Most Romantic Private Island Getaways 

 

Bangalore: Imagine waking up in the morning to the gentle sound of lapping waves at the beach front! Yes, these privately owned luxury islands are the idyllic places where you can treat your eyes with picturesque scenic beauty and soak in the purity of nature. Below is the list of 10 most beautiful Private Islands in the world.

1) Mustique
Location: West Indies

Mustique is a small private island in West Indies, which is a part of a group of islands called the Grenadines. The island which is owned by Mustique Company has an approximate of 100 private villas and has been a source of attraction to many celebrities such as Amy Winehouse Jeremy Clarkson, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

2) Necker Island
Location: British Virgin Islands

No list of private islands is complete without including British Virgin Islands' Necker Island owned by Sir Richard Branson, founder and chairman of Virgin Group. In the year 1978 Branson bought United Kingdom's Necker Island that spans over 74 acre of outstanding landscape. Although this is his private island, there is also a small private resort. This private island is an ideal place for relax and rejuvenate as the island is surrounded by coral reefs and scenic beaches. Spending one night at this resort will cost you a cool amount of around $50,000.

But this Island caught media attention after the resort on the island caught fire caused by lightning. At the point there were 20 high profile guests staying at the resort including Branson's 90 year old mother who was rescued from the flames by the famous Hollywood actress Kate Winslet.
3) Musha Cay
Location: Bahamas

Musha Cay is a privately owned island in Exuma Chain, in the southern Bahamas which is located 85 miles southeast of Nassau. This amazing island which is located amidst three smaller islands is owned by David Copperfield, a famous magician. Spread over 150 acres of beautiful landscape. Copperfield has converted Musha Cay into an exclusive getaway with staff strength of 30. This island has included 12 bedroom resorts which are given to one person at a time and it ensures a soothing atmosphere coupled with complete privacy to the visitors. The architect behind this marvelous island is Howard Holtzman. Staying at this island you can call celebrities like Nicolas Cage and Eddie Murphy your neighbors who stay in islands close by.
4) Palm Jumeirah
Location: Dubai

Built for a tremendous expenditure of $12 Billion this palm shaped group of islands is one of the most beautiful artificial structures in the world. The Island built on 94 Million cubic meters of sand and 7 million tons of rock has an internal mono rail and an eight lane highway. The most amazing parts of the structure are, the two jet shaped reefs towards the coast which are built upon actual fighter jets sunk into the bay. The island also has 28 dolphins in its dolphin bay to attract guests.

5) Amwaj Islands
Location: Bahrain

Completed in 2006 for a sum of $1.5 Billion, the Amwaj Islands in Bahrain is an exclusive retreat for the rich. Being the only place in the whole kingdom where foreigners can own a property the Islands see a lot of visitors every time of the year. The greatest features of the islands are water boat housing and boat docking.
6) Harbor Island
Location: Seattle

Harbor Islands in Seattle is one of the largest artificial islands in the world. Built in 1909 the island is built over a base of 24 million cubic yards of earth dredged from the Duwamish River. Stretching over 395 Acres of land, the island mostly consists of industries, ports, train stations and some sports stadiums.






7) Floating Island
Location: Mexico

The small island built in the eastern coast of Mexico on top of heaps of plastic bottles and boxes is designed by British Artist Richard Sowa. Richard says, "Floating islands can be all over the globe, on rivers, lakes and in protected oceans. They can provide sustainable habitats for plants, animals and humans, and can even be made on dry ground in potential flood areas such as Bangladesh."
8) Matangi
Location: Fiji

Matangi is one of the most exotic islands located in the northern Fiji Islands. This beautiful horseshoe-shaped island has a resort named Matangi Island Resort, which is the only tree house resort in Fiji that is nestled in the jungle. Matangi Private Island Resort includes around 12 luxury villas along with seaside spa. Pristine white sand beaches surrounded with a lagoon of pure aquamarine makes Matangi an ideal place to spend your holiday. This outstanding tree house resort offer thrill and adventure at its best, which can make your romance ablaze. Matangi Island Resort is a privately owned resort in Fiji that offers unique experiences of nature, blend with water-based activities. Moreover, the major highlight of this scenic island is the Horseshoe Bay.