Prince William and Kate Middleton Just Vacationed on This Secluded Caribbean Island—Again

When it comes to vacation destinations, we all have our favorites. And apparently, that goes for royals, too.

According to reports, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their three children recently returned to Mustique, an island part of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, for a quick little getaway as a regular family during their kids' spring break. It's a place Kate and William have (allegedly) been to many times before, as have plenty of their family members, including Princess Margaret, who is a well-known fan of Mustique. In fact, after Lord Glenconner, Colin Tennant purchased the land, he gave Margaret the very first plot of land here as a gift.

But why here? For one thing, it's a place where they feel they can let loose and be safe. As royal biographer Ingrid Seward told The Sun, "Kate is paranoid about her children's privacy, which narrows down the choice of holiday spots … There is a no-fly zone put in place over the island when royalty or high-end VIPs are staying to ensure no drones hover overhead taking illicit photographs."

That's not all. This island also happens to be a pristine paradise, providing a sense of escape and adventure at every turn. The 1,400-acre island is home to just one hotel and close to 100 villas and homes, which Vladi Private Islands explained are individually decorated by their owners and come in a variety of architectural styles, including "Caribbean Gingerbread, Tuscan, Balinese, French Chateaus, Contemporary, Moroccan, and Palladian." Naturally, each home comes with a dedicated staff to attend to your every need.

Mustique Fast Facts

Number of villas: 80+
Number of hotels: One
Activities: Snorkeling, diving, tennis, soccer, cricket, horseback riding, yoga, game nights, a full-service gym and spa, and more. See all activities here.
Getting here: The Mustique Company, which owns and manages the island, has a private airline, Air Adelphi, which includes a fleet of 18-seater Twin Otter aircraft. It offers charters to Mustique from St. Lucia, Barbados, and Martinique, which then connect to international flights. (Boat transfers to and from St. Vincent are also available.)

Even with so few spots, there are still accommodations preferred by the royals. "Most of the very expensive villas are set well out of sight from the road, and everything is at hand. The beaches are usually deserted—not a sun lounger in sight," Seward said.

However, the duke and duchess don't seem to be the types to just sit around in a villa all day—especially with three kids in toe. Luckily, the island is a choose-your-own-adventure spot, offering fishing, hiking, sailing, tennis, volleyball, horseback riding, a soccer field and cricket pitch, and watersports galore. According to The Sun, the couple played tennis and went snorkeling with their kids before heading back to the Cotton House—the singular hotel on the island—for sunset drinks. 

"It's about as close as they can come without going to total wilderness as they did on their honeymoon [in the Seychelles], when they went to an island in the middle of nowhere," a source told The Sun. "To go to a place with two bars and a few other people and not feel totally isolated, Mustique is perfect."

By the way, you don't need to have a title to vacation here. You can also request a villa via Vladi Private Islands (where weekly rates range from $5,000 up to $150,000, plus tax), or Isle Blue, which offers its own exclusive listings. You can also book directly via mustique-island.com. And if you spend enough money, surely you can request they call you the king or queen of the island while you're there, too.

Read the original article on Travel & Leisure