We all love a beachy vacation, but the millionaires and billionaires on this list take that to a new extreme by owning their own private island. Why just rent the sun and surf when you can buy it? Owning your own private island is the ultimate status symbol of the rich and famous.
The ultra-rich, including CEOs of companies like Virgin Galactic, actors, supermodels, singers, and reality stars, have all snagged a piece of paradise by investing in their own private island. Though some bought their islands to develop into super luxurious resorts, most of the celebrities on this list bought their islands solely to kick back and relax.
1. Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt
Location: Petre, Lake Mahopac, New York
Purchased: $12.2 million*
Current Value: $13.45 million*
Superstar former couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt bought a romantic, heart-shaped island off the coast of New York. The Lake Mahopac home wasn’t hot on the market—it had been languishing there for five years before the famous pair picked it up.
Jolie, whose new movie, Those Who Wish Me Dead, just dropped at AMC and indie theaters everywhere, and Pitt paid $12.2 million for Petre and the home on it, which was designed by famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The main residence on Petra measures 5,000 square feet, and, to get there, the Jolie-Pitts take a fifteen-minute helicopter ride from NYC.
2. Johnny Depp
Location: Little Hall’s Pond Cay, Bahamas
Purchased: $3.6 million*
Current Value: $5.09 million*
The first Pirates of the Caribbean movie was a slam-dunk for Disney, and it has become one of the roles for which Johnny Depp is best-known. Apparently, during filming the swashbuckling pirate epic, Depp fell in love with the Bahamian island set.
He loved it so much that he paid $3.6 million for it. The Disney star nicknamed it “F*** Off Island,” because he intended for it to remain a super-private luxury estate. The forty-five-acre paradise boasts six beaches, solar-powered houses, and a lagoon lined with palm trees. Though Depp’s life hasn’t always been so smooth-sailing, he always has a tropical haven to return to.
3. Justin Bieber
Location: Ibiza, Spain
Purchased: N/A
Current Value: $90,000/week*
Justin Bieber is one of the most famous pop stars in the world, and he vacations like one too, renting out a $90,000-per-week paradise in Ibiza, Spain. Ibiza has long been a hotspot for celebrities of all stripes, and Bieber, along with soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, takes his holidays by renting out Tagomago, an Ibizan island.
The island has its own private waiters and chefs, and you can reach Tagomago by helicopter or boat. Tagomago is just a five-minute boat ride from Ibiza’s famous parties. The mainstay on the island is a five-bedroom villa with a gym, Jacuzzi, sauna, saltwater swimming pool, and water sports equipment.
4. Julia Roberts
Location: The Bahamas
Purchased: $6 million*
Current Value: $6.5 million*
Though some millionaires on this list bought their private islands as a way to throw lavish parties for their also-famous friends, America’s Sweetheart, Julia Roberts, decided to purchase her Bahamas paradise as a private vacation location for her family. The details have been kept under wraps, but the island’s value is around $6 million.
The Pretty Woman star has always been reticent about her private life (and who could blame her?), but what we do know about the island is that it’s probably very beautiful, surrounded by blue ocean waters, sandy beaches, and green forestry, like nearly every other island in the region.
5. Naomi Campbell
Location: Gulf of Gokova, Turkey
Purchased: $48-$50 million*
Current Value: $50-$60 million*
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has a net worth of the hundreds of millions, but if you think that’s impressive, you should see the net worth of her (former) boyfriend, Russian billionaire Vladislav Doronin. Doronin did what Russian billionaires do best: spend money.
He bought the Revlon spokesmodel a huge, twenty-five-room mansion for her birthday. The Horus Eye Eco-House is shaped like the Eye of Horus. In Egyptian mythology, the Eye of Horus symbolizes health, protection, and restoration. Located on Cleopatra Island in the Turkish Gulf of Gokova, the lavish mansion is energy, food, and water self-sufficient, relying on ingenious bioclimatic design to sustain itself.
6. Megan Fox
Location: Toluca Lake, California
Purchased: $3.3 million*
Current Value: $2.6 million*
Located in Toluca Lake, California, actress Megan Fox’s home was built in 1936, which is the second home she’s owned from that time period. The actress bought the property for $3.3 million in 2014, but she sold it in 2016 for $700,000 less than that.
She also bought another home four years earlier in Los Feliz, California, also from 1936. She purchased it for nearly $3 million before selling it in favor of the picturesque Toluca Lake estate. Fox’s ranch-style Toluca home originally belonged to Bing Crosby as his carriage house. The mansion is seated on an acre of land.
7. Mel Gibson
Location: Mago Island, Fiji
Purchased: $15 million*
Current Value: $20.3 million*
Longtime Hollywood star Mel Gibson purchased Mago Island for $15 million in 2005. It had originally been owned by Tokyu, a Japanese corporation, which kept it pretty remote. There’s one lone airstrip on the island, and, though there’s a small, stone pier, there is no port.
It’s the perfect remote getaway for Gibson, though he will no doubt have to shell out a lot of money to get his island abode up and running. Mago, a volcanic island, is one of Fiji’s largest private islands, consisting of 8.5 square miles of land. Currently, the island is inhabited by just a few Indo-Fijan caretakers, who have left it undeveloped.
8. Taylor Swift
Location: Watch Hill, Rhode Island, USA
Purchased: $17.75 million*
Current Value: $20 million*
While Taylor Swift’s luxe property might not actually be a private island, the private Rhode Island mansion certainly has about as many perks as one. The massive home is 11,000 square feet and is situated directly on the beach, giving Swift unadulterated views of the Atlantic.
The home is located in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, perfectly set between two beautiful beaches for easy access to everything the area has to offer. And if Swift is trying to duck the crowds, she can simply retire to the large swimming pool on the property.
9. John Wayne
Location: Taborcillo Island, Panama
Purchased: Unlisted
Current Value: $14 million*
Isla Taborcillo, also known as John Wayne Island in the media, is a tiny private island located twenty-five miles off the coast of Panama. Taborcillo was once owned by Western actor John Wayne, though it is currently owned by Ralph Hubner, an Austrian businessman and the founder of Who is Who, a publishing company.
Taborcillo is lovely, and it’s not all island. It has been transformed into a resort-like paradise. It has a theme park, resort hotel, and is a tourist hotspot near Panama. A part of the island is a wildlife sanctuary, where birds like egrets, hummingbirds, and brown pelicans nest.
10. Rebel Wilson
Location: Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
Purchased: N/A
Current Value: $2,400-$7,400 per night to stay*
Actress Rebel Wilson celebrated her forty-first birthday in style, vacationing at a private island in French Polynesia. The Australian comedian was celebrating her birthday belatedly, as the events of 2020 caused her to have to postpone the celebration. Her party included Pitch Perfect co-stars Brittany Snow and Anna Kenrick.
The island in French Polynesia is a Hollywood staple, as it was owned by Marlon Brando. The legendary actor set up a resort there called “The Brando.” The Brando, located on Tetiaroa, was once a vacation spot for members of the Tahiti Royal Family. Now, the island is under a ninety-nine-year lease with Brando.
11. Lindsay Lohan
Location: Mykonos, Greece
Purchased: Unlisted
Current Value: $287 per day to visit Lohan Beach House*
Actress Lindsay Lohan has had quite a wild ride in her life. From being tabloid fodder to straightening her life out somewhat, the Mean Girls star still makes headlines from time to time. Her real estate ventures in Greece have been the biggest headline-makers as of late. In May of 2018, Lohan opened her own nightclub on Mykonos called the Lohan Beach House.
She then opened another beach club, this one located on Ialyssos Beach, Rhodes, which she called Lohan Beach House Rhodes. According to People, Lohan isn’t stopping there. She wants to buy an island in Greece, on which she’ll start her own private resort.
12. Oprah Winfrey
Location: Orcas Island, Washington
Purchased: $8.3 million*
Current Value: $14 million*
In July of 2021, Oprah Winfrey sold her longtime Washington residence, Orcas Island, for way more than the purchase price. She bought the home In 2018 for $8.3 million, and she sold it for $14 million. The island, also known as Madroneagle, gave her a nearly $6 million return on investment.
The forty-three-acre waterfront estate was impressive. Orcas Island itself is the largest of the Pacific Northwest’s San Juan Islands, and it is a popular place for people looking to see wildlife and be around nature. Hiking, whale watching, and beautiful sights are just three of the reasons to venture to Orcas Island. Though if you visit, Oprah will no longer be there.
13. Elon Musk
Location: Biak Island, Indonesia
Purchased: TBD
Current Value: Unknown
If you’ve been reading the tech headlines lately, then you’ve probably seen SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space travel company, a time or two. SpaceX is an ambitious project, as it wants humans to land on the moon. Indonesia wants to be a part of SpaceX’s future, and it offered up Biak Island to Musk as a base.
Musk has yet to accept the proposal, but, already, the debate over Biak’s future is raging. Biak isn’t uninhabited, and many of the people who have been there for centuries are the Abrauw indigenous people, along with a dozen other ethnic peoples. Biak is home to 100,000 residents, and it is slightly larger than London.
14. Jeff Bezos
Location: Maui, Hawaii
Purchased: $78 million*
Current Value: $78 million*
Jeff Bezos is one of the richest people on the planet, so it’s no surprise that he owns a huge real estate portfolio. Bezos is known for buying up not just the real estate residence he plans to live in, but also the surrounding area for privacy reasons. Bezos recently purchased a tropical estate in Maui, a Hawaiian island, for $78 million.
The 2021 purchase includes a spacious, fourteen-acre tropical paradise in La Perouse Bay. The estate is spread out enough that there are no neighbors, so Bezos doesn’t have to do his usual trick of buying up neighboring homes (like he did in D.C.).
15. Beyonce & Jay-Z
Location: Florida
Purchased: $20 million*
Current Value: $23.8 million*
When you think of a romantic gift, you probably picture chocolate, roses, and a heartwarming card. Multi-platinum rapper Jay-Z took romantic gift-giving to a whole new level when he purchased a private island for his wife, Beyonce.
The 12.5-acre island, located in the Florida Keys, was the rapper’s present to his wife for her twenty-ninth birthday in 2010. He totally outdid his present from 2009, a platinum-covered cellphone that cost $24,000. The Florida Keys hideaway is, as one tabloid called it, one of the most “extravagant celebrity gifts” of all time. Three years later, the music power-couple would buy another private island, this time in the Bahamas.
16. Orlando Bloom & Katy Perry
Location: Kauai, Hawaii
Purchased: N/A
Current Value: $4,000 per week to stay*
Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry had some fun on their island vacation to Hawaii. In tow was their daughter, six-month-old Daisy Dove. The low-key vacation featured the couple playing on the beach with their daughter and exploring all that Hawaii had to offer.
