Lost Paradises: 8 Secret Islands You Can Rent All For Yourself (4 of 5)

El Coyol, Lake Nicaragua

Ten minutes by boat from Granada, El Coyol is a freshwater island with a deeply natural feel. Grab seven of your pals and go chill in a dazzling 12-meter infinity pool, and explore plenty of tucked-away nooks for reading, napping, or debating who’s on kayak duty. Double and single kayaks are included for exploring the surrounding islets. From about £1200 per two nights, it’s a gorgeous location for romantic escapes, birthdays, or simply turning off your group chat for 48 blessed hours.

The Island, Oxfordshire, England

Hardwick Parks hides a tiny private island you reach by driving a provided motorboat for roughly two minutes. It fits up to 22 guests and comes loaded with group-trip attractions: an Arctic Spa hot tub, a barbecue and pizza oven, table tennis, and a kids’ play area. Stays start at £3,500 for four nights, which is a hefty sum to fork over, but if you rent them with a group of friends, it’s not that bad. It’s close to home, big on activities, and absolutely Instagram-friendly.