Largely wild and undeveloped, Strangers Cay was picked up by Beyoncé and Jay-Z for $3 million. The 360-acre island is carpeted with lush greenery and has a natural harbor in crystal clear waters that are perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving.
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Beyonce's father is Bahamian and Beyonce and Jay Z own not just one, but two private islands in The Bahamas. Rumor has it that Jay Z bought the second island for Beyonce in 2010 after enjoying his own 360-acre island called Strangers Cay. The couple constructed a luxury mansion for private getaways.
Mel Gibson — Mago Island, FijiUnlike other celebrities, Gibson has decided to keep the island all to himself, maintaining its preserved natural state. Apparently, Gibson only employs a few caretakers to look after the island while he is away.
Sampson Cay, The BahamasJohn Malone overtook Ted Turner as the biggest private land owner in the U.S. when he amassed 2.2 million acres in 2011. He now currently owns Sampson Cay, in the Exuma chain of islands in the Bahamas.
Nicolas Cage - owns estate residence on Paradise Island and a private island in the Exuma chains. Mariah Carey - owns a house on Windermere, a private island connected to Eleuthera, where she married Nick Cannon in 2008. Mike Oldfield - guitarist/composer (Tubular Bells etc.)
Gates has a massive real-estate portfolio, including a $130 million home in Medina, Washington purchased in 1988 for $2 million. The billionaire owns a 314-acre private island in Belize, and a $43 million beachfront mansion in San Diego.
The Most Expensive Island – Lanai Island, Hawaii – $610 million. Valued at $500 million, the Lanai Island is hands down the best and most expensive island in Hawaii and the world at large. Its owner, Larry Ellison, is also the founder of Oracle.