This is far from the pair’s first island vacation together. In August of 2021, they also went to the island of Capri, Italy, just one month before they journeyed to Kauai. The two have been engaged for a couple of years, and they seem happier than ever on their island vacations with their baby daughter.
17. Shakira
Location: Bonds Cay, Bahamas
Purchased: $16 million*
Current Value: $19.03 million*
Platinum-selling artist Shakira is the second half of the real estate partnership between her and Pink Floyd songwriter George Waters. The two bought Bonds Cay in 2011 for $16 million. The 550-acre island is part of the Caribbean’s Berry Islands, also known as the “Fish Bowl of the Bahamas.”
So, what does Bond’s Cay look like now, ten years after the singers purchased it? It has kept pretty much all of its natural beauty, including elevations and turquoise water filled with coral reefs and fish. It draws in a lot of tourists who love exploring the island’s five beaches, three bays, multiple waterfalls, and mysterious lagoons.
18. David Copperfield
Location: Musha Cay, Bahamas
Purchased: $50 million*
Current Value: $90 million*
David Copperfield isn’t just a famous illusionist, he’s also a real estate developer, adding a nice second stream of income to his magical main profession. The musician paid $50 million in 2006 for Musha Cay, a private island located in the southern part of the Bahamas. Copperfield spent $40 million on renovations and remodeling until he completed what he said was the “most magical vacation destination” on earth.
The magician didn’t stop there—he also bought ten neighboring islands, creating his own archipelago that is called the Islands of Copperfield Bay. To rent Musha Cay, you’ll have to pay a hefty $57,000 per night. Celebrities like Johnny Depp, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and Sergey Brin have all vacationed at Musha Cay.
19. Larry Ellison
Location: Lanai, Hawaii
Purchased: $300 million*
Current Value: $346.53 million*
Larry Ellison is worth $101.9 billion, and the Oracle billionaire decided that he wanted to do something ecologically-beneficial with his money. He owns 98% of Lanai, a private island in Hawaii, which is home to just one town: Lanai City. The rest of Lanai is owned by the Hawaiian government and is home to a few private homes.
Ellison’s vision for Lanai is that of an environmentally-friendly dreamland. He bought his share of the island for $300 million in 2012, and he has spent $500 million since then renovating it. The “health utopia” is home to Sensei, Ellison’s wellness company. Sensei oversees solar-powered greenhouses and spas. Ellison called his stake in Lanai a “microcosm” for what he wants the world to be.
20. Steven Spielberg
Location: Madeira Archipelago, Portugal
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: Unknown
Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg has a net worth of $3.7 billion, thanks to his production and direction of movies like Jurassic Park, E.T., Schindler’s List, Jaws, and other blockbuster hits. The director is one of the most commercially-successful producers in the history of Hollywood, and he has a lot of money to spend, as a result.
Spielberg could afford a dozen private islands, but he is, so far, content with just a couple from Madeira, a Portuguese archipelago. Spielberg’s islands are uninhabited as of now, exciting fans who wonder if the sandy, sunny tropical paradises might be home to a film location in the future.
21. Gene Hackman
Location: San Juan Islands, Washington
Purchased: $2.54 million*
Current Value: $3.48 million*
Actor Gene Hackman has been in quite a few famous blockbusters, and, as a result, he has made enough money to buy a private island. In 2005, he and his wife purchased Fawn Island, a gorgeous hideaway located twenty minutes from Seattle, Washington.
The 2.3-acre property is back on the market for nearly $3.5 million. In addition to the land, the island also has a 3,514-square-foot main house and a couple of guest houses. The San Juan Islands might not be as tropical as the Bahamas, but they are known for their whale-watching, forests, historical sites, and lively seaside towns like Friday Harbor.
22. Beatrice Borromeo
Location: Milan, Italy
Purchased: Unknown (13th Century)
Current Value: Unknown
To understand how Beatrice Borromeo’s family got so rich, you’d have to go back to the 14th century. In the 1300s, the Borromeos, a wealthy, noble family of Florentine origins, were given ownership of the Borromean Islands. They started to build elaborate gardens and homes on the islands, making them their own.
Now, the Borromeos still own the stunning northwestern Italian islands. The islands are fifty acres in total, and they bring in tons of tourists every year, as people love the picturesque setting. To get to the Borromean Islands, you have to take boats from smaller, shore-bound ports.
23. Lenny Kravitz
Location: New Providence, Bahamas (Baha Mar)
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: $400/night*
Rocker Lenny Kravitz was born in the Bahamas, and he has nothing but love for his home nation. About his homeland, he said simply, “It’s my country,” describing it as a “magical place.” Kravitz partnered with the Bahamian tourism department on a new marketing campaign, saying he found it an “honor” to represent his country.
Kravitz especially loves the family islands, especially Eleuthera. He helped design Baha Mar, one of the Bahamas’ most famous resorts. Baha Mar is a thousand-acre complex, which you can find on New Providence. The resort has all the highest-tech amenities, plus all of the sunny, sandy views you could want.
24. Aristotle Onassis
Location: Skorpios, Greece
Purchased: $12,500*
Current Value: $100 million*
Talk about a return on investment. Aristotle Onassis, the Greek shipping magnate who was Jackie O’s second husband after J.F.K., paid just $12,500 for Skorpios Island in 1963. Now, the island’s value is at least $100 million.
Onassis might have spent less than $20K, but the improvements he made cost millions. He imported sand and tropical trees to create a paradise. He hosted glamorous parties there. Skorpios, located in the Ionian Sea off the western coast of Greece, became a bit of a playground for the wealthy and powerful. It was purchased by a Russian billionaire heiress in 2013.
25. Francis Ford Coppola
Location: Coral Caye, Belize
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: $895/night*
Legendary film director Francis Ford Coppola added to his real estate portfolio when he purchased Coral Caye, an island off the coast of Belize. He already owns the Turtle Inn Resort on the coast, and Coral Caye is a tiny island that’s just a twenty-minute boat ride away.
Coppola, who also owns several hotels and a winery, once used the Belizean island as a getaway for Coppola family vacations. Now, he has decided to make it more commercial, renting out the two-acre resort for $895 per night. Coral Caye has two rustic cottages, and it can house up to twelve people.
26. Kylie Jenner
Location: Harbour Island, Bahamas
Purchased: N/A
Current Value: $10,000 per night*
This one isn’t an “owned” private island so much as a lavish vacation retreat, though there are unconfirmed rumors swirling since 2019 that say Kylie Jenner is going to buy her own private island. The makeup mogul, for now, is content to vacation at a $10,000-per-night Bahamian villa on Harbour Island.
Kylie vacations there with her sister, supermodel Kendall Jenner, her daughter, Stormi, and her friends. The cosmetics tycoon’s hideaway is called “Rosalita,” and it comes with six bedrooms and seven-and-a-half bathrooms. There is also a guest villa, private terrace, veranda, and garden, making as luxurious a vacation as you’d expect from the billionaire.
27. Amal & George Clooney
Location: Sonning Eye, Oxfordshire, UK
Purchased: $16.9 million*
Current Value: $18.63 million*
Not much is more romantic than an English country home, and Hollywood “it” couple George and Amal Clooney invested in a mansion on a private island in Oxfordshire. The lovely estate is a great place to raise their twins, Ella and Alexander. The couple purchased the mansion a few years ago, and they gave it some high-tech upgrades.
Though quaint, the mansion packs a serious punch, with a private cinema, a new pool house, and a huge terrace that is fit for the Clooneys’ infamous parties. The land surrounding the house is green and lush, making the MGM star’s home look like something out of a fairytale.
28. John Lennon
Location: Clew Bay, Ireland
Purchased: $2,409*
Current Value: $19,095*
The late, great John Lennon was so famous, he renamed an island after himself. Dorinish Island, which he bought for a song in 1967, was often known as “Beatle Island” because of its association with the rocker. He and his wife, Yoko Ono, got permission to construct a home on the reclusive Irish island.
Dorinish Island is located off the Clew Bay coast, and it is one of hundreds of islands of different sizes. Now, the island is uninhabited. Lennon reportedly was “besotted” with the island, and he wanted to spend his retirement there. When he was unexpectedly killed, the island was abandoned.
29. Ivanka Trump
Location: Indian Creek Island
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: $30 Million*
Indian Creek is about as private as it gets, and it’s nicknamed “Billionaire Bunker” because of its slew of wealthy, high-profile residents, including Ivanka Trump. Trump’s neighbors will also include Adriana Lima, Carl Icahn, Julio Iglesias, and Tom Brady.
Indian Creek boasts views of Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida. There are only forty-two people on the island, making it an ultra-exclusive private getaway. Right now, the lot Ivanka and Jared Kushner, her husband, bought is just a blank slot of land, but that $30 million property will be the host of their island mansion in a few years’ time.
30. Tyler Perry
Location: White Bay Cay, Bahamas
Purchased: $7 million*
Current Value: $8.68 million*
Actor and producer Tyler Perry can also add “globe trotter” to his list. The movie tycoon owns his own private island in the Bahamas, called White Cay Bay. Though White Cay Bay wasn’t Perry’s first private island, it is, arguably, the most beautiful.
White Cay Bay is located on the Exuma strip, which is famous for its turquoise water and white beaches. Perry’s island paradise includes a 14,000-square-foot-mansion, six guest bungalows, and a marina, spa, and tennis court. The Madea star is worth $1 billion, so he can afford to pay for all of the necessary imports (water, electricity, etc.) to keep his island retreat up and running.
31. Bill Gates
Location: Grand Bugue Island, Belize
Purchased: $1.1 million*
Current Value: $25 million*
Billionaire Bill Gates doesn’t just own Microsoft—he also owns The Grand Bugue Island, which is Belize’s largest island. Grand Bugue is known for its scenic beaches and marine life. Gates bought it with the hopes of developing it for resort and tourism purposes.
The island is pretty ideal for resort development. It is less than three miles away from the Western Hemisphere’s largest barrier reef. The island is definitely not Gates’ first real estate purchase, but it is probably one of his most beautiful. The entire stretch of land spans four hundred acres, and it’s twenty-four miles east of the mainland.
32. Leonardo DiCaprio
Location: Blackadore Caye Island, Belize
Purchased: $1.75 million*
Current Value: $2.367 million*
Leonardo DiCaprio isn’t just one of the most famous actors of all time, he’s also a dedicated environmental activist. So, it only makes sense that his purchase of Blackadore Caye would also have an eco-friendly ulterior motive. The Bahamian island has been through a lot—mass deforestation and damage to its wildlife population and surrounding coral reefs.
