What do private islands offer that other rentals don’t?

Private islands offer a unique and exclusive experience that sets them apart from other vacation rentals. Here are some of the key features and advantages of private islands:

Privacy and seclusion: Private islands provide an unparalleled level of privacy and seclusion, away from crowded destinations. Guests can enjoy complete tranquillity all to themselves, ensuring a truly relaxing and intimate experience.

Personalised services: Private islands often come with a dedicated staff that caters exclusively to the guests' needs. This can include a private chef, butler, housekeeping, and concierge services, ensuring a highly personalised and luxurious stay.

Exclusive use of facilities: Guests have the entire island and its amenities at their disposal. This means they can fully enjoy the beaches, watersports equipment and recreational facilities.

Exquisite Cuisine: Guests on Calivigny Island for example can indulge in gourmet dining experiences prepared by skilled chefs. The island's culinary team can cater to various dietary preferences and create personalised menus for guests.

Customised activities: Guests can tailor their experiences according to their preferences. Whether it's snorkelling, scuba diving, fishing, hiking, or just enjoying the breathtaking views, private islands offer the flexibility to design a personalised itinerary.

Spa and Wellness: Calivigny Island often features a luxurious spa facility where guests can indulge in various treatments and massages to relax and rejuvenate.

Enhanced security: Private islands often have controlled access and heightened security measures, ensuring the safety and peace of mind of the guests throughout their stay.

Escape from the ordinary: Staying on a private island provides a sense of adventure and novelty that typical vacation rentals cannot match. It's an opportunity to disconnect from the outside world and immerse oneself in an exclusive private paradise.

Infinity Pool: Many private islands, including Calivigny Island, have infinity pools with breathtaking views, providing guests with the perfect spot to unwind and soak in the sun.

Pristine Beaches: Nukutepipi boasts stunning, secluded beaches with powdery white sand and turquoise waters, creating an idyllic setting for relaxation and beach activities.

Water Sports and Activities: The island offers a variety of water sports and activities, such as snorkelling, scuba diving, paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing, allowing guests to explore the vibrant marine life and coral reefs.

Cultural Experiences: Guests at Nukutepipi have the chance to immerse themselves in the local Polynesian culture through various cultural activities, performances, and interactions with the island's community.

Ideal for special occasions: Private islands are popular choices for celebrations like weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries, and family gatherings. The exclusivity and idyllic settings make these moments even more memorable.

Environmental preservation: Some private islands focus on eco-tourism and sustainability, giving guests a chance to enjoy nature responsibly and contribute to conservation efforts.

Marine Conservation: Thanda Island places a strong emphasis on marine conservation efforts and offers opportunities for guests to learn about and contribute to the preservation of the local marine ecosystem.

Private Yacht Charter: Thanda Island often offers the option to charter a private yacht for island-hopping or other excursions in the surrounding area.

Wildlife Viewing: While staying on Thanda Island, guests may have opportunities to spot marine life, such as dolphins and sea turtles, as well as enjoy birdwatching and nature walks.

Flexible accommodation options: Private islands can offer a range of accommodation styles, from luxurious villas to rustic beachfront cottages, catering to different preferences and group sizes.

It's important to note that the level of luxury and exclusivity can vary depending on the private island's location, size, and amenities. The cost of renting a private island can also be significantly higher than other vacation rentals, but for those seeking a truly extraordinary and exclusive experience, a private island rental is a must.

If you are planning on renting a private island for your vacation or celebration with family and friends, do get in touch to discuss ideas for your stay on a private island. We also offer private jet charters through our partner ExecuJet, so please contact us to discuss your requirements.

The Top 5 Private Island Rentals in the Indian Ocean

Art de Vivre is proud to announce its new luxury Private Island Collection. These islands feature exclusive-use rentals, often with their own endemic ecosystem and unique experiences for their prestigious guests. These island paradises are an unrivalled luxury escape for the adventurous traveller.

Cousine Island, Seychelles

As one of the smallest of the Seychelles islands, Cousine offers unparalleled privacy and seclusion to its visitors. With only four luxury villas on the entire island, and some of the most stunning views of untouched nature in the world, Cousine Island is a must visit for lovers of uninterrupted natural beauty. 

As well as being home to beautiful flora and fauna, Cousine Island hosts a variety of native animals, including lizards, turtles and birds. Visitors will be sharing the island with twelve Aldabra giant tortoises, and many extremely rare and exotic Seychelles birds, including the warbler, the blue pigeon and the sunbird. 

Cousine is one of the most conservation-friendly islands in the world. It is managed by the non-profit Nature Seychelles, and part of the profit from each stay at our Cousine Island villa goes towards conserving the island.

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Coco Privé, Kuda Hithi Island, Maldives

Of the 1192 islands that make up the Maldives, Kuda Hithi Island is one of the most beautiful. The island prides itself on being among the most exclusive in the world, reserved only for the lucky few who seek it out and choose to stay. 

At Coco Privé, visitors can walk across the white sandy beaches and soak in the sun by the azure sea or relax and unwind at the island’s luxurious private spa. Those who are feeling a little more adventurous can observe the island’s exotic colourful sea life while snorkeling, or ride the waves on a surfboard, jet ski or kayak.

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North Island, Seychelles

Much like Cousine, its Seychelles cousin, North Island is gorgeous and secluded with stunning beaches and views of the Indian Ocean. The people on the island are also equally dedicated to conserving the natural environment, which features abundant rare wildlife and plants.

The proprietors of North Island are extremely passionate about the wellness of their guests. The island has a spa that takes a holistic approach to rejuvenating the mind, body and soul. Where better to do that than on a private island, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and the everyday stress of modern life?

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Miavana, Madagascar

A stunning new exclusive-use private island located off the coast of Nosy Ankao. There are fourteen one, two and three bedroom villas decorating the western coast. With wild beaches, incredible diving, fishing, helicopter tours and a world class spa, Miavana brings a new level of luxury adventure to the Indian Ocean. Designed by Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens, who also designed the award-winning North Island, Seychelles and Leobo Observatory Villa.

All aspects of design, construction and the management of the lodge have been created with the environment, local wildlife and regeneration of native plants in mind. Restoring the ecosystem by replanting trees endemic to the island has become an important role for the island. Conserving endemic species of wildlife prevents these rare and exclusive animals from becoming endangered. Community work that the estate has focused on includes building a local school and teaching sustainability. Solar, wind and Biomass energy is used to power the island to achieve an independent renewable resource for the villas’ delicate and isolated environment.

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Thanda Island, Tanzania

Opening to guests this month, Thanda Island is perhaps the most exclusive private island in the world. Ten years in development, Thanda Island will give visitors the chance to swim with whale sharks and watch nesting sea turtles in a private marine reserve. 

Thanda Island is located off the coast of Tanzania, in a very secluded location giving guests complete privacy in their personal paradise. The island’s sole villa sleeps up to ten guests, plus children, and has dedicated staff, catering to your every need. Excursions to other islands will be available, though Thanda Island should be varied and exciting enough for even the most experienced private island visitor.

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Our Private Island Collection is the perfect inspiration for a unique and beautiful holiday in the Indian Ocean; the most untouched paradises, fully staffed and featuring plenty of luxury facilities and experiences. We look forward to arranging your island stay, please do get in touch.