-fish, tarpon, and permit. Fly Fish Guanaja is a catch and release operation that takes nothing from the resource. They buy fish from local sustenance fisherman to supply the lodge with gourmet food. The lodge is a jungle beach property on the North side of the island. Fly Fish Guanaja provides 10 high paying jobs that end up providing for over a 100 people on the island. www.flyfishguanaja.com

HONDURAS PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

FOUR SEASONS PRIVATE ISLAND

Imagine retreating to a remote, natural wilderness where no one is watching and anything is possible.

On Voavah, exotic jungle greenery is flanked by immaculate, white beaches and crystal-clear water – and it’s all here for you. Our sevenbedroom, private-island Maldives resort is the

world’s first exclusive-use UNESCO hideaway. Let it be your place to retreat, explore, connect or celebrate however you’d like. Go ahead, pinch yourself – this isn’t a dream. This is paradise. www.fourseasons.com/maldivesvoavah

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

FOUR SEASONS RESORT

BORA BORA

Overwater bungalows and underwater adventures welcome you at this sand-fringed idyll in the shadow of Bora Bora’s Mount Otemanu. Toast sunsets from your private plunge pool, marvel at the Tahitian night sky, or simply lose yourself in our lagoon, where the waters teem with exotic reef ďŹ sh and colourful corals. www.fourseasons.com/borabora

FRENCH POLYNESIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

E R Y A C L W FO

Fowl Cay is a private island with a difference: discover six uniquely beautiful villas spread across a private 50-acre retreat in the secluded chain of the Exumas, Bahamas. No neighboring hotels, no passing ships, no crowds – just you and the excitement of exploring a special kind of wilderness. Made up of 365 tiny islands and cays, stretching across more than 120 miles of crystalclear, warm turquoise water – the natural beauty of the Exumas is one of the most extraordinary settings on the planet. It's time to explore the world of Fowl Cay – no longer just a dream... www.fowlcay.com

BAHAMAS PRIVATE ISLANDS

SORT

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

FREGATE ISLAND P Disappear from the world in our conservation sanctuary surrounded by sapphire seas. Fregate Island Private is a mini Galapagos in the Seychelles for the few to discover, with just 16 secluded Villas amidst three square kilometres of pristine nature. All is designed for carefree luxury in harmony with our precious environment, where

villas merge with the spectacular scenery secluded in lush foliage, and inďŹ nity pools spill into the blue horizon. Our island paradise, bursting with wildlife, invites guests to immerse body and mind in nature’s beauty. www.fregate.com

SEYCHELLES PRIVATE ISLANDS

PRIVATE

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

GARDEN ISLAND RE

Wake up to beautiful panoramic views of the ocean and be lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves at award-wining Garden Island Resort on Taveuni, Fiji. With world class dive sites only moments away, and a coastal 9-hole golf course at your pleasure, there are a bevy of recreational pursuits to be enjoyed. Comprising of 15 Ocean front suites with a private patio, and 15 Ocean view rooms fully refurbished with private balconies, each room offers a private space for luxurious comfort and together with Garden Island Resort’s warm hospitality it’ll become your home away from home. www.gardenislandresort.com

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

ESORT

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

Hyatt® and Grand Hyatt® names, designs and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation. © 2019 Hyatt Corporation. All rights reserved.

GOOD GOES BIG .

GRAND GOES BEYOND.

G R A N D H YAT T D U B A I — Set within 37 acres of landscaped gardens, Grand Hyatt Dubai is one of the 5 star hotels in Dubai with 682 luxury hotel rooms & suites. Our 13 restaurants and bars offer cuisines as diverse as they are authentic. Awardwinning Ahasees Spa and Club is a comprehensive wellness and fitness centre with a wide offering in luxurious spa treatments complemented by saunas, steam rooms, indoor & outdoor pools, tennis courts and fitness centre. Grand Hyatt Dubai offers guests the opportunity to organise meetings, events or memorable weddings in a unique atmosphere.

Please call +971 4 317 1234 or visit dubai.grand.hyatt.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

GEM ISLAND RESORT AND SPA With water villas hugging the coast line of this tranquil island resort over looking the South China Sea, guests can indulge themselves at three beaches to soak in the tropical sun. Guests can have activities such as kayaking snorkeling, diving and jungle trekking. Snorkeling activities can be done from Gem Island’s house reef The restaurant serves western, Chinese and local cuisines as well. http://gemisland.com.my/wp/

MALAYSIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

GILI LANK

Luxury today is seen to be related to the quality of life, but its definition is deeply personal to the individual. Luxury can be defined as time spent with loved ones, a sense of belonging, a moment of absolute privacy, a perfect cup of coffee, a

wonderful book, or simply an opportunity to escape from reality. Ultimately, luxury is the freedom to make your own choice. At Gili Lankanfushi, we offer our guests the freedom to make that choice, providing an opportunity to

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

KANFUSHI

redefine what luxury means, and ensuring that whatever their definition, we continuously strive to meet and exceed their expectations.

gili-lankanfushi.com/

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

GLADDEN PRIVATE ISLAND While you’re ensconced in our casually luxurious 3,000-squarefoot villa, you’ll never spot a neighbor. But you will be greeted with stunning views from every room. Stand in the entryway and let your eyes wander across the swimming pool to the coral reef beyond. Slip into the master suite, a soothing enclave of dark woods complemented by wide windows overlooking the ocean.

Climb to the roof terrace to soak up the sun and bask in the panorama of aquamarine lagoons as far as the eye can see. The villa was built for two, but a second master bedroom can comfortably accommodate another couple should you decide that such dazzling beauty deserves to be shared. www.gladdenprivateisland.com/the-gladden-villa/

BELIZE PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

GRASSHOPPER ISLAND

Located on Grasshopper Island, Rice Lake is a private island getaway, waiting for you less then two hours from Toronto. Your adventure starts with a five minute ferry ride on the Spirit of the Loon across Rice Lake, to an exclusive 25 acre island offering you tranquility and relaxation. We offer a private escape from life's hectic distractions where you can kayak and canoe all day long, have fantastic photos taken of you and

your children petting a newborn lamb, picking your first free-range eggs at the chicken coop, or bake homemade bread and pizzas in the 100 year old bread oven. The call of the loon, the painted turtles, the jumping bass, the blue herons, in the evening enjoy beautiful Rice Lake sunsets before you settle in for a night of stargazing around a crackling campfire!

CANADA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

GREAT DUCK ISLAND

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

Located on Great Duck Island, in the Gulf of Maine archipelago, we are 10 miles offshore, due south of Northeast Harbor and Acadia National Park. The island is 1 1/2miles long and 1/2 mile wide and contains 250 acres. Our property consists of 5 acres on the northeast point. Our house is the only private home on the island.

The rest of the island is a bird sanctuary owned by the Nature Conservancy, except for a small piece at the southern end that has a light house, maintained by the Coast Guard, and an old lightkeeper’s house, used by College of the Atlantic bird researchers. Although closed to the public, renters have permission to explore most of the island. www.greatduckislandhouse.com/en-us

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

Ireland has given far more to the world than stereotypes.

Discover the influence of the men and women who left and the Irish culture they brought with them. Explore stories of adventure, love and tragedy that have shaped Irish history.

For two tickets to one of Dublin’s top rated museums, email story@epicchq.com mentioning Best in Travel Magazine.

T&Cs apply. Don’t just visit Ireland, understand it #EPICmuseum

2019

BEST OF THE WORLD

BEST IN TRAVEL

GUANA

Like the Bigelows before them, Henry and Gloria Jarecki found their perfect island paradise in Guana. They purchased the island in 1975 with the goal of upgrading and modernizing the existing facilities while sustaining the island’s biodiversity, historic ambiance, and luxury castaway ethos.

This holistic focus is the Jareckis’ guiding philosophy and ensures that the Guana Island will remain the extraordinary place it is for generations to come. www.guana.com

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLAND PRIVATE ISLANDS

ISLAND

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

HAGGERSTONE ISLAN

As one of the most remote and private island resorts in Australia, Haggerstone oers an unparalleled adventure experience individually tailored to every guest. Custodians Roy and Anna Turner have put thirty years of their lives

into extending the beauty of the island with everything they have created. Individually designed lodges blend seamlessly along the island foreshore; each private villa with its own pristine beachfront and sea view. The main

AUSTRALIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

ND RESORT

building captures the imagination; heavy beams, high thatched roof, light flickering from the cooking fire. At the ocean, a thatched jetty hovers over a lagoon that vibrates with fish life. www.haggerstoneisland.com.au

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

HAMILTON ISLAND YACHT CLUB VILLAS

AUSTRALIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

Group getaways don't come more glam than Hamilton Island Yacht Club Villas, a coastal-chic collection of holiday houses on the Great Barrier Reef. With four bedrooms, expansive entertaining areas and jawdropping views over Dent Passage, these familyfriendly beach houses take laid-back luxury to new levels. www.mrandmrssmith.com/luxury-hotels/hamiltonisland-yacht-club-villas

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

HERON ISLAND RESORT

Experience nature at its best on Heron Island, world famous for its spectacular coral reef and a sanctuary for an extraordinary variety of marine life. This natural coral cay provides a genuine ecoexperience, a unique opportunity to witness the magic of the world’s largest coral reef. At Heron Island, you are not simply a hotel guest, you are a guest of nature – sleeping, playing and exploring a protected sanctuary overlooking the Great Barrier Reef. All accommodation, ranging from

rooms set amongst an ancient Pisonia Forest that serves a sanctuary for marine birds and beachside rooms steps from the water to the larger Beach House and Point Suite, offer relaxed, low-key comfort and immediate access to crystal clear waters teeming with nesting turtles, reef fish, turtles, rays, reef sharks and more. www.heronisland.com

AUSTRALIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

BAHAMAS PRIVATE ISLANDS

HIDDEN DOORWAYS A KAA TRAVEL COLLECTION

Hidden Doorways, a KAA Travel Collection discovers, develops, and represents the world’s most unique and unknown destinations and experiences as well as consulting on the top travel products globally.

Established in 2002 as Kurtz-Ahlers & Associates, our client-first approach is based on our founder’s formula for success and remains an integral part of our DNA. While this ethos remains at the core of who we are, in 2018, we changed our name to Hidden Doorways-A KAA Travel Collection, to better capture the essence of our mission. hiddendoorwaystravel.com/home

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

- the t & Spa r o s e R h ives, ay Beac he Mald t in t a e Hideaw etr aa Alifu island r thern H r perfect o n e h aldives ed in t suite M ll a is locat e iv genuine n exclus emand d o h Atoll. A w e . Set or thos privacy in t s o resort f m t nd, ate isla nd the u iv r p d e luxury a ice of hap scent-s rs a cho e e r  c o a t r n o reso with redible te villas a iv this inc r p r and villas o unwind o t s private t s r its gue from home. pools fo way home a enjoy a

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

Y A W A E HID H C A BE RT O S E R A P S & d the villas an r e t a w the he r over t red are o e e ff o id s ls h ve tion, Beac destina rivacy le p g d in e n t in ia front rd w assoc t beach s his awa e t g f r o la k r s and the hallma , Foodie ome of s s d s n t a s a m r o u inning which b ives. Go award w ld n a a M in e e th rt of ulg villas in can ind core pa e a k li is a g s in er . Wellbe ivine food lov erience p ith the d x e w , y e r c n ments ie r culina e of treat y exp e a g w n a a e r a dance the Hid offering ation. The abun a p S y a x econd Hideaw and rela sort is s n e r io s t e a n iv ve his Mald tion for for reju round t a e loca f li h a prime of fis it g in k . , ma a diving to none nd scub a g in ll snorke s.com maldive h c a e b eaway www.hid

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

HILTON SEYCHELLES LABRIZ RESORT& SPA

Escape to another world Transformative travel is waiting on Silhouette Island. www.hiltonseychelleslabriz.com

SEYCHELLES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

HONDOO ISLAND

Stunning house on breathtaking private island situated on Lake Kawawaymog. Your personal paradise of privacy and fun! The island's main cottage sleeps 8-10 guests with separate cabin also available for rent. The home offers beautiful views of the lake from most windows. Stone floor to ceiling fireplace centres this beautifully decorated home/cottage and is warm and inviting to family, friends or romantic getaway. It boasts a beautiful master bedroom with king bed, private ensuite and a loft for more sleeping or reading and relaxing with amazing views.

CANADA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

HOTEL & SPA

DES PECHEURS

Hôtel & Spa des Pêcheurs is the perfect setting for a dream vacation. Here you can experience the luxury of living on an enchanted island surrounded by infinite shades of blue and an every changing seascape. Our restaurant combines French cuisine and Italian traditions into mouth watering dishes that thrill the palate. The bar serves refreshing cocktails and light fare that

make days and evenings on the island memorable. The SPA ensures relaxation and provides unforgettable moments of pleasure for body and mind. Hôtel & Spa des Pêcheurs: tranquility, beauty and exclusivity on the island of Cavallo. www.hoteldespecheurs.com/en/

FRANCE PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

HOTEL SOFITEL BORA BORA MARARA BEACH RESORT

L

FRENCH POLYNESIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

Please join us for a Magnifique voyage blending the French art de recevoir and natural beauty. Discover a resort embracing white sands, overlooking a brilliant turquoise lagoon and draped in tropical blossoms. Life is Magnifique in Bora Bora… sofitel-marara.com

H

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

HUVAFEN FUSHI MALDIV

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

VES

Endless seascapes. Infinite seduction. Surrender to the embrace of Huvafen. Awaken to a world of timeless luxury. A secret haven on North Malé Atoll, just 30 minutes by speedboat from the international airport. A dreamscape of hidden pleasures, where every second transcends time. A sanctuary for lovers of life. www.huvafenfushi.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

7,520,065,232

GLOBAL POPULATION

3,686,032,678

TOTAL INTERNET USERS

2,789,582,541

ACTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA USERS

A CONNECTED PLANET

BEST IN TRAVEL

IBO ISLAND LODGE Welcome to an award-winning lodge on a tiny island in the middle of the Mozambique nowhere.

Luxury Ibo Island Lodge has been described as one of the most magical and atmospheric lodges in Africa. Situated in the Quirimbas National Park of northern Mozambique imagine a remote Mozambican island lost in time, all but forgotten to the outside world for nearly a century. www.iboisland.com

MOZAMBIQUE PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

ILHA DE S Ilha de Sao Joao, translated Saint John's Island is known to be truly one of the most beautiful islands within the Angra dos Reis Bay located approximately 140 kilometers south of Rio de Janeiro between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo cities.

