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Location - This tiny island of 1,400 acres is part of the Grenadines, in the West Indies.

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Location - It lies 110 mi (177 km) west of Barbados.

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Discovery - When the island was first spotted in the 15th century by Spanish mariners, it was nicknamed "Los Pájaros," Spanish for "The Birds."

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Discovery - This was because the island resembled a flock of birds flying across the sea.

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Weather - The island enjoys a gentle climate. Temperatures range from 78°F to 82°F (26°C to 28°C).

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Population - Its year-round population is approximately 500.

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Beaches - Some of the island's best beaches include Macaroni Beach, Pasture Bay Beach, and Endeavour Bay Beach.

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Beaches - The crystal clear waters and gorgeous white sand are enough to leave anyone enamored.

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Activities - Apart from affording opportunities to soak in the sun, the island offers plenty of activities for visitors to partake in, such as sailing, diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, and tennis.

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Celebrity hot spot - It's no wonder Mustique attracts so many celebs, including royalty.

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Restricted - The island is exclusive and very private.

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Restricted - And security on the island is very tight.

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Restricted - This means cameras, press, and paparazzi are not allowed on its shores. 

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Heaven on earth - So for a truly relaxing and private getaway, this is an ideal vacation spot for the stars. 

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The Mustique Company - The entire island is operated by The Mustique Company, so if you are dreaming of vacationing like the celebs, you will have to go through them for all your booking and reservation needs.

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Hotels - There are only two hotels on the island: the Cotton House and Firefly. 

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Dress code - The island abides by a casual dress code attire. 

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Dress code - It is rare to see someone in a suit and tie on Mustique.

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The Royals - Royal presence on the fabulous island dates as far back as 1960, when Princess Margaret (center), the late sister of Queen Elizabeth II, was gifted a 10-acre plot of land by aristocrat Colin Tennant (right) as a wedding present.

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Colin Tennant - Tennant bought it in 1958 for £45,000 after discovering the charming island.

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Colin Tennant - He initially envisioned it as a location for a cotton plantation.

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Colin Tennant - But when those plans fell through, he developed the island and played a huge role in making it what it is today—a getaway for the stars.

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Queen Elizabeth II - Queen Elizabeth II has visited the island on a few occasions. Here she is in 1977, pictured here with her late sister.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton - This gorgeous Mustique villa has housed Kate Middleton and Prince William, who both spent part of summer 2018 relaxing on the island.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton - This is another villa the royal couple have stayed in. But it's not just royalty that has stepped foot on the island.

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Stars - Several celebrities have also owned property on the island, including the likes of David Bowie, Tommy Hilfiger, and Bryan Adams. Pictured is the beach villa of rock 'n' roll legend Mick Jagger.

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Mick Jagger - You can even stay in his luxurious vacation home, as he rents it out (if you can afford it, that is).

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Mick Jagger - The space is yours for a mere US$22,000 per week! You do get a bit more bang for your buck though, as the price does include a full-time staff of six.

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Today -

Nowadays, this private island is one of the most sought after vacation destinations in the world.

See also: Idyllic islands of the Mediterranean that you must visit.

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