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Ever want to get away from it all? Well, theres Hope, an 86-acre Maine island off Portland that comes with everything you need to live life large. Hope Island includes an 11,000-plus-square-foot mansion and a $7.95 million price tag. "Inquiries have come in from across the globe," says listing agent John Saint-Amour with LandVest. Developer John Cacoulidis bought the island in 1993 for $1.3 million. "I sold this to the owner, and he's put $12 million to $13 million into it," Saint-Amour says. This bargain includes guest and staff quarters, boathouse, barns, paddocks, and storage buildings that support all the duck, geese, chickens, and peacocks that call Hope Island Home.

Hope is a dream island 25 minutes (by boat) from Portland.

The 86-acre island's 11,050 feet of coastline is mainly rocks and cliffs dotted by a few sandy beaches. The property includes a deep-water dock, fixed pier, and six moorings. The offering also features three "picnic" islands good for sipping a sunset cocktail.

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The owner made millions of dollars of capital improvements.

Cacoulidis upgraded the island with submerged utility cables and roadways throughout the property.

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Among the outbuildings is a private tavern.

The property's brochure calls the property a "magical island kingdom" with its own tavern, a "perfect entertainment venue." Other buildings include a boat house with an apartment, wood frame chapel, barn with staff quarters, water supply building, 10-stall horse stable, large and small chicken coops, and several dedicated houses for geese, duck and peacocks. The property, however, does not include a pool.

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The horses are not included.

The island currently houses nine horses, which are not part of the sale. But the pastures, paddocks, and barns are part of the property's appeal and demonstrate the owners' passion for wildlife, Saint-Amour says.

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The mansion tops 11,000 square feet with sweeping ocean views.

The brick home with a Mediterranean-style tile roof includes three bedroom suites, an open floor plan, and a huge kitchen with a granite center island. The second-floor master suite includes a bar, exercise room, "shower room," and soaking tub.

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You could become one step closer to owning your very own island hideaway as Little Ross Island, off the coast of south west Scotland, has been put up for sale.

The 29-acre island is currently owned by St Marys Isle Estate and has come on the open market through Galbraith.

Little Ross has much history being home to a working lighthouse tower which was designed and built by Alan Stevenson and first lit on 1 January 1843.

The light, along with Buchan Ness and the Rhinns of Islay, was hailed by William Thomson (later Lord Kelvin) as being undoubtedly the three best revolving lights in the world.

Enjoying a fabulous location just off Meikle Ross headland on the mainland, with the small rocks of Sugarloaf and Fox Craig your only neighbours, Little Ross Island presents a pleasantly limiting and peaceful lifestyle alternative or an ideal holiday retreat.

This once in a lifetime opportunity includes the original six-bedroom lighthouse keepers cottage last updated in the mid-1980s, the property and its services are in need of refurbishment. The three B-listed ruinous barns, also included in the sale, each offer fantastic development potential.

The operational lighthouse tower and separate sighting tower are not included in the sale.

They are still owned and managed by the Commissioner for Northern Lighthouses however, since automation in 1961 the lighthouse tower no longer requires full-time staff with few discreet site visits made by the local harbour master throughout the year.

The island is only accessible by private boat or helicopter. There are sheltered moorings on the north and more modern slipway on the north-west of the island, both accessible at high tide, with a substantial marina in Kirkcudbright for longer term mooring.

David Corrie, Senior Associate at Galbraith, Castle Douglas, said: Back in the 1900s, the island was home to the head lighthouse keeper, underkeeper and their families, extending to 16 people, with a small dairy and piggery to provide subsistence for this family community. With a bit of TLC, the properties on the island could be turned into something truly stunning, with Little Ross Island once again being the perfect island retreat for future generations to enjoy.

Private islands rarely come up for sale at an affordable price and particularly one with a habitable house and additional properties. Given the exciting prospect Little Ross Island presents, we expect a lot of interest from all over the UK as well as abroad.

Little Ross Island is for sale at offers over 325,000.

