Originally published 01 September 2011

Ariara, the Philippines

160 miles southwest of Manila in the Philippines lies Ariara Island. The ultimate off the beaten track destination in an untouched corner of the Far East, this island can be hired out exclusively. With dedicated staff on hand to tend to your every need, you can eat when you want, sleep when you want, take to the water or simply relax on the beach, the island is your to treat as your own!

The Ariara is an exclusive accommodation option on the island for those seeking the ultimate in luxury. Designed in a contemporary in style, all rooms are situated along the main beach and have fabulous uninterrupted views out to sea. Facilities include the use of the KJ, a 100ft tri-maran which has at its disposal a 33ft speedboat, two high power jetskiis, a RIB, kayaks, windsurfers, waterskiis, wakeboards, fishing and snorkelling equipment.

To find out more about tailor-made trips to the Philippines, visit the Philippines section of our website, or speak to a Philippines specialist directly on 01993 838 155 to discuss your ideas further.

Picnic on Pansy Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique

Pansy Island, Bazaruto archipelago, Mozambique

For the ultimate in privacy and seclusion, take a trip to Pansy Island, a tiny island of white sand dunes where you can bathe in the bath-water warm seas and collect the pansy shells which sparkle amongst the sands with no one else around.

Here you can enjoy a large picnic lunch of fresh seafood and wine, snorkel in the crystal clear waters, or simply lay back and relax to the sound of the local wildlife.

To find out more about tailor-made trips to Mozambique, visit the Mozambique section of our website, or speak to a Mozambique specialist directly on 01993 838 560 to discuss your ideas further.

Private dining on a sandbank in the Maldives

Baros, the Maldives

Fifteen minutes west of Baros in the Maldives lies one of the resort's peaceful sandbanks. Here, you can enjoy a private dining experience, the ultimate in luxury and romance!

Watch the equatorial sun rising as you indulge in a picnic breakfast of fresh fruit, cold cuts of meat, pastries and yoghurt, or really push the boat out with a three-course dinner and champagne.   

To find out more about tailor-made trips to the Maldives, visit the Maldives section of our website, or speak to a Maldives specialist directly on 01993 838 310 to discuss your ideas further.

Wadigi Island Resort, Fiji

Wadigi Island, Fiji

Wadigi Island is a unique and truly memorable private island experience, discreetly placed in the beautiful Mamanuca Islands, Fiji. This South Pacific island combines luxury accommodation, gourmet dining, pristine beaches and absolute privacy.

Three spacious suites perch on the cliff, but guests have exclusive use of the whole island, and so if there are just two of you the other villas will remain unoccupied.

To find out more about tailor-made trips to Fiji, visit the Fiji section of our website, or speak to a Fiji specialist directly on 01993 838 825 to discuss your ideas further.

Double Island, Autralia

Double Island, Australia

At Double Island you have the opportunity to be the only group allowed on the island at any one time. Life here is all about you, your friends and family having an exceptional time – you dictate the tempo.

Watch a movie at Double Island’s exclusive moonlight cinema or just enjoy the views from the Coral Sea Deck across the bay, on Double Island you can really live like a film star. In fact, Keanu Reeves once referred to a stay here as ‘a life-changing experience’!

To find out more about tailor-made trips to Australia, visit the Australia section of our website, or speak to an Australia specialist directly on 01993 838 810 to discuss your ideas further.

Kaya Mawa, Malawi

Honeymoon suite, Kaya Mawa, Malawi

Honeymooners visiting Kaya Mawa are in for a real treat, as the honeymoon suite sits on its very own island in the beautiful waters of Lake Malawi!

Take in the stunning views from your very own hot tub, or relax by the log fire, whatever you decide to do there is a real feeling of peace and tranquility here - you even have your own deck and ladder that leads down to the lake, so why not take a dip?

To find out more about tailor-made trips to Malawi, visit the Malawi section of our website, or speak to a Malawi specialist directly on 01993 838 540 to discuss your ideas further.

Tropical island in El Nido, the Philippines

El Nido, the Philippines

The stunning sheer limestone cliffs and islands that rise out of the sea in cathedral like structures make the El Nido area one of the most picturesque and iconic places in the Philippines.

Made up of hundreds of islands with only a few inhabited, there are plenty of places to get away from it all, including other human beings, for the day. So pack a picnic and head out into the crystal clear coves, to discover a beach all to yourself.

To find out more about tailor-made trips to the Philippines, visit the Philippines section of our website, or speak to a Philippines specialist directly on 01993 838 155 to discuss your ideas further.

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