The Paramount star stepped in to save Blackadore Caye, shelling out several million for the island. He plans to rehabilitate it and turn it into an eco-friendly resort, which will not only house bungalows and villas, but also a research facility. The research facility will be dedicated to helping this beautiful little paradise return to its former glory.
33. Robin Williams
Location: Pender Harbour, British Columbia, Canada
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: Unknown
Located off the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Pender Harbour is a lovely little group of bays and coves that provide the perfect getaway for CEOs and celebrities alike. The population is a little under three thousand, and nearly half of the people living there are non-resident vacationers.
But, you don’t have to be an Amazon CEO or billionaire to own a piece of this island. The late, great comedian Robin Williams owns part of Pender Harbour, though the exact price tag has yet to be revealed. In an interview, he joked that owning the vacation home was like renting “a really nice apartment [above] a meth lab.”
34. Tiger Woods
Location: Lake Mälaren, Sweden
Purchased: N/A
Current Value: $7.1 Million
Located near Stockholm, this private Swedish Island was developed specifically for the Golfing Champion, Tiger Woods. The Island is a whopping 62-acre piece of land featuring a chef’s kitchen, spa, pool, six golf tee boxes, and more.
A Swedish businessman purchased the island in 2006 for Woods and his wife. However, the couple divorced soon after, and the island was then put on the market for $7.1 million. The American golfer reached career earnings of $1.3 billion.
35. Celine Dion
Location: Jupiter Island, Florida
Purchased: $7 million*
Current Value: $28 million*
Superstar singer Celine Dion is worth hundreds of millions, thanks to hit songs like “My Heart Will Go On” and “The Power of Love,” and, as befitting someone as ultra-rich as her, she bought a huge mansion on a private island in Jupiter, Florida.
The singer, who has branched out into being the spokeswoman for E.L.F. competitor L’Oréal, shelled out $7 million for the estate decades ago. The five-and-a-half-acre land not only has an 11,000-square-foot mansion with fourteen bathrooms and thirteen bedrooms, it also has a private waterpark. The all-white mansion was custom-designed for Dion and her late husband, music executive Rene Angelil.
36. Richard Branson
Location: Necker Island, British Virgin Islands
Purchased: $180,000*
Current Value: $100 million*
Richard Branson has a net worth in the billions, and he chose to spend some of those billions on Necker Island. However, he didn’t pay quite that princely a sum for the island, shelling out just $180,000 for the Bahamian paradise in 1978.
The Virgin founder bought Necker Island when he was just twenty-nine years old, and he liked it so much that he decided to splurge on two more islands. He uses Necker Island as a private luxury estate for wealthy vacationers, and you have to be pretty rich to stay there. The average cost per night to stay at the beachy, tropical resort is $6,000-$8,000.
37. Ricky Martin
Location: Angra dos Reis, Brazil
Purchased: $8 million*
Current Value: $9.8 million*
Singer Ricky Martin will definitely be livin’ la vida loca on his own private Brazilian island called Angra dos Reis. The singer paid $8 million for the paradise during negotiations that took several months. The island is one of 365 located off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.
It’s the perfect vacation spot for the wealthy and influential, as it’s known for its beauty, sunny beaches and biodiverse island wildlife. The Sony Music star’s island has nineteen acres of land, and, though details on whether he built a mansion on the island are sparse, the aerial photographs of the other islands in the tropical paradise look surreal.
38. Bear Grylls
Location: Saint Tudwal’s Islands, Ynys Tudwal Fawr (St Tudwal’s Island West)
Purchased: $134,178*
Current Value: $201,013*
Bear Grylls, the star of nail-biting reality survival shows like Man vs. Wild and Running Wild, doesn’t just like to survive in nature, he also likes to vacation in it. It made sense that his vacation home would be located on a remote island off the Welsh coast.
The National Geographic star’s rocky, grassy island is twenty acres, and its bay is a resting place for grey seals, otters, bottle-nosed dolphins, and porpoises. Though the island might be remote, Grylls has often Instagrammed from it, giving fans a look at his serene spot, which is surrounded by sea cliffs and home to a quaint lighthouse.
39. Eddie Murphy
Location: Rooster Cay, Bahamas
Purchased: $15 million*
Current Value: $19.13 million*
In 2007, comedian Eddie Murphy was coming off several smash-hit blockbusters, and he had a lot of money in his pocket. So, he did what other super-rich celebrities do, and he bought a private Bahamian island. Called Rooster Cay, the island provides the perfect vacation spot for the comedian and his family and friends.
He paid $15 million for the private, fifteen-acre piece of land, which is located off the Nassau coast. However, this island isn’t Murphy’s only piece of tropical paradise real estate. He also owns another Bahamian getaway called Pearl Island. Both islands are decked out with pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters.
40. Nicholas Cage
Location: Leaf Cay Island, Bahamas
Purchased: $3 million*
Current Value: $3.97 million*
Nicolas Cage might have made some questionable financial decisions in his career, but his purchase of Leaf Cay probably isn’t one of them. He bought the private island in the Bahamas for $3 million. The thirty-five-acre land is home to three white beaches, two lagoons, elevations, and protected deep water access.
Leaf Cay is located south of Exuma Sound, and it is a perfect sight for deep-water bone fishing. The 6,000-foot-depths of the Exuma Sound often yield fresh catches of Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Barracuda, Tuna, King Fish, Sailfish, and Blue Marlin. This fisherman’s paradise is growing quickly, as Exuma is reporting a record population growth as the rich and famous flock to develop the tropical getaway.
41. Kim Kardashian
Location: The Brando, Polynesia
Purchased: N/A
Current Value: $7,400/night*
Another member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan who likes to vacation in style is Kim, who took thirty of her closest friends to The Brando, a Polynesian resort developed by the late actor Marlon Brando. The occasion was her fortieth birthday party, and she flew her close friends to The Brando in a private jet.
The reality star and business mogul picked a great destination. The Brando is one of the most beautiful resorts in the world, perfect for a lavish celebration. Located on Tetiaroa, it boasts twelve islands in the atoll, all encircling a turquoise lagoon. The Brando has thatched-roof villas, private pools, two five-star restaurants, spas, and tennis courts.
42. Pamela Anderson
Location: Vancouver Island, Canada
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: $18 million*
The New York Times called Pamela Anderson’s Vancouver Island home a “Garden of Eden.” The model and actress said bye-bye to her Malibu beachfront abode (for $15 million) and instead went up north to Canada, where she is originally from.
Anderson said she left her small Canadian town to model for Playboy, but, in the end, she just wanted “to come home.” She called her hometown “one of the most beautiful places” in the world. She and her husband were married in a quiet ceremony on the island, and Anderson said that she’s focused now on “creating [her] life…where it all started.”
43. Marlon Brando
Location: Tetiaroa, Tahiti
Purchased: $270,000*
Current Value: $3,000 per night* (Guests)
Actor Marlon Brando paid just $270,000 for Tetiaroa, a French Polynesian island. The Tahitian paradise was previously owned by a wealthy Canadian dentist before it was sold to The Godfather star, who reportedly viewed Tetiaroa as a spiritual getaway.
Now, Tetiaroa is home to The Brando, a luxury resort. The atoll is composed of a dozen tiny islands, and The Brando is its centerpiece. The luxury, beachy vacation getaway costs $3,000 per night. The Brando calls Tetiaroa a “stunning” place of “rejuvenation,” “tranquility,” and “beauty.” Judging from the painting-like pictures of the secluded atoll, we have to agree.
44. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
Location: Goat Cay, Bahamas
Purchased: $1.2 million*
Current Value: $1.7 million*
Country music superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill aren’t just one of the cutest couples in Hollywood—they’re also the owners of a private island in the Bahamas. Goat Cay, also known as L’ile d’Anges, is worth $35 million now, but that value didn’t come cheap.
The singers bought the island in 2003, but it required a ton of work to get it up and running. The pair had to build housing for its construction staff, and then it had to import electricity, plumbing, and water for the crews. It took nine years to get L’ile d’Anges to its current glory. As Hill put it, they “set out to build a house,” but ended up having to build “a little town.”
45. Diana Ross
Location: Tiano, Raiatea Atoll, Society Islands, French Polynesia
Purchased: $280,620*
Current Value: $11.88 million*
Motown queen Diana Ross called this French Polynesian island her “second home.” The 8.1-hectare island is located away from Raiatea, its neighboring paradise. Motu Tiano was where Ross spent her honeymoon in the mid-eighties, when she married Arne Raab, a Norweigan shipping magnate.
The island is super-private, though it is located in close proximity to more inhabited islands that have restaurants and stores. Motu Tiano is also a water sport haven, as its deep seas and lagoons provide the perfect place to scuba dive, fish, and surf. Lush, palm-tree-laden gardens complete the package, making this a true island hideaway.
46. Roger Waters
Location: Bonds Cay, Bahamas
Purchased: $16 million*
Current Value: $19.03 million*
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has had quite a slew of hits since he burst onto the music scene in 1965, with singles like “Another Brick in the Wall,” “Comfortably Numb,” and “Wish You Were Here.” The singer-songwriter can add “real estate developer” to his resume, as he partnered with his fellow artist, Shakira, to invest in a private island in the Bahamas.
Though the idea of a collaboration between Pink Floyd and Shakira is super-exciting, fans will have to wait for the song version, as Waters’ and Shakira’s endeavor is purely about the real estate. The two snagged Bonds Cay to turn it into a private resort for wealthy vacationers.
47. Brooke Shields
Location: Emerald Island, New York
Purchased: $775,000*
Current Value: $1.2 million*
Brooke Shields lived on Emerald Island for years, and she owned a home there, designed by the famous architect Stanford White. The actress’s house is worth over $1 million today, and the island that houses it is located in Chazy Lake, a park in the Adirondacks.
The house sits on nearly nine acres of land, and it has cozy fireplaces and beautiful woodwork throughout (Stanford White’s specialty). The home is surrounded by a tree-lined, private causeway, making this a true private hideaway for the actress, who became famous, ironically, playing a girl who had been shipwrecked on a remote island.
48. Michael Schumacher
Location: Dubai
Purchased: $5.49 million*
Current Value: $7 million*
German racecar driver Michael Schumacher competed for Jordan, Ferrari, Mercedes, and Benetton in Formula One. Though he’s retired now, he still isn’t done living the high life, and he was gifted a private island in Dubai by Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The Sheikh presented the seven-time Formula 1 world champion with the private hideaway, which is one of three hundred man-made islands off the coast of Dubai. The island cost $5.49 million when Schumacher was granted it in 2011; it now costs around $7 million today. The developer cautioned in 2016 that the islands were sinking back into the sea—so, hopefully, Schumacher’s gift stays afloat.
