Good news: since
your birthday is in the summer, you’ll find lower prices
than during the winter months. There are quite a few private
island resorts; most include a small number of villas but
they are usually spread out enough across the island that
you have some degree of privacy. Here’s a selection
of some of our favorites:
Cayo Espanto,
Belize: very
pricey but very exclusive; you don’t have to see any
other guests if you don’t want to. You’ll have
a butler assigned to you who will come take drink orders,
dinner orders, etc; meals are delivered to your villa.
Little Palm
Island, Florida Keys: Villas are somewhat smaller and
now as spread throughout the property; there are some public
areas that are shared by all the guests (dining area, pool,
etc.)
Peter Island,
British Virgin Islands. The island has just one resort
but several beaches.
You also might
think of a getaway on a secluded island. You wouldn’t
have the expense of a private island getaway but would still
have the peace and privacy. Some good choices:
Little Cayman:
you’ll find some villas here; check with Cayman
Villas for a good selection. To reach Little Cayman, you’ll
fly to Grand Cayman then take a prop plane from there. This
is a nice island with a population of about 100 residents;
great for just doing nothing at all. There are direct flights
from Houston to Grand Cayman.
Anguilla:
great beaches but pricier than some islands.
St. John,
USVI: There’s a huge number of villas on this island;
you can opt to add on services such as a caterer to bring
some meals or to pre-stock your pantry. Check with McLaughlin-Anderson
for a good selection. Many villas have their own private
pools; some are located on the beach.
Providenciales,
Turks and Caicos. This island is becoming more developed
but is still pretty quiet and has absolutely beautiful beaches.
Happy travels!
Paris and John
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