The romantic notion of a secluded, palm-fringed, white-sand island has entered the dreams of most every traveller. Kitty Melrose picks some of the most spellbinding winter sanctuaries around.
1 Taprobane Island
Arriving at this fantasy island on the back of an elephant at low tide is undisputedly grand. It's just 200 metres off Welig
ama Bay on Sri Lanka's southern coast, but nothing stands between its shores and the South Pole.The island was bought in the 1920s by Count de Mauny, an eccentric friend of the British royal family who build a lone octagonal house set on less than one hectare of tropical gardens. Now owned by the hotelier Geoffrey Dobbs, the whole island is available for rent. The residence is a stunning piece of colonial architecture with five elegant bedrooms with sea views, an infinity pool and breezy open living spaces surrounded by large verandas and terraces. Excursions to Buddhist temples and tea plantations can be arranged.
Taprabane Island (www.taprobaneisland.com; 00 94 91 438 0275) can accommodate up to ten people and costs from US$ 1,160 (Dh4,260) per night, including taxes.
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