01of 15Tim McGraw & Faith HillJohn Shearer/GettyThe Nashville couple took to Goat Cay near the Turks and Caicos islands in 2003, building a 15,000-square-foot vacation retreat, complete with lookout tower. Maintained exclusively for vacations with friends (they famously loaned it out to Gwyneth Paltrow/Chris Martin for theirpost-split 2014 holiday) they’ve kept it pretty much off the grid. Showing the place off toArchitectural Digestin 2017, however, revealed their shared passion for cliff diving.In 2020, news broke that the pair were selling the property — reportedly for a cool $35 million.
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Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
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The Nashville couple took to Goat Cay near the Turks and Caicos islands in 2003, building a 15,000-square-foot vacation retreat, complete with lookout tower. Maintained exclusively for vacations with friends (they famously loaned it out to Gwyneth Paltrow/Chris Martin for theirpost-split 2014 holiday) they’ve kept it pretty much off the grid. Showing the place off toArchitectural Digestin 2017, however, revealed their shared passion for cliff diving.
In 2020, news broke that the pair were selling the property — reportedly for a cool $35 million.
02of 15Leonardo DiCaprioGetty Images; Gabe Ginsberg/Getty ImagesThe Revenantstar purchased the 104-acre Blackadore Caye island off the Belize coast in 2005 with plans to create a “wellness-focused, luxury eco-resort.” After several setbacks and construction delays, building permissions were finally issued and developers were working on plans that called for36 resort bungalowsand estate villas fully integrated into the landscape, with circadian lighting and solar panels, according toBloomberg.
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Leonardo DiCaprio
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The Revenantstar purchased the 104-acre Blackadore Caye island off the Belize coast in 2005 with plans to create a “wellness-focused, luxury eco-resort.” After several setbacks and construction delays, building permissions were finally issued and developers were working on plans that called for36 resort bungalowsand estate villas fully integrated into the landscape, with circadian lighting and solar panels, according toBloomberg.
03of 15David CopperfieldCourtesy Musha Cay. Inset: Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via GettyIn 2006, the master illusionist bought a group of 11 islands in the Bahamas around Musha Cay for $50 million,according toForbes.Then with another $30 million — and appropriate sleight of hand — he turned the whole area into “The Islands of Copperfield Bay,” an ultra-luxe resort described as “one part Casino Royale, two parts Blue Lagoon.“Just 90 minutes from Miami, Musha Cay provides an ultra-private getaway for anyone who can afford the magical fee of $42,000 per night for up to 12 guests (with prices rising per person up to 24 guests) to stay in one of its five main island homes — although only one group can rent the island at a time, a representative for the property told PEOPLE.When they’re not sleeping, guests get to enjoy 40 private beaches, an outdoor theater, a speedboat, gym, tennis courts, team illusions and other adventures. Those to have made the journey includeOprah Winfrey, Bill and Melinda Gates, Jim Carrey and John Travolta, whilePenélope Cruz and Javier Bardem— as well as Google founder Sergey Brin — have held weddings there.
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David Copperfield
Courtesy Musha Cay. Inset: Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty
In 2006, the master illusionist bought a group of 11 islands in the Bahamas around Musha Cay for $50 million,according toForbes.Then with another $30 million — and appropriate sleight of hand — he turned the whole area into “The Islands of Copperfield Bay,” an ultra-luxe resort described as “one part Casino Royale, two parts Blue Lagoon.”
Just 90 minutes from Miami, Musha Cay provides an ultra-private getaway for anyone who can afford the magical fee of $42,000 per night for up to 12 guests (with prices rising per person up to 24 guests) to stay in one of its five main island homes — although only one group can rent the island at a time, a representative for the property told PEOPLE.
When they’re not sleeping, guests get to enjoy 40 private beaches, an outdoor theater, a speedboat, gym, tennis courts, team illusions and other adventures. Those to have made the journey includeOprah Winfrey, Bill and Melinda Gates, Jim Carrey and John Travolta, whilePenélope Cruz and Javier Bardem— as well as Google founder Sergey Brin — have held weddings there.
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Marlon Brando
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From its early primitive palm lodges and low-eco impact founding, Brando’s island (which hepurchased in 1966 for $270,000) has phoenixed intoThe Brando, one of the world’s most glamorous resorts.
