The two best
Caribbean private island resorts

Both are ultra exclusive and expensive. They appeal to the rich and famous - including movie stars and business moguls. Both islands have pristine beaches, lush tropical landscapes, and spas - and are surrounded by coral reefs and clear turquoise waters.

Necker Island

Location: British Virgin Islands
Photo: Collage's left side

The weekly rate exceeds $250,000 for a party of up to its capacity (two dozen guests). Necker Island is owned and was developed by Virgin Atlantic Airways founder Sir Richard Branson. Balinese-style structures enrich the picturesque setting.

Update: Sad to report, the main complex burnt down on August 22, 2011, the result of a lightning strike. Branson expects to rebuild it. One of his house guests, Oscar-winning Kate Winslet, helped save his 90-year-old mother.

Musha Cay

Location: Bahamas
Photo: Collage's right side

Your party of 24 will pay about $250,000 to have this gorgeous tropical island all to themselves. Musha Cay is the brainchild of celebrity illusionist David Copperfield.

Runners-up

To be eligible for this select list, a resort must not only be superlative, it must also have exclusive use of its island.

Cayo Espanto - Belize
Guana Island - British Virgin Islands
Jumby Bay Resort - Antigua
Parrot Cay - Turks and Caicos
Petit St Vincent - Grenadines

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The left photo in my montage is copyrighted by Necker Island and the right photo is copyrighted by Sandy Lane. Both used with permission.

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Geographically, the Bahamas as well as the Turks and Caicos are Atlantic, not Caribbean islands. They lie just beyond the Caribbean Sea. Because most travelers and the industry consider them Caribbean, I use that definition.

 

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