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Petit St. Vincent Resort on Petit St. Vincent, the most southern Grenadine island, offers the ultimate in privacy. ( Charmaine Noronha ) Argyle International Airport, the island's first international airport, had a soft opening in February to much fanfare. When fully operational, the new airport will offer non-stop jet service from North America, Central and South America, and Europe to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. ( St. Vincent and The Grenadines Tourist Office ) For lush views of Young Island and a slice of serenity, consider checking into Young Island Resort. ( Charmaine Noronha ) Slip into a hammock or grab a bike from Palm Island Resort (if youre a guest) to head to a secluded beach on the island. ( Charmaine Noronha ) Swim with sea turtles in tri-hued blue water at Tobago Cays, a protected wildlife reserve consisting of five islets. ( Charmaine Noronha )

By Charmaine NoronhaSpecial to the Star

Tues., May 16, 2017

St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a collection of 32 unspoiled islands and cays in the eastern Caribbean. To get a full and awe-inspiring experience, island hop to a few of its gems and secluded resorts.

Argyle International Airport:

The island buzzed with joy and pride this February when it opened its first international airport, Argyle International Airport (AIA) in Argyle, on Valentines Day. This new airport is the largest capital project that has ever been undertaken in the country and will replace the existing E.T. Joshua Airport once it is fully operational, hopefully by June or July, say officials. The new airport will offer non-stop jet service from North America, Central and South America, and Europe to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, drastically changing the islands tourism game. Air Canada plans weekly flights to St. Vincent from Dec. 14, 2017 to Apr. 12, 2018. Details: svgiadc.com

Young Island:

Young Island is the most northerly island in the Grenadine chain, just south of mainland St. Vincent. Head to Young Island Resort for a lush getaway on the 5.3-hectare private island. Each private cottage has an ocean view, with some offering private plunge pools and gazebos. Prep your palate for its famous freshly baked six loaves of breads presented to you at your table daily at lunch and dinner. The breads include white, coconut, banana, raisin, cinnamon and wheat. (My vote is for the cinnamon.) Details: youngisland.com

Palm Island:

Palm Island, formerly Prune Island, was renamed after the former owners of the private island, the late John and Mary Caldwell, planted hundreds of palms, transforming the deserted spot into a Caribbean paradise. Palm Island Resort capitalizes off of this palm-blanketed oasis by offering an eco-friendly, luxury, all-inclusive experience. Grab a resort bike and pedal to one of its secluded hammocks for a beach picnic for the ultimate relaxing afternoon. Or slip into the spa and into nirvana with a Balinese massage. Details: palmislandresortgrenadines.com

Petit St. Vincent:

Welcome to paradise, says a smiling Petit St. Vincent Resort employee when I arrive on this private island, the most southern of the Grenadines. And he aint lying. This slice of heaven is all about privacy. You wont be disturbed in your remote hillside or beach villa until you hoist a yellow flag outside of your room, alerting staff that your rum punch needs a top-up or youd like to grab snorkelling equipment to scope out the sea life outside your door. Details: petitstvincent.com

Tobago Cays:

Hop on a catamaran to head to the remote and unblemished Tobago Cays, a protected wildlife reserve of five islets bordered by a giant horseshoe reef. Slipping into the warm turquoise waters is like touring a natural sea turtle sanctuary I swim by at least 15 shelled beauties. And though Ive snorkelled my fair share, its the first spot where I get to hold my first sea urchin and starfish. Details: tobagocays.org

Charmaine Noronhas trip was sponsored by the St. Vincent and the Grenadines tourism board, which didnt review or approve this story.

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David Beckham is reportedly planning on buying his wife Victoria an island for their 20th anniversary.

The retired soccer star is marking two decade since he first started dating the 43-year-old former Spice Girls singer, and is believed to be eyeing up a number of private islands as a gift for his long term partner.

