{"id":7995,"date":"2018-07-02T13:00:13","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T13:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=7995"},"modified":"2018-07-02T04:22:10","modified_gmt":"2018-07-02T04:22:10","slug":"private-islands-holiday-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/private-islands-holiday-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"The Private Islands You Should Rent, According to Instagram"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s a great time to be alive. Well, in terms of travel at least. Flights have never been cheaper, maps are digital (and pretty much idiot-proof), immensely comfortable (read: odd-looking) travel pillows are just an Amazon\u00a0search away. These days, most of us – budget travellers to jetsetters – can have a\u00a0piece of the travel pie, albeit some\u00a0slices are larger\u00a0than others.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take private islands, for example. Rewind 10 years ago and isles were exclusive to the top tier of income earners. Sunbaking in complete solitude, fruity cocktail in hand, on some far-flung Fijian island was the stuff of dreams for those of us\u00a0with a more modest\u00a0pay cheque. Now, for many a traveller, this holiday fantasy is becoming a reality. Welcome, friends, to the world of private island rentals. We think you\u2019re going to like it here\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Direction Island<\/a>, WA, Australia<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Go for:<\/strong> A convenient island getaway that won\u2019t break the bank. Direction Island is just a short flight from Perth and a 20-minute boat transfer from the mainland. <\/span><\/p>\n

Expect:<\/strong> A primitive(ish) castaway experience – this isle has only a cabin, woodfire burners and eco-toilets to its name. <\/span><\/p>\n

Bring:<\/strong> Snorkels and a waterproof camera, Direction is set within a multicoloured coral reef, and shores here are frequented by dolphins, turtles, and stingrays.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sleeps:<\/strong> One self-contained A-frame cabin sleeps two to eight people. Yep, it\u2019s nice and intimate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Budget:<\/strong> Put aside around\u00a0\u00a3222 per night for a two-person stay at Direction Island – with another \u00a333 required per extra person per night. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Forsyth Island<\/a>, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Go for:<\/strong> The good value. Boat and fishing trips, kayaks, guided walking tours and all meals are included in the accommodation price. <\/span><\/p>\n

Expect:<\/strong> Lots of breathing room. At a whopping 2100 acres, Forsyth Island is one of the largest private islands in the South Pacific, and\u00a0you’ll be sharing your island paradise with just 11 others, tops.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bring:<\/strong> Your hiking boots. There\u2019s 50 kilometres of walking trails at Forsyth, taking ramblers across dense forests, isolated beaches and lush mountain tops. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sleeps:<\/strong> Six to eight guests can bunk in the main timber lodge while four others can shack up at the nearby beachside cottage. <\/span><\/p>\n

Budget:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a3762 per night for up to eight guests (so\u00a0\u00a395 each!) based on a minimum two-night stay.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Brother Island<\/a>, El Nido,\u00a0Philippines<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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