BRAZIL PRIVATE ISLANDS

SAO JOAO www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

INISH BEG ISLAND

IRELAND PRIVATE ISLANDS

Inish Beg is a private island estate (with a road bridge, accessible by car) in beautiful West Cork Ireland -- just a few miles from the thriving market town of Skibbereen and the idyllic little port of Baltimore with its sailing, fishing and diving centres. Your hosts, Paul and Georgiana Keane, have undertaken a uniquely sympathetic renovation and rejuvenation of this island paradise. The Estate with its beautiful gardens, woodlands, parkland, farmland and foreshore will enchant all who choose Inish Beg for their self catering holidays in West Cork Ireland. You will

find an environment, facilities and experience second to none with a select variety of luxury self catering holiday cottages and holiday homes to suit the most discerning needs. Imagine yourself walking, bird watching, fishing, boating or just relaxing in this magical setting, with its beautiful gardens and grounds with a heated indoor full size pool complex. www.inishbeg.com/homepage

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

INN AT CUCKOLDS LIGHT HOUSE

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. This oshore lighthouse aords active relaxation and

authentic experiences perfect for artists and anglers, poets and photographers, nature lovers, mariners, and lighthouse enthusiasts. innatcuckoldslighthouse.com

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

IRIS ISLAND ECO R

“The ultimate aim of Iris Island Eco Resort and Natural Health Spa is to infuse the three elements of Spirituality, Ecology and Natural Health into a rewarding vacation experience.” Iris Island is about learning, exploring and healing the mind, body and spirit. We welcome all those who are not just looking for a vacation to escape life’s problems,

but who are open to new ideas and experiences that can be life-changing and can enrich your life long after you leave our resort. www.irisislandresort.com

PHILIPPINES PRIVATE ISLANDS

RESORT

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

ISLA DEL CASTILLO DEL BURGUILLO The Island is a spectacular land of around one hectare of surface, in the middle of the Burguillo Reservoir , it has planted vineyards, fruit trees and pines. The island is completely walled (granite stone 3 to 4 m high), with three access doors to the beaches and the jetty . It is a quiet and independent paradise, ideal to spend a few days on vacation with family and friends. Its beaches and surroundings oer varied entertainment possibilities, such as hiking,

water sports, boat rides ... or simply sunbathe on one of the island's beaches or play table tennis. The island is reached by rowboat (or optional motor) in a few minutes, the distance is about 300m according to water level, from a private plot on the shore, where cars can be left on long stays. www.isladelburguillo.es/LaIsla.html

SPAIN PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN GOLF TOURISM

worldgolfawards.com

worldgolfawards

The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi 28th-30th October 2019

BEST IN TRAVEL

ISLA LIN Isla Linda is a 4 bedroom stand-alone island property in Barú, a short distance o the coast from Cartagena. The main philosophy of this island is that future generations know the pleasure of the unexplored. If looking for an island

location of pure seclusion and ecological environment, look no further; ideal for families/groups of friends who want to enjoy a time and disconnect from the real world.

COLOMBIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

NDA

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

ISLA MACIAS Isla Macías is located on Lake General Carrera, Aysén Region, Chile, 5 km south of the Capilla de Mármol sector.

CHILE PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

ISLA MAGUI This is the jewel in the crown of the private island locations in Columbia. Your own fully staffed private island getaway near to the Rosario Islands. This resort is a 12 bedroom island retreat spread through 3 separate air conditioned cabins (4 bedrooms each cabin). It is offered fully staffed with cleaning, cooking and security guard! It

overlooks its own private white sand beach, swimming pool with decking area, TV, stereo system, fully equipped kitchens, towels and all bed linens included as well as watersports accessible for the duration of your stay.

COLOMBIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

ISLA MANCINI

This fantastic 4 bedroom stand-alone island property in the Rosario Islands is a short distance off the coast from Cartagena. The island has delightful Caribbean interior design, air conditioning throughout and wonderful lounge areas inside and outside on the decking areas. If you are looking for an island location of pure seclusion and comfort, look no further than this holiday. Ideal for families/groups of friends. This two floor private island property has a maximum capacity of 14 guests and includes 4 air conditioned bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a beach

area, balconies with Caribbean views, a deck, a splash pool, beach towels (please bring extra), kitchen, barbeque, lounge areas both inside and outside, hammocks, private dock, cableTV, stereo equipment both inside and outside, sun lounge furniture, air conditioning, ceiling fans, island house staff, staff quarters and watersport. The island property is child friendly – and there is a first aid kit on site. There is fresh running water (ecofriendly at all times please), a generator, and lobster cages.

COLOMBIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

ISLA PALENQUE

We understand how it feels when your search for a luxury island vacation turns up uninspiring. You want a truly untouched tropical island experience.

You want an undiscovered, faraway place that will energize you, refresh you, and send you back home anew. Well, Traveler. You found us. This is the heart of Isla Palenque, our 400-acre, private, tropical island resort in the Gulf of Chiriqui,

Panama. It is a rare place —rich in primary forest, 7 secluded beaches and a sacred history of archaeological signiďŹ cance. Isla Palenque resort is right out of a page of your favorite, fantasy island novel. www.islapalenque.com

PANAMA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

W O

|1|

World Luxury News, has one aim, to bring you the latest luxury news from around the globe from the world's leading brands and luxury service providers.

R L D

L U X U R Y

N E W S

Working across a multitude of social media platforms, delivering content in an easily digestible image lead format in English, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese and Russian, we engage with those that live and experience a luxury lifestyle each and every day.

Delivering the best news on this exciting and ever changing market and working in conjunction with the leading world luxury events.

www.luxnews.co

BEST IN TRAVEL

ISLAND CAMP

BARINGO Welcome to Island Camp Resort, Lake Baringo.

We hope your “getaway” stay with us will exceed your expectations and that you will join us again in the future. During your visit we will do our best to provide you with a memorable experience and provide you with excursions for some unique photographic opportunities. We are pleased to offer you this information which we hope will give you a better background of us and our community makes your stay more comfortable in every way. https://www.islandcamp.com/

KENYA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

MEDITERRANEAN | CARIBBEAN | ALASKA | ASIA | NORTHERN EUROPE | AUSTRALIA | NEW ZEALAND | SOUTH

FEEL FREE TO GO WHERE THE SEA BREEZE TAKES YOU

When you sail with Norwegian Cruise Line, you’re free. Free to dine, dance, laugh, explore and relax – fre the sun instead of a schedule. Our ships are designed for you to enjoy however you choose, while sailing t destinations around the world. Come aboard any of our award-winning ships and 昀nd out what it means to

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT US AT WWW.NCL.COM. NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. | Wiesbaden Of昀ce | Continental Europe Branch| Kreuzberger Ring 68 | 65205 Wiesbaden | Germany. ©2017 NCL Corporation Ltd. Ship’s Registry: Bahamas and United States of America 6011.4.02.19

2018 EUROPE’S LEADING CRUISE LINE 2008 – 2018 www.worldtravelawards.com

AMERICA

U.

ee to follow to beautiful o Feel Free.

2018 CARIBBEAN’S LEADING CRUISE LINE 2013 – 2018 www.worldtravelawards.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

ISLE DES Few islands in the world can lay claim to being a truly private island rental. Somewhere to kick off your shoes and traipse barefoot across an untouched shoreline. Share unforgettable moments with the ones you love in absolute tropical seclusion. As one of the best featured villa of Bali and Villas collection in Seminyak – Bali, known for their comfort and elegance, Isle East Indies arose from the desire to create an unparalleled Private Island rental experience in

Asia, in the inimitable East Indies ‘Colonial Antique’style. Offering guests a captivating journey through time, the Isle East Indies experience promises an exquisite journey from beginning to end. Board our vintage motor sailing yacht and set sail on the Java Sea towards one of the Thousand Islands most precious gems. isleeastindies.com

INDONESIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

S INDES

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

ISLE OF SCALPAY This family owned, remote island is situated in the stretch of water between the Isle of Skye and the Applecross Peninsula on the west coast of Scotland with magniďŹ cent views over to Skye, Raasay and the mainland. It is a perfect haven for those looking to escape the hectic pace of everyday life. With some 600 acres of mixed and coniferous woodland, a multitude of freshwater

lochs and burns, open hills rising from the sea to 1198 ft and more than 14 miles of shoreline, this tranquil Highland location is the perfect place to experience wildlife and enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings. www.isleofscalpay.com

SCOTLAND PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

NICARAGUA PRIVATE ISLANDS

ISLETA EL ESPINO Opened in 2015, Isleta El Espino is a private island ecolodge in Lake Nicaragua just off the coast of the colonial city of Granada. With five guest rooms, the lodge features a swimming pool, yoga platform, kayaks, spa services, an intimate bar, and dining. We are just minutes away from the center of Granada and an array of activities including hiking, boating, horseback riding, dining, shopping, and exploration. Isleta El Espino is offgrid with power courtesy of the sun. www.isletaelespino.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

JA MANAFARU Experience an idyllic island escape in the secluded sanctuary of JA Manafaru, Maldives. In the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean lies a tropical Maldives hotel and resort, blending the serenity of the Maldives with seven world-class restaurants, extensive leisure activities,

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

In an archipelago of 365 islands, we’ve mastered the art of standing out while blending in. A dramatic xxx-square foot modern villa with two master suites melds seamlessly into a 6-acre tropical private island playground with its own beach. A spacious terrace opens to a swimming pool, sun deck and Jacuzzi, all overlooking the iridescent blue-green sea that characterizes Angra Dos Reis. The villa offers an intimate hideaway for 2-4, but with three additional seaview bungalows tucked into the island’s grounds, you could expand the guest list.

BRAZIL PRIVATE ISLANDS

JAPAO PRIVATE ISLAND

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

JICARO ISLAND LUXURY LODGE Jicaro Island Lodge is Nicaragua's best luxury nature resort, located on a private island in the Granada Isletas of Lake Nicaragua. A member of the exclusive National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, our ďŹ ve star hotel is located just a short boat ride from the colonial town of Granada with spectacular views of the Mombacho Volcano across the lake. Nine luxury casitas provide the

perfect setting for romantic escapes, honeymoons, tours, and activities as well as wellness and yoga retreats. Immerse yourself in a magical island resort experience ďŹ lled with peace and tranquility. www.jicarolodge.com

NICARAGUA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

JUMBY BAY RESORT Set in one of the most beautiful, undisturbed places in the world, Jumby Bay is an island of simple pleasures. Reachable only by boat, and with no cars in sight, this private isle of whitepowdered beaches and winding bicycle paths is a one-of-a-kind hideaway known, quite simply, as the ďŹ nest resort in the Caribbean. The resort is excited to welcome guests to Jumby Bay for a truly one-of-a-kind experience in a refreshed new design. www.oetkercollection.com/hotels/jumby-bayisland

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

KALGIN ISLAND Kalgin Island is an excellent location to photograph eagles fishing, foxes, spawning salmon, seals, and sea birds, but there are NO BEARS on Kalgin Island, so relax by a beach fire or smoke your fish comfortably at the top of the food chain. alaskaislandretreat.com

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

BAHAMASPRIVATE ISLANDS

KAMALAME CAY Just off the Andros Great Barrier Reef in the transparent waters of The Bahamas, our intimate, family-run private island welcomes just 70 guests into bougainvillea draped beach houses scattered across 96 acres of flowering jungle, coconut palm groves, and deserted white sand beach. Blending barefoot luxury and laidback charm with untouched tropical beauty, Kamalame Cay’s individually appointed cottages, bungalows and villas—oceanfront and utterly secluded—are enhanced with tennis courts, a freshwater pool,

the only overwater spa in The Bahamas, an excellent international wine list, and the region’s finest cuisine. The Cay provides an unplugged experience offering accommodations without televisions or internet service. Complimentary WiFi is available by The Pineapple House and guests may rent WiFi hot-spots , if a unit is available, upon check in. www.kamalame.com/ about-kamalame-island-life

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

KANU PRIVATE ISLAND Situated only 15 minutes off the coast of Placencia, Belize sits a rare coral island of incomparable beauty, its white sands sloping gently into the Caribbean Sea. Kanu's 2.5 acres ensures privacy with five 1,000-square-foot villas, each containing a breezily chic master bedroom suite, high bamboo ceilings, huge resort bathrooms with outdoor showers, high end finish out and custom local furniture. Some villas also

have large soaking tubs and one has a loft for kids.

At the center of the island is the huge palm thatched central area that contains the living room, dinning room, large bar and kitchen flanked by the large in-ground fresh water swimming pool complete with swim up bar. www.kanuprivateisland.com

BELIZE PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

KOH RANG NOI

Koh Rang Noi is a short 6 kilometers from Phuket’s premiere Royal Phuket Marina and is a beautiful tropical paradise. This 10-acre island can be rented in its entirety, or by the villa. See video in the gallery below for a tour! On arrival to the

island you will moor on a floating pier and walk to the beach sala, where you will be greeted by staff with cold towels and maybe even a coconut.

THAILAND PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

KORKYRA LIGHTHOUSE Vila Lighthouse Korkyra is lighthouse built in 1871.

It is situated on island Vela Sestrica in south part of PeljeĹĄac channel. It is an oasis of natural beauty, peace and enjoyment in sun, sea, scubba diving and fun you can create for yourself without being disturbed by other people. Outside appearance of

the lighthouse is rustic but inside is decorated in modern style. It is solar powered lighthouse with 4 bedrooms including TV, 2 toilets, 3 showers, and dinning room with jacuzzi, TV set, bluetooth speaker, free Wi-Fi, private beach and outdoor swimming pool.

CROATIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

LALATI RESORT Power down, unplug, kick off your shoes and let yourself go. No roads, no cars, no sounds but the water on the shore, the gentle tradewinds in your hair. Or own the bragging rights and use ourWi-Fi to email, Facebook, Tweet or Snapchat while you sit in a lounge chair overlooking the South Pacific Ocean, a fruity tropical drink in hand. Lalati Resort and Spa offers guests a choice from 16 individually designed villas, suites and cottages. Three are scattered about a lush hillside, and 13 are nestled amongst tropical gardens at ocean level. lalatifiji.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

A private island refuge in the South Pacific, Laucala unites dramatic rainforest-laced landscapes and white sandy beaches with unparalleled levels of luxury and privacy. No expense has been spared at the exclusive tropical hideaway, where 25 Fijian-styled villas are set amid coconut plantations, beside deserted beaches and atop the island’s volcanic mountains,

overlooking fertile coral reefs and endless jungle.

Style and sustainability go hand in hand throughout, from the natural fibres and woods used in design to the wild orchids harvested in gardens and organic produce grown on island farms. www.laucala.com

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

LAUCALA ISLAND www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

LAUREL I Laurel Island is a private island located on Lake Pocotopaug in East Hampton, CT. The Island is home to a large main lodge and ďŹ ve guesthouses, all within an easy stroll of one another, yet distrinctly private. Each houses has it own dock and water front deck. www.laurelislandct.com

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

ISLAND www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

Off the mystical island of Borneo approximately 300km northwest of Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia lies a little gem within the deep blue sea, fondly known as “The Jewel of the Borneo Banks”.

