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Owning your own island in the middle of the ocean - for many people, such property is the ultimate dream.

However, some billionaires who buy such estates also manage to present the deal in such a light as to attract maximum public attention to it. The largest areas, the most high prices, the most exotic destinations - all this remains the lot of the elite.

Lanai, Hawaii

Necker, British Virgin Islands

James, Canada

Allan, Washington

Robins, New York

Brackhow, United Kingdom

St. Phillips, South Carolina

Sampson Cay, Bahamas

Owning your own island in the middle of the ocean - for many people, such property is the ultimate dream.
However, some billionaires who buy such estates also manage to present the deal in such a light as to attract maximum public attention to it. The largest areas, the highest prices, the most exotic destinations - all this remains the lot of the elite.
Top 8 most expensive islands in the world bought by billionaires:

Lanai, Hawaii
The island of Lanai is part of the Hawaiian archipelago and is 98% owned by billionaire Larry Ellison, who made his fortune at Oracle. Alison is the third richest person in the United States and one of the six richest people on the planet. It is not surprising that he spent a record amount, approximately $500-$600 million, for the island in the Pacific Ocean. By the way, Lanai is the sixth largest island in the state of Hawaii.

Necker, British Virgin Islands
Necker Island, part of the British Virgin Islands, was purchased by Richard Branson during his leadership of the Virgin Group back in 1978. At that time, the purchase price was estimated at 180 thousand British pounds sterling. Now Necker is worth about $100 million. Today the island is built up with a small number of Balinese-style houses, only about 60 people work and permanently live on it. Those interested can rent a house in this paradise for $35 thousand per week. However, if you wish, you can rent the entire island - for only $50 thousand per day.

James, Canada
American telecommunications tycoon Craig McCaw bought James Island off the coast of Canada in 1994 for $19 million. However, today its value is estimated at $75.1 million. Over 18 years of owning the land, McCaw was able to change the lifeless and wild island beyond recognition, turning it into a real an oasis of the harsh northern territories. The James is home to cottages, hotels, a swimming pool, private docks, an airstrip and even a golf course. By the way, the island is now up for sale, so if you have the money and opportunity, there is a great chance to settle in Canada.

Allan, Washington
The co-founder of Microsoft, American billionaire Paul Allen, chose a “namesake” for himself in 1992 by purchasing Allan Island in the US state of Washington. In 2011, the property was sold for $13.5 million. The original asking price was $25 million, but things didn’t work out with the buyers. The island itself is located in the San Juan Archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. There is still no electricity on the island, and laying the cable, according to preliminary estimates, will cost the new owners $3 million.

Robins, New York
Lewis Moore Bacon acquired Robin Island, located off the coast of New York, in 1993. During the trial, he managed to buy the land, the value of which was estimated at $11 million. Bacon spent millions of dollars restoring Robin's natural landscape and its pristine beauty. By the way, next year Bacon should be given an award for his efforts to protect the environment.

Brackhow, United Kingdom
Twin brothers David and Frederick Barclay are considered one of the biggest figures in the UK media industry. In addition to their publishing business, which includes The Daily Telegraph, they also own The Ritz hotel. They bought their first private island, Breghow, among the British Channel Islands, in 1993. Today, its value is estimated at $4.3 million. Breghow Island is rich in gardens and vineyards, there are pubs, a populated village and a chapel.

St. Phillips, South Carolina
Media magnate Ted Turner bought the small island of St. Phillips on the coast of the US state of South Carolina back in 1979. For reference, this was exactly a year before Turner founded the now world-famous media corporation CNN. Today St. Phillips is valued at $2 million. The owner himself is one of the largest landowners in the world, and his profile is to restore wildlife and not build up the land with any unnecessary objects.

Sampson Cay, Bahamas
The island of Sampson Cay in the Bahamas archipelago is owned by John Malone, who is considered the largest private landowner in the United States. Sampson Cay has undergone extensive redevelopment and is now considered an excellent holiday destination for the wealthy. A week of living in a villa on the island costs $8 thousand. Alas, the exact cost of the island is unknown.

