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Your own private island for the price of a holiday


Everyone dreams of owning their very own private island. It’s a well-known fantasy, but it is possible. Or so say Vladi Private Islands , a real estate firm dedicated to selling and letting islands all around the world.

The Hamburg-based realtor has sold hundreds of islands in the past thirty years, all of them unique. An amazing portfolio of islands is under Vladi’s belt, showing that not every private island has to be a sun-soaked, palm-lined paradise in the Caribbean . Your very own Caicos could be in Canada , your Jamaica could be in Japan , and if an island in Ireland tickles your fancy, then I’m sure Vladi has something up its sleeve.

And not all of Vladi’s customers are rich-list celebrities, but merely people who “love nature”. Believe it or not, some islands would be affordable enough to charge to a credit card. Just about anyone who dreams of having an island could afford one. In reality, a small island in the middle of nowhere could be yours for a few thousand dollars, certainly an acquisition for the adventurous, but maybe the feeling of being able to tell everyone that you’re the ruler of an island makes it worthwhile.

The rugged and unspoilt coastline of Canada means that you could pick up a nice little retreat for a 5-figure sum, a long shot from the multi million paradises that come to mind when we mention private islands. According to Vladi, the best thing to do when contemplating a purchase is to narrow down the geographical location, and take it from there. For instance, if you wanted the symbolic tranquillity of Japan , Kusa island is for you. A fisherman’s paradise, and yours for a mere $220,000.

An island with buildings on it needs to be maintained, and in not all cases is it cheap. Depending on local wages, maintenance could cost you $3,000 a month. A tiny Canadian island needs little or no maintenance, perhaps a slightly more sensible investment.

Pre-fabricated houses, the internet and just about everything wireless have made the island dream a serious reality. Solar and wind power and advanced water purification would remove the ‘shipwrecked’ feeling from being lost in total tranquillity, and increasingly straight-forward financing has made it much easier to have an island in your ownership. But above all, the greatest part is the feeling of fulfilling your dream, and purchasing your very own private retreat for less than the price of a car.

Visit Vladi online at :
www.vladi-private-islands.de/home_e.html

- Peter Thompson