Top 5: Exclusive Use Escapes

Privacy is a luxury. But exclusivity, when paired with wonder? That’s transformative.

At Cartology Travel, we don’t just find extraordinary places—we curate the kind of experiences that can only happen when the setting is entirely yours. These are the properties you don't share—not even with the quietly curious couple at breakfast. You take the whole thing. And from that freedom, wonder unfolds.

From mountaintop lodges to private islands, here are five of our favourite exclusive-use escapes—each a blank canvas for celebration, reconnection, or simply the quiet joy of being somewhere extraordinary, uninterrupted.

KENYA | Arijiju

A wild wonder carved into stone and silence.

Tucked into the gentle hills of Kenya’s Laikipia Plateau, Arijiju is more than a safari lodge. It’s a sanctuary of architectural poetry, where raw stone, vaulted archways, and wild gardens melt into the landscape. It sleeps just 10—but lives far larger.

Days begin with a sunrise run along the lion-scouted trails. Afternoons may find you on horseback with rhino in view, or poolside under acacia shade. Evenings bring cinematic views, wood-fired feasts, and conversations beside the fire pit—shared only with your chosen few.

Wonderfully yours:

• Private access to 90,000 acres of game-rich wilderness
• Yoga deck, hammam, and spa treatments infused with local botanicals
• Full staff, private chef, and curated conservation experiences

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Arijiju isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a spiritual shift.

DOLOMITES, ITALY | Gattschof Villa

An alpine fairy tale with your name on the front gate.

Set within the UNESCO-listed South Tyrolean Dolomites, Gatschhof Villa is a meticulously restored 11th-century estate that somehow feels both noble and inviting. Think open-beamed ceilings, roaring fires, and windows framing jagged peaks.

By day, explore the surrounding forest trails, ski from your doorstep, or helicopter to a mountaintop lunch. In the evening, gather around a candlelit table dressed in linen and local wine, while snow falls silently beyond the windows.

Exclusively yours:

• Seven-bedroom estate with chapel, wine cellar, and spa
• Private chef using Alpine-Mediterranean fusion cuisine
• Custom excursions from ice climbing to e-bike touring

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For celebrations or stillness, this is Alpine splendour done right.

CROATIA | Lupod 1483

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A restored monastery where history meets horizon.

On the car-free Croatian island of Lopud—just a short boat ride from Dubrovnik—sits a sanctuary like no other. Lopud 1483 is a 15th-century Franciscan monastery lovingly restored over two decades into a private estate of profound serenity and sophistication.

Wander through corridors filled with Renaissance art and contemporary sculpture. Meditate in the ancient cloister garden. Dine on the rooftop at sunset, where the Adriatic glows golden and still, and not another guest is in sight—because the entire estate is exclusively yours.

Every detail is intentional. Every moment, reverent and rare.

What makes it wondrous:

• Five ocean-view suites curated with pieces from the Thyssen-Bornemisza art collection
• Exclusive access to a private chapel, ancient cloister, and medicinal garden
• Chef-led menus inspired by Croatian monastic traditions and modern Mediterranean flavours
• Rooftop terrace for alfresco cinema nights or private concerts under the stars

Lupod isn’t just luxurious—it’s liberating.

ANGUILLA | Àni Private Resort 

Clifftop Caribbean elegance—exclusively yours.

Perched high above Little Bay, Àni Anguilla is where architectural sophistication meets oceanic drama. This exclusive-use Caribbean resort combines two modern villas—North and South—into one seamless, sun-drenched private estate designed for groups who want both privacy and possibility.

Wake up to panoramic sea views and fresh island fruit delivered by your butler. Spend the day paddleboarding in turquoise coves, indulging in poolside spa treatments, or watching your kids master steel pan with a local musician arranged just for them. As the sun melts into the horizon, gather for a barefoot beach BBQ—curated, created, and completely yours.

What makes it unforgettable:

• 10-bedroom cliffside estate with two infinity pools and sweeping Caribbean views
• A full team: chef, butler, mixologist, wellness instructor, children's coordinator, and more
• Private excursions: snorkel with sea turtles, explore hidden caves, or sail to St. Barths for the day

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Whether you're celebrating a milestone or simply craving a place to exhale, Àni Anguilla turns “private” into something poetic.

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TANZANIA | Thanda Island 

Your own Indian Ocean island—with a conservation soul.

Imagine a postcard-perfect island: white sands, coral reefs, palm trees swaying in salt-scented air. Now remove every other tourist. That’s Thanda.

This exclusive-use private island off the Tanzanian coast is both exquisite and meaningful. Beyond the luxury (a villa with a glass rim-flow pool and wine cellar), Thanda is a marine reserve, where your presence contributes to reef protection and turtle conservation.

Island dreams, made real:

• Sleeps 10 in total luxury, with traditional dhow sailing and reef diving
• On-island spa, helipad, and yacht
• Conservation engagement opportunities with the marine biologist on site

Thanda is where barefoot elegance meets purpose-driven travel.

Final Thought: Wonder, Undisturbed

There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when a place is yours. Not just the key to the room, but the whole story—the setting, the stillness, the moments that unfold because you’re not sharing them with anyone else.

That’s the Cartology Travel difference.

We don’t just find exclusive properties. We design the experience inside them—from private chefs and helicopter picnics to quiet sunrise meditations or surprise birthday concerts under the stars.

Because when the whole space belongs to you, the sense of wonder becomes infinite.

Ready to escape to a place that’s all yours?