Most Exclusive Resorts

[Travel Guru]

Which ones are the most exclusive resorts in the world? What do you think? Honestly, I wasn't sure. We vacation and travel a lot, but rarely to exclusive locations. We tend to travel more on a budget, but I would like to visit an exclusive resort some day. We decided to do a bit of research, and this is what we came up with as some of the most exclusive resorts in the world:

The Royal Plantation resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica is extremely exclusive. Bask blissfully on our spectacular twin beaches—glorious golden-sand coves where you can spend countless hours soaking in the sunshine and sipping on "mangosas," delivered ice-cold and sparkling to your hands by unobtrusive beach butlers.Built in the glamorous 1950’s, during a time characterized by extraordinary old-world luxury, this serene sanctuary still maintains a stellar reputation as one of Jamaica’s most exquisite resort-inns. Royal Plantation sits on a bluff soaring 25 feet above the shimmering Caribbean, granting each and every one of its 74 sumptuous suites heart-stopping views of the ocean. Now how does that sound for a fancy holiday destination?

Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos Islands is another super exclusive destination. Choose between 55 rooms, suites and beach houses -- all are set up for optimal pampering. The theme here is total relaxation and the small volume of tourists but large dose of five-star treatment contributes largely to that. Therefore, for something less rustic but still extremely peaceful, try out this tiny resort and spa. Tranquil and exclusive, this private Caribbean island will set you back a few greenbacks, but will revive your body and mind. It's a trade-off and many, after testing out the Cay for a day or two, believe it's a worthy sacrifice. A holistic spa will take care of you from head to toe, with aromatherapy and the art of Thai, Swedish and Indian massage.

Another very exclusive resort is necker Island in the British Virgin Islands. In the 1980s, when billionaire Richard Branson turned Necker Island, a private island playground in the British Virgin Islands, into an exclusive-use resort priced at $5,500 per night, such a thing was practically unheard of. Today, Necker Island, which accommodates up to 26 people, is in such demand that rates start at $30,000 per night. Necker's highly visible success has given rise to a spate of similar resorts. For example, The Rania Experience, an exclusive-use island resort in the Maldives that opened in 2005, offers groups of up to nine a private chef, unlimited spa treatments and use of an 86-foot yacht, all for $13,000 per night--pricier per person than Necker. "To make it a private setting, they can even add a greater premium to an already record-setting room rate," Berman says. During high season in the Caribbean, the premium for privacy can be as much as 25% above the published rate, he says.

I don't know about you, but I will visit one of these exclusive resorts for a holiday some day!