Royal Belize: Your Own Private Island

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Need to get away … from other tourists? Book a stay on Royal Belize, a private island where anyone can stay—for a price. The island is just over seven acres of absolute privacy and luxury. The staff is trained to be pretty much invisible unless you want to see them; they’ll only come and attend to you if you want them to!

The island is also all-inclusive, and there’s a personal chef on duty to cook you whatever you want, whenever you want, and wherever you want—whether it’s lobster on the beach or brunch in your villa.

Take the island’s personal WaveRunner, kayaks, or snorkeling equipment out for a spin. Or, have your personal concierge arrange a trip to nearby attractions like a Blue Hole diving spot.

Where is it? In Ragged Caye, Belize. Fly to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (check prices) on the mainland, and then connect to Dangriga Airport on a local flight (check prices), in order to take a boat or helicopter to the island.

Where to Stay? At one of the island’s three private villas. Don’t worry, even if you only book one villa, the others won’t be rented out while you’re there!

What Else Should I Know? There’s a three-night minimum stay requirement.

Who’s it For? The one-percent.

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