PARADISE FOUND

Surrounded by seas, brimming with natural beauty and loved by A-listers seeking refuge from prying eyes, islands offer the ultimate escape. Here are the ones to visit now...

- Edited by Leo Bear

Whether you're a born sailor or a die-hard city girl, there's something irresistible about islands. The notion of arriving by boat, dropping anchor and stepping ashore on unfamiliar territory captures the very concept of adventure - and for A-listers looking to slip under the radar, few places offer more allure.

But with around 900,000 islands scattered across the globe (of which only around 11,000 are inhabited), where to start? From wild volcanic outcrops to sun-scorched archipelagos, HELLO! has pinpointed the hottest islands that the in-crowd are setting their compasses to...

HVAR, Croatia

Known as the sunniest island in Croatia, Hvar is feted for its clear turquoise waters - some of the cleanest in Europe - making it one of the most idyllic swimming spots in the Adriatic Sea. Summer brings the crowds, but visit in autumn and you'll find that the sea is still warm enough and there are fewer people to share it with.

Celebrities including Beyoncé and Jay-Z, the Duke of Sussex, Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio have all been seduced by this buzzy island. We're talking next-level fine dining, architecture dating back to the 13th century and local winemakers who pour their hearts into standout vintages.