When it comes to beach vacations, exclusivity is the ultimate luxury, and that's why private island resorts are so appealing: ...

I soaked in luxury at Thatch Caye, an all-inclusive island resort in Belize, where a premier overwater bungalow costs about $1,010 a night.

My family stayed in a one-bedroom villa at The Brando on a private island in French Polynesia where celebrities stay. Here's ...

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