Kiwi Curated
6 Remote Island Paradises
by Joy PecknoldThere’s getaways, and then there’s really getting away, and that’s achieved with three words: remote island resort. Herein, seven paradisiacal properties tucked away on quiet isles for when one craves the truest definition of escape.
6 Remote Island Paradises
Located 370 miles east of mainland Australia, Arajilla lives on Lord Howe Island, an UNESCO World Heritage site of permanent park reserve and protected marine area. The island has it all—volcanic peaks, lush rainforest, sandy beaches and calm lagoons. Its also home to Ball’s Pyramid, the world’s tallest sea-stack of basalt rock. There’s 350 permanent residents on the island and only 400 visitors are allowed at one time. The rooms here reflect that tranquility, with a soft palette and open concept.
6 Remote Island Paradises
The setting for the most infamous tale of marooned romance, The Blue Lagoon, Turtle Island has 14 luxury bures for 14 lucky couples. The 1,500-square-foot suites front private beaches and boast double hammocks. Come dinnertime, feast on fresh lobster and fish brought in by the local fisherman and veggies from the resort’s organic garden.
6 Remote Island Paradises
It’s almost always sunny on this private island off the coast of Madagascar. Constance Tsarabanjina’s 25 villas embody “Robinson Crusoe chic,” from the décor to intentional lack of phones and televisions. Not to mention, the dress code for its Malagasy-style restaurant: no shoes, no problem, bare feet are welcome.
6 Remote Island Paradises
Some 200 miles off the northeast coast of Brazil is the mountainous Fernando de Noronha, an island of volcanic sea cliffs surrounded by turquoise waters. The waters here are spectacular for snorkeling or scuba diving, with its bevy of rare fish species, dolphins and sea turtles. Decked in white and woods, Pousada Maravilha is pretty nice to look at too.
6 Remote Island Paradises
Bearing the old English name of this group of islands off the coast of British Columbia, Queen Charlotte Lodge is on the northern tip of Haida Gwaii’s Graham Island, a little less than three hours flight from Vancouver. Tucked in amongst dense evergreens and facing the harbor, there are 24 suites in the main lodge, as well as private pine log chalets. This is a prime sport fishing destination, with waters chock full of Chinook and Coho salmon.
6 Remote Island Paradises
If you’re going to do the Maldives, you might as well go all the way. Shangri-La’s Villingili lives in the Addu Atoll and is the region’s first south-of-the-equator luxury resort. Their thatched roof, over water villas thrust you into the aquamarine landscape, or opt for an on-land one surrounded by jungle palms with direct access to the beach.
Located 370 miles east of mainland Australia, Arajilla lives on Lord Howe Island, an UNESCO World Heritage site of permanent park reserve and protected marine area. The island has it all—volcanic peaks, lush rainforest, sandy beaches and calm lagoons. Its also home to Ball’s Pyramid, the world’s tallest sea-stack of basalt rock. There’s 350 permanent residents on the island and only 400 visitors are allowed at one time. The rooms here reflect that tranquility, with a soft palette and open concept.
The setting for the most infamous tale of marooned romance, The Blue Lagoon, Turtle Island has 14 luxury bures for 14 lucky couples. The 1,500-square-foot suites front private beaches and boast double hammocks. Come dinnertime, feast on fresh lobster and fish brought in by the local fisherman and veggies from the resort’s organic garden.
It’s almost always sunny on this private island off the coast of Madagascar. Constance Tsarabanjina’s 25 villas embody “Robinson Crusoe chic,” from the décor to intentional lack of phones and televisions. Not to mention, the dress code for its Malagasy-style restaurant: no shoes, no problem, bare feet are welcome.
Some 200 miles off the northeast coast of Brazil is the mountainous Fernando de Noronha, an island of volcanic sea cliffs surrounded by turquoise waters. The waters here are spectacular for snorkeling or scuba diving, with its bevy of rare fish species, dolphins and sea turtles. Decked in white and woods, Pousada Maravilha is pretty nice to look at too.
Bearing the old English name of this group of islands off the coast of British Columbia, Queen Charlotte Lodge is on the northern tip of Haida Gwaii’s Graham Island, a little less than three hours flight from Vancouver. Tucked in amongst dense evergreens and facing the harbor, there are 24 suites in the main lodge, as well as private pine log chalets. This is a prime sport fishing destination, with waters chock full of Chinook and Coho salmon.
If you’re going to do the Maldives, you might as well go all the way. Shangri-La’s Villingili lives in the Addu Atoll and is the region’s first south-of-the-equator luxury resort. Their thatched roof, over water villas thrust you into the aquamarine landscape, or opt for an on-land one surrounded by jungle palms with direct access to the beach.