As you know, real estate increases in price year after year, which means its acquisition is an excellent investment in the future. Moreover, if it’s not just some mansion overlooking the sea, but an entire island!

Many rich people today invest their millions in purchasing islands in various paradise corners of the planet. Indeed, in addition to the fact that the cost of the island will rise from year to year, you can also make good money on it by developing infrastructure and renting out places for recreation: hotels, villas, cottages, swimming pools, beaches and tennis courts.

In previous materials, we have already learned what cars successful people drive and what celebrities prefer to drink. Let's now see which islands are privately owned by the richest people on our planet.

Nicolas Cage

We have already written about this famous Hollywood actor and the financial problems he encountered at one time, due to which he had to sell some of his real estate. But it is unlikely that he will ever put up for auction his island in the Bahamas, located not far from Johnny Depp’s island.

The island, purchased by Cage in 2006 for $3 million, is fully furnished and has hotel of 19 buildings, marina and runway for receiving planes of wealthy guests.

Richard Branson

The owner of the huge Virgin conglomerate, worth more than $4 billion, owns Necker Island, one of the tropical British Virgin Islands, not far from Puerto Rico.

Interestingly, anyone can rent an island by paying $53,000 for every night of stay. This price includes not only accommodation, but also the services of 60 staff.

In addition, Branson is the owner of several other islands.

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp, one of the most famous Hollywood actors, did not stay away from the fashion trend - buying islands. Its island is called Little Holls Ponds Cay and is located among the islands of the Bahamas archipelago.

Before his divorce from Vanessa Paradis, Johnny loved spending time on his favorite island with his family.

Leonardo DiCaprio

Handsome DiCaprio purchased the island for $1.75 million, which is now being actively developed. It is known that the island will be provided with electricity from solar panels, and in general this paradise will be an example of an ecological resort.

Bill Gates

The creator of Microsoft did not become modest and acquired the largest island off the coast of Belize (a state in Central America neighboring Mexico and Guatemala) in the waters of Caribbean Sea.

The island is real paradise on earth: palm groves, virgin forests, clear sea and 365 sunny days a year. What else does a person need to meet old age with dignity?

David Copperfield

Performing the most mind-blowing tricks, during his creative career Copperfield managed not only to become the most famous illusionist of all time, but also a very wealthy man with a fortune of about 1 billion dollars.

So that the money would not lie idle, he acquired 4 islands in the Bahamas, the total area of ​​which is about 700 acres (283 hectares). The islands are fully equipped and can offer a truly royal holiday.

Eddie Murphy

One of the highest paid actors on the planet did not stay away from the purchase of his own island and in 2007 purchased his island in the Bahamas for $15 million.

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson in 2005 purchased the island of Mago, part of Fiji, for $15 million. This island is one of the largest private islands today (more than 2000 hectares). It is a piece of pristine tropical nature, among the lush greenery of which is located the villa of a famous actor.

Robbie Williams

The famous Hollywood actor Robin Williams, who plays sweet simpletons, turned out to be not so simple. As it turns out, he owns Pender Island, located in British Columbia (Canada).

Michael Schumacher

The famous racer and multiple Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher became the lucky owner of an island worth $7 million, given to him by the Prince of Dubai, who is a fan of his talent. Well, what can I say - lucky))

Athena Onassis-Rousselle

One of the most expensive private islands today is the island of Skorpios (Greece), purchased in 1963 by Aristotle Onassis for a completely ridiculous sum of 12 thousand dollars, today it is estimated at 200 million dollars.

The current owner of the island, Athena Onassis-Rousselle, is not against selling the island, but this is prevented by some conditions of the will of the wealthy ancestor from whom Athena inherited it. Most likely, the island of Skorpios will be rented out. At one time, Madonna, Armani and Roman Abramovich were eyeing the island.