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You could own this private island For the same price as a three bedroom Aberdeen home - Press and Journal

Climate change and rising seas may kill the dream of buying a private island someday, but today isn't that day.

Whether you're a Baby Boomer who grew up watching Gilligan's Island and thinking "I could go for shipwrecking the Minnow right about now" or a Millennial who sees DJ Khaled's video for "I'm The One" and thinks a private island may be the best way to get Quavo (or a lesser member of Migos) to your house, a private island is still an option for homebuyers.

Granted, the "private island" that comes to mind when you think of that phrase may be somewhat less attainable. If you want to live on a Great Lake, on an island in an intercoastal, somewhere in the Prince Edward Islands or just between Connecticut and Long Island on the Long Island Sound, that might be an attainable dream. If you'd rather have an archipelago all to yourself in the Caribbean or South Pacific, you'd best get cracking on the latest technological advance, or pop hit.

It takes a lot of cash just to have an island wired and plumbed enough for you to live there. It takes extraordinary amounts of money to get all of that infrastructure -- not to mention actual structures and the equipment needed to build them -- out to that island. If you want to hire enough labor to finish that project in enough time for you to enjoy the place, that's going to get costly as well.

The folks at luxury marketplace James Edition know this and keep private islands in a portfolio of some of the priciest real estate on the planet. The buy-in price of their private islands starts north of $1 million -- and that's if you like skating home from the mainland in Sweden. If you want an island that's somewhere warm, private and already teeming with amenities, get ready to spend seven figures.

With James Edition's help, we found 10 private islands just waiting for someone with the right temperament and net worth to call them home.

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10 Private Islands Starting at $5 Million You Could Call Home Today - TheStreet.com

When youre more interested in being a luxury-pig hermit than a penny-pinching socialite, these might be the spots for you.

Shared lodging and communal spaces may be trending, but for those seeking more privacy than a Do Not Disturb sign offers, a spate of new private island resorts play to castaway-in-comfort fantasies:

In the South Pacific, Kokomo Island Fiji opened this spring with 21 beachfront villas and five three-bedroom to six-bedroom residences on a 140-acre island. It is near the Great Astrolabe Reef, among the worlds largest, where travelers can scuba dive, snorkel, sail and fish. On land, the resort features trails, an infinity pool and a childrens club. Villas start at $1,995 a night, which includes meals and many activities; kokomoislandfiji.com.

Guests at the new Six Senses Zil Pasyon in the Seychelles have exclusive access to three white-sand beaches on Flicit Island. In addition to diving and snorkeling, the resort offers surfing, migratory bird-watching and island-hopping trips by boat. Its 30 villas, each with its own pool, start at $1,339 a night, which includes breakfast; sixsenses.com/resorts/zilpasyon/destination.

About 150 miles northeast of Singapore, Bawah Private Island in Indonesia is scheduled to open in August (rates have yet to be determined). The 35-room resort will span five uninhabited islands in the Anambas archipelago, with access to over 700 acres of forest, three lagoons and 13 beaches. Guests can choose between safari-style tents or overwater bungalows; bawahisland.com.

Off northeastern Madagascar, the 14-villa Miavana just opened on Nosy Ankao. It shares access to a five-island archipelago with local communities and offers blue safaris, which allow visitors to see, swim with or catch indigenous marine life. Villas are $2,500 a person per night, which includes food, drinks and most activities; timeandtideafrica.com/miavana.

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Awaiting a very wealthy castaway is a Polynesian-style main luxury home which includes a dock, boat house and enough beds for 15 guests

IF owning a private island and living like Robinson-Crusoe is something you dream of then only 5,000,000 stands in your way.

Surrounded by blue lagoons and year-round warm breezes, Motu Tiano in French Polynesia is a two-acre private island to be sold at auction next month.

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The tropical island is protected by Raiatea, the second largest of the Society Islands and widely recognised as the birthplace of Polynesia.

Property vendor Jim Simpson said: My wife and I have travelled widely but nowhere else in the world offers the natural beauty and tranquillity of Motu Tiano.

