As Valentine's Day draws near, you've probably got romantic destinations on your mind. Think beyond Paris, Rome or London and wrap your head around someplace a little more exotic. Consider these heart-shaped islands around the world, including Makepeace Island, which became available for booking last year, and Galesnjak Island, which owes its recent fame to Google Earth.
"The food is brilliant; there's plenty of seafood, fat oysters and pork-belly dish so divine you'll be hugging the chef."
"Hire yourself a piece of paradise where all the guests are your friends. Don't bother packing shoes for Mnemba Island off Tanzania as you'll spend your time scuba diving with tropical fish, wind surfing, swinging in a hammock or dining on the white sands of the beach...”
"Swim Away From The Everyday - Escape to a tropical island for the ultimate exclusive getaway.”
"High-flyer heads on to the stratosphere - Sir Richard Branson's feet rarely seem to touch the ground.”
"The heart-shaped island is home to a stunning Balinese style resort" "Even though it all shrieks luxury and style, there is a nod to the owners’ fun side with sculptured monkeys, pythons and parrots sitting cheekily on the plantation ceiling”
“British billionaire Richard Branson’s love of island getaways is well known. It’s the very tranquility of Makepeace Island that visitors will take to heart”
“A private heart-shaped landmass in the tranquil Noosa River”
“12 most exclusive, exclusive-use retreats in the world”
“Island of Tranquility” “Sir Richard Branson’s newest island home is a tranquil Balinese hideaway on a sub-tropical Australian island. It is luxurious in a barefoot kind of way; a melding of Bali with Southeast Queensland.”
“Makepeace Island, a private island retreat owned by Sir Richard Branson, has opened its doors for private lease”
“This ultra-luxurious retreat is the Australian home of Sir Richard Branson and Brett Godfrey. So in some respects, it really is the hideaway of millionaires””
“Branson makes peace Down Under”
“Island of Love. A flamboyant entrepreneur is offering his private hideaway to the public for the first time”
“Richard Branson’s new resort brings a touch of exotica to the Sunshine Coast. Makepeace is amazing. Branson's Makepeace is beautifully understated"
Sir Richard Branson Opens the Doors to His Exclusive Noosa Home”
“Makepeace Island, Sir Richard Branson’s exclusive home in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast has quietly opened its doors”
"Sir Richard Branson has launched his small and luxurious Australian Island”
“Noosa’s biggest fan and local homeowner Sir Richard Branson this week announced a welcome business boost for the Coast”
“Love, makepeace and harmony” “Ever wanted to commandeer your own private island for a romantic getaway or special celebration with friends and family? The dream is closer than you think”