This is the intriguing Layang Layang Island, a remote and exotic island in the wide ocean of South China Sea that offers undisturbed diving adventure in safe waters away from other popular dive destinations. On this coral-blessed atoll rising from the deep blue of 2,000m lies a modest but complete resort - the Layang Layang.

Designed and built along the concept of a traditional long house, the resort boasts of a unique local stay experience enveloped in modern comforts and convenience. With only the resort on the island, Layang Layang offers a truly unprecedented “One Island One Dive Resort” exclusive experience. www.layanglayang.com

MALAYSIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

LAYANG LAYANG ISLAND www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

FRENCH POLYNESIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

LE TAHA'A Ia Orana e Maeva! Welcome to the ultimate Tahitian hideaway! Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa is a world of its own. Set on beautiful Motu Tautau, a private islet looking onto the lush shores of Taha'a on one side and the majestic silhouette of Bora Bora on the other, our intimate resort oers 58 remarkable suites and villas inspired by timeless traditional Polynesian architecture and

style. Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa is the only Relais & Chateaux property in the Islands of Tahiti. It embraces the exclusive network's philosophy of sophistication and authenticity, in harmony with its preserved environment, people and local culture. www.letahaa.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

LELEUVIA ISLAND

Rising gently up from the Pacific Ocean and a mere 35 minutes fast boat ride away from the Central Eastern coastline of Viti Levu, lies a sparkling emerald green clad island gem, rimmed by golden sand, neatly sandwiched between two of Fiji’s most historically prominent cultural mantels, that of Bau and Ovalau Islands. Leleuvia Island Resort provides just the right amount of life’s necessities without spoiling your desert

island experience. Here you’re free to indulge yourself in sensory depravation, far from the stimulus of a modern world. An artist’s retreat, a lover’s escape, a journeyman’s destination or as a waterman’s playground, Leleuvia can be many things to many people. www.leleuvia.com

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

CROATIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

LIGHTHOUSE GREBEN Located on a reef in the vicinity of the city of Dubrovnik, the lighthouse Grebeni was built in the 19th century. Grebeni represent a group of 11 reefs and small island. The three small islands are called Greben, Kantenari and Vješala. The unit has been completely renovated in the year 2012 while in 2017 a sea water pool has been built fitting perfectly in the overall layout without diminishing the authentic appearance of the lighthouse and its 350 square meters size terrace. Although cut off from civilization you can still reach any part of the city of Dubrovnik in no time since a speed boat remains at your

disposal 24/7 responding promptly to your call. If you are a fan of diving, Grebeni are an ideal location for you. Not far from the lighthouse an Italian ship Taranto was sunk in the year 1943 and it represents a special attraction for divers even in present day. The rich marine flora and fauna found around the Grebeni completes and enriches the overall diving experience.orries and assignments. If you wish to be awoken by the cry of seagulls and the sound of the sea than Grebeni represent an ideal location for you.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

PAPUA NEW GUINEA PRIVATE ISLANDS

LISSENUNG ISLAND RESORT Picture a small, private, tropical island with a white sandy beach, tall palm trees, magnificent sunsets & traditional bungalows, surrounded by some of the world’s best coral reefs.

www.lissenung.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

BAHAMAS PRIVATE ISLANDS

LITTLE DEADMAN'S CAY A private 9 1/2 acre island with just one beachfront home. It is a private cay without resident staff since they all live on the main island (Long Island) within 2 miles away. We thus have complete privacy/seclusion.

Little Deadman’s Cay is a historical site. The first settler was a sailor who shipwrecked and made his way to the cay and built a home there, having married an Indian woman from the main island. The home is built on the site of the original

dwelling. The island has a main beach and two small beach coves. In addition, it is within walking distance of an undeveloped peninsula 12 miles long with a continuous beach. There are three main swimming areas on the private island: beachside, snorkeling side, and on the western end with two Olympic-sized swimming pools made by natural channels. This is a great fishing area.

Fly fishing is also very popular in this area as one can wade the flats easily.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

Celebrating Excellence in Ski Tourism

WORLD SKI AWARDS 22ND – 24TH NOVEMBER 2019 A-ROSA KITZBÜHEL, AUSTRIA

7 T H A N N UA L

Kitzbühel

WORLDSKIAWARDS.COM

WORLDSKIAWARDS

BEST IN TRAVEL

LITTLE HARVEST CAYE The ultimate private island experience awaits you o the coast of the Placencia Peninsula in Southern Belize. Surrounded by the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea, Little Harvest Caye is your beautiful 1.5 acre island paradise perfectly situated to have panoramic views in all directions of the Maya Mountains, open ocean and Placencia Village. Little Harvest Caye oers an experience like no other. Enjoy the services and amenities of a luxury resort on your own private island just a short 5 minute boat ride from the

charming Placencia Village. You have a boat and driver at your disposal any time to go for dinner, bar hopping, shopping, or taking in the many other sites and attractions. You truly have the best of both worlds - enjoy the privacy, exclusivity and uniqueness of being on a luxury private island with all the comforts and convenience of a 5 star resort. www.lhcbelize.com

BELIZE PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

LITTLE PALM ISLAND RESORT & SPA As you probably know, we are in the process of a total transformation at Little Palm Island Resort & Spa. We appreciate all of the support and interest in the status of the project, and we thank you for checking in on us. We know that our valued guests will be thrilled to learn of the many enhancements planned for the island. We have

paid great attention to all that was loved about the Little Palm Island experience, and are planning to preserve the standard of excellence you have come to expect, while also adding some new and opulent extras. www.littlepalmisland.com

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

LITTLE PETER OASIS Little Peter Oasis is an all-inclusive private island rental located 8 miles oshore in central Belize.

This Belize private island has a beautifully appointed over water thatch bungalow with 360degree views of the Caribbean Sea and its very own 30 foot deep private blue lagoon and protected swimming hole which is ideal for the romantic getaway that you have been dreaming about. When you reserve Little Peter Oasis private island rental you have the entire island to yourself with no neighbors! The accommodations are best suited for no more than two to four guests. Your private island rental includes a private concierge, two island caretakers, private chef, 3 gourmet meals per day, unlimited

snorkeling, swimming, ďŹ shing, kayaking, paddle boarding and golf putting. Perfect for that tropical honeymoon, anniversary, couples retreat, retirement celebration, or special occasion you've been planning. Little Peter Oasis is a short 15minute boat ride to the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world with excellent snorkeling and scuba diving, yet close enough to the mainland for such optional excursions to include ziplining, repelling, Mayan ruins, cave tubing, waterfall hikes, jungle river tours, river tubing, bird watching and horseback riding. www.littlepeteroasis.com

BELIZE PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

LITTLE WH Little Whale Cay is a beautiful, fully staffed private island you can rent in the Bahamas, promising you an unforgettable tailor-made vacation built around you and everything you could wish for in the holiday of a lifetime. Set in the Berry Islands, in the heart of the Bahamas, this private tropical island retreat offers accommodation for up to 12 guests in three luxury

villas. Steeped in local Bahamian history and easily accessible by plane from Florida or Nassau, this is a unique opportunity to spend time in your own private paradise. With it’s stunning white sand beaches and warm turquoise waters; private airstrip, harbour and flotilla of boats for fishing, cruising or water sports; a compliment of 13 staff including a personal chef and masseur; a sea-view

BAHAMAS PRIVATE ISLANDS

HALE CAY infinity pool, tennis court, yoga deck and gym; this private Caribbean island rental offers every opportunity to indulge yourself and create memories to last a lifetime. www.littlewhalecay.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

LITTLEISLAND LIGHTHOUSE For some years we’ve oered accommodation in an exclusive guest section with two double rooms in the building of the Lighthouse Keepers. The interest has been high and people has come from all over the world to visit this magic place. But

some more rooms and a small restaurant are needed to facilitate the demands and make this a living. We are also focusing on renovating the lighthouse tower itself and turn it into a unique accommodation. We have unfortunately had to

NORWAY PRIVATE ISLANDS

close the lighthouse for guests, until we get funds to implement what needs to be done. We are looking for a serious investor with a longterm commitment, who share our love & respect for nature & human beings.

www.littleislandlighthouse.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

LIZARD ISLAND RESORT

As the northern most resort on the Great Barrier Reef, and a luxury lodge of Australia, Lizard Island is truly secluded from the rest of the world. This is just one wonderful Lizard Island fact that makes it like nowhere else. Add 24 private beaches, and with only 40 suites and villas, that means a private beach for every guest, couple or group. The hour ight from Cairns allows you to take in the true majesty and scale of the reef, and the resort is literally on the reef - no long boat rides are needed to enjoy one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. www.lizardisland.com.au

AUSTRALIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

LONG CAYE

From its azure reef waters to its long private beaches, Long Caye oers a lifetime of priavte island enjoyment, with the amenities of a resort nearby. Surrounded by Preserve, Long Caye has a clean and green future for the intentional traveler, vacationer or homesteader. The only place to stay

and live withing 50 miles of the Blue Hole and our world famous dive sites, we are the untouched, remote and enchanted Caribbean island most will only ever dream of. longcayebelize.com

BELIZE PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

LUPITA LAKE T Nestled in a cluster of small islands on Lake Tanganyika, Lupita Island is a remote, unspoiled private island occupying 110 acres of uninhabited space. The resort offers luxurious, comfortable, mostly private accommodation that allows guests to relax and enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and mountains. The resort offers top notch facilities like fine dining options, gymnasium, spa, swimming pool, games room, bar & lounge, boma

and a beach shack. There are many activities that cater to all interests and age groups including hiking, kayaking, swimming & snorkelling, watersports, fishing, etc. The nearby village and Kipili monastery allow guests to explore and experience the local culture. lupitaisland.com

TANZANIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

A ISLAND LODGE TANGANYIKA

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

MALAMALA

BEACH CLUB

Surrounded by Fiji’s famous crystal clear waters, Malamala Beach Club introduces you to the world’s first beach club located on its very own island, just 25 minutes from Port Denarau. Enjoy the beach club with a day pass and experience white sand beaches, beachside cabanas, a resort style infinity edge pool, and views across the Mamanucas from Fiji’s best

located island. Malamala Beach Club offers a delicious a-la-carte menu from light bites to tame your craving or pacific inspired meals and shared platters, an array of hand crafted cocktails and a club like atmosphere with upbeat tunes mixed all day long. malamalabeachclub.com

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

MALOLO ISL

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

LAND

An idyllic Fiji island paradise where you can escape the stress of modern living and relax amongst golden sandy beaches, abundant coral reefs, swaying coconut palms and azure seas. Malolo is an intimate, rustic resort built in the character of Fiji’s Colonial past with grand designs interspersed amongst South Pacific beach cottage style. It’s about a bure near the beach,surrounded by the world’s friendliest people with a living and authentic culture. You will be served by the descendants of villagers who have lived there for

thousands of years, offering true Fijian hospitality. Perfect for families and couples alike, at Malolo, you can fill your day with a myriad of activities or simply unwind and do nothing at all. maloloisland.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

MANDA BA

Manda Bay, a jewel in Kenya's stunning coastline at the north-western tip of Manda Island, Lamu Archipelago, is the perfect escape for families, honeymooners, and couples looking for the ultimate 'no shoes, no news' experience. The small boutique lodge located on the tip of an unspoilt, idyllic island in Lamu's archipelago where you kick off your shoes and enjoy simplistic beauty in palm thatched cottages and open living spaces.

Whilst Manda Bay is unpretentious and perfect for those looking for a quiet getaway, many of the world’s rich, famous and star studded have often spent may days enjoying this small haven.

Manda Bay’s x-factor lies in its ecluded location,

safe waters, a completely empty beach, exceptional water sports, knowledge hosting by the owners, private airfield, and of course of famous deep sea fishing!

Manda Bay is known for its excellent boating activities as well as some land based activities.

Paddle boards and kayaks are available for use all day , whilst windsurfing and Laser Sailing are available for proficient sailors or accompanied by one of our staff. At an extra cost, waterskiing, banana rides and inflatable tube rides, line fishing, fly-fishing, bottom fishing and snorkelling are available - and provide hours of fun! A week long kite surfing course, instructed by a professional instructor, can be arranged at a fee. Around

KENYA PRIVATE ISLANDS

AY

Manda Bay, there is a resident herd of Cape buffalo that you can visit if they are coming in for water in the evenings, as well as a visit to the Carmine bee- eaters or a sundown drink on the scrub covered sand dunes behind the lodge.

We encourage guests to take a visit to Lamu town, Shela and the Takwa ruins to learn more about the area’s fascinating culture. www.mandabay.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

AUSTRALIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

MARBLE ISLAND Marble Island is the jewel in the crown of the Duke Island group, which covers approximately 50 sq. km’s of cobalt waters off the central Queensland coast, some 115 km’s south of Mackay.In terms of topography and vegetation, the island is typical of the ‘Continental’ island masses which extend along Queensland’s sub-tropical coastline, the most well known of which are the renowned Whitsunday Group. www.marbleisland.com.au

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

MFANGANO ISLAND CAMP

KENYA PRIVATE ISLANDS

Mfangano Island Camp is a luxury, island hideaway lodge, where you can enjoy relaxing break. The camp is perfect to include in your Kenya Safari either between safaris in Kenya's Masai Mara and the Serengeti in Tanzania or following a safari in the Masai Mara. Lapped by the waters of Lake Victoria shaded by giant fig trees, and lost to the world, Mfangano Island Camp is an oasis of tranquility, an ideal retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Your first view is of beautiful tropical gardens set on a secluded bay.

Lawns hug the waterline, flowerbeds and rock

gardens surround the camp. Enormous boulders sit at the water’s edge, a perch for cormorants or giant monitor lizards to sun themselves. If all you desire is to laze in the sunshine, each room has it’s own private veranda with sun beds. Or there are plenty of activities to keep you occupied. The food’s as fresh as can be, fished from the lake (hopefully by you!) or picked fresh from the island’s vegetable gardens and orchards. mfanganoislandcamp.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

MIDDLE CAY

Middle Cay is a luxurious, private island just off the coast of Harbour Island. With a coconut tree grove, two villas, and daily housekeeping. This two-acre island combines five-star amenities with a secluded location for the ultimate Caribbean getaway. The island has two docks, so guests can dock their sailboats, yachts, or rentals with ease.

One dock even has an automatic boat lift. A working lighthouse adds nautical charm, a walkway winds around the entire island, and a fire pit makes s’mores a cinch. Fishing gear, a canoe, a standup paddle board, and three kayaks are perfect for spending the day on the sea.