The local people are so welcoming and helpful, and the French Polynesian culture still includes a number of ancient traditions, which have been passed down from generation to generation.

Life on Motu Tiano is peaceful and relaxing, and we will very much miss our home here, but as we approach retirement, we have decided it is time to pass on this beautiful home to another owner.

The new owners of Motu Tiano will enjoy calm waters with deep sea and lagoon access perfect for sport fishing, surfing, and scuba diving.

On the island itself is a Polynesian-style main home which includes a dock, boat house, modern amenities and enough beds for 15 guests.

In the main home there is three double bedrooms and separate staff quarters.

A personal wharf is available to tie up ones yacht.

Also on the island lives a Man Friday who helps look after the island and keeps out unwanted visitors.

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The island paradise is set to go under the hammer at Concierge Auctions, which is favoured by celebrities and discreet buyers from all over the world who are looking for their own private empire.

Concierge Auctions spokeswoman Cindy Jones said: This is an exciting sale which offers buyers the rare opportunity to buy an island home offering complete privacy and security.

The lifestyle which comes with a home on Motu Tiano would suit a buyer or family keen to make the most of watersports on the lagoon and sailing routes to surrounding islands.

The unique nature of the property makes it a lucrative vacation rental prospect, offering buyers an additional income stream.

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The island home will be sold at or above $6 million (5m) at auction on August 23 in cooperation with Maima Sylvain of Agence Jeanine Sylvain.

Constructed by the previous owners, the property was designed by a French architect to the The propertys lush tropical gardens include palm trees and allow for views across the lagoon to the mountains beyond.

The Society Islands are thought to have been named by Captain Cook during his voyage of 1769, before becoming a French protectorate in 1843.

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Now you can buy your very own private ISLAND in the middle of the Pacific but it'll set you back a cool 5000000 - The Sun

IMAGINE waking up to the gentle splashing of waves and chirping of birds. A balmy salty breeze coming through the open windows. You get up and go outside. The sand massaging your feet as the sun prickles on your skin. You dive straight into the ocean.

For those that have a spare few million under the floorboards the dream is not so unlikely. There are plenty of exclusive islands on the Queensland coast for sale. And from the investor to the private buyer and budget conscious there are options too.

There is even an island so exclusive it's location and name is kept secret. Take a look:

Blackbook Listing - Top exclusive secret retreat

An 'income producing island retreat' hosting an exclusive number of guests is for sale; this secret tropical island in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

The island is self-sufficient with wind and solar power and rain water reservoirs. Phone and internet service is available and the island can be accessed via the island's private commercial boat.

Sellers are asking a lofty $25-30 million for this exclusive retreat.

Wedge Island - For the budget conscious

This is an island bargain. Wedge Island is one kilometre off Keppel Island and five kilometres off the Central Queensland. The cost is only $495,000 AUD.

The nine hectare island has boat mooring, a generator and an eco-toilet.

St Bees Island - Local charm

Part of the South Whitsundays, St Bees Island is 50 kilometres north east of Mackay has a total area of 1100ha. The residential sanctuary consists of 4.2ha and two houses, one where the current owners live and the other a guest house with bar and community kitchen.

The island is home to Queensland's healthiest population of Koalas.

Due to ill health of the owners the island is for quick sale for $1.95 million AUD including all assets and furnishings.

Wild Duck Island - For the ground-up developer

For 15 years the 300-acre island and its abandoned resort project have been sitting empty, that is until workers arrived to clean up.

All infrastructure including an airstrip is there along with 25 separate two-bedroom brick bungalows. The buildings suffered water damage but are structurally sound and have been inhabited by islands wildlife. The 75 year lease and has 54 years left on it.

A 40 minute flight from Rockhampton Airport, this resort could be yours for $4.5 million.

Keswick Island - For investors and developers

Keswick Island is a 512ha investment property that will interest luxury tourism developers and investors alike. The island has planning approval for large-scale development for a mixed residential and tourism development and even a marina permit.

A short 32km trip from the Mackay coast the island is in a prime position and individual residential lots are already on the market.

