Related Articles
Empty beaches? Yes. Private resorts? Even better. Your own island? Now we’re talking. If you’ve ever dreamed of buying a private island of your own (who hasn’t?), these 10 picks from Private Islands magazine, ranked from affordable to aspirational, are a good place to start.
Best Islands to Live On | Best Beachfront Hotels for $200 a Night or Less | Caribbean Snorkeling Resorts
If you're dreaming of living in the Caribbean, then you should absolutely consider these island paradises. Read more on our Best Islands to Live On: U.S. Virgin Islands guide. | See where the Caribbean ranks on our Top 20 guide to Best Islands to Live On.
When Garry Lowe moved to Vieques, off the coast of Puerto Rico, he was in a pinch for lodging. One place fit his budget: a cot at the local animal shelter. Dozens of howling dogs provided wake-up calls for the 36-year-old Canadian, who was working for scraps, so to speak, in hopes of starting a business. Six years later, Garry runs Vieques Adventure Company, leading nightly tours into the island’s bioluminescent bay before going home, where, returning an old favor, he shelters adopted dogs — but now he gets his own room, and a bed.
