There are an estimated 180,497 islands in the world. Of all habitable, developed islands available for rent, Conde Nast Traveller has compiled a list of The World’s 41 most incredible Private Islands.
Gladden Caye is number one on this exclusive list of the best private islands in the world. Since its opening in the last quarter of 2017, Gladden’s reputation of being the world’s most private luxury island has spread throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Like the article states, Gladden Private Island is “probably the most reclusive island escape out there – and yet also the most indulgent too”.
From the helicopter ride over the azure Great Barrier Reef to absolute seclusion on the island when you want it, a stay on Gladden Caye Private Island is as exciting as it is serene.
From the article:
"The geography of Gladden is what hooked in owner Chris Krolow: two mangrove-ringed islets, one in front of the other, a half-hour chopper ride from Belize City over the western hemisphere’s largest barrier reef. Krolow has placed a single villa on the first island and tucked the staff onto the second. Guests are left deliciously alone on their little Robinson Crusoe dot to mooch around the sleek, Mayan-inspired house, stretch out on a day bed by the pool or take a dip in the turquoise water. But the chef, manager and concierge are less than a two-minute boat ride away. There’s a privacy light that signals if the housekeeper has popped in to make up the room, the spa therapist is setting up for a massage in the palapa or a barbecue is being lit for a supper of chargrilled lobster and salad from the garden. From the roof terrace, the Maya Mountains shimmer in the distance and all around the island is calm blue. This is in a protected marine reserve, with whale sharks and pods of dolphins. The boat captain can organise mainland excursions (shopping in Placencia, a tour of the Mayan ruins), but the most sensible thing to do is just stay put."