Some people buy luxury cars and apartments, while others buy islands. Some 50-60 years ago desert island could be purchased for $1,500, and an inhabited one for about $50,000. However, over time, prices have increased significantly, and some are abandoning their purchases. Well, having an island is not so easy: it is necessary to protect the animals that live here, and this rule becomes stricter if its inhabitants are listed in the Red Book. So construction ambitions are quite difficult to realize. But still, many people dream of acquiring such unusual and luxurious property. And we present to you five rich private islands that belong to billionaires.

Lanai Island, Hawaii, USA

Who owns it: Larry Ellison (net worth $49.4 billion as of 2016, 7th richest person in the world)

Island area: 364 sq. km

Price: approximately $500-600 million

The head of the largest corporation Oracle, Larry Ellison, acquired 98% of the island of Lanai from another billionaire, David Murdoch, in the summer of 2012. This is the sixth largest island of Hawaii, which, by the way, is home to approximately 3,200 people. This is where the LOST series was filmed, and where Bill Gates and his wife Melinda got married. By the way, it was rumored that it was Gates who wanted to buy this island, but Ellison beat him to it.

Ellison plans to develop the island's infrastructure, in particular to build water desalination plants for residents, use electric cars and export fruit.

Sampson Cay, Bahamas

Who owns: John Malone ($7.2 billion as of 2017)

Island area: 0.12 sq. km

Price: not disclosed

Billionaire John Malone, 76, purchased his small reef island in 2002. Now there is a luxury resort with villas and a yacht club. By the way, at first the billionaire wanted to open hotels here for vacationers, but then he changed his mind. So the chance of getting into this heavenly place if you don’t know John Malone is minimal.

James Island, British Columbia, Canada

Who owns it: Craig McCaw ($1.84 billion as of 2015)

Island area: 3.1 sq. km

Price: $19 million

McCaw Cellular Communications founder Craig McCaw bought the island in 1994 off the coast of Canada. During this time, a piece of land has turned into an elite resort: villas, guest houses, golf courses, a private airfield, shopping mall, berths for yachts. In 2012, McCaw even put the island up for sale for $75 million, but the ad was later withdrawn.

Necker Island, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean Sea

Who owns it: Richard Branson (net worth $5.1 billion as of 2017)

Island area: 0.3 sq. km

Price: £180k (1970), now valued at $100m

One of the richest residents of Great Britain, Richard Branson, bought the island in 1970 not only for recreation, but also for business. There are several guest villas here, entertainment center, tennis courts. According to conservative estimates, renting out this property brings Branson about $53 thousand per day.

About two hundred flamingos also live on Necker Island.

Robins Island, New York, USA

Who owns it: Louis Bacon (net worth $1.81 billion as of 2017)

Island area: 1.76 sq. km

Price: $11 million

Robins Island is located near Long Island. The previous owner once wanted to turn the island into a luxury resort, but the company went bankrupt, and the island was bought at auction in 1993 by Wall Street financier Louis Bacon.

Robins, by the way, never turned into a resort. Bacon made a private reserve here: he restored oak forests, populations of deer and giant tortoises. He spent millions of dollars on all this. True, outsiders are prohibited from visiting this reserve, but a New York billionaire comes here to hunt.

When owning exclusive luxury items and jewelry becomes insufficient entertainment, the rich and successful acquire exotic islands.

What is this - an unreasonable waste of money, a whim or the need to relax alone and hide from annoying photographers? Everyone decides for themselves.

In this article we are reviewing 15 Most Beautiful Private Islands, owned by famous multimillionaires.

#1 Necker, Virgin Islands - Richard Branson

Necker Island belongs to the British entrepreneur, multimillionaire Sir Richard Branson, the founder of the Virgin brand, which today unites over 200 companies from different sectors of the economy.

He bought the island in the 1970s for $200,000. It took Branson three years and $10 million to transform Necker from an uninhabitable island into a luxury venue for parties and events of all kinds (including the filming of the show "Rebel" millionaire” were partially held here).

The service staff is 60 people. The maximum number of guest beds is 24. The guest villa rental costs $62,000 per night.

