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16 islands you can buy right now

Madeline StoneApr 30, 2015, 01:38 IST

For many people, buying a private island hideaway is the ultimate dream.

Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen, Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison, and Virgin Group chairman Richard Branson are just a few of the billionaires who have added private islands to their extensive real estate portfolios.

But you don't necessarily have to be a billionaire to buy an island. Nearly a thousand islands come onto the market each year, and they vary greatly in terms of size and price.

With the help of island marketplace Private Islands Inc., we've found a few that you can buy right now.