According to sources, 42-year-old David - who has three sons Brooklyn, 18, Romeo, 14, and Cruz, 12, as well as five-year-old daughter Harper with his spouse - has all but settled on the 250-acre island of Bird Cay, in the South Berry Islands of Nassau, which will reportedly set him back a cool 7 million should he decide to splurge on the tropical paradise.

The decision to look into a private island reportedly comes as Victoria - who was known as Posh Spice during her time with the 'Wannabe' hitmakers - "craves normality" for her family and wants to be able to enjoy a vacation without being hounded by paparazzi.

A source told the Daily Star Sunday newspaper: "The Beckhams, particularly Posh, crave normality for their family times. Photos of Victoria in her bikini are incredibly rare because she is now very conscious about her body.

"So David wanted to give her that gift of privacy to mark two decades since they first started dating, a place where she can be totally relaxed.

"They love being on Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island, so for David this was the logical next step. The Caribbean Islands are incredible, so they really are spoilt for choice, but Bird Cay is looking like the one."

The island in question is said to include 4.75 miles of water frontage, with a stunning historic two-storey main residence which overlooks the ocean, as well as an extra five waterfront cottages.

The current owner of Bird Cay said of the property: "[It is] quite simply a tropical paradise tailor-made for a business retreat, a family compound or a stunning island resort."

David has not yet finalised his decision, however, and it is believed that the eight-acre island of Sandy Cay in The Abacos in the Bahamas, as well as the Toad Hall Estate in the British Virgin Islands, are also possibilities for the famous family.

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Having a great bachelorette party means creating meaningful and lasting memories with your bridal party.

While some people spend one night hanging out with their friends, you can really make the event more significant by taking your favorite ladies on a special girls-only getaway.

Pamper your bridal party at the Chteau lan Winery and Resort. Courtesy of Chteau lan Winery and Resort/For the AJC

Girls' Just Wanna Have Wine Bachelorette Getaway. Chteau lan Winery and Resort. 100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton. 678-425-0900.www.chateauelan.com.

The Girls' Just Wanna Have Wine package includes overnight accommodations at the Villas or the Inn, lunch in Fleur de Lis, Versailles or Cafe Elan, wine tasting and an 80-minute long Chteau Essential Facial for each guest. Package prices vary depending on how many guests you have in your bridal party. For more information, call 678-425-0900, extension 41.

Girls' Getaway on Eagle Island. Eagle Island Lodge. 85 Screven St., Darien. 912-222-0801.www.privateislandsofgeorgia.com.

If you and your girlfriends prefer a little bonding cruising around Eagle Island, try the Girls' Getaway on Eagle Island. This package includes a two-day boat rental, two bottles of champagne, five pounds of wild-caught Georgia shrimp, Five-Moon barbecue sauce, a Private Islands of Georgia large cooler tote, plus a Private Islands of Georgia koosie and Eagle Island cap. For more information, call 912-222-0801.

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa offers upscale lodge-like accommodations, not to mention a spa, golfing, horseback riding, guided fishing trips and more. Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

Girls' Night Out Getaway atBrasstown. Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa. 6321 Highway 76, Young Harris. 800-201-3205.www.brasstownvalley.com.

For a bridal party that enjoys adventure along with a little pampering, the Girls' Night Out Getaway at Brasstown has you covered. Along with stunning views of the North Georgia mountains, this package features nightly accommodations, a selection of activities, like golf, horseback riding and spa treatments, along with wine and cheese (or beer, chips and salsa). For more information, call 800-201-3205.

Invite your bridal party to an elegant bachelorette party at the Legacy Lodge at Lanier Islands. Courtesy of Lanier Islands/For the AJC

Bridal Luncheon and Farewell Brunch at Lanier Islands. Legacy Lodge. 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford. 770-945-8787.www.lanierislands.com.

