How to holiday like Robert de Niro and Kate Winslet
Privacy comes at a price, but luxurious, secluded holiday getaways are almost always worth it
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Tagomago, in the Balearic Islands, is just 900 metres from Ibiza in Spain. So it’s possible to party in Ibiza and then have breakfast in Tagomago, which boasts unique flora, a bird sanctuary and turquoise waters. The villa on the island features five double suites, contemporary art on its walls, Bang & Olufsen sound systems, BBQ and LED lighting. Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has stayed at this sun-drenched property multiple times as have English rock musician Ronnie Wood and model Jade Jagger.
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When guests hire Musha Cay, they don’t just get the 100-acre island but also the turquoise-tinted waters of the whole archipelago in the Copperfield Bay. Owned by celebrity magician David Copperfield, the island can host up to 24 guests in five villas. Microsoft founder Bill Gates and actor Johnny Depp have vacationed here while actors Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem got married on the island in 2010.
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It takes just 40 minutes by boat from the Swedish capital city of Stockholm to reach the pristine island of Bergholmen. The Island Lodge blends chic Scandinavian aesthetics with rugged landscape and designer luxuries.
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Cost: All-inclusive SEK 29,400 (around Rs 2.4 lakh) for a couple per night for the whole island
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In the middle of Lago de Nicaragua, a freshwater lake in Central America, lies a pretty hideaway called Isleta El Espino. Nestled among lush mango groves, the sustainably built eco-lodge includes two treehouse suites, a bungalow, a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool and yoga platform. Whether you are doing yoga by the pool, kayaking or watching the sunset behind the dormant Mombacho volcano, you’ll have birds and monkeys for company. The resort is so off-the-grid that it only uses solar power and water filtered from the lake. From its hand-woven hammocks to meals, everything is sourced locally. Isleta El Espino makes going green
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Cost: $315-465 per night (Rs 22,000-32,000)
Image by : Darren Setlow/ Inn at Cuckolds Lighthouse
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There’s something romantic about lighthouses guiding sailors in the deep dark seas. Just off the tip of Southport Island in Maine’s Boothbay Harbor is the rocky ledge that houses Cuckolds Lighthouse. Built in 1892, the lighthouse has undergone massive reconstruction but hasn’t lost its charm.
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Cuckolds Lighthouse has two spacious guest suites, East and West, that have been outfitted by interior design savant Tracy Davis. Decorated in shades of blue, taupe, grey and white, the suites offer panoramic views of the sea. The luxurious escape promises complete privacy and a traditional Maine lobster bake and freshly-baked cranberry scones for tea. Also, there’s not much to distract guests from their significant others.
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With its inky seas, white sandy beaches, birdsong burbling through tropical forests and the sweet scent of exotic flowers, Laucala offers a spectacular backdrop for any wedding. The couple can opt for secluded beaches or a traditional Fijian village chapel. A holiday home for Austrian Red Bull millionaire Dietrich Mateschitz, Laucala can house up to 72 guests in 24 Fijian-style villas. Guests can snorkel in the sea, practise their swing (on an 18-hole David McLay Kidd championship golf course), go horseback riding or attend cooking classes.
Image by : Malia Johnson / Laucala Island
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Cost: On request
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