The Duke Group Archipelago - Not one island but THREE

Not one but three islands make up the Duke Group Archipelago 12 nautical miles south of Stanage Bay or 100 nautical miles south of Mackay.

The main island Marble Island spans across 2500 acres with the two smaller Hunter Island (300 acres) and Tynemouth Island (500 acres) close by.

Marble Island has three residences including the owner's beach house completed with marble flooring. The marble was sourced in a quarry on the island. The three-bedroom and two-bathroom house has a large open plan kitchen and living area.

The other two houses are a three-bedroom managers house and a two-bedroom guest house.

The island has facilities for extended stays including near-new cold rooms. For $12 million, why not spend the rest of your life holidaying here?

Camp Island Silver Shoals Lodge - For the private holiday islander

Make 6 acres of freehold tropical island your own in Abbot Bay in the Whitsunday region. The privately owned leisure island is only three kilometres off shore and surrounded by fringing reefs. The island also has 15 hectares of untouched national park.

Four private en-suite cabins make up the lodge with a shared living and dining area. You might feel completely disconnected in this paradise but the island has mobile phone and internet coverage!

Price $3.5 million.

Quoin Island - For the island weekender

Easy to access via ferry services from Gladstone three times per day lies an 11-acre freehold parcel of land on Quoin Island.

For $2 million the North facing parcel could be yours. The undeveloped land has views of the best beaches within the Gladstone Harbour and it's own private shell and sand gateway for a boat.

Wallabies and Koalas make up the wildlife on this island along with coconut trees and three large rare coral trees.

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Secret island for sale off Mackay coast - Mackay Daily Mercury

Imagine lying on a white sandy beach overlooking turquoise ocean waters, sipping on cocktails and basking in the sunshine, far away from the stress and bustle of daily life on your very own tropical island.

Sound ideal? Well, it's about to get a whole lot easier to make that fantasy come true!

We've teamed up with HomeToGo.co.uk to search out some of the best private islands you can rent to yourself, across luxurious locations from the Bahamas to the Philippines.

The best part is you won't need a millionaire's budget.

With prices starting from 240 it could be the perfect excuse to finally bag that luxury holiday you've always dreamed of - or it could make for a seriously amazing honeymoon destination.

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Check out of reality and into paradise when you book this private island vacation rental on Bird Island in Belize.

The island is located in the middle of a coral reef with unbeatable marine life, crystal clear waters, and beautiful weather year round.

The house can hold up to four guests, and has a host of amenities including a fire pit and BBQ for laidback dining, three bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and two sundecks overlooking the turqouise waters.

How much? Prices start from 340 ($435 ) a night. Click here for booking information .

Cheap flights: You can bag return flights to Belize from 617.57 on Expedia , with a host of UK airports including London Gatwick, Edinburgh and Manchester.

Sit back, relax and bask in the Caribbean sun with a stay at this quaint cottage on Ship Channel Cay.

You won't need to lift a finger during your trip as the island has a full-time service team who can take you on guided boat tours or cook your dinner, so you can truly disconnect from every day life.

Take a stroll along the pink sandy beaches, explore one of the island's spectacular nature trails, or spend a lazy afternoon on you private beach away from the crowds.

How much? Prices start from 350 ($450) a night. Click here for booking information .

Cheap flights: British Airways has direct return flights to the Bahamas from 649 .

Although it's just a short drive from Hilton Head, this private island plantation seems a world away from that bustling resort area.

Take a step off the beaten path into South Carolina's Lowcountry, where you can enjoy 150 acres of unspoiled nature.

How much? Prices start from 240 ($307) a night. Click here for booking information .

Cheap flights: There are no direct flights to South Carolina from the UK, but you can find seats from 393 each way on Cheapflights.co.uk .

Ideal for an exotic getaway, Ipil Waterfront is hidden in the heart of Palawan, an archipelago comprising 1,780 islands in the Philippines.

It's the epitome of paradise with fine white sand beaches, crystalline blue waters, colourful tropical fish, jaw-dropping corals, lusciously green forests and towering limestone cliffs.