49. Rudolf Nureyev
Location: Li Galli, Italy
Purchased: $2.4 million*
Current Value: $80,000/week*
Rudolph Nureyev is one of the twentieth century’s most celebrated dancers. The Russian ballet star relaxes in peace on Li Galli, a small, private archipelago off the Amalfi Coast of Italy. It was dubbed “the dance island,” not only because of Nureyev’s ownership, but also because it was shaped like a dolphin jumping.
Nureyev was reportedly obsessed with the ideas of majesty and grandeur, and the house he built reflects those ideals. He turned the simple Li Galli home into a Maharajah palace. He adorned the rooms with bronze Anatolian statues, Turkish mosaics, and Kilim carpets. Nureyev even put a helipad on the roof.
50. David and Frederick Barclay
Location: Sark, England
Purchased: $3.26 million*
Current Value: $6.02 million*
Described as a “windswept eyesore” by one publication, the billionaire Barclay brothers, Frederick and David, bought the eighty-ace Brecqhou Island in the 1990s for a few million. At the time of purchase, the island was a real fixer-upper.
The Barclays didn’t shirk from the challenge, and, with their considerable resources, they were able to turn the island into a nice getaway. Located in the English Channel’s Sark Island, the brothers built a mock-Gothic castle on Brecqhou. The castle has one-hundred-foot walls made of granite, two swimming pools, a helipad, and actual battlements. Brecqhou went from being an “eyesore” to something out of a fairytale.
51. Ted Turner
Location: St. Phillips Island, South Carolina
Purchased: $4.9 million*
Current Value: $12,000/5 nights*
Ted Turner is one of the richest people in the world, and the business tycoon bought a private island retreat for $4.9 million. He purchased St. Phillips Island from the state of South Carolina in 2018, and he has kept it pretty much the same—chock full of nature and wildlife.
The barrier island, which was described as “primitive,” has deer, gator, black fox squirrels, and tabby ruins, all of which are nestled amid hardwood maritime forests and pine trees. Turner turned the island from a private retreat into a commercial venture, and you can rent St. Phillips for $12,000 for five nights.
52. Paul Allen
Location: Anacortes, Washington
Purchased: $13.2 million*
Current Value: $8 million*
Billionaire Paul Allen bought Allan Island, a 292-acre island located off the coast of Anacortes, Washington. Allan Island was named in 1841 in honor of Lt. William Henry Allen, who was killed during the War of 1812. The Microsoft billionaire bought Allan Island in 1992.
The expansive stretch of property has been placed on and off the market, and it needs a lot of renovations and improvements. Most recently, a new dock was completed on Allan Island, and new cabins are also being proposed. Though Allan Island has an airstrip, it is mostly covered in forested, undeveloped terrain.
53. Mike Tyson
Location: Antigua
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: Unknown
Mike Tyson is one of the most successful boxers in the history of the sport, but he can add something else to his resume now: cannabis farmer. Tyson’s pot-growing business has taken off, and he announced plans to build a cannabis farm and conference center in the Caribbean.
Tyson also owns the Tyson Ranch in L.A. This enterprise is still underway, but it looks like it’s going to be a major hotspot. It will have a festival and the longest “lazy river” in the world. Tyson Ranch will also have a hotel, research center, and Tyson University, which will teach would-be cannabis farmers different growing techniques.
54. Craig McCaw
Location: James Island, British Columbia
Purchased: $7.95 million*
Current Value: $75 million*
Craig McCaw is a reclusive billionaire, but that doesn’t stop him from making billionaire-like purchases, including James Island. The private island, located in British Columbia, has only risen in value, and it’s currently worth $75 million, nearly ten times what McCaw bought it for.
The 780-acre island has a 5,000-square-foot main house, private airstrip, pool house, and a boat harbor for all seasons. The cluster of buildings on the island is Wild, Wild West-themed, and Jack Nicklaus designed James Island’s eighteen-hole golf course. For guests, there are six cottages from which to choose. Famous faces like David Foster, Quincy Jones, and Bill Gates have all vacationed on James Island.
55. John Malone
Location: Jupiter Island, Florida
Purchased: $38 million*
Current Value: $39 million*
John Malone, who made his billions from cable, paid one of the highest purchase prices in the history of Florida real estate for this Jupiter Island retreat. Malone paid $38 million for the mansion on 440 S. Beach Road, which was sold by the estate of Horst Brandstatter, the creator of the Playmobil.
This is far from Malone’s first real estate purchase. The cable tycoon owns over two million acres of land, spread out over seven states. Malone’s new Jupiter Island home includes 506 feet of beach, a 3,100-square-foot home, pool, dock, guest house, and forty-foot elevation. The estate agent who sold Malone the mansion says he hopes it puts Jupiter Island “more on the map.”
56. Mark Zuckerberg
Location: Kauai, Hawaii
Purchased: $53 million*
Current Value: $53 million*
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg owns a lot of real estate, and he and his wife, Priscilla Chan, recently added to their portfolio with a 600-acre purchase of land on Kauai, Hawaii. The Hawaiian island was purchased in three different transactions, finally concluding in May of 2021.
Zuckerberg and Chan said that they were planning to develop a ranch on the land, promising to be “mindful” when conserving the land. Parts of Kauai are in dispute, especially when it comes to ownership. The Kuleana lands were originally passed down to native Hawaiian families in the nineteenth century, and the question of who owns what is still ongoing, even during Zuckerberg’s purchase.
57. Dean Kamen
Location: Fishers Island Sound, Southold, New York
Purchased: $2.5 million*
Current Value: $6.09 million*
Dean Kamen, an eccentric genius who invented the SEGWAY, owns a home on North Dumpling Island, which is located off the coast of New York. Kamen’s secret island getaway is two acres, and Kamen purchased it for $2.5 million in the mid-eighties.
The island is now its own country, as Kamen became disgruntled with America when the government wouldn’t let him put a wind turbine on North Dumpling. The honorable island nation, with its sole resident, is technically the most carbon-neutral, eco-friendly country in the world. The self-taught inventor says he hopes his secession from the United States inspires others to become, if not their own rulers, then masters of their own destinies.
58. Robbie Williams
Location: Mustique, Caribbean
Purchased: $13 million*
Current Value: $14 million*
Robbie Williams, a singer-songwriter who penned hits such as “Angels” and “Rock DJ,” paid $13 million for his own island getaway in the Caribbean. He took money (around $32 million) that he’d earned from an L.A. real estate transaction and went outward, into the ocean.
The artist and his wife visited Mustique in May of 2013 and they fell in love with the Grenadian island. Williams is far from the only celebrity who has vacationed there. Other famous vacationers include Prince William, Tommy Hilfiger, and Mick Jagger. Williams was swayed by the fact that he’d had a sold-out tour that year, and he purchased the Caribbean home as a present to himself for achieving that feat.
59. Jeffrey Epstein
Location: Great Saint James, U.S. Virgin Islands
Purchased: $7.95 million*
Current Value: $63.9 million*
Financier Jeffrey Epstein owned Little Saint James, which he nicknamed “Little Saint Jeff.” The island was worth nearly $8 million at the time of purchase, and its main house was designed by Edward Tuttle, the same architect who designed Aman Resorts. At its peak, Little Saint James had seventy staff.
The 165-acre island is currently valued at almost $70 million. The current owner of the estate is Michael Daffey, a former executive for Goldman Sachs. Daffey purchased the home for $51 million, and all proceeds from the sale of the real estate went to charity, to help victims of assault.
60. Cristiano Ronaldo
Location: Madeira Island, Portugal
Purchased: N/A
Current Value: N/A
Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago that has four islands, all of which are known for their subtropical climate and namesake wine. Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo couldn’t resist this island paradise, and he spent much of 2020 vacationing on Madeira with his family.
Though some reports stated that he bought a stretch of land on the tropical island, these are, so far, unconfirmed. Ronaldo definitely spent time there, posting Instagram photos of him and his family spending time exploring the island’s natural cliffs, beaches, and settlements. In addition to Ronaldo and his family, Madeira is home to nearly 300,000 people.
61. Roman Abramovich
Location: New Holland Island, Russia
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: Unknown
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich is responsible for funding the restoration of the beautiful Russian island, New Holland. New Holland Island was created in the 1700s, and it took its name from its then-similar appearance to Amsterdam. New Holland had shipbuilding facilities and canals that made it the little brother of Amsterdam.
After the early twentieth century, the Island fell into disrepair. It would take nearly a century before it was restored. In 2016, Abramovich and his work began the restoration of the naval prison, foundry, and commandant’s house. New Holland, which The Daily Telegraph described as “Roman Abramovich’s romantic island dream,” is slated to be finished by 2025.
62. Bernard Arnault
Location: Indigo Island, Exumas, Bahamas
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: $10-$15 million*
French tycoon Bernard Arnault owns Indigo Island, a dreamy paradise that he rents out to his wealthy friends for $300,000 a night. Indigo Island isn’t found on any maps, and the identities of its visitors are kept secret. The Exumas, Bahamas island’s owner was only revealed after hackers leaked Arnault’s name
The idyllic island is 135 acres, and it has an exclusive villa located on the top of a hill. The villa offers pristine beach views, and a small marina is located down the hill. When it comes to amenities and other features, not much is known about this secretive getaway.
63. Mikhail Prokhorov
Location: North Island, Seychelles
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: $40 million*
Mikhail Prokhorov owns a Gulfstream V, yacht, gold mines, an NBA team, and a watch worth $200K. It’s only fitting that he added “private island” to his resume a decade ago, when he purchased North Island in the Seychelles back in 2011.
Prokhorov’s island is located in the Indian Ocean, and it’s one of the most beautiful oases in the Seychelles. North Island has a small luxury hotel, which can fit thirty to forty oligarchs and whoever they want as their guests. Reportedly, Prokhorov paid $40 million for the island (adjusting for inflation), and he spent New Year’s of that year there.
64. Louis Moore Bacon
Location: Robins Island, New Suffolk, New York (Peconic Bay)
Purchased: $11 million*
Current Value: $20.5 million*
Wall Street guru Louis Moore Bacon made his millions from investing and working the stock market. Bacon bought Robins Island in the 1990s for just $11 million at the time ($20.49 million in today’s money), but Robins Island isn’t a Bahamian paradise like we’ve seen elsewhere on this list.
