In Three Words

Guilt-free Island Paradise.

What’s the deal?
Who hasn’t wanted to ignore the most bothersome aspects of modern life and escape to their own private island? You can at Islas Seclas, an archipelago of 14 islands—all but one of which are untouched—located in the Gulf of Chiriquí, off the Pacific coast of Panama. The tropical getaway, which is owned by investor-turned-conservationist Louis Bacon, is the sort of place that’s only supposed to exist in dreams or movies. Thankfully, it’s real and has a surprisingly elegant luxury resort you can stay at next time you need to get away from it all. It’s also easier to get to than you’d think, thanks to the Twin Otter private plane that flies between Panama City and the island’s runaway a few times per week.