Meanwhile, the three-bedrooom villa has its own private beaches, and thanks to the large windows and high ceilings it boasts unparalleled views of the ocean and landscape.

How much? Prices start from 620 ($801) a night. Click here for booking information .

Cheap flights: You can find return flights from 326 with one stopover on Kayak.co.uk .

Located on the remote Big Farmers Cay, this hidden gem is the perfect island escape.

You won't be stuck for things to do, with kayaking, fishing, snorkeling and windsurfing just some of the options on offer.

There's some incredible wildlife on the island too: go swimming with wild pigs, turtles and stingrays, and look out for iguanas.

Meanwhile the luxurious three-bedroom house has its own private beach and unrivalled views of the breathtaking landscape, but if you are looking for somewhere a bit vibrant for dinner then it's just a short walk to the nearby Ty's Sunset Bar & Grill.

How much? Prices start from 555 ($720) a night. Click here for booking information .

Cheap flights: British Airways has direct return flights to the Bahamas from 649 .

This beautiful, private island log cottage sits on Lake of the Isles, which is renowned for its unusually warm water temperatures.

After a day of swimming, guests can unwind on the wrap around deck while they enjoy stunning 360-degree waterfront views.

This gorgeous home has everything you could want including a natural stone hot tub, satellite TV, outdoor stereo speaker system, water treatment system, as well as luxurious furnishings including 6 beds, leather & log cabin style sofas.

How much? Prices start from 470 ($604) a night. Click here for booking information .

Cheap flights: TripAdvisor has a host of cheap flights to New York available from 357 .

Perfectly situated in the heart of the Florida Keys and just a short, three-minute boat ride from the mainland, East Sister Rock Island is the perfect tropical escape.

The house has three bedrooms and two baths, and has 19 sliding glass doors that offer the best views and ocean breeze from every part of the house.

For a very billionaire-worthy entrance, guests can also arrive by helicopter as the rental features its very own launch pad!

How much? Prices start from 1,250 ($1,613) a night. Click here for booking information .

Cheap flights: You can bag seats from 321 on TripAdvisor including a departures from a host of UK airports such as Bristol, London, Norwich, Leeds and Edinburgh.

This multi-million dollar cottage sits atop a 4-acre private island in Ontario's Muskoka Lakes Region, and boasts 6 bedrooms and bathrooms.

It makes for the ultimate beach break, as the private beach has everything including its own bar, campfire, picnic table and hammock, as well as plenty of beach toys and sports equipment (canoes, kayaks and a paddle board).

Meanwhile, its open lake views makes for some seriously breathtaking backdrops especially at sunset time.

How much? Prices start from 1,900 ($2,466) a night. Click here for booking information .

Cheap flights: Canadian Affair often has great deals and discounts including flights from 344pp .

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Boasting five bedrooms and six bedrooms, this impressive estate can hold up to 14 guests.

Offering breathtaking views of the Maya Mountains it's the epitome of a luxurious getaway: you'll have access to the island's boat and your own personal driver, as well as a full staff to help cater to your every need.

Meanwhile there's plenty of watersports equipment if you want to make use of the private beach, but if you're not in the mood for sand then there's also a large freshwater pool which includes a layout deck, covered seating area and even pool volleyball.

How much? Prices start from 1,160 ($1,643) a night. Click here for booking information .

Cheap flights: You can bag return flights to Belize from 617.57 on Expedia , with a host of UK airports including London Gatwick, Edinburgh and Manchester.

Get ready to dive into the adventure of a lifetime!

This fully-staffed, private island rental in Belize sleeps 18 and includes unlimited access to sea kayaks, snorkeling gear, paddle boards, and more.

There's even an island chef to serve you up some mouthwatering local cuisine - or whatever other foodie delights take your fancy.

How much? Prices start from 3,860 ($5,000) a night. Click here for booking information .

Cheap flights: Return flights to Belize from 617.57 on Expedia , with a host of UK airports including London Gatwick, Edinburgh and Manchester.