The Legacy Lodge at Lanier Islands makes a wonderful location to host a traditionally Southern bridal luncheon and/or farewell brunch for your bridal party. The bridal luncheon package combines spa treatments with a special High Tea, followed by the farewell brunch featuring mimosas with breakfast in the Magnolia Room. On this getaway, guests can enjoy all the amenities provided at the Legacy Lodge and also have access to the activities available at Lanier Islands.

Ladies Weekend Getawayin Savannah. The Ballastone. 14 East Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah. 912-236-1484.www.ballastone.com.

Experience the Deep South in style with your bridal party with the Ladies Weekend Getaway in Savannah. This package includes accommodations at The Ballastone in adjoining rooms in the Luxury Suite and Superior King rooms, Old Savannah Trolley tickets, Savannah Theatre tickets, a $100 dinner gift certificate, spa treatments, a formal Silver Service Afternoon Tea and evening hors d'oeuvres. For more information, call 912-236-1484.

Party Bus Bachelorette Package. Playground Atlanta VIP. 3060 Pharr Court NW, Atlanta. 888-878-7430.www.playgroundatlanta.com.

For a bachelorette party that you'll never forget, take your ladies on a party bus from Playground Atlanta VIP. Their Party bus Bachelorette Package includes a custom keepsake flyer, a personal hostess throughout the event, VIP entry to local clubs and hot spots, an unlimited guest list and food for the ride.

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When life gets too chaotic, demanding or just plain too much, its pleasant to daydream about escaping to a private island.

Though they dont own a private island per se, what Louise and Jonathan Franklin do have is pretty darn close: a getaway cabin on gorgeous and secluded Decatur Island (in the San Juan Islands, just east of Lopez Island). With limited access (no ferry transportation, restaurants or stores) and a population of fewer than 100, its the perfect antidote to urban living.

The Queen Annebased coupleshes an attorney, hes an associate dean at the University of Washington School of Lawmake monthly escapes to the cabin and extended trips over holidays and summer vacations, often joined by their kids, Noah, 18, and Camilla, 22. Theyve been visiting Decatur for years, thanks to friends who had a place there. We fell in love with the island, its natural beauty and quiet, says Jonathan. One day, we found ourselves talking about what we would do if we won the lottery. We agreed that we would love to have a cabin on Decatur. Soon after, it suddenly became a possibility, and we took the leap.

After the Franklins decided to invest in a vacation home, Jonathan began researching options and came across a standout Methow Valley cabin. They approached the designersEggleston Farkas Architectsto help them realize their vision, which included creating a dwelling that used space efficiently, offered areas where the family could spend time together and took existing surroundings into consideration. One big challenge for the project was receiving design approval from Decatur Northwest, an organization of island residents that oversees the protection of the islands wildlife and communally shared land from too much development. Requirements dictate minimizing the visual impact of buildings, and leaving the environment and character of the land as undisturbed as possible.

Photograph by Ed Sozinho The communal spaces, where the Franklin family (pictured here: Louise, Jonathan and Noah Franklin with friend Kevin Reeves of the AIA) can enjoy spending time together, are a favorite feature of their vacation cabin

As a result, very few fir trees and none of the madrona trees on the property were removed, and the footprint of the house was configured into the existing slope of the land. We fit the footprint between rocky outcroppings and with minimal tree removalfar less than was allowable, says Allan Farkas, lead architect on the project. The floor level was recessed so that the structure appears much more compact when one approaches, or passes by, from the north. Similarly, the roof slopes and folds down to the eastern side, to minimize its profile from the community paths and provide privacy to and from the living spaces.

Photograph by Ed Sozinho The Franklins have a ringside seat from which to watch the islands many creatures, including a herd of wild sheep. Roundups are held on the island to cull, shear and provide care for the sheepdescended from a herd set free on Decatur in the late 1800s

Exterior materials were chosen with an eye toward blending them in with the surroundings. We had collected materials from, and had a photo collage of, the site that we worked with. Natural stone, grasses and mosses, madrona bark and leaf colors all influenced the palette, says Farkas, who further achieved this natural fusion by staining the exposed structural lumber and installing the panel siding backward, with its coarse side facing out, to unite with the natural textures of the surroundings.

