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WHY NOT TRY
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Viva la French
Polynesia
The tiny 10 acre
property of Vahine Island in
French Polynesia is a simple
slice of paradise. The
accommodation choices are all
either on the beach or over the
water in a most magical setting.
www.vahine-island.com
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No Nosey Neighbours
Middle Sedge Island in Barnegat
Bay N.J. is 20 minutes by
helicopter from downtown
Manhattan and offers complete
peace and seclusion from its
next door neighbours who are at
least a quarter mile away. The
entire island can be yours to
own for $9.5M
www.privateislandsonline.com
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Divers Paradise
If
you're looking for a simple island
getaway, you can rent the entire
Naru Island in the Solomon
Islands from just $500 per night.
The island houses just one three
bedroom brand new local
bungalow. The open air leaf
house is self-contained. You can
self cater by visiting the exotic
Gizo markets and fishing the
abundant waters, or visit the
Gizo Hotel for your meals.
www.solomonislandsresorts.com
Musha Cay, Bahamas
At US$325,000 per week this private island in the
Exuma Cays, bills itself as the most luxurious pri-
vate resort in the world. Musha Cay is one of eleven
islands in Copperfield Bay, owned by illusionist
David Copperfield, and they are all simply magical.
A live-in staff of 30, including a world-class chef,
look after the needs of up to 24 guests, with accom-
modation provided in 5 unique English Colonial-
style villas. Each villa has large mahogany decks,
4-poster beds in the master bedrooms, and access
to its own private beach pristine beach.
Upon arrival at the Mosstown airport on Great
Exuma, the island's 8-passenger plane will be there
to greet you. Alternatively, guests can arrive in their
own private plane, landing at a private airstrip on an
adjacent island.
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www.mushacay.com
Musha Cay is one
of eleven islands in
Copperfield
Bay, owned by
illusionist David
Copperfield
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