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10 incredible tropical islands you can rent from just 240 - and you'll have them all to yourself - Mirror.co.uk

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Last updated12:05, July 12 2017

The Rock

The Rock is located along Zanzibar's coastline that is made up of white sandy beaches.

In this near and far-flung places, it's ok to suspend reality for a short time. Here are 10 places where you can truly get away from it all.

ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA

This island 40 kilometres off the East African coast is a fascinating blend of cultures: African, Arabic and European. Once the world's largest producer of cloves, the air is still heavy with the scent of spices.

The ancient Stone Town at Zanzibar's heart is a fascinating labyrinth of old alleyways, mosques, bazaars, and grand houses with massive carved doors, studded with brass fittings. The coastline is made up of white sandy beaches and coral reefs, perfect for diving and snorkelling, with dhows gliding past for sailing trips. Seeclassicsafaricompany.com.au

GREAT BARRIER ISLAND

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Rural nurses Adele Robertson and Leonie Howie talk about life on Great Barrier Island.

It may be only 90 kilometres north-east of Auckland, but this 285-square-kilometre island does feel a million miles from care. It's all about getting back to nature here, with walking tracks, mountain bike trails, diving, surfing, bird-watching, swimming, boating and fishing.

A flight or ferry from Auckland, the rugged terrain has peaks falling down to wetlands, beaches and secluded bays. Logging, whaling and copper, gold and silver-mining were once the main industries but now it's much more about conservation and a fledgling tourism industry. Seethebarrier.co.nz

TAHUATA, THE MARQUESAS ISLANDS, FRENCH POLYNESIA

Tahuata in French Polynesia is best reached via a cruise with the half-cargo, half-cruise ship, Aranui 5.

No man is an island, but it's worth trying It's a thrill to visit some of the most remote islands in the world and they don't come any more isolated than the lush green volcanic Marquesas, 1400 kilometres north-east of Tahiti in the Pacic Ocean and 4800 kilometres from Mexico.

TahuAta is the smallest of the inhabited islands, so it's a shock to find a magnificent church there, which was opened by the Vatican. It comes complete with gorgeous wooden carvings, including of Mary with Jesus and breadfruit, and statues of bishops. More predictable are stunning beaches. Best reached via a cruise with the half-cargo, half-cruise ship, the 254-passenger Aranui 5. Seearanuicruises.com.au

NORFOLK ISLAND, AUSTRALIA

Norfolk Island: The red-earth island that's been dubbed 'the Uluru of the Pacific'.

Now much more closely aligned, both politically and economically with "the mainland", the home of The Bounty mutineers and now their descendants still has a culture and atmosphere all its own.

With rolling green hills, national parks, beaches and a decidedly 1950s sensibility, everyone's tipping Norfolk for a fresh tourist boom. Seenorfolkisland.com.au

GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR

Being on the Galapagos, the islands almost 1000 kilometres off the coast of Ecuador, feels like starring in your own Disney movie, with none of the animals even the weirdest ones appearing at all afraid of you.

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Iguanas will be your only company on the beach in Santa Cruz Galapagos Islands.

They thus gambol, swim and waddle around you, giving you the best view you'll ever have of massive marine iguana, giant tortoises, turtles, albatross, penguins, sea lions, dolphins even whales.

With the islands so far from everywhere, nearly one quarter of the islands' species are endemic, so it's little surprise it's the home of Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection. Seeperegrineadventures.com

AITUTAKI, THE COOK ISLANDS

Caught in the middle of a triangular barrier reef with breathtakingly beautiful turquoise lagoons and white sand beaches, Aitutaki is a 50-minute flight from the main island, Rarotonga, between French Polynesia and American Samoa. Picnicking on uninhabited motus nearby, snorkelling, swimming, fishing, sunset cruising and kite-surfing are favourite activities. It's the closest I've ever come to paradise. Seecookislands.travel

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A stunning lagoon with crystal clear water and white sand beaches on Aitutaki, Cook islands.