Redesigned and reopened with the involvement of Brando’s children in 2014, it has become an extreme and costly destination for a highly-select band of guests looking for privacy, pristine beaches and a weekly evening mixer. (It was during one of these that Monaco’sPrincess Charlene found her children dancing one summer with Lady Gaga).
The resort is currently closed due to COVID-19.
05of 15Johnny DeppSplash. Inset: Jeff Spicer/GettyDepp fell in love with the Bahamas while filmingPirates of the Caribbeanin 2004, and his Little Hall Pond Cay is the personification of a celebrity perk: 45-acres of dunes, a palm-lined lagoon and secluded white sand. The beaches are named after family members, as well as journalist Hunter S. Thompson and Marlon Brando, in honor of the actorDepp claims instructed him in how to buy an island.He reportedlypaid $3.6 millionfor it in 2004, according toForbes.Depp also hosted awedding weekendhere, celebrating his February 2015 marriage to now-ex Amber Heard.
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Johnny Depp
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Depp fell in love with the Bahamas while filmingPirates of the Caribbeanin 2004, and his Little Hall Pond Cay is the personification of a celebrity perk: 45-acres of dunes, a palm-lined lagoon and secluded white sand. The beaches are named after family members, as well as journalist Hunter S. Thompson and Marlon Brando, in honor of the actorDepp claims instructed him in how to buy an island.
He reportedlypaid $3.6 millionfor it in 2004, according toForbes.
Depp also hosted awedding weekendhere, celebrating his February 2015 marriage to now-ex Amber Heard.
06of 15George ClooneyJeff Spicer/GettyClooney and wife Amal set up in the leafy surroundings of south Oxfordshire in 2014,purchasing a large private island on the River Thames(which runs through London further downstream) for areported 10 million GBP, according toArchitectural Digest.The Clooneys have since extensively remodeled the existing17th-century mansionto include an indoor pool, home cinema, glass house, and private boathouse — plus, a nursery for twins Alexander and Ella.
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George Clooney
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Clooney and wife Amal set up in the leafy surroundings of south Oxfordshire in 2014,purchasing a large private island on the River Thames(which runs through London further downstream) for areported 10 million GBP, according toArchitectural Digest.
The Clooneys have since extensively remodeled the existing17th-century mansionto include an indoor pool, home cinema, glass house, and private boathouse — plus, a nursery for twins Alexander and Ella.
07of 15Tyler PerryDia Dipasupil/GettyPerry purchased the 25-acre White Bay Cay – plus an adjacent 7-acre island — in 2009, telling PEOPLE the purchase was a birthday present to himself. The larger island was listed for a combined $7 million, according to theWall Street Journal,but a final sale price is unknown.The filmmaker took flying lessons so he could take his private plane to the island, which he has since appointed with Balinese style villa and bungalows.
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Tyler Perry
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Perry purchased the 25-acre White Bay Cay – plus an adjacent 7-acre island — in 2009, telling PEOPLE the purchase was a birthday present to himself. The larger island was listed for a combined $7 million, according to theWall Street Journal,but a final sale price is unknown.
The filmmaker took flying lessons so he could take his private plane to the island, which he has since appointed with Balinese style villa and bungalows.
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Mel Gibson
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Gibson once reportedlylet a group of backpackers passthrough to use his private airstrip.
09of 15Ricky MartinGeorge Pimentel/WireImageIn 2008, Ricky Martin purchased Ilha do Maia — a 19.7 acre stretch of coastline near the stylish Brazilian resort district of Angra dos Reis, PEOPLE en Español reports, citing Mexican newspaperEl Universal.The region, two hours from Rio, is renowned as a marine conservation district, yet Martin’s island has more of a fortress-like appearance thanks to the presence of12 cannons and watchtowers, plus a large Portuguese colonial-style villa (complete with large party room). The “Livin' La Vida Loca” singer has principally used the island as a holiday location.
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Ricky Martin
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In 2008, Ricky Martin purchased Ilha do Maia — a 19.7 acre stretch of coastline near the stylish Brazilian resort district of Angra dos Reis, PEOPLE en Español reports, citing Mexican newspaperEl Universal.
The region, two hours from Rio, is renowned as a marine conservation district, yet Martin’s island has more of a fortress-like appearance thanks to the presence of12 cannons and watchtowers, plus a large Portuguese colonial-style villa (complete with large party room). The “Livin' La Vida Loca” singer has principally used the island as a holiday location.
