Live Like a Celeb on One of Their Private Islands -- Dare to Dream!

[Cafe Beth]

Live Like a Celeb on One of Their Private Islands -- Dare to Dream!

Posted by Mary Fischer on August 27, 2012 at 4:46 PM

Have you ever dreamed of winning the lottery and buying your very own private island and living in the lap of luxury without a care in the world for the rest of your life? Yeah -- join the club. That very thought crosses my mind every time the Powerball jackpot gets over $100 million or so. (Duh. Who wouldn't want to own their very own piece of paradise?)

And as it turns out, if you do happen to play the numbers and hit it big, there are 600 private islands for sale to choose from at the present time. In fact, you may even be able to score one that once belonged to a celebrity -- like a famous pirate. Because apparently celebs are growing disenchanted with the idea of being marooned, and they're selling their private remote getaways in favor of sticking a little closer to the mainland.

There's a chance that one lucky buyer can live out his/her own Captain Jack Sparrow fantasy on Johnny Depp's private island in the Bahamas, Little Halls Pond Cay. Supposedly neither he nor Vanessa Paradis wants to hang onto the property after their split. (I wonder if he has any rum barrels hidden on the beach?)

Celine Dion also has her island in Canada listed for a cool $30 million, and it includes its very own French chateau.

But while plenty of these remote locations also come with multimillion-dollar price tags, there are some islands that are a little more economical. Jonathan Island, in Rhode Island, is only $1.4 million, and comes complete with its very own dock, cottage, and wildlife sanctuary. It's located on Point Judith Pond and is said to be pretty easily accessible. Hmm. I'm thinking it's time to head down to the gas station and pick up a few lottery tickets for Wednesday night's drawing.

Check out this video to hear how one family made their dream of owning a private island a reality. (I'm so jealous!)

Clcik HERE for video.

Would you ever want to have your own private island?

[psych_mom]

I have never really wanted a private island. The upkeep is costly, plus repairs from major storms, no thanks.

[Momssweetpeas]

Never thought of that one- maybe to just vacay

[SassyWildflower]

Nope. I'm not an island/ocean person. Give me mountains and hills & i'd be happy.

[telecomgirl]

The more I think about it, the more awesome it sounds...as long as it's in the Pacific Ocean :)

[Linds2Horse]

I'd love to have my own island. I wouldn't want one far from everything, but my own island in a lake would be ideal.

[rocamom]

I grew up on an island.. No it wasn't private but it wasn't fun either..  I like to be around people but then again if I was on vacation and I had people waiting on me that might just be enough :)

[inmybizz]

yep.

[AnGLInterrupted]

I can't even keep up with housework half of the time.  Why on earth would I want an island to keep up and maintain??  O.o