5 Most Expensive Islands to Visit in 2021

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5. The Maldives

The Maldives ranks 5th in our list of 15 most expensive islands to visit in 2021. With its fascinating blue seas, alabaster white sand beaches, and expensive dreamy overwater villas, the Maldives epitomizes the picture-perfect island vacation destination for many newlywed couples, business tycoons, and celebrities.

Tourism is a big industry in the Maldives as it accounts for more than 50% of the island nation’s GDP. Giants in the global hospitality industry including Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), and InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (NYSE: IHG) are in tough competition in the Maldives to surpass one another in providing more and more luxurious accommodations to visitors.

The Maldives has a long list of amazing tourist attractions. Hulhumale Island, Maafushi, Feydhoo, Utheemu, Maradhoo, Veligandu Island, Banana Reef, and the Thulusdhoo Island are some of the beautiful places you should never miss visiting while on a tour to the Maldives.

From underwater hotels to incredibly beautiful resorts to overwater private bungalows, the Maldives is flooded with ultra-luxury accommodations. In a high season, you may have to pay around $5000 per night for a one-bedroom suite at top-notch resorts like Park Hyatt Maldives, Kudadoo, and Soneva Jani.

4. Necker Island

Necker Island stands at the 4th spot in our list of 15 most expensive islands to visit in 2021. Located just north of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, Necker Island is one of the world’s top island getaways. British business magnate Sir Richard Branson bought Necker Island for $180,000 in 1979, and since then, he has spent millions of dollars to make it an exclusive retreat.

The island offers a host of water and land activities including sailing, waterboarding, kayaking, kite surfing, water-skiing and wakeboarding, tennis, fitness coaching, and the beach Olympics.

The exclusive luxury island can host up to only 40 guests at a time. Celebrities and big entrepreneurs are the usual guests at Necker Island. At Necker Island, guests can expect luxurious accommodations, top-class food, watersports, and the holiday of a lifetime. The centerpiece of all of their accommodations is the Great House Master Suite that can host 2 adults and costs more than $56000 per week.

3. Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Bora Bora Island occupies the 3rd spot in our list of 15 most expensive islands to visit in 2021. Situated in the South Pacific Ocean in French Polynesia, the Bora Bora Island is mesmerizing and magical; the combination of Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu’s volcanic peaks and a lagoon mixed with different colors of turquoise, sapphire, and indigo symbolizes paradise. And if that is not enough, to stun you more the island is encircled with palm-smothered islets.

Bora Bora island is home to some of the most expensive luxury resorts in the world including The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort by Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa by InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (NYSE: IHG). Some of the luxury suites in these resorts cost around $8000 for a single-night stay. 

You can snorkel and enjoy a plethora of watersports on the island, besides hiking Mount Otemanu and exploring Vaitape port-city.

2. Laucala Island – Fiji

Laucala Island ranks 2nd in our list of 15 most expensive islands to visit in 2021. The delightful Fijian island is home to pristine sandy beaches, coconut plantations, traditional-style farms, mangroves, coral reefs, rich green mountains, and breathtaking natural beauty. 

The island features a lavish resort on its northern tip comprising 25 luxurious villas set amid coconut plantations, beside deserted beaches, and atop green hills. A night in these villas can cost you more than $6000. In addition to this, the island hosts five opulent restaurants and bars offering everything from fine dining to beachside barbecues. 

Since last year Laucala Island is offering a buyout package in which a group of 20 people can book the island exclusively for a week by paying $700000.

 You can experience a variety of activities ranging from golf to water sports to beachside horseback riding and more.

1. North Island- Seychelles 

North Island tops our list of 15 most expensive islands to visit in 2021. North Island in Seychelles is the place where luxury meets nature. In addition to the natural beauty of white sands, granite peaks, and turquoise waters, the Indian Ocean island offers a host of amenities including water sports, swimming pools, spa & gym, and the Environment Center for round the clock fun and amusement.

North Island resort, owned by Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) since 2019, has 11 villas offering everything you would demand along with pristine sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters just outside your front door. A night in a beachfront villa can cost you around $9000.

North Island is a popular honeymoon destination for billionaire couples and celebrities. In 2011, Prince William and Kate Middleton chose North Island to celebrate their 10-day long honeymoon, at a reported rate of £442,000 ($722,240) for the entire island, along with all 100 employees of the resort. 

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