BAHAMAS PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

MOODY'S NAMENA FIJI

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

MOODY'S NAMENA RESORT, FIJI is an environmentally friendly private island South Pacific getaway and offers scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing or honeymoon vacations with Fijian bure accommodation. The Resort is a secluded paradise with white sand beaches as well as hiking trails through tropical forest. www.moodysnamenafiji.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

MOTU MAPETI

Motu Mapeti is a place to reconnect with your spirit and replenish your soul. It is where the cares and worries of your lives can be put on hold and what you are left with is the feeling of the sun and the water and a place where memories are made. www.motumapeti.com

FRENCH POLYNESIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

MOTU TETARAIRE Rangiroa is a 9 acre Dream Island unique in that you are the only one on the island during your stay. This privacy allows for the ultimate in relaxation. You will be surrounded by vivid blue water teeming with tropical ďŹ sh and lush coral reefs, where the palm trees dance in the wind above pristine white sand beaches.

FRENCH POLYNESIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

MOUNU ISLAND RESORT

This is the perfect place for a vacation. Our Pacific island is situated to the south of the Vava'u Archipelago. Located in one of the world’s most beautiful areas is this intimate, vacation hideaway. Mounu is the southern most inhabited island in the Vava'u group. An idyllic South Pacific, picture-perfect 6.5 acre coral atoll is fringed with white coral sands and surrounded by spectacular coral reefs, and is a fantastic spot to enjoy a number of water sports we have on offer. We have created this tropical paradise retreat ensuring we have minimal impact on the environment. With comfortable accommodation, a large variety of water- and land-based activities, delicious organic cuisine, stunning scenery and a dedicated team to cater to your needs you will find Mounu Island Resort the perfect Island Escape. www.mounuisland.com/en

TONGA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

MUSHA C

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. A 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. www.mushacay.com/html5/#/home

BAHAMAS PRIVATE ISLANDS

CAY

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

NALADHU MALDIVES

Long noted for its beauty among the locals, the small private island of Naladhu invites you to unwind in blissful seclusion. Take up residence in one of 20 timelessly elegant houses, each a

spacious sanctuary with private swimming pool.

Spa in-house. Enjoy breakfast at your leisure, a picnic on deserted islands, or dinner by candlelight in a coconut grove. Naladhu Private

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

Island Maldives has been named best resort in the Maldives two years in a row by Conde Nast Traveler, as well third best in the world by its readers.

www.anantara.com/en/naladhu-maldives

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

NAMALE

THE FIJI

ISLANDS

RESORT AND SPA

Set amidst 525 acres of breathtaking tropical beauty in Fiji’s northern island of Vanua Levu, Namale Resort & Spa is redefining all-inclusive.

Our intimate, adults-only boutique setting offers a truly unique and authentically Fijian experience where your every request is met, every want anticipated, and every expectation exceeded.

Catering to some of the world’s most exclusive

clientele from actors Edward Norton and Russell Crowe to fashion icon Donna Karan and NBA Coach Pat Riley, our world-class staff is devoted to providing you an exquisitely luxurious experience unparalleled by any other all-inclusive resort in Fiji. h www.namalefiji.com

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS PRIVATE ISLANDS

NECKER ISLAND

Necker Island is my home and favourite hideaway.

I invite you to explore this idyllic island paradise for yourself and to be inspired by its beauty. I hope someday to be able to share it with you.

www.virginlimitededition.com/en/necker-island

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

CELEBRATING TRAVEL EXCELLENCE SINCE 1993

HOST PARTNER

INTERNATIONAL BROADCAST PARTNER

GRAND FINAL GALA CEREMONY 28th November 2019 Royal Opera House Muscat Sultanate of Oman

GRAND TOUR PARTNERS

worldtravelawards.com

wtravelawards

worldtravelawards

BEST IN TRAVEL

Nikoi is a 15-hectare private island 8km o the east coast of Bintan, Indonesia. Located less than 85km from Singapore, travel 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, whilst the coastline is studded with magniďŹ cent white granite boulders that seem to defy gravity. The island also boasts a rainforest where colossal trees, including native Banyans, provide a sanctuary to a diverse population of local birds.

NIKOI

ISLAND

INDONESIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

UNITED KINGDOM PRIVATE ISLANDS

NO MAN’S FORT No Man’s Fort is our larger island hotel venue, with 23 spacious en suite bedroom suites, all with sea views. Our overnight stay package includes drinks reception, a three course dinner, breakfast and a full tour of our largest fortress. With a choice of five bars, casual and formal dining, rooftop hot

tubs, a cabaret club and the opportunity to toast marshmallows around a fire pit, you will be able to sit back and relax in a location like no other. solentforts.com/no-mans-fort

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

42 years 6 countries 72 global awards

One of the region’s most prominent, respected and independent Destination Management Company- with a history of excellence since 1977, spanning 6 countries, 72 international and national awards and a network all over the Indian sub-continent.

We are proud to be the purveyors of the finest experiences, cultural immersions and natural wonders all over India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Tibet & the Maldives.

We are today India’s largest family-owned destination management company.

One Passion

20 18

20 TIME WINNER OF WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

WINNER OF SOUTH ASIAN TRAVEL AWARDS

16 TIME WINNER OF NATIONAL TOURISM AWARD

7 TIME WINNER

5 TIME WINNER

WWW.DDBC.PT DUNAS DOURADAS, SÍTIO DO GARRÃO, 8125–170 ALMANCIL, PORTUGAL

BEST IN TRAVEL

NOA NOA ISLAND

For over 30 years, Taytay Bay has been overfished. Big commercial fishing boats, Bottom Trawlers, dynamite, cyanide and other destructive fishing methods has been rampant in this area up to present. When we got the island in 2002, we spent ten years designing and building all the structures, pathways and gardens with a team of local tradesmen. Along the way we discovered below this small island, was the real treasure. The most amazing coral reef we’ve ever seen in the Philippines. Somehow, it was saved from the marine destruction around the area. We fell in love

with the coral gardens and marine life so we started protecting them. In 2006, NoaNoa Island was finally declared as a Coral Reef Sanctuary by the local government. No fishing is allowed inside the 70-hectare marine sanctuary. Then we decided to open NoaNoa to a select few, at any one time, to see what you can do to save and protect the coral reef. We have welcomed guests to NoaNoa Private Island for five seasons now and look forward to welcoming you too. noanoaisland.com

PHILIPPINES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

NORTH ISLAND

SEYCHELLES Set foot on your own private island in the Seychelles. Infinite, exclusive space where the embrace of lush tropical palms and giant granite peaks dwarf your presence with their drama. With just 11 villas on this

Relais & Châteaux property, your footprints will be the only evidence on the Island’s vast, untouched beaches. www.north-island.com

SEYCHELLES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

Nosy Saba Island Private & Spa is an ecolodge on a private island off Madagascar, located 30 minutes from Nosy Be by private plane, far from mass tourism. Ideal for luxury holidays, the islandhotel is privatized for individuals, group trips, corporate events MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions) or for any other event: wedding, private party, ... The site is equipped with meeting room, 27 suites, 2 restaurants, a spa, an Olympic swimming pool and offers wellness

activities and land and water sports. It preserves an intact fauna and flora preserved for our privileged customers: lemurs with the blue eyes, sea turtles, dugongs, whale sharks, 40 species of birds, geckos. www.nosysaba.mg

MADAGASCAR PRIVATE ISLANDS

NOSY SABA ISLAND RESORT & SPA www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

NUKUBATI ISLAND RESORT

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

Nukubati is a private island resort in the Fiji Islands, a natural extension of a gracious and simple style of South Pacific living. Catering for just seven couples, this eco-friendly resort is the perfect Fiji getaway for your Fiji honeymoon, Fiji wedding or relaxing Fiji vacation. Enjoy its incomparable Fijian style in an atmosphere of total seclusion – a wonderful private resort for the getaway of your dreams. nukubati.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

OAR ISLAN

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

ND

Oar Island is a private 42 acre ocean island in Maine's beautiful Muscongus Bay. Two rental cottages on the whole island, separated by 500 feet of Maine pine forest, assure your peace and privacy. Our affordable rates and convenient location - just 3 hours north of Boston and a 2-

minute boat ride from the mainland - make a vacation on Oar Island an easy choice. Go fishing and kayaking, swimming and shell-collecting, antiquing and exploring. An Oar Island vacation offers families, couples and friends the chance to rediscover the joy of time spent together.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

ORPHEUS ISLAND LODGE

Accommodating just 28 people, Orpheus is an all-inclusive, private island lodge located in the Great Barrier Reef. With only 14 rooms, suites and villas, Orpheus Island is the ultimate in secluded, unspoilt tropical paradise, and stretches across 11km of immaculate turquoise coastline. The island itself, comprising more than 1,000 hectares of national park, is surrounded by pristine fringing reef you can access simply by stepping out from your accommodation. The island lodge features the main pavilion bar and alfresco-style dining area, a restaurant, a reading room, Gwandalan Day Spa and an inviting 25m x 13m inďŹ nity pool that mirrors the Coral Sea. www.orpheus.com.au/about

AUSTRALIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

OSWEGO ISLAND Oswego house is the ideal place to relax and enjoy paradise with all the comforts of home. Uniquely designed by the award-winning architect Jacob Hocking of CTX, the home is combined of old and new features, and is a pleasing marriage of traditional Bermudian architecture with contemporary modern design. Designed to let the outdoors in, the brand new three bedroom

dwelling boasts natural water views, more than ample porch space and an open-plan. The uid design together with retractable folding doors allow for the gentle island breeze to ow endlessly throughout the whole house. At least a week's stay is recommended to totally relax, unwind and thoroughly enjoy Oswego Island.

BERMUDA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

OVERYONDER CAY There are four individually designed villas on the island, each positioned to take full advantage of the breathtaking views, sunrise, sunset and sea breeze. InďŹ nity pools, jacuzzis, private beaches, private alfresco dining and lounging and comfortable, fully air-conditioned living spaces.

Each villa has satellite TVs, a Kaleidescape entertainment library and Crestron control system, as well as wiďŹ internet and iPads. overyondercay.com

BAHAMAS PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

PALAG Rising up from the wave-tossed Adriatic, the Palagruza Islands signal the most remote corner of Croatian territory and Croatia's most remote island. The largest island in the group is Veliki Palagruza with a population of 7 crowded onto 20 sq km. Next comes Mala Palagruza, and the even smaller islands of Sjeverni and Juzni Kamik. If you visit the Palagruza islands with your own boat, be careful. The winds, tides and shallows make

navigation a challenge. But if you can manage to land, you'll be rewarded with a place of otherworldly beauty. Overhead, the jagged white clis are spotted with brush and underwater lies some of Croatia's best scuba diving. Individual scuba diving is prohibited though; you'll have to come with a group. On Veliki Palagruza lies Roman pottery dating from the Neolithic period and a rich variety of endemic ora and fauna.

CROATIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

GRUZA www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

PALM ISLAND TH

The ultimate in castaway chic, our award-winning adult-oriented resort and spa is one of the finest and most exclusive in the Caribbean offering unparalleled standards of accommodation, dining, activities and experiences. Accessible only by private launch, the truly stunning setting of this blissful location has infinite wow factor. A private

oasis offering guests top end luxury. With five soft white sand beaches, the warm turquoise sea and a lush green interior the island has something for everyone. Prepare to be thrilled and amazed. www.palmislandresortgrenadines.com

ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES PRIVATE ISLANDS

HE GRENADINES

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

PANDAN ISLAND After the island was ‘discovered’ and the resort established in 1986 by a French adventurer, this tropical island retreat has been voted time and again as one of the top resorts in the Philippines, not in terms of luxury but for it’s quality of life and it’s personalized atmosphere. Pandan Island is for people who like to spend time in tropical surroundings without cars and

television. A place where you are woken up by the singing of colorful birds, where there is only a palm tree between you and the sea, where you still know your neighbors and where you may even meet a sea turtle before having your breakfast . www.pandan.com

PHILIPPINES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

PAPATURA ISLAND RETREAT Enjoy Papatura, Santa Isabel's first and only world standard tourism project. Relax in your traditional bungalow with warm tropical waters lapping the white sand beach on metres from your deck.

Papatura boasts excellent fishing and awesome surfing, world class reefs for snorkelling, some great tropical rainforest walks and a true culture

experience unspoilt by mass tourism. Papatura is your island getaway and is quickly being known as one of the South Pacific's most sought after secret spots to step off the map and leave behind the worries of the modern world. Pure isolation. www.papatura.com

SOLOMON ISLAND PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

PARK HYATT MALDIVES HADAHAA Located in North Huvadhoo, one of the largest natural atolls in the world, this retreat is a haven with natural white beach, azure lagoon and a 360° house reef steps away from each villa.

https://www.hyatt.com/enUS/hotel/maldives/park-hyatt-maldiveshadahaa/mldph

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

PETER ISLAND RESO

The family that owns Peter Island is committed to preserving paradise. As such, only 300 of the island’s 1,800 acres have been developed, including a five-mile loop offering breathtaking views of the resort and the island that surround it.

In addition, a reverse osmosis water purification plant and the first windmill generators in the British Virgin Islands were installed to minimize the island’s carbon footprint. The air is sweeter on

Peter Island. The morning is brighter. Breakfast starts you thinking about lunch. And lunch gets you thinking about dinner. The water is the perfect blue and the perfect temperature. The sand is like sugar between your toes. Swimming in the sea brings you back to life. And the drink you have poolside is nothing short of spectacular. peterisland.com

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS PRIVATE ISLANDS

ORT AND SPA

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

PETIT ST

VINCENT Create lifetime memories with a loved one, friends, or family on our lush 115-acre tropical island. With just 22 spacious one bedroom cottages and two bedroom beach villas, you can enjoy the privacy you desire with gorgeous views of the Caribbean Sea. Our accommodations are free from telephones, wifi and television.

Instead, our signature flag system is a simple but effective way to communicate with our attentive staff. The yellow flag signals for room service, transportation, or a special request and the red flag for privacy. www.petitstvincent.com

SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

PIEDADE ISLAND

The Piedade Island has a charming Beach House with a veranda, living room, dining room, kitchen and bathroom. The guest house has a full veranda, four suites with air conditioning. Three of them have double beds and the forth has twin beds (that can also be a double bed). Six separate bungalows also

have air conditioning, safe and compact refrigerator. In each of these the maximum occupation is two adults. In case of children, there is enough room for a third person. ilhadapiedade.com.br/english/a-ilha.php

BRAZIL PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

A magazine to tantalise your senses, a place to think and be luxurious, published daily l , weekly ly l and monthly ly l . Luxury is much ly more than expensive things. It is about appreciation, the experience and time. Luxury is a state of mind and a life f sty fe t le choice. ty

LUXURY R REDEFINED. RY

www.worldluxurymedia.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

PINK PEARL ISLAND Pink Pearl Island is situated approximately 3 miles o of mainland Nicaragua's Caribbean Coast, amongst the Pearl Cays island groups.

Surrounded by white sand beaches and turquoise water this private island is currently operating as a turnkey tourism business, yet could also be used

as a personal retreat. This is an ideal location for Sports ďŹ shing and diving. The island is protected from high seas by surrounding reefs and outlying islands. Coated in coconut palm trees, native fauna, and soft white sand, the beach is a popular nesting/hatching area for turtles, during season.