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Last week, the public was transfixed by the disastrous spectacle of the Fyre Festival. The music festivals organizers had billed it a luxurious getaway on an island in the Bahamas, featuring models, yachts, massages, a pig roast, and other Instagram-friendly sights. Instead, attendees found themselves stranded on an island without reliable sources of food, water, shelter, and other basic necessities.

Its hard to imagine an event that better showcases the duality of islands in the popular imagination. On one hand, people frequently imagine visits to islands as accessing a kind of paradisefrom the Puerto Rican island of Vieques, where wild horses roam and the full moon shines over a bioluminescent bay, to the whitewashed houses and electric-blue waters of Santorini. Historically, people have often associated islands with pilgrimage or spiritual travel, offering visitors an escape from their materialistic everyday lives that leads to fresh revelations. Christians flocked to the Scottish island of Iona to stay at its storied monastery in the early Middle Ages. In the 1800s, the marvelous isolation of the Galapagos Islands led Charles Darwin to create his theory of evolution.

But the idea that islands are places where one can find a personal utopia has a clear dark side, as evident in the violent history of colonialism. And islands in the popular imagination can also be places of loneliness and anarchyeven a metaphor for hell. The beauty of traveling to an island is the same thing that makes it terrifying: Once youre on it, you can feel quite far away from everything else.

For the rich, islands today hold particular appeal. With the advent of air travel, it is possible to dash off to St. Barts, Ibiza, or Bali for a quick jaunt without sacrificing the conveniences of mainland living. And of course, owning your own private island has emerged as an elite status symbola place where VIPs like Richard Branson and Leonardo DiCaprio can fashion worlds designed precisely to their liking.

You can own this little piece of the world, Chris Krolow, host of HGTVs Island Hunters and the founder and CEO of Private Islands Inc., told The Atlantic in 2015. Its the closest you can get to having your own kingdom.

Since islands are surrounded by water, theyre inherently exclusivea geographic feature that may give the wealthy a feeling of control over their surroundings. And thanks to the availability of the internet, cell phones, and other modern communications, the very thing that made islands foreboding in the pasttheir isolationis now central to their appeal. Whereas societies once shipped prisoners off to islands as punishment, now the privileged choose to isolate themselves, expecting to be able to get back in touch (and back on the mainland) whenever they want. As Ben Myers wrote for the Guardian in 2011, now that nowhere in the world is beyond reach, the solitude of island living becomes a prized commodity.

Artists have also often long turned to islands for creative inspiration. For the 19th-century French painter Paul Gauguinwhose paintings have since been criticized for reflecting racist, sexist, and colonialist viewsTahiti offered an escape from his life in Europe, characterized by illness, poverty, and bureaucracy. Capri, off the Italian coast near Naples and a popular 19th-century stopover on the grand tours across Italy and Greece, has a long history of attracting artists, intellectuals and writers. In the 20th century, Capri became the hub for fashionable parties and social events where the rich and famous came together. The Swedish doctor and writer Axel Munthe made the island his new home; his Villa San Michele is still open to visitors today. Also among the expats of this island were lesbian women and gay men, for whom the more relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle represented an escape from the more conservative and even intolerant societies of northern and central Europe.

Fyre Festival played on these associations by promising access to models, musicians, and celebrities, with the underlying implication that a luxury getaway in the Bahamas was also a spiritual quest. Come, seek, for searching is the foundation of fortune, the festivals tagline promised. But islands do not exist solely for the pleasure of the traveleras the festival-goers were soon to find out.

