The people of this island would just as soon outsiders steered clear. However, its pristine public beaches make the unusual ...

Velaa Private Island is located in Noonu Atoll, a 45-minute seaplane flight from Malé. Photograph courtesy Velaa Private Island After two overnight flights and a brief stop in Istanbul, I found myself ...

A private island less than 30 miles from New York City, off the coast of Greenwich, Connecticut, is headed to the market later this week for $25 million. Spanning around 1 acre, Farwells Island sits ...

It isn’t just Richard Branson who can score solitude on his own private island in the Caribbean. You too can rent a little VIP R&R on a private paradise — whether that’s glorious isolation with no one ...

A life in a secluded island paradise in the crystal blue Caribbean Sea could soon be yours – but you’ll need a few million dollars to realize it. Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts is set to turn Caye ...

Vacationing on a private island might seem extravagant, but the Caribbean offers a variety of resorts that are worth a second look. As a travel advisor specializing in the region and a mom to three ...

Many would like to vacation on a tropical island—true aficionados like to buy them. From celebrities to CEOs, people often purchase private islands for their tranquility and privacy. But they also ...

After two overnight flights and a brief stop in Istanbul, I found myself island-hopping alone through the Maldives on a tiny seaplane surrounded by couples. I was the last stop: Velaa Private Island—a ...

Paradise is not exclusively for couples—and with over 1,000 islands to explore, the Maldives is one place that shouldn’t be reserved for a “special occasion.” Velaa Private Island is located in Noonu ...