Signature Luxury Travel & Style

The Virtuoso Guide to PRIVATE ISLANDS

Nothing says ‘exclusivity’ quite like a private island retreat. We ask the experts – some of Australia’s most respected Virtuoso travel advisors – to recommend their top picks for seclusion, style and service.

Private island resorts stand at the pinnacle of the luxury travel experience, combining castaway freedom, beachfront beauty and the finest hospitality, all without the crowds.

If you’re looking for privacy, discretion and complete fulfilment, look no further than the nine private islands recommended by our experienced panel of travel specialists from Australia’s finest Virtuoso member agencies. And, to tempt you even further, we have also gathered stories from our writers exploring private island resorts in Mozambique and the Seychelles.

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Seychelles

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Explore the natural beauty of the Seychelles – home to coral reefs,

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