Ten private islands you can afford to rent

Spending the night on a private island is a dream considered out of reach to most travellers, especially if it conjures up images of relaxing in all-out luxury on the likes of Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island, which costs a cool £52,000 per night for exclusive use, by the way. But you don't have to be a millionaire to have a tropical island all to yourself, as we've found some amazing yet affordable spots you'll need to see to believe.

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With hammocks over white sands, pristine coral reefs for snorkelling crystal-clear waters and wooden walkways leading to jungle hideaways, these incredible islands offer a Robinson Crusoe-style escape without the price tag.

For just £163 per night, you could enjoy one of nature's best-kept secrets in Belize on an island which has remained in its natural mangrove state in the Pelican Cayes, offering guests access to kayaks and snorkelling gear so you can make the most of the surroundings.

One island in the Philippines invites families to experience its white sands and rainforest when they choose to get away from it all in the Sulu Sea. The island is home to a two-storey house, a beach pavilion and a hilltop banyan house for secluded hours in the sunshine. It costs just £327 a night for up to ten people.

Want your own private island paradise? Take a look at the affordable options below.