The ABC series Lost, set on a remote tropical island, got a lot of mileage out of contrasting the islands picturesque setting with the death and danger faced by its band of airplane crash survivors. In the classic 1954 novel Lord of the Flies, a group of children try to build a society on an uninhabited island and descend into chaos. The success of these stories testifies to the enduring appeal of Daniel Defoes archetypal novel Robinson Crusoe, about a man who finds himself on what at first seems to be a deserted island after a shipwreck, and confronts the challenge to figure out an entirely new life for himself under adverse circumstances.

Ive gone from paradise to purgatory while visiting an island myself. While vacationing in Dominica, the island between Guadeloupe and Martinique, I got lost in the jungle at night for about 12 hours, facing strong rainfall, no public transportation, and no easy way out. I managed to get away in the endby pure chance, I spotted a truck and managed to squeeze myself in the middle of a large group of banana plantation workers. The experience reminded me that, for an outsider, the reality of an island can be quite different from its place in ones imagination.

This ambivalence towards islands was captured magnificently by Judith Schalansky in her book Atlas of Remote Islands. The writer and designer collected historic and scientific events related to 50 islands she has never visited, and included them on intricately designed maps. Armchair travelers are left to wonder how often-incredible stories of voluntary and involuntary Swiss Family Robinsons could have happened on such tiny, topographical dots. Paging through the book is a reminder of an important rule of thumb: For travelers, many places appear most alluring when admired from a distance.

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For those who really, really, really want to get away from it all (and from everyone), renting your own private island makes for an ideal vacation. While it used to be that you had to be a mogul to do such a thing, nowadays you'll find many of these getaways cost roughly the same as a night at a mid- to high-end hotel. From the shores of Colombia to British Columbia, these Airbnb islands prove life's greatest luxuries are indeed peace and quiet.

1. The Ark

Cartagena, Bolvar, Colombia, $572 a night

White-sand beaches and palm trees surround this classic Caribbean four-bedroom "cottage," which is perched on an island just off the Colombian isle of Tintipn. But this is a cottage the way Newport, Rhode Island, mansions are cottages: It's an adorable understatement. The 10,000-square-foot villa houses up to 25 people, if that's your idea of a getaway. The biggest draw is the authentic Caribbean cuisine served up by The Ark's head cook, Maria Candela. Dine on traditional panfried fish and coconut rice, perhaps in the comfort of one of the many hammocks in the 700-square-foot outdoor great room.

2. Dogatraz Island

Hinesburg, Vermont, $245 a night

If your ideal traveling companion happens to be of the four-legged variety, you'll love this appropriately named dog-friendly island in the middle of Lake Iroquois. There's a main cottage with a screened-in porch for lazy summer nights, plus places to camp if you prefer to sleep right under the stars. Hang out by the fire pit, take a swim or just enjoy the classic New England scenery.

3. AshKay Island

Manchester, Michigan, $700 a night

If a private island somehow doesn't offer enough privacy, how about one that comes with a private 156-acre lake? Though you'll have to pay a bit more for such a luxury, the ability to vacation and skinny-dip like no one's watching might be worth it. Swim and fish your heart out or just enjoy the simple pleasure of having a beach (and perfect view) all to yourself.

4. Out There

Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada, $333 a night

If you've logged too many hours on emails to count, book this island right now. This private island eco-retreat promises a break from notifications against the backdrop of the stunning Sunshine Coast of British Columbia (which hasn't been fully discovered as a vacation destination yet). You've got your choice of a yurt or tent-cabin, and meals are included in the price of your stay.

5. Crescent Island

Sanibel, Florida, $775 a night

You're never truly alone when you vacation in Florida even its gorgeous coastline becomes sullied by throngs of vacationers. That's especially the case for the picture-perfect beaches on Sanibel Island; that is, unless you opt for a private island off Sanibel instead. You can rent a boat to get to and from civilization, like restaurants and shops, then retire to a secluded paradise that remains confidently free of other people's selfie sticks. Wanna share? The home sleeps up to 10.

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Disney Cruise Line is offering nine cruises this summer that stop at their private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay, for two days during each cruise.

