An adults-only resort in the Florida Keys is offering 'buyout' packages for travelers who want an entire private island to themselves — but a 3-day stay will run you $250,000. Take a look inside.
Melissa Wiley
Little Palm Island is a four-acre private island and luxury resort in the Florida Keys accessible only by boat or seaplane.Courtesy Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
- Little Palm Island, an adults-only, luxury resort on a private island in the Florida Keys, is offered buyout packages for travelers in need of an isolated getaway.
- Little Palm Island initially opened on March 1 after three years of renovations, only to pause operations some three weeks later when the Florida Keys closed to visitors. The Keys reopened to non-residents on June 1.
- The resort can only be accessed by yacht transfer or seaplane and has no phones or TVs in hotel rooms.
- Bungalow rates start at $1,590 per night, and island buyouts start at three days for $250,000, a representative told Business Insider.
- Take a look inside the newly renovated Little Palm Island, which has 30 beachfront bungalow suites, a spa, and a fleet of small boats for guest use.
Little Palm Island, a 30-suite, adults-only luxury resort on a private island in the Florida Keys, just reopened after three years of renovations.
Aerial view of Little Palm Island.
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The resort officially opened on March 1 just three weeks before the Florida Keys closed to non-residents on March 22. The Keys reopened to visitors on June 1.
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Bungalow suite rates start at $1,590 per night plus a resort fee. Those looking for a more exclusive getaway can purchase an island 'buyout' package starting at three nights for $250,000, which allows a maximum of 60 guests.
View of Little Palm Island.
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With add-ons, the buyout experience can cost upwards of $1.2 million, a representative for Little Palm Island told Business Insider. Perks and add-ons include fireworks displays, banner plane fly-bys, and a Cuban-themed evening with cigar-rolling lessons.
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The only way to reach the island is by boat or seaplane charter.
View of a seaplane charter to Little Palm Island.
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While waiting for motor yacht transfer to Little Palm Island, guests can gather at the resort's outpost on Little Torch Key for a cocktail. The transfer takes about 15 minutes and is included in the resort fee.
View of the Shore Station, the resort's outpost on Little Torch Key.
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Guests are also welcome to take their own boats to the island. There's space for 10 to dock.
View of Little Palm Island's marina.
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Little Palm Island takes its status as a getaway seriously: There are no telephones and no televisions available in guest rooms or shared spaces.
View of beach chairs on Little Palm Islands.
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While guests are able to bring their own mobile devices, "ringing phones are taboo," according to Little Palm Island's website.
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Common areas include a beachside pool and fitness center. Dining takes place in the "Monkey Hut," which draws inspiration from West Indies design.
View of the Monkey Hut.
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Both day and overnight visitors are welcome to make reservations at the Monkey Hut for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as Sunday brunch.
View of an outdoor dining terrace.
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The resort is also home to a spa, which boasts a two-story atrium ...
View of the SpaTerre atrium.
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... and offers services like a four-hands massage, CBD-infused baths, and body rituals incorporating sustainably sourced seaweed.
View of the SpaTerre atrium.
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The 30 bungalow suites each sleep two people and come with thatched roofs, vaulted ceilings, ocean views, and private decks.
View of the bedroom in an Island Premier Suite.
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While all luxurious, the Island Romance, Island Grand, and Island Premier Suites are a step above the standard Island Escape Rooms, featuring separate living rooms ...
View of a living area in an Island Romance Suite.
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... outdoor copper soaking tubs ...
View of an outdoor deck in an Island Romance Suite.
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... and private sand beaches with fire pits.
View of a private beach connected to an Island Premier Suite.
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Because Little Palm Island is located in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, home to the world's third-largest barrier reef, the resort offers a wide range of water excursions and tours. Paddleboards, kayaks, Hobie Cat sailboats, and Boston Whalers are available for guests to use at their leisure.
Guests fish off of Little Palm Island.
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