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Faith Hill and Tim McGraw’s Private Island
You might imagine country music royalty preferring to relax on an old-school American horse ranch, but New Country stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are actually king and queen of their own Bahamian island. Their piece of paradise is located in the rapidly growing Exumas, home to many luxury resorts, quaint towns and the island [...]
Eagle Island, Michigan - Private Retreat With a Causeway
The American Heartland may not be the first place that comes to mind when one thinks of a private island, but the wild beauty of the Great Lakes region is actually home to a number of islands found in the thriving “cottage country” regions hidden amid its picturesque forests. Popular with residents of major Midwest [...]
The World’s Best Job – Private Island Caretaker
For those who love natural beauty, fun in the sun, and a healthy dose of solitude, becoming the caretaker of a private island could be a dream come true. But how do you break into this niche career- and start a whole new lifestyle?
As the caretaker of a private island tucked away in the Exumas [...]
Sugar and Spice- The Islands of the Grenadines
A set of small scattered islands, so linear in formation that early European explorers referred to them as “the birds”, the Grenadines are a diverse and beautiful part of the lesser-travelled Caribbean. Stretching across the sea in a long chain from the sleepy country of Grenada up to elegant St. Vincent, the Grenadines offer authentic [...]
Ahe Atoll Motu, French Polynesia - US$ 640,000
A sleepy coral atoll home to just a single village, Ahe Atoll is an off-the-beaten track part of one of the world’s most gorgeous island nations. Located at the northern tip of the Tuamotu Archipelago, the little atoll forms a closed ring with a clear lagoon in the centre, accessible by just a single entry [...]
Annual Private Island Charity Auction
One of the most glamorous occasions on the London society calendar, the Macmillan Christmas Celebrity Stocking Auction is a unique charitable event that Private Islands Inc. is proud to be participating in for the second year. Held on Dec. 2nd by the fantastic Macmillan Cancer Support organization, the auction raises much-needed funds for medical and [...]
Segway Inventor Dean Kamen’s Private Island
The idea of a brilliant visionary secluding himself on a private island is an old one, from Doctor Moreau’s tropical isle of genetic mishaps, to the secret lair of James Bond’s arch nemesis Dr. No. But few would argue that inventor Dean Kamen qualifies as an evil super villain. Holder of more than 150 patents [...]
Sri Lanka’s Exotic Island Paradise
At the southernmost tip of Sri Lanka’s coast sits a small, lush island, with a luxurious mansion offering the ultimate in gracious colonial living. Discover the unique history of this pearl of the Indian Ocean.
Rarely has a country had such an evocative series of names as the beautiful nation now called Sri Lanka, or “sacred [...]
Teenager Inherits Island With Buried Treasure
Imagine not just inheriting a private island, but an island with a secret hoard of buried treasure! Here’s one Michigan teen’s discovery that his eccentric grandfather left him more than he dreamed… he just has to find it.
The idea of an island with a hidden cache of buried treasure is an old one, and ingrained [...]
Eori Island, Fiji
Found at the northernmost tip of Fiji’s renowned Mamanuca Group, the almost 40 emerald acres of Eori Island are prime for a boutique resort or unique vacation home developments.