These special nine cruises on Disney Dream will each be four or five days in length with the first one scheduled to depart Port Canaveral onJune 2, 2017. Each cruise willspend one day in Castaway Cay and Nassau, before returning to Castaway Cay for the 3rd day. The five day cruises will have a sea day after the threedays in port.

Castaway Cay remains one of the most popular private islands among all islands owned by a cruise line. The island has a pier for docking so there is no need for tendering. Castaway Cay offers multiple beaches including one reserved only for adults (Serenity Bay).

Disney Dream is a 129,690 gross ton cruise ship that debuted in January 2011. The 4,000 passenger cruise ship sails year round from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas and is the 3rd ship built by Disney Cruise Line.

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Bahubali 2 has been breaking records right from its release date. The sequel to 2015 release, Baahubali: The Beginning hit the theatres on 28th April 2017, and the movie has already earned more than Rs 500 crores worldwide according to the latest box office report. SS Rajamoulis Baahubali: The Conclusion has earned more than Rs 506 crore in the past four days according to a report on BoxofficeIndia.com. The Prabhas and Rana Daggubati starrer has been one of the most awaited releases of the year, and the movie series has been a visual delight for us all. The Baahubali team has worked immensely hard on this project for the last five years, and the Bahubali 2 moviemassive collections give them a chance to be spoilt and enjoy some unique experiences. From private islands to castles in England, there are way too many things to invest on in the 500 crores that the movie has earned.Bahubali 2 First Day Box Office Collection Report vs All Time Highest Opening Day Grossing Hollywood Movies Baahubali 2: The Conclusion is still no match!

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion is expected to break the 1000 crore mark and the first weekend collections of the film assure us that this monumental point will be reached. The sequel to the blockbuster Baahubali: The Beginning, Bahubali 2 is a delight to watch and some stellar action sequences. The makers of the movie have been flooded with praises and fans cannot stop praising this phenomenal movie. The Baahubali franchise has been hyped especially because of the biggest suspense of the recent times, Why Kattappa Killed Bahubali that has finally been answered. SS Rajamouli has done complete justice to the movie franchise, and the success of the film series has been well deserved. As Baahubali: The Conclusion continues to break various records, here are five things that the Bahubali team can splurge on with the BO collections.Bahubali 2 Movie LEAKED online just before release, is the video clip of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion original or fake?

Who would not like to have a private island to get away and relax at. Having crossed the Rs 500 crore mark in merely 4 days, the Baahubali team can buy private islands anywhere in the world. some of the best options for islands are Hans Lollik Islands, US Virgin Islands which is available for merely $ 45 million which is around 288 crores. Some other island options for the Bahubali team to splurge on are private islands at Bora Bora, French Polynesia, Charles Island, Bahamas and others. These islands provide the perfect getaway fro the cast and crew and can be the perfect writers retreat for SS Rajamouli to work on his future projects.

Having concurred the imaginary kingdom of Mahishmati, the Bahubali team can actually aim for the stars next to this option. A trip to the space was a dream to many at one point; however, Virgin Galactic has made this dream come true with their latest offering. The spaceflight company has made a commercial space travel package available at $ 250000 per seat. SS Rajamouli can take his precious cast on a trip to the great behind having earned more than 77 million in US dollars.

The grand castles in Baahubali franchise were created with the help of set designers and VFX and by travelling to far off lands, to bring the entire kingdom and story into life. However, the team can now afford actual castles in the UK. A 45 room castle in Charlottesville, VA, The Albemarle House is available for sale at merely $ 15.3 million. Spread across 23,500 square foot, the castle was once priced at $ 500 million in 2009, but the house is now owned by the Bank of America and is available at the bargain price.

