6 Gorgeous Private Island Retreats (PHOTOS)

We've stayed on some gorgeous private islands in our travels.
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Owning a private island is overrated and a lot of work -- or so we've heard from our many island-owning friends. You have to deal with the astronomical taxes, the development, the upkeep -- it's a full-time job (that island owners simply pay other people to do, of course).

But visiting a private island? It's as great as everyone says -- and we know from experience. We've stayed on some gorgeous private islands in our travels, in equally gorgeous hotels and resorts. Here are six of our favorites.

-- Jane Reynolds, Oyster.com

#1: Gran Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado, Dominican Republic

Gorgeous Private Island Retreats

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