10 Secret Spots Where the Stars Go Off the Grid

Perhaps you've heard of Virgin Group billionaire Richard Branson's Necker Island and how it was unfortunately damaged during a 2011 fire. Well, Branson has decided to rebuild — on a whole new island. He's purchased Mosquito (sometimes spelled Moskito) Island in the British Virgin Islands, a mere mile away from Necker. He's currently constructing a new eco-resort where his A-list pals are sure to congregate once again.

The Amangiri Resort is located in the Southern Utah desert, but it looks almost like Mars. The hotel, equipped with plunge pool, spa, and on-site gourmet restaurant, looks out onto the rocky terrain and offers complete isolation, which is why its such a hit with stars like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie or anyone who can afford the four-figure nightly rates. It's helpful to have a private jet whisk you to the nearest airfield, 30 minutes away.

Vamizi Island is located off the Eastern coast of Africa's Mozambique. Its remote location makes it a perfect spot for the well-heeled to relax, which explains why stars including Emma Watson and Daniel Craig have visited to unwind at the Vamizi Island Lodge.

The Mentawai Islands off Western Indonesia are known to elite surfers who flock to the remote region for the waves. Royal guests are in the know as well, with Prince Albert of Monaco visiting in 2006.

You may have heard of the remote island nation of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, of which far-flung Rodrigues Island is a part. Rodrigues attracts travelers seeking pristine beaches and the ability to truly get away from it all. Prince William and Kate Middleton, fleeing prying eyes, visited in 2004.

Isleboro, a small island off the coast of Maine, flies under the radar despite the fact that a number of well-known actors, including John Travolta and Kirstie Alley, have owned vacation homes in the picturesque region.

Did you know there is a country between Spain and France? Andorra, a small mountaintop nation, is beloved by a small circle of elite skiers who visit annually to hit the slopes.