The main reason behind the success of Baahubali franchise has been the hard work of the entire team. Imagine if you get such a phenomenal experience with a much smaller wait, all thanks to the clones of the Bahubali team. Having crossed the five hundred crore mark, the makers of the movie can actually afford to make clones of the geniuses and make many movies that are equally impressive. The cost of making one human clone is about $1.7 million, and with $ 77 million in hand, the team can make all the clones necessary for some more stellar movies in Indian cinema.

Private jets are the latest trend, and when it comes to comfort, nothing can match the Gulfstream G650ER, or so we have read. The comfortable 18-seater private plane has a range of 13,890km and a speed of 1,133km/h. This beauty can be easily bought as it is priced at $66.5 million. While the speed and exterior do the private plane is known, the interior is a beauty of its own. With HD wide-screen TVs, a convection oven, porcelain dinnerware, and handcrafted seats as standard, the Gulfstream can really up the style and comfort quotient for the Bahubali team.

Bahubali 2 has already become one of the most loved movies having earned success and appreciation form fans and critics alike. SS Rajamoulis brain child is all set to enter the Rs 1000 crore club and the Indian movie industry cannot help but be proud. Baahubali: The Conclusion has already received the appreciation and praise from the industry people like superstar Rajnikanth, Junior NTR and others. While the world already knows why Kattappa killed Bahubali, people cannot stop re-watching this period drama for the visual effects as well as the unmatched story line.

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A private island, where you're secluded from all but a handful of staff and fellow guests, may be just what the doctor ordered.

Here are four tropical, and one not-so-tropical, island getaways where you can escape and unwind.

One of the most famous and over-the-top private islands is this Caribbean compound owned by Sir Richard Branson.

You, along with 33 of your best friends and family, can live it up here as well for a cool $80,000 a night.

For that sum you'll have access to the island's 17 guest bedrooms, along with the bunkhouse that sleeps up to six kids; multiple pools; tennis courts; spa; a full staff, including Michelin-trained chefs; all sorts of recreational toys and watersports (there's even a zip line); and more.

If the entire island is a bit out of reach, you can also sign up for one of what they call their Celebration Weeks, when you can rent out an individual room for three to 10 nights.

$80,000 per night for the entire island for up to 34 people; $4,280 per couple per night during Celebration Weeks

All of the rooms here look out onto the water and feature a screened-in porch where you can sit back and savor the view.

Another major perk of a stay here is that the Meridian Club is all inclusive, so everything from your meals to your equipment rentals is included. Heck, even the postcards are included.

Rates start at $895 per night.

The way you get the staff's attention here is with flags; hoist up the yellow flag to let them know you need room service, transportation somewhere or have some other request, and let the red flag fly when you just want to be left alone.

Here, amid the miles of white-sand beach and tropical woodland, you can fully unwind and take a break from all of the texts, emails and phone calls that bombard our daily lives.

Your only tasks involve sampling some locally caught seafood at one of the weekly beach barbecues, enjoying an alfresco massage at the hillside spa and taking a leisurely barefoot stroll under the starlit sky.

Rates start at $1,100 a night.

Just head to the boat dock on the lower level immediately below the lobby for the eight-minute ride to the resort's 40-acre private enclave, where you can feed the flamingos, go snorkeling, grab lunch and a cocktail, or simply kick back in a hammock with a good book.

The island is even separated into two distinct sides -- one for families and one for adults only.

Room rates start at $168.

Of course, not all islands have swaying palms and sandy beaches. Take this remote 80-acre refuge in the heart of New England. Its landscape is mostly spruce forest, surrounded by a granite shoreline and clusters of small neighboring islands almost as far as the eye can see.

A vacation here reminds you a bit of summer camp, with sailing and fishing, horseshoes, badminton and roasting marshmallows over a toasty fire.

Proprietor Colie O'Donnell, who bought the island back in 1986, says that kids who stay here often just pitch a tent and sleep out by the water's edge, despite the fact that the property has a total of 18 beds in both the big main house and the bunkhouse.

Rates start at $8,500 a week in peak season from mid-June to Labor Day.

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