It’s always great to spend a vacation on an island. Surrounded only by waves and an endless sky, the days fly by. No wonder so many people are drawn to these picturesque places. If you can give yourself the luxury of renting a private island, you won’t have to hustle for the best beds on the beach.
A dream that is not as inaccessible as it might seem at first glance. Some islands can be booked quite cheaply. You will either own the entire island or just share it with a few guests. But these aren’t always white-sand Caribbean areas. There are many of these little paradises in the world just waiting to be discovered. There is a wide variety of accommodation options available, from luxury resorts to cottages and farmhouses. If you’re still looking for inspiration for your next travel destination, you should learn more about the six islands below.
Sugarloaf Private Island, Grenada
You can spend a completely undisturbed vacation on this Caribbean island with up to seven family members or friends. Sugarloaf Island is a private island about 400 meters off the mainland of Granada with a tropical covered mountain and a beautiful sandy beach that expands or contracts depending on the tides. Conveniently, the island can be reached in a few minutes by boat. According to Travelcircus, you can have a Caribbean paradise for around CHF 433 no matter how many people stay there. However, a minimum reservation of two nights is required. If there are seven people on vacation there, it is cheaper to stay.
about 433 francs for up to seven people; Contact is via the Sugarloaf Private Caribbean Island Facebook page.
Isola Falcone, Venice, Italy
If you want to get to know Venice from a completely different perspective, away from the hustle and bustle, you may like Isola Falcone. Here you can experience a rural holiday on a green island in the Venetian Lagoon. You can live there cheaply if you rent just one room in a traditional farmhouse and accept shared kitchens and bathrooms. A maximum of 16 guests can stay on the island at a time, excluding babies. However, with the agreement, it is also possible to reserve the whole house for yourself and enjoy the island in peace. As always on a farm, there are animals there, including chickens, bees, and donkeys.
From around 75 francs per night via Airbnb.ch
Motu Nao Nao, French Polynesia
About a mile from Raiatea Island, Motu Nao Nao is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. With its white sandy beach, palm trees and elegantly furnished accommodation, the picturesque island is the perfect place for a relaxing and private vacation. Three cottage-style bungalows for two people each can be rented here: Villa Mana, Villa Miri or Villa Mitti. Daily local and regional dishes are prepared by the chef for the guests of the island and served by the staff. There are also activities like diving, jet skiing or stand-up paddling that are twice as fun in the crystal-clear turquoise water. You can rent Motu Nao Nao for a minimum of four nights and travel with four people. Pets are not allowed here. If you want to book one or two more guests, the cost of accommodation is slightly more.
From around CHF 6,280 per night on motunaonao.com
Otok Ravna Sika, Kornati, Croatia
There is a small but beautiful private island in Croatia in the Dalmatian region. Occupying a beautiful location in the Adriatic Sea, Otok Ravna Sika belongs to the larger island of Kornati. The rustic two-bedroom accommodation sleeps up to five people, and pets are welcome on the island. There is a terrace in front of the building where you can dine together and enjoy the nice weather. The island is easily manageable, rocky and surrounded by blue-green waters – here you can relax completely undisturbed. Accommodation is cheap, but should be at least a week Otok Ravna can be booked at Sika.
From CHF 322 per night via Airbnb.ch
Royal Belize, Belize
Up to 16 guests can visit the beautiful private Caribbean island of Royal Belize at a time and book only one event at a time. Other than the staff of the upscale Muy’Ono resort, you won’t meet any strangers here. All suites have Caribbean Sea views and are equipped with air conditioning. There is the Big House, the Hibiscus House, the Small House and also the Bunkhouse. The island is a great place to start snorkeling and diving tours as it is close to the Belize Barrier Reef. The resort’s chef will pamper you with culinary delights with the previously discussed menus. Surrounded by sand, palm trees and waves, you can leave the daily life behind and enjoy the luxury. A minimum of three nights must be booked, including seven nights during the holiday season. Transfer to the island is already included in the all-inclusive price in Belize.
From around 6010 francs per night via royalbelize.com
Pumpkin Island, Queensland, Australia
An unforgettable vacation can be experienced on the Great Barrier Reef on Kabak Island, located 14 kilometers from the mainland in Australia. The Coral Sea is ideal for divers and snorkelers. The island, with its sandy beach, greenery and rocky sections, has individually decorated accommodation for up to 34 people: five eco-friendly cottages and two bungalows powered by solar and wind power. You always book the island for at least three nights and share it with other guests and owners. From seven nights onwards, individual nightly accommodation prices are reduced. Children and teenagers under 16 can stay there for free, accompanied by adults. If more than ten adults are traveling with you, the accommodation will be slightly more expensive – but then you will have more among yourself and fewer foreign guests. holidaymakers around.
From around CHF 1611 per night via pumpkinisland.com.au