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Aerial view of a deluxe villa at paradise on earth resort in the Maldives

The world’s ultimate desert islands

Desert island devotee Alastair Bonnett picks his top secluded spots from around the world
A picturesque, pastel-coloured town in Lake Como surrounded by water with a green, hilly backdrop

Ten bucket-list holidays to book now

Fuel your wanderlust now, fly later: our expert panel picks the travel experiences that are worth planning a year in advance