NICARAGUA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

Arrive, kick back and relax while you experience the warmth and friendliness of our staff who promise to make your holiday memorable. Want to discover why we’re growing our reputation as the go-to place for Fiji resorts? Read on. There’s always something magical to do at Plantation Island Resort. www.plantationisland.com

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

PLANTATION ISLAND RESORT

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

PLOCIC Plocica lighthouse, built in 1887, is placed on the island of the same name between the islands of Korcula and Hvar. The island was named after its interesting shape. Flat and low, it resembles a torpedoed WWII aircraft carrier. It is one of the most beautiful landscapes on the Adriatic.

CROATIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

CA www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

PORER ISLAN Porer lighthouse was built in 1833 on the islet of the same name, southwest of Istria's southernmost cape. The islet is an 80 m cliff, 2.5 km from the mainland and the small town of Premantura.

CROATIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

ND

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

PRISNJAK ISLAND The islet of Prisnjak is only some 300 m from the western coast of the island of Murter. In 1886, a lighthouse was built on the islet in order to make it easier for seamen to navigate in the Murter archipelago.

CROATIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

PULAU JOYO

Pulau Joyo is your classic Robinson Crusoe island, surrounded by white sand beaches and clear blue sea. Within easy reach of Singapore, it is equipped with every luxury, and superb food and wine. Our

experienced team of hosts to make your stay absolutely unforgettable... Pulau Joyo is the ultimate in barefoot sophistication!

INDONESIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

One wouldn’t guess that only two short hours by speedboat from the urban metropolis that is Jakarta, you’d find such a gorgeous and pristine place. Pulau Macan is a true gem - it was that way before we came to steward it, and we have done our best to keep it that way. Our vision is to make you feel at home within our beautiful environment while introducing you to some of the solutions we’ve applied to make our world a better place.

Natural building, intelligent energy, water conservation, waste management, coral

conservation, community development, and healthful food and beverages are all part of our intended (and sometimes realized) life here. Built upon foundations of living in harmony with nature and with a respect and appreciation for people of all different backgrounds, to our delight, many have called our two little islands heaven on earth. www.pulaumacan.com

P M

INDONESIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

PULAU MACAN

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

PULAU PANGKIL PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT Pulau Pangkil is an exclusive tropical island resort located o the South Eastern corner of Bintan Island, Indonesia. Pulau Pangkil is a private island paradise within easy reach of Singapore perfectly suited for family weekends or reunions, birthday parties, corporate team-building events, weddings and couples looking for a romantic

getaway. Its beauty, simplicity, and ambiance together with personalized service and good food have made it extremely popular over the past decade. We welcome you to visit and try us out! www.pangkil.com

INDONESIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

AUSTRALIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

PUMPKIN ISLAND One of Australia's best-kept secrets, Pumpkin Island is nestled in the Southern Great Barrier Reef’s Keppel Group of islands 14 kilometres off the coast of Yeppoon. The Island is the ultimate ‘get away from it all’ for couples, family groups or larger parties undertaking special celebrations.

This tiny gem – just six hectares in total – offers

you eco-friendly accommodation for up to 34 guests in 7 self-catering units that are powered by the wind and the sun. All offer private decks and barbeques overlooking the sunset. www.pumpkinisland.com.au

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS PRIVATE ISLANDS

PUSSER'S MARINA CAY

There are few places like Marina Cay. The flower covered, eight-acre island is ringed by a soft, white sand beach. The island is nestled in a sheltered, emerald green, lagoon whose shallow waters are always calm and lukewarm. It is the ideal place for snorkelers to enjoy the colorful fish and sea life that inhabit the coral reef and the lagoon. The quiet lagoon and reef make Marina Cay the ideal place for vacationing families with small

children who desire a natural, safe, watersports environment. Likewise it is a wonderful place for those wishing to learn to snorkel and scuba dive. The island is also home to an award winning Pusser’s Restaurant specializing in seafood and cuisine of the Caribbean. pussers.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

QAMEA ISLAND RESORT Qamea Resort & Spa is the ultimate retreat. An intimate boutique resort catering to maximum of 30 adults, with only 15 luxuriously appointed and air conditioned Luxury Fiji Villas (bures) nestled among swaying coconut palms and verdant tropical gardens.

Set amidst 100 acres or lush tropical landscaped gardens, bushland, and jagged volcanic South Pacific mountains that soar behind the property, the entire resort fronts onto a private white sand beach over a kilometre in length, and is known as the most spectacular in Fiji’s northern island group. With the only Guinot Spa in the South Pacific, a PADI 5 Star accredited dive shop, snorkeling just off the resort and daily activities ranging from catered picnic lunches at cascading jungle waterfalls to invigorating coastal and mountain hikes – you will certainly not need to look far for something exciting and adventurous to do. www.qamea.com

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

AUSTRALIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

QUALIA A world class luxury resort in the Whitsundays. qualia is a private world of sensory perfection on Hamilton Island. qualia (pronounced kwah-lee-ah) in Latin means "a collection of deeper sensory experiences". qualia is situated on the secluded northern-most tip of Hamilton Island surrounded

by all the splendour of the Great Barrier Reef.

With a relaxed aspect and mesmerising calmness, time seems to stretch forever. qualia is exclusively for guests aged 16 or over. www.qualia.com.au

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

RABBIT ISLAND

IRELAND PRIVATE ISLANDS

Set deep in the heart of Mayfly Country on the Renowned Lough Corrib, Rabbit Island, a delightful 26 acre Island with a most charming and luxurious Fishing Lodge, is available for exclusive, short term Holiday and Angling Rental: Private, Serene, Magical; Your Own Fishing Haven is now available for bookings: The property is accessed from Kennys Bay, a ten minute drive from Headford town: Galway is a half hour drive; Knock Airport an hour: Shannon one and a half hours.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

SWEDEN PRIVATE ISLANDS

RÅGSKÄR ISLAND

For those of you who want to do the business meeting, conference, dinner or lunch for something completely out of the ordinary, Rågskär is an unmatched place, for 5-55 people. 14 can stay ashore. We use natural power. Sun, wind and water are the energy sources at Rågskär. As an owner I am ashamed of you with delicate ingredients, fried fresh fillet rye cutter, salmon fillet from Ornö or grilled duck breast with selected drinks. The distinctly personal, maritime and individual

environment as well as the proximity to Stockholm City make my island in the outermost archipelago unique. Here you will find the luxury. Enjoying an exclusive nature with the silence, the ocean waves and the lovely fresh air. Of course, I also arrange your specific requests such as seal safaris, spin fishing, water skiing, kayaking, clay pigeon shooting or match racing as well as transports of the same quality as Rågskär. ragskar.se

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

RANGUANA CAYE Ranguana Caye has three Island Cabanas available for nightly rent. The cabanas include all basic necessities to enjoy island life. What the cabanas lack in luxury, they make up for in charm and location. Enjoy your own picture-perfect

private island. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, especially if you're lucky enough to see one of our many turtle nests hatch. www.ranguanacaye.com

BELIZE PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

RATUA PRIVATE Hidden within the pristine islands of Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu is a little island paradise known as Ratua Island Resort & Spa. Set amongst 146 acres of lush tropical gardens, private beaches, lagoons and coral reefs, Ratua Island oers barefoot ecoluxe experience, enchanting accommodation, an over-water day spa, a yacht club and superb organic dining. It is the perfect place to unwind whilst having easy access to all the cultural and natural wonders of Vanuatu at your doorstep. www.ratua.com

VANUATU PRIVATE ISLANDS

E ISLAND www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

RAVNA SIKA Ravna Sika is a 2.5 acre private island located in the Kornati islands between Sit and Žut. This island gem is an oasis of untouched nature immersed in crystal blue sea and healing arias.

The island home features two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and a living room. From every window of the house there is a beautiful view of the sea. Guests will have the whole island to themselves. In addition, they have an option of

renting a small boat (penta 4 horses) which can reach the marina Žut in 20 minutes, where there are shops and restaurants. As the island is private, owned by the landlord, there is no organized public transportation. The landlord provides the transportation by boat (the ride takes about 45 minutes) or by fishing boat (about 2 and a half hours). The departure is from Murter.

CROATIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

RAY CAYE ISLAND RESORT Located on the edge of the Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve in Belize, Ray Caye is literally a stones throw away from the Belize Barrier Reef making it an ideal location for world class ďŹ shing and diving trips. With nearly a mile of private shoreline and a limited number of guests at any time, it is easy to play, explore and relax in

the Belize island lifestyle any way you want. We’re especially suited for a secluded and romantic honeymoon vacation. Come celebrate the art of island living with a year round climate of sunshine, www.raycaye.com

BELIZE PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

REETHI BEACH

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

Welcome to Reethi Beach. We are located on a tiny island in Baa Atoll, a scenic 35-minute seaplane flight from Male. The elegant and spacious detached and semi-detached villas are built from natural materials in typical Maldivian-style, providing first class comfort in a unique setting. Rooms are air-conditioned and set amid tropical foliage fringing a long expanse of powder soft beach or on stilts over the clear blue lagoon. There are five restaurants and five bars, poolside and beachfront. Facilities include a PADI 5-star dive centre; a Spa and wellness retreat; Water Sports Centre; Sports Complex and a wide variety of group and private excursions have been carefully selected to enable you to explore the untouched beauty of Baa Atoll and the rich culture of its inhabitants.. www.reethibeach.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

ROBINSON CRUSOE ISLAND A few miles north of Natadola Beach on Fiji's Coral Coast and only 45 minutes drive from Nadi, this private island paradise is easy to get to yet feels very far away from it all. Robinson crusoe specialises in unique cultural experiences for the adventure seeker, including mud-crab catching, kava ceremonies, and spectacular fire shows.

Robinson Crusoe Island Resort offers tour options for day visitors as well as traditional Fijian "bure" accommodation for guests who would like to stay on the island. Free activities include daily

snorkelling trips, kayaking, jungle treks, traditional fish drives, coconut jewellery making, coconut tree climbing demonstrations and beach volleyball. There are also plenty of charged watersports and offshore tour options available including jet skiing, banana boat rides, sports fishing, surf transfers, PADI scuba diving, golf plus many more. www.robinsoncrusoeislandfiji.com

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

RONAY ISLA

SCOTLAND PRIVATE ISLANDS

ND

The island of Ronay is part of the Outer Hebrides, the Scottish Highlands' most western isles.

Discover a secret refuge, far away from the tourist trail or any human footprint where you can be at peace and in awe of nature. www.ronayisland.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

BELIZE PRIVATE ISLANDS

ROYAL BELIZE

Cross the threshold to a world free from constraints where imagination flows with creativity. Vacation on our exclusive private island off the coast of one of the globe’s most impressive destinations. Experience undersea adventures, culinary delights and beach-side lounging. We invite you to explore our 7.5 acre island or just sit back and relax. Choose your own adventure and rent your own private island. www.royalbelize.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

ROYAL DAVUI ISLAND RESORT Royal Davui Island Fiji Resort is an exclusive adults-only resort located in the spectacular Beqa Lagoon.

White sand beaches, turquoise waters and tall palms silhouetted against the setting sun. Unhurried and stress-free, you’ll feel a million miles from the hustle of modern living. For centuries Fijians have used the Davui (conch shell) to call people together. At Royal Davui Island Fiji Resort, the Davui shell

symbolises our invitation for you to visit our island paradise. Just a few guests can be accommodated at a time, so be prepared for an exclusive and genuine experience from the moment of your arrival. Here the world-renowned warmth and hospitality of the Fijian people awaits you. royaldavuiďŹ ji.com

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

Belize - “mother nature's best kept secret” rests on the crystal shores of the Caribbean Sea in Central America and is the region’s only English-speaking country. The Belizean Barrier Reef - a World Heritage Site and the second largest coral reef system in the world – hugs the entire coast of the small nation and is home to the world-famous diving and snorkeling site: the Great Blue Hole.

BELIZE PRIVATE ISLANDS

ROYAL PALM ISLAND RESORT www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

The Royal Tikehau Resort is located on a private motu (island) 5 minutes by boat from the airport and 7 minutes from Tuherahera village. The motu is bordered to the north of a beautiful white and pink sand beach, east and west of "Hoa" (fairways) with turquoise colors, and south of a coral reef and ocean. The Royal Tikehau relay is equipped with solar panels and a wind turbine for all need electricity on the motu. www.royaltikehau.com

FRENCH POLYNESIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

ROYAL TIKEHAU ISLAND

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

RUSINGA ISLAND LO

A place of infinite beauty to calm the mind and rejuvenate the body, Rusinga provides a welcome break before, during or after a rigorous and exciting East African safari. Exuding an atmosphere of serene tranquility, Rusinga's manicured lawns stretch to Lake Victoria's edge.

Rusinga's grounds, with its exotic trees, are haven for a myriad of bird species - many of which are unique to this small corner of Kenya. These spacious grounds offer a safe environment for children to release energy and the more active to catch up on exercise.

Rusinga's renowned hospitality; delicious homegrown, home-cooked food; and indulgent accommodation combine to offer an ideal base from which to explore other areas of East Africa.

Rusinga's accommodation comprises nine self-contained cottages plus a family cottage with twin room and double room with an interconnecting door. Bedrooms are either double (with a king size bed) or twin (with two queen size beds) with a living area and dressing area.Oversized, en-suite bathrooms have double basins and walk-in, 'soup-plate' showers.

Combining intimate charm and privacy with the highest level of personal comfort, the cottages are crafted from local materials.

www.rusinga.com

KENYA PRIVATE ISLANDS

ODGE

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

influencers M A G A Z I N E

Influencer marketing is quickly becoming a major part of the social marketing strategies for many marketers and agencies a like. With digital marketing spend increasing every year, more and more dollars are being devoted to influencer marketing programs due to their potential for significant ROI yields with often less resources.

The value of influencer marketing is undeniable and no matter the size, resources, or sophistication, of a marketer or agency, all should be considering integrating an influencer marketing strategy into their social plans, even if their just beginning. The prospect of being able to reach consumers, inside and outside your traditional audience, in engaging ways, and through trusted voices is value that can’t be found through many if any other forms of social media marketing.

www.theinfluencersmagazine.com

introducing the top mid dle east

issue two

social media influence rs

shaping the social med ia world

TOP

!

