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Sunday, August 16, 2026
Lisa SchantzLisa Schantz·

How to Book a Private Island Villa

Booking a private island villa is different from booking a hotel room, and a few wrong moves can leave you on the wrong island with no easy way off.

The key is confirming the logistics before you pay, because transfers, meal plans and staff are all part of the real cost.

  • Confirm boat or seaplane transfer timing upfront
  • Ask what the meal plan includes and what it costs
  • Check minimum stay rules, often 3 to 5 nights
  • Read recent reviews for the current season

Book directly or through a specialist agent, and always get the transfer details in writing before you commit.