Inside world's most exclusive holiday retreats Staying with the stars: An overwater villa at Fiji's Laucala Island Resort. AN exclusive group of holiday-makers are forking out more than $40,000 a night to stay at luxury resorts and families are paying upwards of $70,000 for week-long holidays on island retreats. Not content with a simple beach shack for their summer getaway, some people will only holiday in a private castle on a sweeping estate in the hills of Tuscany or the luxe villa atop a secluded Fijian island where TV royalty Oprah Winfrey visited in recent years. They are the creme de la creme of lavish holidays. While celebrities tend to favour paparazzi-infested spots like Saint-Tropez in France or the Greek island of Mykonos, travel insiders have revealed some of the more exclusive destinations. But be warned - they come with a hefty price tag. Mahali Mzuri, Kenya Price: $25,080 per night during high season for exclusive use. What you get: Staying in Sir Richard Branson's latest addition to his exlusive Virgin Limited Edition retreats, the package includes twice daily game drives on 13,500ha, all food and drinks (including alcohol) and accommodation in 12 luxury safari camp complete with an infinity pool and ring-side view to awe-inspiring wildlife viewing experiences. Location: In the northern region of Kenya's famous Maasai Mara ecosystem More details: mahalimzuri.virgin.com Sir Richard Branson's newest exclusive retreat, Mahali Mzuri, officially opens this week. The dining room at Mahali Mzuri: This tented safari resort is pure glamping. Castello di Santa Eurasia, Umbria, Italy Price: Between $25,000 and $45,000 per week What you get: A castle. An entire castle. To yourself. Fireplaces in each room, velvet drapes, renaissance tapestries, frescoes and artwork. There is a wine cellar, libraries, bar and two outdoor terraces, plus a professional kitchen, swimming pool, fitness centre, massage rooms and gym. And you have dedicated staff taking care of you, including an estate manager, security guard, gardener, chef, waiters, spa therapists and maids. Sleeps: Eight bedrooms Location: Nestled in mountains between Umbria and Tuscany, with a view of the Tiber Valley. More details: Travel Associates (1800 044 066) The Castello di Santa Eurasia comes with the holiday basics: wine cellar, massage room, fitness centre. One of the bathrooms at Castello di Santa Eurasia. The accommodation has its own spa therapists. Laucala Island Resort, Fiji Price: $42,000 per night for the Hilltop Residence; a three-bedroom villa is $8500 per night What you get: A holiday retreat fit for daytime TV queen Oprah. The pinnacle is the resort's luxurious Hilltop Residence, with a 360-degree panorama of the island and three separate buildings, two with their own private pool. It has a private airport, an 18-hole Championship golf course, five restaurants and bars and a spa. Sleeps: Six people Location: More than 1400ha of resort amid coconut plantations, beaches and mountains. More details: lhw.com Coconut plantations, beaches, mountains. Soak up the views from the Laucala Island Resort. The Laucala Island Resort has welcomed celebrity guests including Oprah Winfrey and John Travolta. Affric Lodge, Glen Affric, Scotland Price: On application, minimum three-night stay What you get: Staying in the castle-like lodge, you have available to you all activities favoured by the noble elite, including trout fishing on Loch Affric, sailing, clay pigeon shooting, target shooting and game shooting. The property also includes a cinema room with 3D screen, fitness room with technogym equipment and luxurious reception and dining areas. Sleeps: Eight bedrooms, three with ensuites Location: 13,000ha nature reserve, thought to be "one of the most beautiful glens in the Highlands of Scotland" and only an hour's drive from Inverness Airport If you get tired of staring at Affric Lodge's picturesque surrounds, it has a 3D screen in the cinema room. Affric Lodge has a whisky room, sitting room, dining and reading rooms. And eight bedrooms. Wailea Alii, Maui, Hawaii Price: $70,000+ ($10,369 a night for a minimum seven-night stay) What you get: A tropical paradise. Behind a gated entry, the villa has a tropical courtyard surrounding a 16m heated lap pool with sunken in-ground oversized spa Sleeps: 10 guests in a five-bedroom, six-bathroom villa Location: On Maui's south shore, close to Polo Beach. More details: Tripadvisor.com.au The Hawaiian villa has a tropical courtyard with a 16m lap pool and spa. For a lazy $70,000 or so, Wailea Alii could be yours for the week. Wilson Island, Great Barrier Reef Price: $26,994 for five nights, $5372 for additional nights What you get: An entire island. It may be a small one but you get sole use of the island for the entirety of your stay. Plus all meals are prepared by your personal chef. Sleeps: 12 people Location: Just above the Tropic of Capricorn, about 72km off the Central Queensland coastline, you can reach the island via boat or helicopter from Gladstone, Rockhampton or Heron Island. More details: Flight Centre (1300 939 414) Wilson Island is a coral cay in the Capricornia Cays National Park. Wilson Island "camping" by the beach. Villa Del Palio, Tuscany, Italy Price: $74,000 per week What you get: Dripping in history and luxe, the 17th century villa has some of the country's most beautiful gardens, a private swimming pool, tennis court and games room. Also a dedicated staff including chef, serving staff, gardeners and house manager. Sleeps: 23 adults and four children in its 13 bedrooms Location: In the Ancaiano district near Siena. Villa Del Palio comes with a chef, serving staff and house manager. Relax by the pool and make the most of the a $74,000 view. Ombak Luwung Private Beach Estate, Bali Price: $2000 per night What you get: You'll be taken care of by a staff of 14, including a villa manager, two chefs, four maids, two gardeners and four security officers. The estate is beachfront luxe on one of Bali's most popular strips, Echo Beach. Location: Built on 8000 sqm of beachfront land just 15 minutes drive from Seminyak. More details: ombakluwung.com Ombak Luwung is located on Echo Beach, near Seminyak, Bali. A staff of 14 is employed to take care of guests at Ombak Luwung. 40 incredible travel experiences World's top luxury boot camps