MIDDLE#EAST

SOCIAL

ore! le | and m | louis co k murphy rich | mar en st er ki anson | richard br

ME DIA INFLUENCERS

edia world e social m shaping th

inSo trna Kain odmuc pogorth | Mi e nd toypWe issdl mid | Gr e ee We eanst ddcia inglSh so moe | Pe eds ia ia Qu inrnflu enres cehi rs issue two

issue one

shaping the social media world

dze

Giorga Ketevan

TOP

WEDDING

SOCIAL

MEDIA

INFLUENC ERS

TOP 1ROAVO EL

TFLUENCERS IN

Bernste cersin | Gab i leuen infl di riel dia Mishler i l me ial iene t soc | Adr Hayley Pa eas Ellisdle iemid | Sus top the ige pak Cho cingpra Deeodu intr

m agazine.co fluencersm www.thein

issue two

ers flaunenc intt i Ka mueddaia ty i |l H ia

uc ao es BuebazsBt n d| le noid hapnm a |eSto y th o g d e in aboedl uBc Istr in

Rich Roll

Rin ory fluM

OP T SPA

shapin g the so cial me dia

EDIA M INFLUENCERS

GOL F S

OC

MEDIIAAL

L SOCIAIA

EEDNCERS M INFLU

INFLU ENCER S

Tiger

ny Mota

Betha

yncers ne ue iinfl elan eb edDiia r | lSm

Wood s

Jatr in moie duOcilin ve grth |N eig ep to llamLa idw so dlle

n ea| st My C

eaciia h Gso ftst ea | Fi dlle em leid rdpAm | Lo e to

nginth on cidr du loom

soci uipaca lm ke edAiia ddiin icfl tiu oe nn| ce KSrsT

issue tw o world al media the soci shaping

shaping the soci al media world e and M elissa H emsley

Jasmin

o issue tw

OP T AUTOS

SOCIAL

EDCIA M ERS INFLUEN

TOP

FOOD IE S

OCIA

MEDIAL INFLUEN CERS

Jay Leno

world

TOP

OP T TY BEAU

Satr in

en cIl cro ers ry

issue tw o

SOCIAL

rld dia wo cial me g the so in p a sh o issue tw

Se in tro rrgio duG ca inrc gia th|eBto tubpbamW idadts leoena|sM t ic sohceia lle lm Weie dia |

media world shaping the social

BEST IN TRAVEL

SANDALS ROY BAHAMIAN

Experience a new level of luxury at the Bahamas' most elegant resort. Sandals Royal Bahamian is a blend of European sophistication with an exotic offshore island adventure. Once a favorite of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, today it offers two sky-sized colonnaded pools overlooking the emerald sea, 5-Star Global Gourmet™ dining at 10 specialty restaurants, and an award-winning Red

Lane® Spa. Experience the royal treatment at this glamorous all-inclusive resort featuring the all-new River Pool Swim-up Suites with butler service, two pristine white-sand beaches, and exclusive VIP airport transfers in a Rolls-Royce or Mercedes-Benz for butler guests. www.sandals.com/royal-bahamian

BAHAMAS PRIVATE ISLANDS

YAL

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

The old fisherman’s town of Savudrija is the westernmost point of Croatia. It is the first tourist resort one comes across when visiting the Croatian part of Istria. It was named, according to the legen, after the German emperor Barbarossa – Otto – who during the sea battle in Savudrija in 1177 against the allied fleet of the Pope Alexander III tried to hide in a water cistern. ‘Salvo re’ (the saved king) turned into toponym Salvore or Savudrija. It was originally used as a health resort by the Austrian,since Savudrija is continually refreshened by circulating sea breezes which makes its offshore waters ideal for windsurfing.

SAVUDRI

CROATIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

IJA www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

Escape to Seabird Key and immerse yourself in the dream. Your own private island getaway...a place abundant with beauty, privacy and ultimate tranquility, located in the heart of the Florida Keys. Seabird Key is a ten acre island featuring a large cottage home with gracious porches and multi level decks. Swiss Family Robinson meets Ernest Hemingway, charmed by an old Florida style at its ďŹ nest. The tropical island decor is enhanced with nautical antiques. The home

comfortably sleeps eight: two bedrooms on the main level (one queen and one full) each with private baths, and a shared "Adam and Eve" unique, yet private outdoor shower. The upstairs open loft sleeps four, and a wooden catwalk connecting the two ends of the loft complements the tree house environment. seabirdkey.com

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

SEABIRD KEY www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

SERENITY BEACHES RESORT I know you. I’ve been there. Your dream is to spend time on a tropical island in the middle of the winter, to escape the cold, the stress, the traffic and be surrounded by thick lush rain forests, long sandy beaches, crystal-clear water, brilliant stars in a dark black sky and take time to really be with your loved ones or tune back in to yourself and who you truly are. Serenity is all the things these dreams are made of. When I was back in upstate New York driving to work on the freeways,

shoveling snow, scraping the ice off my windshield, my greatest desire was to get to a place where I could relax and be warm. Just to slow down and move at a snails pace rather than at warp speed. I did it once a year for many years until I decided to make a lifestyle change. www.serenitybeaches.com

TONGA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

GREECE PRIVATE ISLANDS

SILVER ISLAND Silver Island is a privately owned, untouched dream island oering you the most unique eco yoga experience. Situated a few miles from the mainland, Silver Island has been the home of the Christie family for 55 years and has opened its

doors and sublime tranquility to those in search of a sense of inner peace and an escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. www.silverislandyoga.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

SIPADANKAPALAI DIVE RESORT A few minutes by boat from the islands of Sipadan and Mabul but a full world away from them lies the exhilarating Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort, sitting on its sturdy stilts on the shallow sandbanks of the Ligitan Reefs. Planned and built in full style as an airy, comfortable, sunny water village with no land in sight, it boasts a mile-long sandbank of powdery white sand where one can suntan at complete leisure while gazing out to the miles of brilliant turquoise stretching into the horizon offering the purest image of natural serenity.

Dive spots are extremely close and can be reached in just a few minutes by speedboat and some of them, actually, just by swimming from the dive center pier. For those who are ready to explore more than the tiny marvels of Kapalai’s macro life, can,

in just a few minutes, dive in Sipadan (where big fish and turtles abound) or in Mabul (where silky and muddy bottoms offer different and equally pleasant experiences and opportunities to the lovers of “muck diving”). With a combination of sun and water in a unique and serene setting with friendly staff, SipadanKapalai is an ideal destination for diver and non diver alike seeking a great holiday experience! SipadanKapalai Dive Resort is accessible through Semporna, Sabah Malaysia where our Pulau Sipadan Resort and Tours jetty office is. Advance Booking is necessary to avoid any inconveniences. Booking can be made through the inquiry form in these sites.

MALAYSIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

SLIPPER ISLA

Slipper Island (MÄ ori: Whakahau) is located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the east of the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand's North Island and 8 kilometres (5 mi) southeast of the town of Pauanui. The island is 224 hectares, 95% of which makes up Slipper Island Resort. The western and southern sides of the island have white sandy

beaches while the northern and eastern parts feature rocky clis and dramatic volcanic rock formations. www.slipperislandresort.com

NEW ZEALAND PRIVATE ISLANDS

AND

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

SOL Y SOMBRA

STEPS AWAY FROM Little Trunk Bay, this classic and timeless British colonial beachfront villa has five suites, each furnished with custom-made teak furniture. A great room, office/library, dining room and fully-outfitted kitchen offer spacious and elegant entertainment areas. A 45-foot ocean-front infinity pool, observation deck and lighted tennis court are set within over an acre of

tropical gardens. The property is proximate to The Baths, Virgin Gorda’s famous destination, and two unspoiled beaches, Little Trunk Bay and Valley Trunk Bay. A private movie theater, daily maid service, exercise equipment and gym and a chef (upon request) complete the villa’s offerings. www.solysombrabvi.com

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

SONEVA FUSHI Our villas at Soneva Fushi are located on the sunset or sunrise side of the island. While both sides have the Maldives' signature white-sand beaches and crystal clear azure waters, there are a few dierences. Sunset side: For snorkellers This side has three house reef access points and dolphins are more likely to be spotted in the channel.On this side of the island it is possible to see our neighbouring island, Eydhafushi, approximately 650 metres away. Guests who want more privacy may consider staying on the sunrise side of the island. www.soneva.com/soneva-fushi

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

SONG SAA PRIVATE ISLAND

CAMBODIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

Welcome to a carefree paradise, an intimate escape, crafted with love, inspired by our surroundings. Song Saa Private Island offers luxury, serenity and a deep connection with the environment. www.songsaa.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

Over 30 dedicated travel and tourism channels covering the world’s most popular tourism destinations and subject areas

the world’s leading travel video network

From Africa, airlines, Dubai, China and cruise, to Europe, luxury, safari, ski and spa, World TV covers the globe.

Each channel is curated by a dedicated editorial team featuring hundreds of the latest and most popular travel and tourism video content.

To advertise on World TV, or create your own rich and engaging content for your own dedicated World TV Channel, call us on +44 (0) 20 7925 0000 or email info@worldtv.group. www.worldtv.group

BEST IN TRAVEL

SPECTACLE ISLAND

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

Spectacle Island - Spectacle Island Estate rests between Bar Harbour and Winter Harbour Maine. This body of water is called Frenchman's Bay. Spectacle Island is nestled in an alcove of smaller islands protected from the south weather by Turtle Island which is owned by the Nature Conservancy, while Mark Island which used to be a working

lighthouse. The view to the east with schodic peninsula blanketing the horizon right beyond. To the north you look at grindstone neck with spruce trees and nesting osprey, and finally to the west you have flat island and Heron Island which is dwarfed by the rolling hills of Mount Desert Island.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

SPITBANK

FORT

UNITED KINGDOM PRIVATE ISLANDS

Spitbank fort is our ‘Exclusive Use’ venue. Your own private island for Birthdays, Celebrations, Hen or Stag parties or Corporate away days. You will have your own dedicated Fort captain, Executive Chef and Fort Crew to help make your 24 or 48 hours onboard memorable.

Exclusive Use packages are available for larger groups on No Man’s Fort.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

SPRUCE ISLAND Spruce Island Camp has been in operation since 1965. Our season runs from the 3rd Saturday in May through October each year. We continually strive to upgrade our cabins and facilities for your enjoyment, comfort and convenience.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

STANGOREN

Stongoren is a one acre paradise island with two houses, one of which is a charming light house. It has all modern conveniences, such as electricity, television, refrigerator, sauna, outdoor toilet and a lawn with ower beds.

SWEDEN PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

STOUT'S ISLAND LODGE WISCONSIN

Stout’s Island Lodge has been captivating visitors for nearly 150 years.

By landing on these historic shores, you’re joining a long list of adventureseekers (and unapologetic leisureseekers), prominent industry tycoons, lovebirds, and families who find what they’re looking for here. Grab a S’more or a glass of scotch and settle in to learn more about those who came before you. www.stoutsislandlodge.com

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

STRAND ISLAND Strand Island is a 45 acre private island located on 11,000 acre Pelican Lake in Orr, Minnesota. The 108 year old main cabin has 6 bedrooms, 2 baths, a stone fireplace and a huge porch with swinging beds suspended from the ceiling… There is also a wood burning sauna building and a log cabin that sleeps four. The island is 45 acres and largely

undeveloped and wild- explore the woods or cast off one of the fishing docks. The 11,000 acre Pelican Lake is excellent for crappie and bass fishing, boating or water sports. strandisland.com

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

STRUGA In the middle of the southern side of the island of Lastovo, at the entrance to the bay of Skrivena Luka lies the Cape of Struga where the lighthouse of the same name was built in 1839.

CROATIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

STRUM ISL

The main home comprises two stories of living space with an expansive third-floor master suite and lounge. The fourth-floor offers an observation tower with spectacular 360-degree views and, above the tower is a traditional light house

inspired Widow's Walk. Particular attention was paid to incorporate furniture grade standards into the construction of this sturdy home. A one-of-akind walnut-carved bar adorns the open interior, with a media room, exercise area and an

CANADA PRIVATE ISLANDS

LAND

impressive kitchen that will satisfy the burgeoning menu of a budding master chef or the private musings of an intimate, weekend brunch.

Such attention to detail is purposefully expressed throughout the home.

strumisland.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

SUNSET KEY Tucked away on an exclusive 27-acre island just 500 yards off Key West, Sunset Key Cottages embodies the relaxed luxury of island living.

Bougainvillea-laced cottages, exquisite waterfront dining, and exclusive resort activities abound as guests enjoy the intimacy of a true tropical island getaway. Sunset Key matches sophistication and elegance with exceptional intimacy and warmth. Nestled amidst the tropical paradise filled with vibrant bougainvillea and

exotic orchids, you’ll find our private one, two, three and four bedroom cottages with charming details and panoramic views. Spacious wraparound verandas, with Adirondack chairs and tables, are the perfect location to enjoy your daily “Rise and Dine” breakfast basket while admiring stunning views of our lush resort gardens or the sparkling blue sea. www.sunsetkeycottages.com

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

Y

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

SUSAC ISLAN

The island is surrounded by endless open sea that makes you feel completely secluded from the rest of the world. When seen from distance, it seems as though Susac consists of two islands.

CROATIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

ND

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

SVETI IVAN NA PUCINI ISLAND

St. John lighthouse, built in 1853. It is located on the most distant islet of the small archipelago in front of Rovinj. This islet is actually a 70 x 50 meter rock with a relatively easily accessible

shore and shallow waters, which makes St. John an ideal destination for families with children that would like to spend a Robinson Crusoe type of holiday.

CROATIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

You deserve to live the dream... Fiji's newest ďŹ ve star resort has been created exclusively for couples. Escape to the peace and tranquility of your own private Paradise. Imagine a thatched villa nestled in a secluded palm-fringed cove against a backdrop of spectacular sunsets.

Everything is included on Tadrai - especially the memories. Located on picturesque Mana Island in the Mamanuca Group, the Resort lies 15 miles from the main island of Viti Levu, 30 kilometres from Nadi International Airport. The villas ultraluxurious interiors, the product of international award-winning designers Hare + Klein and Kenneth Cobonque, create a natural connection between rustic ďŹ nishes and the island's spectacular backdrop. Tadrai is exclusively for adults - making it the perfect location for couples, honeymooners or for that romantic getaway... tadrai.com

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

TADRAI ISLAND RESORT www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

TAGOMAGO PRIVATE ISLAND Tagomago is one of the finest private islands in the Mediterranean – and surely the most perfectly located. For this idyllic, luxurious retreat is just a few minutes by boat from the playground of Ibiza, with its beaches, fine-dining and worldfamous nightlife. The only residence on the island is a spectacular villa – its contemporary architecture designed to make the most of this superb natural setting. Guests enjoy captivating panoramic sea views from its five double bedrooms and sprawling terraces, which catch the sun from morning till night, while the villa’s

expansive, open-plan spaces create a stage for entertaining like no other. But glittering parties aside, Tagomago can also be your own private paradise. The island is criss-crossed with pathways, while all around it, the Mediterranean’s turquoise waters are your playground, an azurecolored arena for water-sports, sports-fishing – or a sail or motor-yacht cruise to the beaches and calas of Ibiza and Formentera. www.tagomago-island.com

SPAIN PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

TAJER LIGHTHOUSE

The Tajer lighthouse was built in 1876, and is actually one fairly large stone building connected with a monumental iron tower by a 200 foot long corridor. The building yard is very spacious, around 1200 square feet. Both apartments oer splendid panoramic view of Kornati islands, Long Island and immense ope sea.

CROATIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

E

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

TAPROBANE ISLAND Taprobane Island was originally built in the 1920's by the romantically-named but self-styled Count de Mauny-Talvande. The island, with its neo palladian mansion, has played host to kings, queens, presidents, prime ministers, aristocracy, writers and eccentrics, giving it a very colorful history, which guests can now share. The Island comprises two and a half acres of sheer tropical fantasy with nothing between it and the South Pole. Accommodation includes five en-suite bedrooms, with spacious living areas, balconies,

verandahs, tropical gardens and a stunning infinity pool. A staff of five cater to your every need: In fact, we've noticed that rather than venturing out to explore the coast, our guests stay put on the island until their departure date, spending their entire time at Taprobane in luxury and service that is as discreet as it is Sri Lanka’s only privately owned island. The No.1 address in the Indian Ocean. www.taprobaneisland.com

SRI LANKA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

TAVEUNI ISLAND R

Taveuni Island Resort is a private boutique resort owned and run by the charismatic Cammick family.

Ric and Dorothy Cammick moved to Fiji in 1973 from New Zealand and were the pioneers of Scuba diving in Fiji. Ric Cammick named and helped make famous the Rainbow Reef dive site.

He and Do were inducted into the National Hall of Fame for Scuba Diving in 2012 for their work in Fiji.

Over the course of forty plus years they have

realised their dream of designing and building a luxury resort to share and showcase their favourite island with friends and guests. They are joined in running the Taveuni Island Resort by two of their sons and a dedicated sta of employees from Taveuni island who are part of the resort family. www.taveuniislandresort.com

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

RESORT AND SPA

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

The latest spa tourism news on the most significant developments in the wellness and spa tourism industry.

Find stunning photos, videos and interactive discussions with our group members.

www.spatravelnews.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

TAVEUNI PALMS RESORT Set amongst swaying coconut trees, on the edge of a golden sandy beach in the turquoise waters of the Fiji islands is a private honeymoon hideaway like no where else on earth. Taveuni Palms is one of the world’s most exquisite luxury accommodation estates. It is the perfect honeymoon, wedding or vacation of a lifetime resort. "The location can only be described as pure paradise. This place is what dreams are made of!"

John and Sarah Flemming. www.taveunipalms.com

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

TELUNAS PRIVATE ISLAND

INDONESIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

Overwater Private Island Resorts Near Singapore Located in the Riau Islands of Indonesia, these two overwater resorts near Singapore (just 50 km south of Singapore), offer two distinctive resort experiences.

Described by our Guests as “paradise”, both resorts provide breathtaking views, private beaches, unique activities and warm hospitality. We invite you to read hundreds of top ratings on TripAdvisor and see why we

have earned their Certificate of Excellence five years in a row. A Guest recently shared “Highly recommend if you’d like to simplify your life and clarify your mind, while connecting with nature! Overwhelmed by the warm hospitality of our hosts. Love that it is so near Singapore!” telunasresorts.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

THATCH Welcome to Thatch Caye AllInclusive Private Island Resort in Belize, one of the only resorts oering overwater bungalows. You'll see all that Belize has to oer from your private island, perfectly located along the Belize Barrier Reef and just a short boat ride away from excursions and adventures. The island resort only holds 30 guests at

a time, guaranteeing a unique experience. Whether you are spending the week with us, sailing to us, or just spending the day with us, Thatch Caye Resort is waiting for you with a welcome drink in hand! thatchcayebelize.com

BELIZE PRIVATE ISLANDS

H CAYE A MUY'ONO RESORT

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

THE BRANDO

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. thebrando.com

FRENCH POLYNESIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

THE ENCLAVE Indulge in an amazing vacation on your own highend private island paradise located on Placencia Caye. Your Caribbean dream vacation begins at the Enclave, only 100 yards from Placencia Pier and the world-famous sidewalk. The Enclave is designed to provide the most luxurious island lifestyle in Belize with views of the village, Mayan Mountains, and Caribbean Sea. The Enclave is a paradise for families and friends to enjoy a unique and luxurious tropical island vacation. Enjoy the services and amenities of a luxury resort on your own private island just a short 5 minute boat ride

from the charming Placencia Village. You have a boat and Captain at your disposal for transfers to and from the Placencia pier, where the famous Placencia sidewalk begins, to go for dinner, bar hopping, shopping, or taking in the many other sites and attractions. You truly have the best of both worlds - enjoy the privacy, exclusivity and uniqueness of being on a luxury private island with all the comforts and convenience of a 5 star resort. www.enclavebelize.com

BELIZE PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

TURKS AND CAICOS PRIVATE ISLANDS

E H T N A I D I R ME B U CL aicos rks & C u T e h t f e aters o eets th cean m talline w s O y r ic c t n e y In th the Atla ideawa l , where island h e t eautifu a B iv t r Islands Mos sap e ’s li , ld r n e o a r e e Caribb of The W lace wh is is a p nto one h o T . d e s le h e t t h s d ne Beac ture, an ouched with na e d unds of a o and Unt s m y the s are b n d io e t c c e la seaside ep conn perfect fe are r li A f . s o e s v e a stress xury & water w where lu g & salt , n e o t s a d n ir b ssio ve with r the pa lers lea o e f v a n r e t v ha e and . ess unit mories wildern ging me n a h c e lif endless om

nclub.c

meridia

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

THE ST. REGIS BORA BORA RESORT

FRENCH POLYNESIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

Indulge your tropical wanderlust with French Polynesian flair at The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort. Stay in the largest overwater villas in the South Pacific, starting at 1,550 square feet, and revel in the turquoise blue waters visible from the glass panels placed throughout. For ultimate privacy, reserve a secluded beach villa surrounded by lush palms. Each individual villa features unique amenities including spacious terraces with gazebos, whirlpools or plunge pools. Explore Bora Bora easily from our luxury resort. Sail around the island’s azure waters, or dive under to

meet black tip reef sharks and rays up close. After your island adventure, swim in our Lagoonarium, workout in the fitness center, or unwind with a spa treatment. Order a cocktail at the swim-up bar, or sample international and Polynesian-inspired cuisine at our four restaurants. With its beautiful surroundings and refined amenities, our resort also offers an awe-inspiring backdrop for destination weddings, honeymoons and company retreats. www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ bobxr-the-st-regis-bora-bora-resort/

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

AUSTRALIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

THREE HUMMOCK ISLAND Three Hummock Island is a true castaway experience...With its lichen-splashed granite headlands and empty beaches, the coast is reminiscent of the Bay of Fires. At high tide the sea swallows much of it, but at low tide the entire coast is ripe for exploration.

www.threehummockisland.com.au

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

NICARAGUA PRIVATE ISLANDS

TIARA KEY

Tiara Key a small private island in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Nicaragua. Your adventure begins at bluefields airport where your hosts greet you and accompany you to the island. A true escape for the adventure seeking traveller Tiara Key is located 100km north of Bluefields airport a journey to the that takes guests through rivers, a lagoon and then 15km out into the Caribbean Sea.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

TIKEHAU FAFA FAFARUA means Manta Ray in the Tuamotu islands language, and it is the name the atoll elders gave to the land of our private island.

TIKEHAU FAFARUA LODGE is a private island that you can rent exclusively for yourself. It is also a very remote place where you can enjoy a natural untouched setting in little privacy. The accommodation is comfortable and built in the typical style of the Tuamotu. There are three single bedrooms. One is elevated and has a large bed. The two other bedrooms both have a large bed and a single bed. The large living room can possibly provide additional space to sleep. In

addition to the inside dining room and lounge you will ďŹ nd an external lounge covered with coconut palms called "fare potee" and an outside table, protected under the shadow of a tree for lunch or dinner in the candle The island will host two to eight people, but only one couple or one group at a time The meals , catering and housekeeping will be provided by the sta staying on the island, who will try their best to meet your desires for the schedules as well as the menus. www.fafarualodge.com/en

FRENCH POLYNESIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

ARUA LODGE

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

TILLOO

POND

The Tilloo Pond Grand Estate was built in 2004 as a family retreat meant to develop lifetime memories for family & friends. It boasts over 5400 sq. ft. of interior living space for guests with thousand more square feet of sheltered outdoor space under the covered verandas. Having become a true landmark in the Abaco Region, the Tilloo Pond Grand Estate carries a legacy that will be passed on to future generations. The Tilloo Pond Grand Estate is located in the Abaco Islands

of the Bahamas, nestled away from any large tourist traps or cruise ship ports. Abaco is known for its old world charm, strong communities, spectacular beaches, great ďŹ shing, & historic towns. Tilloo Pond is known for its unparalleled views of the Sea of Abaco, Tilloo Bank, the Atlantic Ocean, & the wild life of this secluded region of the Bahamas. tilloopond.com

BAHAMAS PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

TIME + TIDE MIAVANA The largest of ďŹ ve islands in the archipelago, Nosy Ankao has an interesting history. A transient location for seasonal ďŹ sherman, the one small village lost its entire population (of around 10) after they ate turtle meat which was poisoned by seasonal algea. In the 1990's the island was used

by 'pirates' as a way to avoid police control on the roads between the Sava and Diana regions of northern Madagascar. timeandtideafrica.com/nosy-ankao

MADAGASCAR PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

TOBERUA ISLAND RESORT

Your Premium, Deluxe or Tropical Oceanfront bure boasts an exceptional balance of pacific and contemporary style. This teamed with the special ambiance of Toberua is your place, your fun, your sun, your island, your Fiji island resort. You can choose to participate in a wide range of activities or just relax and soak up the sun and tranquil atmosphere. Enjoy the crystal clear tropical waters, fine dining, pamper yourself at the spa or dance barefoot under the stars to the gentle

sounds of live Fijian music – you decide. You will never be short of things to do at Toberua Island Resort. With a low tide golf course, path putting, spa, fishing, sailing, superb snorkelling and scuba diving, or lazing under a palm tree by the pool, you can be as energetic or as relaxed as you like – you choose. toberua.com

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

TOKORIKI ISLAND RESORT Tokoriki Island Resort is a luxury, boutique island resort comprising of 8 Beachfront Bures, 18 Beachfront Pool Bures and 10 Beachfront Pool Villas where you’ll enjoy a truly romantic beach vacation with warm Fijian hospitality and a caring attention to detail. You’ll feel the fusion of contemporary and Fijian style Bures & Villas, all freestanding, air-conditioned and with unique

tropical outdoor showers surrounded by lush landscaped gardens. Experience unlimited massages at the Spa, private island beach picnics, diving, snorkelling, tennis or simply lounging poolside. Tokoriki is 5 star adultsonly resort and the minimum age to visit is 16 years. tokoriki.com

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

Treasure Island Resort is located on Eueiki island in the northern Island group of Vava’u, Tonga and is open all year around. It has the best and most beautiful powered sand beach in all of Tonga and is truly a South Pacific offshore private island dream destination. The resort is the only inhabitance on this magnificent 48 acre private island, making Treasure Island Resort the perfect

destination for those seeking peace and serenity.

The island is big enough to be interesting and small enough to get to know it. We promote harmony to maintain a peaceful environment. Our accommodation units are traditional thatched roof fales (Tongan word for house) and are powered by solar energy. We collected fresh rainwater which we filter and store in tanks for

TONGA PRIVATE ISLANDS

TREASURE ISLAND ECO RESORT our use. The resort is connected to the outside world by VHF radio, mobile telephone, and wireless internet. We provide and serve local organic foods and we recycle where possible.The Tofua’a Moana is an environmentally friendly vessel, moving quickly, smoothly and quietly to provide you with the most comfortable boat

transportation and with a quite approach to the whales during season. www.treasureislandtonga.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

TROPHY ISLAND

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

Trophy Island is 18.6 acres and is located in the pristine water of Kokhanok bay in Lake Iliamna.

The island is a short boat ride from the Kokhanok river, Gibralter river as well as the Copper river which all flow into Lake Iliamna. The trout and salmon fishing in these three rivers is legendary and nearby Katmai National Park is well known for

moose as well as a large concentration of brown bears. Additionally, the village of Kokhanok is approx. 15 minutes by boat and has a K-12 school, post office, medical clinic, lit 5000ft runway, cell phone service, gas and diesel sales as well as a two small food marts.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

TURTLE ISLAND

BEST IN TRAVEL

Experience pure indulgence, relaxation and romance at one of the most sought-after destinations in the world. This truly all-inclusive island is home to only 14 couples at a time. The breathtaking panoramas of the renowned Blue Lagoon and neighboring Yasawa and Fiji Islands can be seen from your spacious Fijian villa. Gentle

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

winds carry the scent of tropical flowers through the resort and the warm, azure waters at our 14 private beaches beckon you to relax on your vacation. The cuisine, prepared with fresh seafood from local waters and fruits and vegetables grown on the island, is a culinary delight. The paradise of Turtle Island resort offers a cultural experience

where you embrace as family our gentle, engaging, noble hosts. www.turtlefiji.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

UEPI ISLAND RESORT

Almost one thousand tropical islands stretching in a gentle arc from the eastern end of Papua New Guinea to the northern reaches of Vanuatu.

Dominated by ocean expanses, dense green rain forest, endless blue lagoons, stunningly diverse coral reefs, and proliďŹ c ďŹ sh life. Populated

by Melanesians and Polynesians, the majority of who live in traditional rural villages and utilise traditional skills, knowledge and 'kastom' in their daily lives. www.uepi.com

SOLOMON ISLAND PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

URRACA

Set out at sea Urraca Private Island is located in the calmest, most pristine area of the Bocas del Toro archipelago, on the northern Caribbean coast of Panama. Only 30 minutes away by boat from Isla Colon you will ďŹ nd this secluded paradise. An adults-only eco lodge on a mangrove island with no actual land, where every structure is built on stilts over the water, connected by docks.

Suspended over turquoise crystal clear waters, you will be able to spot amazing wildlife everywhere you turn. Our close proximity to mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs will allow you to easily explore dierent ecosystems. urracaprivateisland.com

PANAMA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

UTTER INN Utter Inn (in English, Otter Inn) is an art project by Mikael Genberg which oers an underwater accommodation for the public. The facility is entered through a typical Swedish red house located on the surface of the water. The guests of

Utter Inn arrive at the port of Vasteras and are taken out one kilometre on Lake Malaren with an inatable boat. After receiving all the instructions guests need, they are then left alone.

SWEDEN PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

VAHINE ISLAND A private island of 10 hectares just for you!

Located north-east of Tahaa, in one of the most beautiful lagoons in all of Polynesia, Vahine Island offers a unique experience in a paradise setting.

