This beautifully designed complex straddles a striking white limestone cliff and an arid savanna on the tropical island’s arid Bukit Pennisula. The Alilas Villas resort is the first of its kind to achieve the highest level of certification for Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD).

One of the most luxurious islands to come on the market is La Casa de las Fuentas a stunning 46 acre private island located in Homosassa Florida. Privately gated and fenced this home is 11,000 square feet. The home features two custom pre-cast staircases with marble accents as well as an elevator. An inside wood burning fire pit is located adjacent to the downstairs summer kitchen. Kitchen displays custom cypress cabinets and a chef style six burner Wolf range with oven. Solar radiant floor heating has been installed throughout entire home as well as zoned central heat and air. Maids quarters are also located on 1st floor with full bath.

This remarkable home has four baths on main floor with travertine floors and showers. Private octagon office in west wing is solid black walnut from floor to ceiling with custom built in display cases and bookcases. Also enjoy a surround sound stereo system in every room on both levels. Even with all of the amenities and attention to detail you cannot overlook the breathtaking views from every window in this unique home. To look out over the water and the islands of the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge is truly indescribable.

The island is on the market for 7.9M. Visit Private Islands Online for more details on this property.

The home offers entertainment size living room, formal dining, library, games room, his & hers masters with study and ensuites, a cook’s kitchen, breakfast room off, self-contained guest wing (or nanny suite?), indoor pool, atrium feature, marble floors, and soaring ceiling treatments.

There are 4 separate guest cottages, tennis court, caretaker’s residence, a “lake”, lowbank foreshore with lovely swimming cove. Dock is in place — arrive by floatplane or by private boat.

The Island is connected to power, via cable from Canoe Cove, near Sidney, and also has a back up generator system. Be self-sufficient, here!

Close to Sidney and to Victoria, go gallery hopping, enjoy the nearby restaurants and amenities, mere minutes from the Victoria airport. Room for a helipad on Pym Island, too.

For more information on this pristine island visit Private Islands Online.

Listed at $110 Million Cave Cay is 222 acres of pure paradise. Although the price may be steep rarely does an island with the attributes of Cave Cay become available. Stunning natural beauty, a protected and private, deep-water harbour and marina with floating cement dock system and 35 dock slips, plus a 2,800 ft. private airstrip make this the perfect private island.

Located in the heart of the Exumas and near to famed Musha Cay, Cave Cay is one of the most beautiful spots in the world and is totally self sufficient with water and power supplied by diesel generators, while solar energy can easily be made available. The island is available “as is”, and features unspoiled beaches, lush vegetation, elevations of up to 40 ft. capturing breathtaking views, and a vast excess of compacted sand that can be sold to nearby islands if desired.

Perched atop one of the highest points on the island, the luxurious main house is move-in ready and enjoys 360-degree views and top-of-the-line appointments. Plans for 38 buildings totaling 70,000 sq. ft. include a 3-story houseboat with a marina shop on the first level and a 2-story residence overhead, plus staff and maintenance buildings. A large clubhouse and restaurant, shower and bathroom facilities, and three guest houses with hotel rooms and suites are still under construction.

To learn more about this property visit Private Islands Online.

While these rooms don’t come cheap, they do offer a slice of the action for a snip of the price of a villa rental.

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The island is located on the St. Lawrence River in the popular Thousand Islands Region in what is known as Millionaire’s row. Millionaire’s row is a series of islands developed by Gilded Age industrialists such as George Boldt (Boldt Castle) of the Waldorf Astoria and George Pullman (Castle Rest) of the Pullman Palace Car Co.

The region is dotted with Gilded age Castles such as Frederick Bourne’s Dark Island/Singer Castle (Singer Sewing Machine) and W.O. Wyckoff’s Carleton Island Villa (Remington Typewriter). Comfort Island is one of the earliest of the large estates and the only known to be still owned by the original family. A son of the builder of the estate, Alson Skinner Clark, a well known impressionist, painted many works in, on, and of the structure throughout his life that still remain as they were from the early part of the century

To find out more about this unique opportunity to own both a unique and historical island visir Private Islands Online.

The home features 10 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms on 1.3 acres. The mansion features all modern amenities and also has a large boat house and extensive docking facilities

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Here are just a few key points that make Live Oaks Island a truly unique and powerful investment opportunity:

-World class development with only 8 homesites (with all utilites in place) providing unobstructed and unbelievable views with unparalleled privacy.

-Excellent interval ownership opportunities offering a potential substantial return on investment which is conservatively estimated at more than $30 million.

-Individual paradise/estate for enjoying the best that nature provides with unparalled privacy. Family retreat to enjoy private beaches, crabbing, fishing, swimming and boating.

-An uninterrupted setting for your Corporate Retreat with airport access in nearby Beaufort.

-Drive your car or take a yacht to your private, gated causeway to this ultimate waterfront estate.

Price is available upon request. Visit Private Islands Online for more details.

Scrub Island is the first luxury development to open in the British Virgin Islands in more than 15 years. Ideally nestled on a breathtaking 230-acre island, Scrub Island resort offers its guests a world-class marina, shopping, pristine beaches, a selection of fantastic dining establishments, an upscale spa and top-notch fitness center as well as luxe, ocean view accommodations.

At Scrub Island, highly trained therapists deliver masterful spa experiences that entice the senses and rejuvenate the mind. Spa treatments feature antioxidant rich products crafted with natural botanicals, all designed to indulge your senses and relieve stress. Available in-room treatments include:

Ixora Massage: A customized treatment inspired by the blooms of the beautiful Ixora plant, the Ixora Massage melds Swedish, Thai and Aromatherapy methods to magically ease stress and tensions.

Eterno Massage: Using products rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C, the Eterno anti-aging massage stops time using the age-defying power of berry essence and relaxing massage techniques.

For more information on Scrub Island or available packages and specials, visit www.scrubisland.com or call (877) 890-7444.

The billionaire entrepreneur, recently ranked the world’s 212th richest man, gave the Oprah Winfrey Show unprecedented access to Necker, his 74-acre Caribbean island.  He gave presenter Nate Berkus a tour of his home, which he has recently finished building, his cliff top guest house and his extravagant toys.

The submarine uses its wings to create downward lift underwater and is fitted with scuba gear for its pilot and two passengers. 

‘It’s like an airplane that flies underwater, a little fighter plane,’ Branson said.

And he allowed cameras to shoot as he went for his first ride on the Nymph, describing the experience as ‘brilliant’ through microphones fitted on his scuba gear
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1266111/Sir-Richard-Branson-takes-spin-new-underwater-plane-gives-sneak-peek-inside-Necker-Island.html?ITO=1490#ixzz0lSstvcdO