A private speedboat makes Paradise Island feel a world away from the crowds. Instead of a lumbering group cruiser, your group has its own fast boat and guide — reach the island's white sand and turquoise shallows in a fraction of the time, add snorkeling stops over colourful reefs whenever you like, and stay as long as you want. Equipment, life jackets, soft drinks and fruit are provided; the whole day flexes around you.