Only 9 bungalows to find calm and inner peace, a gourmet and refined cuisine, a beautiful coconut grove, a white sand beach, and above all a caring

and friendly staff, so much assets that make Vahine Island a place magical and out of time. You will live like a luxury Robinson Crusoe the time of your stay, and we will do everything to make these few days with us unforgettable. www.vahine-island.com

FRENCH POLYNESIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

VALLE TIRELLI

Located in the heart of the lagoon, 20 minutes far from the island of Grado, Valle Tirelli offers two typical houses that can accommodate up to 10 people in 4 rooms. Guests will find themselves immersed in an 8-hectare naturalistic oasis without giving up the comforts of a hotel. The

houses are equipped with air conditioning, TV, WiFi, bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer.

Each house is fitted with full kitchen with a fridge and a barbecue is available for outdoor grilling.

ITALY PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

N A L S I I Z I VAM

A desert island paradise fringed with pristine beaches and the clearest of seas. On the edge of indigenous tropical forests of Acacia, Hibiscus and Casuarina trees cover Vamizi Island. Vamizi Private Island in the Quirimbas stretches for 12 kilometres in a crescent-shape amongst a marine conservation area o the coast of northern Mozambique. Seemingly endless stretches of wild, deserted beaches lend themselves to quiet long walks, as pristine Indian Ocean waters lap along the coastline, enticing snorkelers and scuba divers to explore its kaleidoscopic reefs. Only six beautifully appointed villas grace the island’s beaches.

MOZAMBIQUE PRIVATE ISLANDS

ND

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

VATULELE ISLAND RESORT Vatulele (pronounced Vah-too-laylay), is located on a spectacular island in the Fiji group. The resort is 'all inclusive' and accommodates just 19 couples who are pampered by 110 staff. In keeping with the owner's philosophy, there are no TVs, newspapers, telephones, money transactions or shoes.

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

VELI RAT

The thick lighthouse walls, that according to legend contain thousands of egg-whites to make them more resistant to wind and sea, protect you from the blazing sun in the summer months.

CROATIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

VILLA FAROS

S

GREECE PRIVATE ISLANDS

Villa Faros is perched atop a blooming hill in the edge of a sublime peninsula that overlooks the Aegean Sea. The villa sits at the edge of a private 150 acre estate, adorned with thousands of olive and pomegranate trees, groves, orchards, fruit and vegetable gardens. A luxurious haven surrounded by heavenly gardens, the villa and its estate is an island on the island of Lesvos. The peninsula is your private shelter of grandeur, relaxation and comfort. The estate provides our kitchen with the freshest and finest home grown products, the embodiment of the mediterranean nutritional pyramid. We invite you to take part in

the harvesting, the nurturing and the enjoying of the bountiful fruits of our wonderful land, as well as in cooking, using ingredients you have handpicked shortly before turning on the stoves and ovens. Learn traditional recipes and explore new paths for your senses. The villa offers a variety of services and a wide range of activities, professionally designed to fit any taste and every mood. www.villafarosestate.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

MAURITIUS PRIVATE ISLANDS

VILLA L'ILOT

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. 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. lilot.biz/en/index.php

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

VILLA ON DUNBAR ROCK A dream vacation resort perched on a rock with 360° views of Sandy Bay, Guanaja and surrounding cays. This unique resort blends beauty, serenity and something unidentifiably special in a laidback, inviting atmosphere. Once a private villa, the property rises from the sea-level white sand beach and PADI dive center up four levels to areas

that include nine Ocean Front Rooms and two Suites, all with private patios or balconies. There are multiple terraces for lounging, an infinity pool and pool bar, cardio/massage room, and Great Room with its comfortable living/dining area. www.dunbarrock.com

HONDURAS PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

VILLA ON MALA BISAGA

CROATIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

Located in secluded surroundings on the private island of Mala Bisaga in Turanj, Villa on Mala Bisaga oers a private beach area and sleeps a total of 6. A garden with olive trees can be found on site, and a free 5 meter private boat is at the guests' disposal which is easy to maneuver.

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

VINIS FARM Lots of people have influenced me to create this farm. It includes my Dad, who was a Conservator of Forests. He loved nature and I grew up in tune with him. He also grew vegetables and fruits organically at home. Whenever I visited him, the very first thing he would do was to take me to his small garden for a stroll and show all the vegetables and fruits he cultivated having grown

up like this, my wife also liked home grown and organic food. Whenever we went grocery shopping, I always saw her near the organic section buying organic food with our grocery bills running very high. That’s when I decided to be selfsufficient and thought of establishing VINI’S FARM

INDIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

VIWA ISLAN

Viwa Island Resort is an exclusive, private boutique resort for adults only. Located on the beautiful Viwa Island in the Yasawas, Fiji, Viwa is the perfect getaway for those looking to lay back on white sandy beaches, explore crystal clear

turquoise waters, and experience what it means to live the Fijian lifestyle. www.viwaislandresort.com

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

ND RESORT

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

VOMO ISL

LAND FIJI

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

VOMO is a private island escape offering a choice of 28 resort villas + 4 luxury holiday residences. Home to long stretches of white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, this 5 star, all-inclusive resort merges contemporary design sophistication with the island’s stunning natural surrounds. A new style of luxury that is understated, organic and genuine. With two spectacular private islands to explore, renowned snorkelling and diving, creative dining options and hip bars, award-winning day spa and more, VOMO has become one of Fiji’s favourite luxury resorts for couples and families needing a genuinely transformative escape. vomofiji.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLANDS

W

MALDIVES Cast away yet connected. Natural yet designed. Secluded yet welcoming. W Maldives is a luxury private island resort, where style flirts with soul in a wonderland of white-sand beaches, turquoise lagoons and breathtaking reefs.Pamper yourself with lavish Maldivian living. Discover true pampering at the overwater AWAY® Spa. Go gourmet at our six eateries and bars. Bask in the sun on the escape’s beaches, partake in adrenaline-filled water sports, or explore the island’s private reef, declared one of the best house reef in the Maldives. While the W brand's promised service to guests transforms the ordinary into an extraordinary. Whatever you want. Wherever you want it. www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mlewh-w-maldives/

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

WADIGI ISLAND RESORT

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

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 unforgettable 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 unforgettable 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. wadigi.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

WAKAYA

ISLAND The Wakaya Club & Spa is a private island resort like no other. Wakaya is Fiji as nature intended: undisturbed, lush, beautiful rain forest and pristine white beaches.

The Wakaya Club & Spa is situated on a privately held island with over 2200 acres of the most beautiful rain-forest and farmland, and entirely surrounded by exquisite coral. With only 10 guest “bures” [private suites], and two private

luxury villas, the resort offers its guests a unique private Island experience. Wakaya is proud to have Fiji’s only marine reserve at its shore. The reserve is home to giant clams, vibrant coral and a plethora of sea-life. The Island is rich with pristine white sand beaches, blue lagoons, and an incredible diversity of plants and fauna.

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

WANANAVU BE

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

EACH RESORT

Located on the Sun Coast Wananavu Beach Resort is an idyllic 4 star resort with 35 deluxe bures nestled amongst the lush, tropical gardens, dotted along the beach front or perched on the hillside. Escape, relax and unwind at Wananavu – the Real Fiji Enjoy ocean views and beach front access from our romantic honeymoon bures or simply relax on the north facing sunset deck where you have unparalleled views morning to night – perfect for whiling away the hours over a cocktail from the bar or a meal from the local produce-focused restaurant. www.wananavu.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

WATCH Watch Island is one of the 1000 Islands set in a tranquil bay overlooking the St Lawrence Seaway.

It is a restored 100 year old Victorian home with spectacular location with views of ships, sunsets, 1000 Island Bridge, Rock Island Lighthouse. Dining room is a large gracious room seats 6 to 16+ with 12 windows overlooking the seaway and evening sunsets. Comfortable living room furnished in antiques with piano, ďŹ replace and views of the river. Country-size, full-service, eat-in kitchen and pantry. The house is surrounded by 4 furnished

porches with breathtaking views..one enclosed in glass/ screens. All baths have claw-foot soaking tubs/showers. Small Boathouse with deep water and plenty of dock space. Crystal clear water for swimming. The house was originally built with servants quarters if anyone wishes to bring a nanny and cook there is plenty of room. The grounds are manicured and plenty of room for outside games, sports or just relaxing in the hammock.

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

ISLAND

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

WHIPRAY CAYE L

LODGE

BELIZE PRIVATE ISLANDS

It’s located nine miles off the coast of Placencia, Belize on the island of Whipray Caye. Placencia has been known for its world class permit and tarpon fishing for many years. The Cabral family have been guides working from Whipray Caye for over thirty years and are some of the finest, most experienced saltwater guides in Belize. When your fly fishing guides are some of the best in the business you can’t help but become a better fly fisher – a week fishing from Whipray Caye is like taking an advanced course in saltwater fly fishing. www.whipraycayefishinglodge.com

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

WHISKEY ISLAND LODGE Whiskey Island is a Romantic Private Island rich in history-capturing the ambiance of the past. One of the oldest island cottages in the 1000 Islands, this island is perfect for family getaways, or for that romantic adventure shared for two. With spectacular sunrises, sunsets, starlit nights, warm breezy days, and an ever-changing crystal clear river, the experience will leave you feeling

refreshed and awakened with the spirit that is embedded there. Fishing, swimming, boating and relaxing are Whiskey Island's pleasures. She is a muse for writers, artists and musicians alike- She is a muse for the soul. www.whiskeyislandlodge.com

UNITED STATES PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

YASAWA ISLAND RESORT AND SPA There are 15 words in the Fijian language meaning Heaven and 'Yasawa' is the ďŹ rst. Yasawa Island Resort and Spa is an exclusive all-inclusive resort on one of the most remote and unspoiled islands of Fiji. Just 18 luxury bungalows are hidden among the palms, each just a few steps from a pristine white beach. Swim in crystal clear waters, explore

any of our 10 private beaches, dive on vividly colored corals, connect with an ancient culture or indulge in Fiji's ďŹ rst beachfront spa. Whatever you choose to do at Yasawa, you'll do it in complete seclusion. yasawa.com

FIJI PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

YOUNG ISLAND RESORT Welcome to Young Island, your private Caribbean island resort. Fly into St. Vincent, be greeted at the dock by our private water ferry and in two minutes arrive to the ďŹ rst of the Grenadine islands to an oasis that is all yours. Teeming with 13 acres of tropical gardens, unwind in one of only 29 charming, airy cottages. Lounge on our sun-

kissed beach, explore the lush island, a national wildlife reserve, and venture out on the glistening Caribbean waters. Savor exceptional cuisine and toast one another at your own private, romantic retreat. youngisland.com

INDIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

ZIZANJ ISLA

Zizanj Island is an uninhabited island on the Croatian-Dalmatian coast. The island features a luxury villa that oers complete privacy with a private beach, swimming pool, and 360° views of the sea from its 2 patios and surrounding terraces. There are 2 private piers for boats. The

complete villa can accommodate up to 14 people with its 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 living rooms with open concept kitchen, and 2 sofa beds. www.zizanj.com

CROATIA PRIVATE ISLANDS

AND

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

ZOPANGO ISLAND

NICARAGUA PRIVATE ISLANDS At Casa Zopango, on Zopango Island, it is all about Reconnecting with yourself, family, other half & Nature! Zopango Island, or a New Approach to Luxury… Where time notion & classical hotels standards are forgotten… Located in the Asese Bay, Zopango is only 30 minutes away from Granada. Zopango Island, member of The International Ecotourism Society and also Tourism Excellence awarded, has been open to a

selected & responsible tourism since 2008! Casa Zopango welcomes 10 guests (8 adults & 2 kids all ages welcome!) Zopango is surrounded by always calm & delicious waters all year round thanks to its ideal location in the Bay and also to the wind shield provided by its own archipelago…

Zopango has the largest beach area of the Bay! www.zopangoisland.com/en-us

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

BEST IN TRAVEL

THE CHARABANC JO

INTRODUCING THE WORLD'S FINEST LUXURY

Take a journey back in time, back to the golden days of automobile travel. To the open road, the open air and the thrill of the world’s most iconic drives. To when drivers sought distant horizons, mountain peaks and the atmosphere of adventure.

Charabanc, the luxury fragrance must-have for the automobile, returns you to those halcyon days.

Discover the perfect Christmas gift for car lovers and fragrance lovers alike.

CLASSIC ENGINEERING. TIMELESS DESIGN. Comprised of a finely hand-crafted, stencilledsteel pomander encased in London leather, Charabanc is an exquisitely tangible, beautifully manufactured piece of British design.

As covetable as a treasured pocket watch. As desirable as a vintage perfume bottle. And as meticulously engineered as a DB5

THE FRAGRANCE JOURNEYS Motivated by some of the world’s most pleasurable drives, Charabanc’s unique essences and scents capture the specific aromatic qualities of a particular landscape.

Across PENNINE FELLS “Released by spring showers, a resinous Scots Pine suffuses the breeze along with limestone and leaves. And beyond the moss, the dry-stone walls and the hedgerows, a highway to a craggier landscape beckons, glowering and mysterious.”

[Leafy, Freshly-Cut Grass, Resinous Pine, Sage, Lavender, Mint, Fir Balsam, Cedarwood] Along THE PLAIN of CASTELLUCIO “Alongside a mosaic of flowering ochre, violet and vermilion, no Grand Tourer of Italy can remain immune to the bouquet of cypress and spring meadow lavender that rises up from the roadside.

Nor to the delight of towns clinging perilously to Umbrian hillsides.”

[Lavender, Sage, Calabrian Bergamot, Iris Pallida, Amber, Cacao, Vetiver, Patchouli, Leather]

OURNEY

Y CAR FRAGRANCE

JOURNEY to TAI MO SHAN “Guided by temple bells in the bright morning after the monsoon, we drove on, twisting upwards towards the volcano’s hidden summit, tracing waterfalls and meandering streams, intoxicated by the incense and the mountain mists.”

[Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Incense, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Leather] The GOLDEN ROAD to SAMARQAND “Further East to Uzbekistan we ventured, our tyre tracks tracing chariot trails of Tamburlaine and ancient threads of Silk Road. In the desert dusk, the hot, musky air became drenched with pink pepper and exotic spices that made one’s senses swoon.”

[Pink Pepper, Green Coffee, Cedarwood, Vetiver, Oud Smoke, Amber, Leather]

MONUMENT VALLEY DRIVE “Without warning, the highway ribbons out to the horizon and there you are: beneath a Big Country Sky teeming with cumulus and eye-widening mesa. The raspberry blush of sunset and sandstone shimmering in the saffron air: The United States of Drama.”

[Raspberry, Violet Leaves, Thyme, Cypress Oil, Saffron, Jasmine, Amber, Black Leather, Mate] Find out more about these extraordinary fragrances at www.charabanc.com also available to buy in store at Harrods

www.worldleadingprivateislands.com

THANDA ISLAND

BESTINTRAVELMAGAZINE.COM