Instead, the 453-acre island is located off the coast of New Suffolk in New York. Situated in the Peconic Bay, Bacon, a billionaire tycoon who closed his hedge fund a couple of years ago, has kept the island’s natural beauty preserved. It isn’t accessible to the public, and the only information on the forested escape lies in satellite photos.
65. The Emir of Qatar
Location: Six Islands in the Ionian Sea, Greece
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: $10.08 million*
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani is the Emir of Qatar, and he has a net worth of $2.5 billion. The Emir is one of the richest people on earth, and he spends his money on a lot of things, including a collection of islands in the Ionian Sea. There was a lot of red tape that the Emir had to cut through to get his prized islands, which, according to The Guardian, he bought “for a song.”
The Emir spent a year-and-a-half trying to take possession of the islands. He already has a property portfolio stretching from London to Beijing, and he finally got what he wanted in 2013, mooring his super-yacht there for vacation.
66. Paul Tudor Jones
Location: Three Islands in the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: $30 million*
There is a fierce debate over whether Paul Tudor Jones made these islands, or whether nature made them and the billionaire tycoon just got lucky. Either way, these Chesapeake Bay paradisos are beautiful, and they undeniably spell out “PTJ.” Jones bought them to add to his 3,000-acre wildlife preserve, which he’s owned in Maryland for years.
The islands are part of Tudor Farms. They are located away from the main estate, though nearby enough that Jones and his family can visit. Jones has kept his islands pretty private, and satellite photos reveal all that is known about them so far.
67. Bacardi Family
Location: An Island Near Grenada
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: Unknown
Bacardi, one of the largest family-owned spirit companies in existence, has netted the Bacardi empire $19 million. Booze dynasties, like Bacardi, own $70 billion of the world’s wealth and, if you’ve been following the news, you know that these alcohol billionaires spend their money on some wild stuff.
That includes islands. The Bacardi family owns islands near Grenada, some of which they use as distilleries for their rum. Bacardi’s heritage is deeply entrenched with sunny, tropical paradises. Cuba is the island on which they have the strongest presence, and, as the family said, they’ll “survive in Cuba” as long as “the coconut palm exists.”
68. Gianni Agnelli
Location: Dino Island, off of Calabria, Italy
Purchased: $5.79 million*
Current Value: $51.61 million*
Gianni Agnelli, the former principal shareholder of the automaking giant Fiat, bought Dino Island near Calabria in 1962. At the time, he paid 50 million lira ($5.79 million) for it. Adjusting for inflation, that works out to a value of around $51.61 million. The beautiful island is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The 120-acre island gets its name from either the Italian word aedina, which means temple, or dino, a Greek word that means “vortex.” Agnelli originally purchased the island with the intent of turning it into an international vacation hotspot. That never happened, and the contract of sale for Dino Island was nullified in 2014.
69. Raymond Burr
Location: Naitoumba, Lau Islands, Fiji
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: $5.68 million*
Raymond Burr, the star of TV dramas like Ironside and Perry Mason, was a classic villain from the 1950s. Burr’s ventures as the “bad guy” netted him a bank account in the millions, and he used some of that money to buy Naitoumba, a Fijian island in the northern Lau Island region.
Burr and his partner intended to use the 4,015-acre island for cattle and copra (dried coconut kernels). They raised cattle and grew Copra on Naitoumba until the 1980s, when the land was sold to a different buyer, a religious commune headed by Adi Da, for $2.1 million.
70. Edward de Bono
Location: Green Island, Australia; Tessera, Italy; Reklusia, Bahamas; West Skeam, Ireland
Purchased: Various
Current Value: $200-$300 million*
The life and times of Edward de Bono, a Maltese physician, and author, are pretty wild. At one point, he was worth a lot of money, so much so that he could afford to purchase a handful of islands in some of the most beautiful locations in the world.
De Bono owned Green Island in Australia, Tessera in Italy, Reklusia in the Bahamas, and, later, West Skeam in Ireland. The Maltese millionaire ended up having to sell his islands in order to fund the end of his marriage. Though he had a profitable real estate portfolio up until his death, those islands were the first to go when it came to his settlement with his ex-wife, Josephine.
71. Disney Family
Location: Echo Island, San Juan Islands, Washington, USA
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: Under $500,000*
The Disney family is worth $130 billion, though they only own a small portion of the company, which has become one of the largest entertainment conglomerates in the world. The Disneys owned one of the San Juan Islands, off the coast of Washington, for a while.
They couldn’t have picked a more beautiful region. The archipelago is known for its rural landscapes, isles, and natural wildlife. Though Disney, as a company, owns private islands in the Bahamas, which it uses for customer cruises, Echo Island was the property of the Disney family and its heirs, though not much is known about the investment.
72. Errol Flynn
Location: Navy Island, Port Antonio, Jamaica
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: Unlisted (Government-Owned)
Actor Errol Flynn starred in some of the biggest movies in Hollywood, including The Adventures of Robin Hood, Captain Blood, Dodge City, and The Sea Hawk. With his riches, he funded lavish vacations and even a purchase of his own private island: Navy Island.
Located in Port Antonio, Jamaica, Navy Island has changed hands quite a few times throughout its history. Flynn was its most famous owner, and he hosted tons of parties at the exclusive getaway. After Flynn, Navy Island became a resort community. Now, its party days are over, and the Government of Jamaica owns it and has closed it to the public.
73. Nick Hexum
Location: Melody Key, Monroe County, Florida
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: $3 million*
Rocker Nick Hexum, the former lead singer of 311, owned Melody Key until 2011. The Floridian Island, a six-acre property with a large mansion on it, went up for auction in 2013 after the post-Hexum owner made some expensive updates, increasing its value immensely.
The estate on the island is one of the most impressive parts of it. It has three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. It also boasts a plunge pool, rooftop observation deck, wrap-around balconies that provide views of the beautiful Florida straits, a gourmet kitchen decked out with granite countertops, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Not to mention, Melody Key has its own private beach.
74. Jim Jannard
Location: Kaibu and Vatu Vara Islands, Fiji
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: $215 million*
Jim Jannard, the founder of Oakley and Red Digital, has a net worth of nearly $3 billion. Like pretty much every billionaire, he decided to spend some of his money on a few private islands. Jannard owns two islands in Fiji: Kaibu and Vatu Vara. He also owns a 500-acre island, Spieden Island, in the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington.
Kaibu and Vatu Vara each have their high points. Kaibu has a huge reef and a lagoon, making it a water sports and snorkeling haven. Vatu Vara, a former atoll, has volcanoes and dense forests, meaning it is for explorers who aren’t faint of heart.
75. Dietrich Mateschitz
Location: Laucala, Lau Islands, Fiji
Purchased: $9.72 million*
Current Value: $14.22 million*
Laucala is one of a few small islands off the coast of Thurston Point, which is located in Fiji. These privately-owned islands are beautiful and exotic, and it costs between $7,000 and $36,000 a night to stay in the resort there.
Dietrich Mateschitz, the owner of Red Bull, an energy drink company, bought Laucala from its previous owner, a Forbes heir, for $9.72 million in 2003. Now, the island is worth at least $14.22 million, possibly more, considering the resort haven it has become. It has twenty-five bars on the island, each of which has its own theme.
76. Peter Nygård
Location: Nygard Cay, Bahamas
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: $14 million*
Billionaire Peter Nygard owns Nygard Cay, located in the Bahamas. The Canadian designer’s crazy lifestyle applied to his home in the Bahamas, which featured things like fake volcanoes that spouted dry ice, a gym right on the beach, statues, a disco hut that had cameras under the floors, and a thirty-car garage modeled on a Mayan cave.
The 150,000-square-foot estate also had an indoor swimming pool and aquarium. On one side of the aquarium were dolphins, and on the other were sharks. When you entered the estate, the first notes of the theme to Phantom of the Opera would play.
77. Du Pont Family
Location: Cherry Island, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, USA
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: Unlisted
The Du Pont family is one of the wealthiest families in America, and they’ve been successful since the 1800s when they founded the Du Pont Company. The Du Ponts have their fortune in the gunpowder business, and they’ve amassed not only billions of dollars, but also quite a property portfolio.
One holding of the Du Ponts is Cherry Island, located off the coast of Maryland. The Du Ponts have owned Cherry Island since 1831, and there are pictures of the family vacationing there for generations. Cherry Island has been passed down through the family over time, keeping it privately-owned.
78. Michael Ondaatje
Location: Several Islands in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Purchased: N/A
Current Value: $2.5 million*
Born in Sri Lanka, Michael Ondaatje is a poet, essayist, and fiction writer who has penned famous novels like The English Patient, Warlight, In the Skin of a Lion, and Anil’s Ghost. The author has resided on several islands with his millions, including Mahone Bay, located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Mahone Bay is a very picturesque tourist destination, complete with quaint towns and idyllic waters. It has recently gotten a reputation as a startup and entrepreneurial haven, and Ondaatje, who moved to Canada in the early 1960s, is one of its most famous residents. The population of Mahone Bay is just 1,036.
79. Baron Rothschild
Location: Bell Island, Exuma Cay, Bahamas
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: $125.48 million*
Baron Rothschild and his family are one of the wealthiest families in the world, and you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t at least recognize the Rothschild name. Baron Rothschild purchased Bell Island, located in the Exuma Cay, Bahamas region, sometime in the latter twentieth century.
The island is controlled by the Agha Khan now, though it remains a privately-owned establishment. In addition to a heliport, Bell Island also has large homes, extensive landscaping, and three guest cottages. Its value is over $100 million, and it has boasted famous vacationers like Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family.
80. Lewis and Stephen Clifton
Location: Weddell Island, The Falkland Islands
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: Unlisted
Lewis and Stephen Clifton, two businessmen, own Weddell Island, which is a haven for wildlife and natural plants. Weddell Island, located in the Falkland Islands, has beautiful views of the Southwest Atlantic. It measures 102.6 square miles, making it the third-largest island in the region, following East and West Falkland.
Weddell Island has been owned by quite a few families during its time, including the Williams, Hamiltons, Fergusons, Visicks, and, now, the Cliftons. One of its previous owners, Robert Ferguson, was even born on the remote island. Currently, Weddell is being renovated to support tourism and farming, bringing the island back to a time when it was stocked full with sheep.
81. Bruce and Keith Robinson
Location: Niihau, Hawaii, USA
Purchased: $10,000*
Current Value: $171,460*
Niihau is a large inhabited island in Hawaii, measuring almost 70 square miles. The island is a hotbed for endangered species, including Brighamia insignis, which is a type of Hawaiian lobelioid, a flowering plant. In 1864, Elizabeth Sinclair, a Scottish plantation owner, bought the island for $10,000.
