The most luxurious private island

Today it is difficult to surprise someone posh car, yacht or a villa, but own island - it is possible. We will tell you what is happening on the ten most luxurious private islands in the world.

Necker Island, Virgin Islands

Billionaire Richard Branson bought Necker Island in 1978 at a surprisingly low price - 180,000 pounds (300,000 is a little more than U.S. dollars) and spent the next three years (and, according to some sources, 10 million dollars) for it to turn it into an upscale resort guaranteeing the privacy and luxury of the highest level. The island is surrounded by coral reefs, which in combination with an extraordinary tropical vegetation and beautiful beaches makes it just paradise. Guests of the island you can rent one of the small houses. Prices of the main house start at $ 2500, and to rent the entire island, will pay $ 20,000 per day, and the minimum rental period - 5 days. Tourism on the island varies from active - surfing, hiking and snorkeling (diving underwater with a mask and breathing tube) - before relaxing in the spa complex, and even the ultra-luxury with a visit to the nearest golf course or rental "Necker Nymph" private submarine. In 2011, the main (and favorite) Branson house was struck by lightning, causing it was badly damaged by fire. By happy coincidence there were no casualties. After that, the house was restored and added to the original design of the outdoor terrace and an observation tower on the roof.

Musha Cay Island, Bahamas

Musha Cay - the pearl of the Bahamas, whose owner - famous illusionist David Copperfield. He devoted himself to the conversion of the island into "the most magical place to stay in the world" with a chic arrival, garden paths, along which there are rare tropical flowers, game room with pool table Houdini. A specially trained team of the island, we can organize any celebration with fireworks, music or even a treasure hunt. Besides beaches as entertainment offered snorkeling, boat trips and fishing. Currently under construction enclosure for monkeys. Musha Cay may take up to twenty-four guests at a time at a cost of $ 39,000 per day for a minimum of 12 people. The price includes meals, drinks, as well as unlimited use of all the features of the island. Minimum stay - four days.

Nika Island, Indonesia

Fifteen houses on the coast of Nike occupy an area of five hectares. Beach houses overlooking the sea built by hand from the roots of ylang-ylang and decorated with natural stone and wood. Guest meals provided - on demand can deliver lunch right in the house or on the beach. Chef emphasizes simple dishes with fresh, seasonal ingredients, as well as filled with cocktail bar and a good map. The resort is doing its best to maintain peace and privacy of their users, and as an active holiday offers snorkeling, kayaking and day trips to local uninhabited islands. Prices start at $ 288 per day for one beach houses and $ 11,575 for the entire island, including the food.

Laukaa Island, Fiji

On Laukaa rented 25 villas scattered around the island - in the coconut groves on the beaches and at the highest point of the island. In this paradise, there are five restaurants with a choice of typical barbecue to the most exquisite dishes, as well as with the ability to order a personal dinner delivery. The resort has a golf course with 18 holes, suitable for a championship, stables, a flotilla of boats, all the necessary gear for fishing, snorkeling and diving center certified by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). For a relaxing holiday in the Luakala created spa complex of four villas and spa garden where guests can collect flowers and fruits that will be used in procedures. The spa complex use several local media - from stone therapy hot and cold stones to Fiji body scrubs containing volcanic rock of the island. Living in one of the villas will cost from $ 2,500, and the cost of renting the entire island starts at $ 150,000 per day.

Lizard Island, Australia

At located just off the coast of North Queensland Lizard Island has 24 beaches, and its territory is part of the National Park area of ​​over 1,000 hectares. The island is named in honor of lizards that roam freely over it, and you can only get here by private jet. Lizard Island offers diving trips to the Great Barrier Reef, as well as more modest places such as Treskova cave inhabited by friendly and curious groupers. On the island is not so many bars and restaurants, but they are all excellent. You can also organize a dinner with delivery to the beach. If tired of lying on the beach, at the disposal of guests provided a spa complex Azure Spa. Prices start at $ 1444 per day per house, and from $ 165,000 for the entire island (rental period - at least two days).

Island in Lake Mälaren, Sweden

Island in Lake Mälaren boasts luxurious host and guest houses, sauna and "round house" overlooking the castle Gripsholm, built in 1537. The island is located in the two-minute boat ride from the town of Mariefred, which has museums, restaurants and the castle Gripsholm directly. Here is located the State Portrait Gallery Sweden. The rate on the island includes the use of a boat. Here are a few cooler than the Lizard Island, but the lake is perfect for a refreshing dip in the water lovers and fishing. If you wish, you can arrange a tour of Stockholm - can be reached in about an hour. On the island can accommodate ten people, minimum rental time - two weeks, the cost of which starts from 64.000 SEK, which is about 9700 U.S. dollars.

Spectacle Island, USA

In terms of privacy and tranquility island Spectacle virtually unmatched. In 2008 he was selected as "the most beloved island leased America" magazine Private Island. Island area of only five acres located in the French Bay, off the coast of Maine. The nearest town - Bar Harbor, which can be reached only by boat, so that casual visitors just will not bother. The houses are equipped on the principle of "all inclusive": there is a Jacuzzi, an entertainment center, equipped with all necessary kitchen. You can cook for yourself or take advantage of a private chef. Also, available to guests are given kayaks. Island accommodates up to ten guests, who can choose between the main house and huts on the coast. The cost of stay is $ 500-1500 per day.

Island of Cayo Espanto, Belize

Cayo Espanto, located off the coast of Belize in the western Caribbean - is a five star resort of seven houses, six of which - villas on the beach, and the seventh - the water bungalows. Each villa provides almost complete privacy, as separated from the remaining mangroves. In addition to standard "island" of entertainment, guests can visit the nearby uninhabited islands, as well as the ruins of the Mayan civilization. The cost of renting a villa starts at $ 1,395 per day, and rent the entire island - from $ 12,000 for a minimum of 18 guests.

Island Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands

Parrot Cay has repeatedly won the title of the best hotel in the various rankings, among which worth mentioning Guide International Traveller, Condé Nast and Five Star Alliance. This is an example of the highest standards of luxury Caribbean: 72 rooms, suites and villas. Among the guests entertainment available classes in sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling and paddleboarding on private waters of the island. Spa complex offers not only a series of procedures, but also practices yoga and Ayurvedic treatments. The cost of stay starts at $ 500 per day, and seasonal periods shall be the minimum stay. Because of its privacy and status resort is popular with celebrities - so here was the wedding of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner in 2005.

Vatulele Island, Fiji

Vatulele - a holiday on an "all inclusive" of the highest class: it can accommodate up to 38 people, who account for 110 service personnel. Built on the island of 19 luxury villas - one for each pair of guests. The resulting resort - a collaborative effort of the Australian television producer Henry Crawford and "master of the hotel" Martin Livingston. Philosophy resort states that the island is not the place the TV, phone, cash transactions and shoes. All this is done in order to stay a pleasant experience. Furthermore, Vatulele - one of the best options for diving in Fiji. There are twenty five luxury dive sites (or as they are called "spots") are only a fifteen minute walk from the villas. The cost of renting a villa starts at $ 785 and the rent of the whole island will cost $ 10,732 a day.