Beautiful and remote islands for the perfect holiday getaway.
On some holdiays you want to get out and about, see the sights and the different culture, but sometimes you just want to chill out, relax and do nothing.
Island holidays are brilliant for escaping from the rat race of a busy modern life. If you are looking for a complete escape, why not whisk yourself away to one of these isolated paradises?
Madeira
Madeira is the ideal Island escape, as it is a long way out in the Atlantic Ocean. The Island is full of stunning rugged scenery great for walkers and ramblers. It is a great Island for relaxing and taking it easy, as it is very peaceful and serene.
Easter Island
Easter Island is about as remote as you can get. Once you’ve taken a flight to the most westerly point of Chile, you’re still over 2,000 miles (3,500km) away from the island. The trip is totally worth it though, with some of the most sensational views in the world, including the world famous Moai statues. Easter Island is about as remote as you can get for an island. Once you arrive at Chile, which is the most westernly point you are still over 2,000 miles away! The trip is totally worth it though, Easter Island has some of the most amazing views in the world, inlcluding the uber famous Moai statues.
Koh Phi Phi Leh
The island that was made famous in the Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach, Koh Phi Phi Leh is part of the Krabi province in Thailand. Flights to Thailand are increasingly cheap to find these days, and Koh Phi Phi Leh is best accessed by river ferry from Phuket or Krabi. The island was severely tampered with during the filming of The Beach, but after the typhoon of 2004 much of the island’s natural beauty has returned.
Meerufenfushi
The Maldives islands are a total of 1,200 islands of paradise, each one totally unique. The capital Male is worth seeing, but if you are just wanting to relax away from it all, Meeru is one of the best resorts available.
Necker Island
Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson has most things money can buy, including his own private island. Necker Island in the British Virgin Isles of the Caribbean is about as exclusive as islands come. Resplendent with luxury facilities, the island has capacity for around 30 people, so bumping into other tourists is a rare occasion indeed.