In the late 1800s, she passed ownership of the island to her descendants, the Robinson family, and they’ve owned it ever since. The Robinson family keeps the island private, refusing all outsiders except the U.S. Navy and other government officials and invited guests. Though there have been a few safaris and hunting tours, Bruce and Keith Robinson, the current owner-managers, keep a tight grip on the island.
82. Afuhaamango Family
Location: Kenutu, Vava’u, Tonga
Purchased: N/A (Gifted)
Current Value: Unknown
The Afuhaamango family owns Kenutu, an island that is part of the Vava’u Islands. They’ve owned the island for centuries, ever since the King of Tonga gifted the noble family the island as a signal of his gratitude for their help in winning many battles. The island has remained privately-owned ever since.
Currently, Kenutu is uninhabited, but it is said that locals from nearby islands in Vava’u visit Kenutu from time to time. According to the legends of Tonga, Vava’u was created by Maui, a trickster god. Maui also created Tongatapu, putting more effort into that island than Vava’u.
83. Shane Pettiona, Darren Pettiona, and Peter Stockley
Location: Iririki, Mele Bay, Vanuatu
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: $30 million*
Shane and Darren Pettiona, as well as Peter Stockley, own Iririki Island. The Australian businesspeople opened a resort on Iririki, which is located in Mele Bay. The island was owned by the Ifira Islanders before it was colonized by the British. The Pettionas and Stockley bought the island in 2019.
The tropical island is the sight of beautiful villas, beaches, and snorkeling opportunities. Before it was privately owned, it was the sight of the first British hospital in New Hebrides. Pacific Islanders were taught the staples of modern medicine in 1910, including the management of tropical diseases, rheumatic fever, and meningitis.
84. Tata Crocombe
Location: Akitua, Aitutaki Atoll, Cook Islands
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: Unknown
Tata Crocombe, the managing director of Rarotongan, owned and operated one of the most beautiful resorts in the world, up until 2020. Located on Akitua, the Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa had a five-star hotel with luxury bungalows, a bar, and a restaurant.
Akitua is known for its turquoise and indigo waters and sandy, white beaches. It is one of the twenty-two islands, located in the Cook Islands’ Aitutaki atoll. In the spring of 2020, Crocombe announced that he would be closing Aitutaki, along with two other resorts. Crocombe bought Akitua in 1994, renovating it and turning it into a luxurious retreat.
85. Graeme Hart
Location: Eori, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: $1.25 million*
New Zealand businessman Graeme Hart is the wealthiest person in the country. Though he prefers to keep to himself and avoid the media, the billionaire businessman, who has a net worth of $9 billion, owns quite a few properties, such as Eori.
Eori, located in the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji, is a tiny, twenty-four-acre island that sold at auction for $1.25 million (adjusting for inflation). Graeme Hart has owned the island since 2009 through LLC Eori Island Limited, which is owned by Rank Group, Hart’s personal investment corporation. For now, it appears that Hart has no plans to commercialize the island.
86. Shah Rukh Khan
Location: Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Purchased: $2.428 million*
Current Value: $2.5 million*
Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan is the holder of a “golden visa” in the UAE. As a result, he can live anywhere, and Khan chooses to live in one of the most picture-perfect areas of Dubai: Palm Jumeirah. He has a villa in Palm Jumeirah, which he calls Jannat.
Jumeirah, which is the largest man-made archipelago in the world, is known for its posh apartments and villas, upmarket global restaurants, and glitzy hotels. There are beach clubs, night clubs, and views of the Dubai coastline. Jannat is located in Palm Jumeirah’s K Frond, one of its richest sections (and that’s saying something, as the whole place is rich).
87. Dr. Henry Jarecki
Location: Guana Island
Purchased: Unlisted
Current Value: $6,000 per night to stay*
Academic and psychiatrist Henry Jarecki was born in Poland in 1933. He now is a part-time resident of both Rye, New York and the British Virgin Islands. Jareckie is an honorary Belonger of the British Virgin Islands, as he owns two islands within that archipelago: Norman and Guana Island.
Guana Island is one of very few privately-owned islands in the Caribbean. It has seven white, sandy beaches and nearly 900 acres of tropical forest, valleys, mountains, and hills. Though Guana Island contains a small resort for Jarecki, it is mostly a nature preserve, as it has more fauna and flora than any island its size in the region, if not the world.
88. Georges Cohen
Location: Calivigny, Grenada
Purchased: $100 million*
Current Value: $132,000 per night to stay*
Georges Cohen is a businessman with a net worth of half a billion dollars, thanks to his position as the director of the African Gold Group, Inc. Cohen bought Calivigny Island in 2000 after it caught his wife’s eye. His wife, Martine, was swimming near their yacht when she saw the island and wanted to take a look.
Martine persuaded her husband to purchase Calivigny, which is right off the coast of Grenada, and he agreed, buying it on the spot. Calivigny is covered in lush forests, hills, and beaches, and there is a coastline mansion that overlooks the blue water.
89. Jiri Smejc
Location: Velaa Island, Maldives
Purchased: Unlisted
Current Value: $3,000-$4,000 per night to stay*
Emma Capital entrepreneur Jiri Smejc is one of Europe’s best-known investors. He decided to venture into private island ownership when he purchased Velaa, located in the Maldives. After purchasing Velaa, he set up an all-inclusive luxury resort that he said “redefines the experience” of the region.
Velaa Island has forty-three private villas and two four-bedroom houses, all of which are made from both local materials and contemporary design pieces. Velaa isn’t cheap. For a one-night stay for two people, you’ll pay $3,000-$4,000. Velaa has sea views, garden cabanas, terrace pools, five upscale restaurants, a spa, and a high-end wine cellar.
90. Anthony Kiedis
Location: Kauai, Hawaii
Purchased: $7 million*
Current Value: $10 million*
Anthony Kiedis, one of the members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, previously owned a $10 million mansion in Hawaii. He wasn’t feeling the island life anymore, as he put the Kauai North Shore property up for sale in July of 2021.
The single-family residence has three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, and it has a master suite with its own lanai, a steam shower and soaking tub in the master bathroom, built-in bunk beds in the kids’ room, automated blinds, exotic woods, an office, a restaurant-grade kitchen, and, of course, ocean views and beach access. We have a feeling Kiedis won’t have trouble selling this island paradise.
91. Ekaterina Rybolovleva
Location: Skorpios
Purchased: $153 million*
Current Value: $160 million*
Russian billionaire heiress Ekaterina Rybolovleva did what Russian billionaire heiresses do: buy private islands. The twenty-four-year-old heiress bought Skorpios, one of the most famous private islands in Greece. The Rybolovlev family bought Skorpios for $153 million in 2013.
The island has had a lot of famous owners, including Aristotle Onassis, the former husband of the late Jackie Kennedy. The Rybolovlev family has big plans for the island, as they plan to turn it into a luxury resort for people with “ultra-high net worth.” Considering that the Russian oligarchs have a net worth of $9.1 billion, this could be a new Billionaire Bunker.
92. Richard Branson
Location: Necker Island
Purchased: $180,000*
Current Value: $10 million*
When you think of eccentric Virgin CEO Richard Branson, you probably think of space travel, bungee jumping in Las Vegas, or private islands. Necker Island is Branson’s best-known island. The private island is located in the British Virgin Islands, north of Virgin Gorda. Necker is part of Virgin’s Limited Edition Portfolio, which is a collection of luxury properties.
Necker Island isn’t abandoned. It is a super-expensive luxury resort. If you want to rent a villa, you’ll pay $27,000 a week. If you want to rent the whole island, you’ll pay $42,000 a night. The Necker Villas are perfect for people who like wildlife mise-en-scene and Bali-inspired accommodations.
93. Dmitry Rybolovlev
Location: Skorpios
Purchased: $153 million*
Current Value: $160 million*
Dmitry Rybolovlev is a Russian billionaire. Though the headlines read that his daughter, Ekaterina, bought Skorpios, a Greek island, it was Dmitry’s money that bought it. He is an investor who owned Urakali, a potash producer, and he is also the president of AS Monaco, the President of Monaco’s football team.
Currently, Skorpios is under development. When Rybolovlev bought the island in 2013, it became a no-go zone for tourists, as it is undergoing heavy construction to turn it into a resort for the super-rich. There’s a tiny little rocky beach that visitors can go to, but, otherwise, stay away from Skorpios for now.
94. Benny Andersson
Location: Viggso Island, Sweden
Purchased: Unlisted
Current Value: Unlisted
One of the biggest music-related tourist attractions in Sweden is the tiny cottage on Viggso where ABBA composed some of its greatest hits. We’ve all heard “Dancing Queen” and “Fernando,” and Viggso Island was the place where Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus wrote these hits.
The couples in ABBA, along with Stikkan Andersson, the band manager, bought properties on Viggso in the 1970s. In 2007, Ulvaeus and his family bought another home on Viggso, purchasing it from Lasse Anderson, Stikkan’s son. The Viggso Cabin is the main residence on the island, located right near the coast of Sweden’s eastern shoreline.
95. Kylie Minogue
Location: French Island, Victoria
Purchased: $1 million*
Current Value: $1.25 million*
Pop superstar Kylie Minogue once owned a Victorian island retreat. Victoria’s French Island has a population of 110 people, and it is self-sufficient, as it has no link to the mainland. Minogue owned a farm holding there from 2005 to 2010, though she also had a separate residential retreat called Beauciel.
French Island is environmentally sensitive, which is why it has so few residents, even though it is nearly twice the size of Phillip Island nearby. Minogue could only access the island by plane, boat, or helicopter. French Island is perfect for anyone who needs a break from society, which is understandable for Minogue, one of the most tabloid-covered pop stars of all time.
96. Bernard Arnault
Location: Indigo Island, Bahamas
Purchased: $35 million*
Current Value: $300,000 per week to rent*
Indigo Island is a 135-acre island in the Bahamas. It is a patch of palm trees, limestone, and generally uncharted territory. Though Indigo Island is not super inhabited, it is not unowned, either. Indigo Island is owned by billionaire Bernard Arnault, the owner of LVMH, which has household names like Givenchy, Christian Dior, and Fendi under its belt.
Arnault is the fourth-richest man in the world. He rents out Indigo Island for $300,000 a week, though much of the venue still remains untouched and a bit of an improv wildlife sanctuary. Whether Arnault will do more with Indigo Island remains to be seen.
97. Richard Branson
Location: Moskito Island
Purchased: $13.5 million*
Current Value: $17,500 per night to stay*
Billionaire Richard Branson makes this list yet again with Moskito Island, another island that he purchased and turned into a resort. Moskito Island might not be as famous as Necker Island, but it is still a luxury private venue for the rich (and often the famous, too).
