A self-sustaining private island in Canada sold for $6 million — it can only be reached by boat or helicopter

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An aerial shot of a Nova Scotia island.
An aerial view of Strum Island in Canada, which sold for $6 million.

Mike Rogers

A wealthy family owned a private island for over 100 years. They moved south and sold it for $26.5 million.

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An aerial view of a private island in Connecticut.
The Ziegler family is selling their private island in Connecticut for $35 million.

Modern Media LLC

Epstein was planning a major renovation to his private islands. Here's what he wanted it to look like.

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Rendering of Epstein Island
Jeffrey Epstein was planning a major renovation to his private islands in 2018, according to hundreds of pages of documents included in the Epstein files. This architectural rendering depicts the main pavilion on the smaller of his two islands, Little St. James.

US Department of Justice

I've been to Royal Caribbean's private islands 3 times. It's no surprise the cruise line is taking nearly all its Caribbean sailings there.

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People inside the pool at Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay
Cruisers love Royal Caribbean's private island — known as Perfect Day at CocoCay — so much so that the company is expanding its destination portfolio to send 90% of its Caribbean voyages to.

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Almost every Carnival cruise ship will sail to its upcoming private resort soon — see what it'll be like in Celebration Key

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rendering of pool next to beach
Most of Carnival Cruise Line's ships would sail to Celebration Key, the company's private resort-like port set to debut in July 2025, as shown in a render.

Carnival Cruise Line

I had the most luxurious stay of my life in Panama. Now, I want every tropical vacation to include a private island.

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Isla Palenque is a five-star private island resort off the coast of Panama.
The author outside her casita at the Isla Palenque private island resort.

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See the private island outside NYC that a hedge fund exec is listing for $35 million

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An aerial view of Rogers Island, with the house and pool visible.
Rogers Island could be yours for a cool $35 million.

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Carnival is taking on Royal Caribbean with its own $600 million private resort — see Celebration Key's planned features

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rendering of Celebration Key with cabanas, pools, buildings
Carnival says its private Celebration Key destination will have a family-friendly section with amenities like two waterslides, a water playground, and rentable cabanas.

Carnival Cruise Line

A $50 million private island that's a 10-minute boat ride off the coast of Florida just hit the market. Take a look.

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Black's island bungalows surround by bright blue water
Black's island bungalows surround by bright blue water

Jon Kohler & Associates

Cruise lines' private islands are having a renaissance. These are the 3 reasons they need it now more than ever before.

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Two Royal Caribbean cruise ships at Perfect Day at CocoCay
Travelers love cruise line-run private islands. Good news for the companies: These private destinations are becoming increasingly important.

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