There's a great difference between getaway and real getaway. The usual one may be achieved by visiting a resort in Cuba or the Dominican Republic, while the real requires a little more effort and of course much more cash.

These tropical spots are full of first-class amenities, offer beautiful ocean views and, best of all, cater rest, relaxation and solitude. And here are some of the best private island rentals.

If a common tropical resort doesn't impress you anymore, it's time to move forward to the luxurious world of private island rentals. Though this type of vacation doesn't mean you'll necessarily be completely alone, but what it does mean that you will ensured with a certain level of seclusion, hospitality and beauty which have no rivals in the mostly over-run travel industry.