#2 Masha Kay, Bahamas - David Copperfield

Masha Cay has long been one of the most exclusive and luxurious private islands. 150 acres sandy beaches, clean, unpolluted nature and magnificent landscapes have a magical effect on visitors.

And it’s not surprising, because the owner of Masha Kay is the world famous illusionist David Copperfield. By the way, in 2007, the wedding of Google co-founder Sergey Brin took place on this island. The island can be rented for $32,250 per day.

#3 Little Halls Ponds Cay, Bahamas - Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp got into the atmosphere of life on exotic island during the filming of the film "Pirates of the Caribbean". He purchased Little Halls Ponds Cay for $3.8 million.

According to official statements, this private island is powered by solar panels to reduce emissions of harmful substances in environment. The famous Hollywood millionaire actor claims that it is his favorite place relaxation and a means of recuperation whenever he felt frustrated by the “novelty boy” label in filmmaking.

#4 Blackadore Cay, Belize – Leonardo DiCaprio

These 104 acres of land were purchased by actor Leonardo DiCaprio for $1.75 million. Like his filmmaking colleague Johnny Depp, DiCaprio intends to take a number of measures to maintain a clean environment on the island, in particular to install solar panels to provide electricity.

#5 Abramovich Island, St. Barts - Roman Abramovich

Even the economic crisis, which according to some experts has almost halved the fortune of billionaire Roman Abramovich, did not prevent one of the biggest deals and purchases of private islands. Abramovich paid about $90 million for these 70 acres of land.

#6 Grand Bugue Caye - Bill Gates

This island is the largest in area in the Republic of Belize. Financial analysts believe that Grand Bugue Caye has very attractive investment potential in terms of rate of return and return on investment.

This island has soothing, magnificent ocean views, plenty coconut trees and other vegetation, especially in the northern part.

#7 Ile Ganon - Celine Dion

Best known for her performance on the Titanic soundtrack, Celine Dion has purchased the island of Ile Ganon in her home province of Quebec. It is located on sleepy Ile River. There is an impressive mansion on the island, details of which can be seen in the video:

#8 Bonds Cay, Bahamas - Shakira

The famous pop star from Colombia bought this island together with Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters. In the coming years they intend to develop these 700 acres of land and make it the most... popular place holidays for celebrities.

The island offers boutique hotels, private beaches, luxury condominiums, golf courses and more.

#9 Leaf Kay, Bahamas - Nicolas Cage

Located next door to Johnny Depp's island, Leaf Cay on this moment not fully developed. The island has 19 buildings, an airstrip, and backup solar panel systems.

#10 Mago Island, Fiji - Mel Gibson

This is one of the largest private islands in the Pacific Ocean. Almost nothing is known about it, except that Mel Gibson bought the island in 2005 from a Japanese company for $15 million. Without changing practically anything, the actor just built his residence.

#11 Rooster Cay, Bahamas - Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy bought this island in 2007 for 15 mon. dollars. Rooster Cay has a convenient location because... not far from it is the city of Nassau on Bahamas. It is ideal for resort and recreational development.

#12 Skorpios Island - Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani bought one of the most beautiful private islands for $190 million. Rumor has it that Roman Abramovich, Bill Gates and Madonna were also hunting for this island, but the Italian fashion designer bypassed them.

Located in the Ionian Sea, at west coast Greece, Skorpios Island formerly belonged to shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis.

#13 James Island - Craig McCaw

Craig McCaw bought the island in 1994 for $19 million. Despite the fact that he recently received the right to develop the construction of residential real estate on James Island, Craig McCaw is in no hurry to invest money in construction. One of the limiting factors is the profitability of this enterprise.

#14 The World - Michael Schumacher

The famous Formula 1 pilot is the owner of a piece of “world paradise” - grandiose project on the construction of a group of islands in the form of a world map. This island, which is part of Antarctica, is valued at $7 million and was presented to Schumacher by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the last Grand Prix in Brazil.

#15 Allen Island - Paul Allen