Branson describes Moskito as the Caribbean’s “newest jewel.” The 125-acre island is home to several estates, the most opulent of which is the Branson Estate. The Branson is situated on an outcrop with sea views, three villas, and elevated wooden walkways. It even has its own beach. Rates for the estates on Moskito range from $17,500 a night and up.
98. Mukesh Ambani
Location: Antilia
Purchased: $1.2 billion*
Current Value: $2 billion*
Located on the peninsula of Mumbai, Antilia is hard to miss. It is the private residence of Indian billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani. He and his family moved into Antilia in 2012. The twenty-seven store, 568-foot-tall, 400,000 square foot residence has three helipads with air traffic control.
It has a 168-car garage, ballroom, nine high speed elevators, a fifty-seat theater, swimming pool and spa, terrace gardens, health center, temple, and a snow room that spits out fake snowflakes from the walls. Antilia is one of the largest, most opulent private homes in the world. Before the mega-mansion was constructed, the 1,120-acre property was a charity-run orphanage.
99. Tom Brady & Giselle
Location: Billionaire Bunker, Miami, Florida
Purchased: $17 million*
Current Value: TBD (Demolition Planned)
As anyone who is a fan of the NFL knows, Tom Brady left the Patriots. He now plays for the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay, and, as a result, he and his wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, have moved down to Florida. They don’t live in Tampa Bay, but they did purchase a $17 million house in Miami.
The home is located in Indian Creek Village, which is a high-security private island. Indian Creek has been nicknamed “Billionaire Bunker” because of all of the high-net-worth celebrities and business people who live there. It remains to be seen what Brady and his wife will do with the property, as they’re planning to tear down the mansion that’s already there and build a new one.
100. Demi Moore
Location: Nammos, Mykonos, Greece
Purchased: N/A
Current Value: $5,000 per day for a private cabana*
In the summer of 2021, actress Demi Moore was spotted living it up in Mykonos with her daughter, Rumer Willis. The two were vacationing at Nammos, a popular region of Mykonos. They enjoyed all that the island had to offer, soaking up the sun and lounging with a few of their friends.
Moore wasn’t just there for a beach vacation. She also attended a traditional Greek christening where she became the godmother of a baby girl in Sitia. The baptism occurred at Agios Nikolaos, a Greek orthodox church in the Cretan port town. Moore joined two other godmothers in blessing the baby at the beautiful ceremony.
101. Brooke Shields
Location: Emerald Island, New York
Purchased: $7.5 million*
Current Value: $10 million*
Actress Brooke Shields no doubt enjoyed the peace and solitude of Emerald Island, her 8.5-acre island that is off the coast of New York. Shields owned a rustic estate on Emerald Island, which cost $7.5 million in 1999. Her Old English estate contained a lot of chimneys and old wood paneling, which created a peaceful ambiance.
The island came with a small, private dam lined with trees that connected the island to the shore. The island sits in the middle of the blue-watered Chazy Lake, which is part of the Adirondacks, a popular site for hiking, fishing, and sightseeing.
102. Alia Bhatt
Location: The Maldives
Purchased: N/A
Current Value: $9,500-$13,000 per week to stay*
Indian actress Alia Bhatt is a Bollywood superstar, and she has a net worth of nearly $37 million. She can afford a lot of high-end vacations, including one recent one to the Maldives. The Kalank actress went with a group of her friends to the Maldives, which has been a favorite vacation spot of Bollywood stars like Sidharth Malhotra and Ishaan Katter.
The Maldives is known for its clear water, picturesque sunsets, and white sandy beaches. Pretty much every celebrity has ventured there, and it’s not cheap. For a luxury vacation, you’ll pay $9,500 to $13,000 for the week.
103. Tiger Shroff
Location: The Maldives
Purchased: N/A
Current Value: $9,500-$13,000 per week to stay*
Another Bollywood celebrity to hit the Maldives for vacation is Tiger Shroff. He has starred in the Baghi franchise, as well as films like Heropanti. His upcoming film, Heropanti 2, is already getting a lot of hype. The actor took a Diwali vacation to the Maldives recently, taking Disha Patani, a fellow Bollywood actor, with him.
Shroff jokingly posted on social media about the vacation, sharing a shirtless picture of him standing next to a private jet. His caption read, “Dress code for the next couple days,” referring, no doubt, to the sun he’d get while in the Maldives, one of the beachiest places in the world.
104. Jeremy Irons
Location: Ireland
Purchased:2022
Current Value: Unknown
Jeremy Irons isn’t in the headlines much as he isn’t typically the type of actor that attracts scandal. However, in early 2022, Irons became a subject of interest when he told Seth Meyers that he is the proud owner of a small island in Ireland.
The island is very close to the castle Irons bought back in 1998, so he can “just about swim there” according to the star. The actor revealed plans to populate the small island with cattle and ponies to keep it tidy.
105. Steve Martin
Location: Property on Saint Barts
Purchased: 2007
Current Value: $7.78 million*
For a while, comedian and actor Steve Martin owned a beautiful, 3,000-square-foot village on St. Barts, a Caribbean island preferred by the rich and famous. The four-bedroom villa was listed for $7.78 million, though the final sale price was kept private by Martin and his lucky buyer.
The residence is set atop a hill, so anyone staying there gets gorgeous views of the Caribbean Sea below. There is also a covered entertainment area, as well as a two-tier swimming pool. Considering how expensive a resort is at St. Barth’s, it’s probably cheaper to buy property there if you’re a frequent vacationer.
106. Gordon Ramsey
Location: The Maldives
Purchased: Visited 2022
Current Value: $1,000 per night*
It is estimated that celebrity chef and reality television star Gordon Ramsey earns around $90 million a year, so it is safe to assume that he can take his family on quite a few nice vacations. In January of 2022, Ramsay spent New Year at Amilla Maldives Resort & Residences, one of the most popular resort destinations on the island.
The all-inclusive resort is among the best in the world, and it is pretty expensive. According to sources, a room there costs around $1,000 a night. At the resort, you get your choice of island home that overlooks the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Baa Atoll.
107. Bruce Willis
Location: Property On Turks and Caicos
Purchased: 2000
Current Value: $37.5 million*
Parrot Cay, located in Turks and Caicos, a Caribbean Island that hosts tons of wealthy vacationers every year, is the site of The Residence. The Residence is a massive estate, priced at nearly $40 million, that was once owned by retired action movie star Bruce Willis.
The beachfront property has 18,000 feet of living space and the same amount of exterior decking. The twelve-bedroom, fourteen-bath complex consists of three hardwood-clad properties, making it the perfect vacation destination for Willis and his expansive family. Willis bought the property in 2000, and it is where he and his wife, Emma, got married nearly a decade later.
108. Sean Connery
Location: Porto Heli, Greece
Purchased: N/A
Current Value: $2,385/week to visit*
Forbes described Porto Heli as the “best-kept secret” in Greece. It is located a few hours away from Athens, and celebrities like Sean Connery and Roman Abramovic have partied there. Porto Heli impressed Connery in particular, as he first visited the location in 2001 and was dismayed that he never visited the “unbelievable place” earlier.
The former James Bond was particularly fond of Porto Heli, a summer resort town that is a safe, family-oriented place to vacation in Greece. It’s also a private yacht hotspot, as many visitors moor these luxury boats at the Porto Heli marina to go on excursions into the Saronic Gulf.
109. Pierce Brosnan
Location: Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
Purchased: Visited 2018
Current Value: $2,400-$2,700 per night*
Tetiaroa is an atoll located in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It was once the vacation spot of royalty from Tahiti, and it still welcomes well-known guests every year, including Pierce Brosnan, who visited the atoll in 2018, posting pictures of the beautiful beaches alongside the Pacific Ocean.
Famous for its natural beauty, Tetiaroa is not a cheap vacation. To visit the island and stay at The Brando, a luxury resort where Brosnan may have stayed, you’ll pay as much as $2,400 to $2,700 per night. And if you’re wondering about the name, yes the Brando was once owned by actor Marlon Brando.
110. Liam Neeson
Location: Anguilla
Purchased: N/A
Current Value: $2,000-$3,000/week for a vacation*
Actor Liam Neeson is a longtime veteran of Anguilla, as he and his family, including his late wife Natasha, have gone to the island many times before. There is even a review of a popular restaurant on the island, Trattoria Tramonto, that mentions that the diner saw Neeson dining there.
A seven-day trip to Anguilla can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $3,000, depending on where you are staying. If you’re a fan of beaches and turquoise waters, however, that price is worth it. Even if you’re not a beach person, you can still hang around at landmarks like the Big Spring Cave (famous for its prehistoric petroglyphs) and East Pond, a wildlife reserve.
111. Keith Richards
Location: Turks and Caicos
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: Est. $9 million*
Keith Richards might have a reputation as a wild rockstar partier, but he has his head on straight when it comes to his finances. The English singer-songwriter knows that real estate is the best way to get a side income, and his Rocky Point Villa, located in Parrot Cay of Turks and Caicos, is a gold mine.
You can rent the three-bedroom home for $5,400 a night. If you want to rent it for a week, that will cost $37,800. Located at the very edge of Parrot Cay, the villa has two acres of beach access, an infinity pool, a butler, floor-to-ceiling windows, and pretty much anything else you’d need to have a luxury vacation.
112. Rowan Atkinson
Location: Andros, Greece
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: $250,000-$350,000*
Actor Rowan Atkinson is best known for his roles in British comedies like Mr. Bean and Johnny English. He has a net worth of $150 million as a result of his time on TV and in movies. The actor can afford any luxury vacation he wants, including one to Andros, Greece, one of the most beautiful locations in the country.
Not only does Atkinson love visiting Andros, he also owns property there. Atkinson joins the long list of celebrities, including Julia Roberts, Sean Connery, Tom Hanks, and more who have bought a property in Greece. The average home price in Andros is around $250,000 to $350,000.
113. Kate Hudson
Location: Hawaii
Purchased: Visited 2017
Current Value: $1,864 to vacation for a week*
It’s easy to see why people go to Hawaii for vacation. The U.S. state is 2,000 miles away from the hustle and bustle of America, and it is famous for its sandy beaches, lush vegetation, and island paradise vibe. Celebrities like Kate Hudson have vacationed there for years.
Just recently in 2017, Hudson was spotted frolicking in the ocean in Oahu with her sons. Of course, the media were quick to report that she hung out in one of the most beautiful locations on earth. Thinking about going to Oahu? The cost of a seven-day vacation there is, on average, $1,864 per person.
