Six private island resorts for your summer holiday

Boasting waterfalls, tropical forests and a beach dotted with bohemian bungalows, there is no shortage of natural pleasures to keep your mind off work. 

We can't guarantee you'll see any dolphins but you're certainly more likely to than commuting up Moorgate on a Monday morning. 

Dock your yacht at your private harbour and enjoy a taste of exclusive island living at Villa Aaron. Found off the coast of Ibiza, you can choose to bring the party island to your Spanish sanctuary or opt to soak up the sun in silence. 

Siesta in style on a four-poster sun lounger, swig on a glass of sangria on one of your many rooftop terraces or appreciate the Moorish architecture. 

It's an idyllic spot, no doubt – but if you get tired with all this relaxing, one of the great hedonistic spots of the world is just a taxi ride away. Don't do anything we wouldn't...

Located on the eastern tip of the British Virgin Islands, Necker Island is home to expansive beaches, an infinity pool, beachside jacuzzi and meditation room – not to mention a few wildlife creatures.

 Spend a lazy day spotting flamingos, turtles, parrots and raccoons or keep active with the watersports equipment and two tennis courts at your disposal...

Whether you choose to lounge by the shore or work on your serve, the island’s tropical charm is hard to escape – not that you'd ever want to.

A rainbow-coloured coastal retreat sitting on the edges of the Caribbean Sea, Villa Galion’s Colombian resort encourages you to swap your pinstripe suit for a tie-dye shirt...

Kaleidoscopic sunrises are as reliable as the ocean’s waves, and can be enjoyed at sea or from the vantage point of your hammock...

Forget those lessons in school – this is the type of Latin culture you'll never want to leave.

Perched on the Western peninsula of Tortola, even by the standard of the British Virgin Islands, Steele Point is pretty special...

Outlined by an ocean once ruled by legendary pirate Blackbeard, the atmosphere of the place is undeniable: think Pirates of the Caribbean meets A Place in the Sun.

The island is also brimming with barrels of the world’s finest rum, if that floats your boat (or superyacht).

Time is running out to see the sandy shores of Coco Prive, as it’s expected to be underwater by the end of the century due to rising sea levels and climate change.... 

Think candle-lit canapes, swaying palm trees, handcrafted wooden furniture and beaches as white as your freshly-steamed suit... 

A corner of paradise in the Indian Ocean, make sure you book your ticket sooner rather than later – and pack your swimming trunks either way.