EASTER ISLAND, CHILE

With Chile 3700 kilometres to its east and Pitcairn more than 2000 kilometres to its west, this far-flung island is best known for its 900 towering stone statues, or moai. Now dated at between 1100 and 1600AD, they're believed to represent the different lineages of the original population, later decimated by slave-raiders, smallpox and cannibalism. Despite the long flights from Chile or Tahiti, visitors still flock there to explore and experience the ultimate in seclusion.easterislandtourism.com

ROSARIO ISLANDS, COLOMBIA

Join the locals for a day boat trip over to the Caribbean archipelago 100 kilometres off the coast at Cartagena. With the whole of the area declared a national park, there's swimming in the clear waters, snorkelling around the coral, sunbaking on the sandy beaches, an aquarium to visit and fabulous sunsets on the return journey. Fellow passengers are thrilled to show off one of their prettiest places. Seerosarioislands.com

SHETLAND ISLANDS, SCOTLAND

It's no utopia, but this wild and bleak archipelago 80 kilometres north-east of Orkney and 280 kilometres south-east of the Faroe Islands, a part of Norway until confiscated by the Scots in the 15th century over an unpaid dowry, has a certain charm. It's undergoing a mini-boom with the hit TV crime seriesShetlandset on the biggest island, based on the best-selling books by Ann Cleeves. There are ferries, flights and cruise ship stops. Seeshetland.org

TAPROBANEISLAND, SRI LANKA

This tiny rocky islet just off the south coast of Sri Lanka is the only spit of land before the South Pole but it's eminently physically accessible via a short paddle through the ocean at low tide. The only real hurdle is cash it's the country's sole private island with an elegant octagonal five-bedroom house built in the 1920s and staffed by five, only available for hire for a pretty sum. Guests all have ocean views, there's an infinity pool and landscaped gardens filled with exotic plants and flowers. Little wonder it's been billed the most romantic escape in the world. Seetaprobaneisland.com

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Top 10 remote and exotic islands where you can forget the world - Stuff.co.nz

A blue lagoon paradise, set in the crystal clear waters of French Polynesia, will be up for auction with Concierge Auctions next month.

Motu Tiano, a private island, went on the market Saturday for $11.88 million, but bids at its Aug. 23 auction will start at $6 million, said Cindy Johnson, project sales manager for the property at Concierge Auctions. The secluded island is only a five minute boat ride away from bustling Raiatea, one of the largest Society Islands, with many shops and restaurants, according to the listing.

The 1,800-square-foot main house is fitted with classical Polynesian-style furnishings and amenities. There are three bedrooms, a loft and one bathroom.

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The 17-acre sanctuary is ideal for a family thats really into outdoor activities, said Ms. Johnson.

Around the island there are deep waters to accommodate a 40- to 60-foot boat, a shallow reef for snorkeling, and great surfing conditions, she said.

One of the highlights of the property is the outdoor dock, featuring a boat house with gear for water sports.

The island has only had three owners, and the current owner has had the property for 18 years, Ms. Johnson said.

Concierge Auctions did not give the current owners name and its not clear why he or she is selling the island now.

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Johnny Depps $2-million-a-month spending habit which included a Berlusconi-esque $30,000 a month for wine needs to be sidelined in his ex-mangers ongoing legal battle against him, a judge said Monday.

In response to Depps own $25 million suit against The Management Group which accuses the firm of defrauding him out of tens of millions of dollars owners Joel and Robert Mandel had fired back with an explosive $4.2 million countersuit claiming the star blew his wealth on fancy wine, 14 homes, private islands, and most notably, blasting Hunter S. Thompsons ashes out of a cannon.

But Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Teresa Beaudet said Monday that the allegations about Depps cartoonish expense reports are not relevant to the management companys cross complaint.

These allegations, however, could still arise in the future as part of The Management Groups defense of Depps lawsuit.

Meanwhile, the judge did allow the groups counterclaim of promissory fraud to continue.

TMG alleged that Cross-Defendants never intended to abide by their promises and TMG reasonably relied on the alleged false promises by doing the 386 hours of work during those last two weeks of March, Beaudet wrote in her ruliing.

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