10of 15Gene HackmanGene Hackman.Vera Anderson/WireImageSome people just have a passion for islands, it seems. Two-time Oscar winnerGene Hackman owned 2.3-acre Fawn’s Islandin the straits between Canada and Washington State, according to Curbed Seattle. Not content with that, Hackman sold off the San Juan chain timberline in 2008 for $3.6 million,reportedly using his windfallto purchase a larger, even more remote island in British Columbia.
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Gene Hackman
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Some people just have a passion for islands, it seems. Two-time Oscar winnerGene Hackman owned 2.3-acre Fawn’s Islandin the straits between Canada and Washington State, according to Curbed Seattle. Not content with that, Hackman sold off the San Juan chain timberline in 2008 for $3.6 million,reportedly using his windfallto purchase a larger, even more remote island in British Columbia.
11of 15Bear GryllsVCG/GettyThe survival expert installed on St. Tudwal West island off Wales' Llyn Peninsula in 2001, eventuallypaying 95,000 GBP for the 30-acre rock, according to theTelegraph. The location is famous for its wildlife (grey seals, otters and dolphins are common visitors), signature lighthouse cottage and wild, dramatic coastline.Yet it hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the ex-SAS trooper: he ran afoul of his neighbors in 2015 when he installed a metal slide on the side of a cliff, the outlet reported.
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Bear Grylls
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The survival expert installed on St. Tudwal West island off Wales' Llyn Peninsula in 2001, eventuallypaying 95,000 GBP for the 30-acre rock, according to theTelegraph. The location is famous for its wildlife (grey seals, otters and dolphins are common visitors), signature lighthouse cottage and wild, dramatic coastline.
Yet it hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the ex-SAS trooper: he ran afoul of his neighbors in 2015 when he installed a metal slide on the side of a cliff, the outlet reported.
12of 15Eddie MurphyChelsea Lauren/REX/ShutterstockJust offshore from downtown Nassau, Murphypurchased the 15-acre Rooster (or Long) Cayin 2007 for areported $15 million, perForbes. The property remains largely undeveloped. Murphy has family ties to the Bahamas and previously owned another smaller island near Nassau, called Pearl Cay.
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Eddie Murphy
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Just offshore from downtown Nassau, Murphypurchased the 15-acre Rooster (or Long) Cayin 2007 for areported $15 million, perForbes. The property remains largely undeveloped. Murphy has family ties to the Bahamas and previously owned another smaller island near Nassau, called Pearl Cay.
13of 15ShakiraAlexander Tamargo/GettyThe musical combo of Colombian pop star Shakira and Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters may strike as an unusual collaboration, yet the pairpurchased Bonds Cay in the Bahamas' northern Berry District for a reported $16 million, according toCoastal Living.The 700-acre island, roughly an hour’s flight from Miami, has five white sand beaches, three salt pond lakes — and lots of potential. It was previously developed as a hotel property.
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Shakira
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The musical combo of Colombian pop star Shakira and Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters may strike as an unusual collaboration, yet the pairpurchased Bonds Cay in the Bahamas' northern Berry District for a reported $16 million, according toCoastal Living.
The 700-acre island, roughly an hour’s flight from Miami, has five white sand beaches, three salt pond lakes — and lots of potential. It was previously developed as a hotel property.
14of 15Francis Ford CoppolaDia Dipasupil/GettyThe Godfatherdirector and his family operate six wonderfully remote hideaways around the world; They have three in Central America, includingTurtle Inn, a jungle getaway-from-resorts-type resort on Belize’s coast.And, as if that location wasn’t already Robinson Crusoe enough, several years ago, he began ferrying guests toCoral Caye: his own private 2-acre, three-dwelling islet. A 25-minute boat ride from Turtle Inn, it’s ideal for snorkeling or hammocked siestas, accommodating up to 12, with arranged massage and butler services available from the lodge for the truly world-weary.
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Francis Ford Coppola
The Godfatherdirector and his family operate six wonderfully remote hideaways around the world; They have three in Central America, includingTurtle Inn, a jungle getaway-from-resorts-type resort on Belize’s coast.
And, as if that location wasn’t already Robinson Crusoe enough, several years ago, he began ferrying guests toCoral Caye: his own private 2-acre, three-dwelling islet. A 25-minute boat ride from Turtle Inn, it’s ideal for snorkeling or hammocked siestas, accommodating up to 12, with arranged massage and butler services available from the lodge for the truly world-weary.
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Beatrice Borromeo
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