<strong>Women-only island: </strong>If you're a woman with some cash to splash on a luxury escape -- <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupersheisland.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">SuperShe Island</a> could be the destination for you. It's a new, private retreat off the coast of Finland where no men are allowed.
Women-only island: If you're a woman with some cash to splash on a luxury escape -- SuperShe Island could be the destination for you. It's a new, private retreat off the coast of Finland where no men are allowed.
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<strong>Female energy: </strong>SuperShe Island is a the brainchild of entrepreneur Kristina Roth, pictured, who established the blog <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupershe.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">SuperShe</a> as a lifestyle and networking group founded on female energy.
Female energy: SuperShe Island is a the brainchild of entrepreneur Kristina Roth, pictured, who established the blog SuperShe as a lifestyle and networking group founded on female energy.
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<strong>Strong average: </strong>Roth's aim is to unite women across the world. "We're the average of the five people we surround ourselves with," Roth tells CNN Travel. "And my philosophy is if you surround yourself with amazing women -- and if you can bring together amazing women globally -- then you're going to be the average of that group."
Strong average: Roth's aim is to unite women across the world. "We're the average of the five people we surround ourselves with," Roth tells CNN Travel. "And my philosophy is if you surround yourself with amazing women -- and if you can bring together amazing women globally -- then you're going to be the average of that group."
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<strong>Stunning spot:</strong> Hidden away in the Baltic Sea, the island is equipped with four cabins -- replete with luxury amenities. "You also are in an amazing place of the world on a private island, in a beautiful, beautiful place and you meet new friends," says Roth.
Stunning spot: Hidden away in the Baltic Sea, the island is equipped with four cabins -- replete with luxury amenities. "You also are in an amazing place of the world on a private island, in a beautiful, beautiful place and you meet new friends," says Roth.
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<strong>Escape from society:</strong> Roth's aim is to allow women to vacation away from society's pressures. "I really lived in, worked, lived, breathed in a men-dominated world," explains Roth, the former CEO of a consultancy business.
Escape from society: Roth's aim is to allow women to vacation away from society's pressures. "I really lived in, worked, lived, breathed in a men-dominated world," explains Roth, the former CEO of a consultancy business.
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<strong>Unwind in nature:</strong> Roth started running SuperShe retreats in 2017 -- and their success prompted her to build her own. She was delighted to see women on her retreats bonding and networking. "Women started helping each other in business and in private areas," she says.
Unwind in nature: Roth started running SuperShe retreats in 2017 -- and their success prompted her to build her own. She was delighted to see women on her retreats bonding and networking. "Women started helping each other in business and in private areas," she says.
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<strong>Wild beauty:</strong> Roth bought the island after her partner, who is Finnish, took her to this area of the world: "He introduced me to the archipelago and after I'd bought the island [...] we started renovating it," she says. Roth wants to showcase Finland's wild beauty to the world -- including its stunning greenery, rocky coast and forestry.
Wild beauty: Roth bought the island after her partner, who is Finnish, took her to this area of the world: "He introduced me to the archipelago and after I'd bought the island [...] we started renovating it," she says. Roth wants to showcase Finland's wild beauty to the world -- including its stunning greenery, rocky coast and forestry.
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<strong>Select group:</strong> If you want to visit SuperShe Island, you need to be a member of SuperShe, so be prepared for a vetting process via the organization's website: Roth personally picks the guests herself.
Select group: If you want to visit SuperShe Island, you need to be a member of SuperShe, so be prepared for a vetting process via the organization's website: Roth personally picks the guests herself.
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<strong>Upbeat personalities: </strong>So what does she look for? "The number one, number one thing that's important for me is that you have an amazing personality -- like upbeat, cool personality -- because you're on island," she says. "That's what's going to make it fun and exciting for everyone."
Upbeat personalities: So what does she look for? "The number one, number one thing that's important for me is that you have an amazing personality -- like upbeat, cool personality -- because you're on island," she says. "That's what's going to make it fun and exciting for everyone."
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<strong>No sexual tension: </strong>Roth also wants the island to be "a zone without sexual tension, meaning you just come and you just want to chill," she says. However she insists SuperShe also welcomes the LGBT community.
No sexual tension: Roth also wants the island to be "a zone without sexual tension, meaning you just come and you just want to chill," she says. However she insists SuperShe also welcomes the LGBT community.
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<strong>High price tag</strong>: Roth dismisses the idea the island could be exclusionary. "It's very inclusive too, if you identify yourself as a woman then that's great," she says. "So we're not exclusive."
High price tag: Roth dismisses the idea the island could be exclusionary. "It's very inclusive too, if you identify yourself as a woman then that's great," she says. "So we're not exclusive."
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<strong>Opening soon: </strong>Roth's concept will open in summer 2018, inviting these guests to book retreats lasting five to six days -- featuring yoga classes, farm-to-table dining and nature activities.
Opening soon: Roth's concept will open in summer 2018, inviting these guests to book retreats lasting five to six days -- featuring yoga classes, farm-to-table dining and nature activities.
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<strong>Test run:</strong> Roth plans to invite VIP members of the SuperShe community to visit the island in June to test out the facilities. Come July, SuperShe island will be officially open for business.
Test run: Roth plans to invite VIP members of the SuperShe community to visit the island in June to test out the facilities. Come July, SuperShe island will be officially open for business.
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<strong>Positive feedback: </strong>Roth is delighted that her plans have been well-received: "It's very interesting to see the whole spectrum of women who are signing up and really reassuring me that this place is needed," she says.
Positive feedback: Roth is delighted that her plans have been well-received: "It's very interesting to see the whole spectrum of women who are signing up and really reassuring me that this place is needed," she says.
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<strong>Power of nature: </strong>Roth has fallen in love with the Finnish landscape and is delighted it forms the backdrop for SuperShe. "I love the Caribbean and I love Hawaii, but I was personally very surprised by how at home I felt here and how beautiful it was," she says.
Power of nature: Roth has fallen in love with the Finnish landscape and is delighted it forms the backdrop for SuperShe. "I love the Caribbean and I love Hawaii, but I was personally very surprised by how at home I felt here and how beautiful it was," she says.
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<strong>Natural beauty:</strong> "I think even if I had my mind set on Caribbean blue waters for the first retreats, I really am very happy that I changed the paradigm and I started with this island first," says Roth.
Natural beauty: "I think even if I had my mind set on Caribbean blue waters for the first retreats, I really am very happy that I changed the paradigm and I started with this island first," says Roth.
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<strong>Future plans:</strong> Roth also owns property in Turks and Caicos, and if this first resort is a success she'll plan to renovate that island too.
Future plans: Roth also owns property in Turks and Caicos, and if this first resort is a success she'll plan to renovate that island too.
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<strong>Applications open:</strong> If you want to join Roth in her Finnish female paradise, you can apply on the SuperShe website now.
Applications open: If you want to join Roth in her Finnish female paradise, you can apply on the SuperShe website now.
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