6 Incredible Private Island Getaways

1. Necker Island, British Virgin Islands.
Sir Richard Branson’s private paradise, where up to 26 guests stay in uber-luxe Balinese villas, ­savor five-star cuisine and enjoy activities ­ranging from swimming in the infinity pool to zooming on a personal submarine. 

Branson Beach Estates.

2. Petit St. Vincent.
A 115-acre island surrounded by two miles of perfect beaches features 22 charming cottages and villas. Full spa services and two superb restaurants. 

Petit St. Vincent.

3. Cayo Espanto, Belize.
This island, on the world’s second-largest coral barrier reef, has just six villas, including one over the water. Award-winning cuisine, fishing, diving and beachcombing. 

Cayo Espanto, Belize.

4. Little Palm Island, Florida Keys.
Unique because you can drive there (via the Overseas Highway through the Keys), this island offers 30 suites. Restaurant features terrific Cuban/French cuisine and one of Florida’s largest wine lists. 

Little Palm Island, Florida Keys.

5. Jumby Bay Resort, Antigua.
Two miles offshore, this resort on a 300-acre island has 40 suites and 11 villas with private plunge pools. Fine dining in two restaurants finishes a day of snorkeling, biking, tennis, croquet or just loafing. 

Jumby Bay Resort, Antigua.

6. Musha Cay, Bahamas.
Magician David Copperfield’s island offers more than 40 pristine beaches, gourmet cuisine and five guest houses from which to snorkel, sail and fish. 

Musha Cay, Bahamas.