The World's Best Private Island Resorts

"Located in the southwest Atlantic off the main chain of Turks and Caicos, the remote island of Ambergris Cay (not to be confused with Ambergris Caye in Belize) is equal parts luxury and adventure. It redefines “all-inclusive” with five-star food, zero up charges for top-shelf wine, and billionaire views to boot. On this (intentionally) underdeveloped island, look forward to serene azure waters, rugged nature, and a total of 17 oceanfront resort suites and 14 multi-bedroom villas—all butler-serviced and spaced out over the island’s 1,100 acres. The private island resort also houses one with the longest private-jet runway in the region (at 5,700 feet, it accommodates planes up to 28 meters long), fostering an escape for outdoor-minded billionaires and professional athletes whose ideal getaway includes as much deep-sea fishing and tennis as it does five-course dining, indulgent spa treatments, and fabulous residence-style accommodation. What’s more? The resort has been a good neighbor to local wildlife by partnering with the San Diego Zoo for regular research visits to maintain the scrubby cay’s indigenous wildlife populations, including flamingos, iguanas, and ospreys." - Paul Rubio