114. Jimmy Buffet
Location: Saint Barts
Purchased: 1978-Present
Current Value: $1,000-$3,000 per night* (Eden Rock Resort Price)
In 1978, singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett visited St. Barths on a whim, and he immediately fell in love with the island. He loved what he saw, and he returned all the time to surf, write songs and books, and celebrate Christmas and his birthday.
The entertainer-slash-business-mogul wrote many songs while he was staying at Eden Rock Resort, and he even rented a home there to help out with supply delivery during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Buffett still returns to St. Barths to perform, and he is so involved with the island that he could probably run for mayor there and win.
115. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Location: Lake Como
Purchased: N/A
Current Value: $1,542/week for vacation*
Lake Como has been the province of world leaders, artists, and Old Hollywood actors for decades. When George Clooney bought a home there in 2002, he put the Italian retreat in the spotlight, and now, celebrities like Tom Cruise, Rupert Murdoch, Bill Gates, and Arnold Schwarzenegger have visited and vacationed there, following the star’s lead.
Lake Como is the “ritziest region” in Italy, and it is also one of the most beautiful, consisting of forested mountains, a huge lake, and a lot of Renaissance architecture. It costs $1,542 for a week-long vacation for a solo traveler, assuming you’re not staying anywhere too fancy.
116. Will Smith
Location: Corfu
Purchased: Visited 2017
Current Value: $2,500/week to visit*
Corfu is a Grecian island located in the Ionian Sea, and it is defined by its beaches and rugged mountains. The shoreline is studded with resorts, and you can tell that the Venetians and French designed a lot on the island before it was united with the country of Greece in the 1860s.
Because of its beauty, Corfu has attracted visitors from all over the world, including actor Will Smith. The I Am Legend star holidayed in Corfu in 2017, and he and his family not only vacationed there, they also cleaned up beaches on nearby Antipaxi and Paxi, two islands also in the middle of the Ionian.
117. Anna Wintour
Location: Jamaica
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: N/A
British journalist and fashion icon Anna Wintour has been in the public eye since 1988, when she took the position as the Editor in Chief of the fashion magazine Vogue. Though Wintour works hard, she takes breaks here and there, going on vacation just like the rest of us.
Sometimes, she even works in a vacation setting. The documentary Anna tracked Wintour when she was working in Jamaica with Rico Puhlman for Harper’s Bazaar, proving that she’s been traveling to the island for decades. When she’s not jet-setting, Wintour is in her home on Long Island. The home, built in 1820, has long been one of the most impressive homes in the region (and, as per Wintour’s style, it is very secluded).
118. Vince Vaughn
Location: Bora Bora
Purchased: N/A
Current Value: N/A
Actor Vince Vaugh has starred in some of the most famous comedies of the 2000s and 2010s, including Wedding Crashers, The Break-Up, Dodgeball, The Internship, and more. Jennifer Aniston’s former BF has been in the public eye since the late eighties, and he’s been a paparazzi target on more than a few occasions.
Paps photographed Vaughn nonstop in Bora Bora when the actor was filming Couples Retreat. The funny movie might have delighted audiences, but one honeymooner was so mad that filming interrupted his honeymoon that he filed an action lawsuit against the star.
119. Lindsay Lohan
Location: The Maldives
Purchased: Visited 2021
Current Value: $700/night*
Lindsay Lohan had a photo shoot in 2021 when she visited the Maldives, showing off a red one-piece swimsuit that got a ton of attention on social media. People were thrilled to see the Mean Girls actress enjoying herself, and she had reason to, as she was vacationing at one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Lohan stayed at the W Maldives resort, which costs around $700 per night to stay. The five-star resort overlooks the Indian Ocean, and it has amenities like private plunge pools, BBQs, daybeds, free WiFi, open-roof baths, designer toiletries, and, in some villas, direct ocean access.
120. Tom Hanks
Location: Antiparos, Greece
Purchased: 2004
Current Value: $7-$8 million*
When Tom Hanks goes on vacation, he prefers Greece. He owns not only a mansion in L.A. but also a Greek hideaway in Antiparos. The Forrest Gump star purchased land in Antiparos in 2004, on which he built a glamorous stone villa that sits on six acres of land.
Though some people prefer Santorini or Mykonos, Hanks, his wife, and their kids prefer a quieter destination. However, this isn’t the only home that Hanks owns in Greece. In addition to his Antiparos abode, the Hollywood icon also owns a stone villa in Skala. The exclusive island even has its own heliport, so you know it caters to the rich and famous.
121. Tom Cruise
Location: Mykonos
Purchased: Since 2010
Current Value: $2,655/week to visit*
Mykonos is easily one of the most popular locations in Greece to vacation. The town has famous nightlife, sandy beaches, and a breezy climate. Iconic landmarks range from massive dance clubs to sixteenth-century windmills. Though some celebrities, like Tom Hanks, might prefer to stay away from the flashiness of Mykonos, others, like Tom Cruise, do not.
In 2010, he and his then-wife, Katie Holmes, attended their friend’s wedding in the party town, though they also went to Skiathos after the nuptials. Since then, Cruise has been back several times.
122. Paul McCartney
Location: Jamaica
Purchased: Visited 1971
Current Value: Unknown
In December of 1971, Paul McCartney and his then-wife, Linda, flew with their kids to Jamaica to find some relaxation. While enjoying the vacation, Paul and Linda fell in love with reggae, and that inspired Linda to write “Seaside Woman,” her first song.
McCartney talked about his love for Jamaica, saying that he and Linda didn’t just love the music—they also loved the people, lifestyle, weather, and country itself. He even shouted out the RJR Radio Station, which he said played “reggae” all throughout the day while he and Linda visited a record shop that reminded him of the “1950s.”
123. Michael Jordan
Location: Anguilla
Purchased: Visited 2012
Current Value: $1,542/week to visit*
Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan visited Anguilla in the 2010s and, if you ask him, his presence there was so noteworthy that he actually made someone pass out. The business mogul walked into the Cuisinart Resort & Spa’s Café Mediterraneo on his vacation right before a woman in the café fainted.
The day after the fainting, Jordan called the resort’s front desk to ask if the “girl who passed out” when she saw him was “doing okay.” Later, it was revealed that the woman actually fainted because she was discussing her son’s broken nose on the phone with her doctor, and she was so upset about it that she passed out.
124. Donna Karan
Location: Property in Turks and Caicos
Purchased: 2000
Current Value: $39 million*
Donna Karan is the head designer of the DKNY and Donna Karan New York fashion labels. DKNY was founded in the mid-eighties, and Donna Karan was the leader of her company until 2015 when she stepped down to focus on fashion and philanthropy through her luxury lifestyle Urban Zen brand.
Karan’s net worth is around $600 million, making her one of the richest businesswomen in the world. She is wealthy enough to own a home in Turks and Caicos, though she listed the seven-acre property in 2014 for $39 million. The Parrot Cay abode, according to Karan, was pure “peace” and tranquility.
125. Paris Hilton
Location: Hawaii
Purchased: Visited 2007
Current Value: $1,175/night*
Paris Hilton, like a lot of Hollywood celebrities (and regular people, too), likes to vacation in Hawaii sometimes. When she visited Wailea, she stayed at the Four Seasons Hotel. There is a super-posh suite on the seventh floor that offers 3,700 square feet of space that is right up Hilton’s alley.
The Maui resort is $1,175 per night to stay, and it is right next to both Wailea Beach and the Wailea Golf Club. The elegant rooms have flat-screen TVs, balconies, and, of course, free WiFi. The resort also has three restaurants, fifty-eight cabanas, beach access, and three pools.
126. Catherine Zeta-Jones
Location: Mallorca
Purchased: 1989
Current Value: $40 million*
Mallorca is famous for its beach resorts, limestone mountains, historical sites, sheltered coves, nightlife, and beaches. Mallorca has everything you’d want from a vacation destination, and it’s not cheap, costing around $1,700 a week to visit.
Catherine Zeta-Jones often vacations in an amazing mansion in Mallorca with her husband, fellow actor Michael Douglas, and their kids. Located in Valldemossa, the house has ten bedrooms and around 11,000 square feet of space. Amenities include a vineyard, swimming pool, gym, home theater, and direct beach access through a tiny village called S’Estaca. The estate is valued at around $40 million, which is far above what Douglas bought it for in 1989.
127. Kendall Jenner
Location: Mykonos
Purchased: Visited 2019
Current Value: $2,500/week to visit*
Kendall Jenner is young and rich, and she likes to party, too, which makes Mykonos, Greece the perfect vacation destination for her. She visited the island with her friends in 2019, enjoying yacht outings during the day and parties at night.
She made Elle headlines when she wore a dress that the rest of us could afford. The supermodel and reality star was photographed wearing a shimmery orange bodycon dress that was $40 from Meshki. Jenner paired the look with white tennis shoes—even supermodels get sore feet from walking in heels, it seems.
128. Simon Cowell
Location: Barbados
Purchased: Visited frequently
Current Value: $35 million*
Simon Cowell is a huge fan of the sunny island Barbados and over the years he has visited it numerous times. The television personality is believed to always stay in a luxurious villa which is listed on the market for $25million, as of 2020. Apart from Cowell, the property has also been visited by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Elton John, Rihanna, and Nicole Kidman.
While the property doesn’t come with its island, it is located on a 1.3-acre estate in the St James district and it has ocean views. The villa has 20,000 square feet, 10 bedrooms, a private gym, a spa and cinema room, and numerous other luxurious amenities most people could never afford. According to The Sun, Simon Cowell used the property as his Judges’ Houses base on the X Factor.
129. Jessica Alba
Location: Saint Barths
Purchased: Visited frequently
Current Value: Varies
Like plenty of her fellow celebs, actress Jessica Alba also seems to be a big fan of the Caribbean island Saint Barths. The volcanic island has an area of 9.7 sq miles, and it is known as a holiday hot spot for the rich and famous. The island has numerous gourmet restaurants and high-end designer stores. And you’ve guessed it — the villas for rent are incredibly luxurious.
Jessica Alba usually goes on vacation in St Barts with her husband Cash Warren and their daughters Honor and Haven, as well as their son Hayes. While Jessica Alba doesn’t own property on the island yet, no one would be surprised if she decided to purchase a home at some point.
130. Owen Wilson
Location: Maui, Hawaii
Purchased: 2009
Current Value: $5.25 million
While most actors prefer living in Los Angeles, actor Owen Wilson owns property on Maui’s North Shore where he spends a big part of his year. There, the Hollywood star relaxes on the beaches and often goes to Pāʻia Town to explore shops and restaurants.
Wilson’s house in Maui — which was renovated prior to his purchase — has five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms. It is located in an eco-village which means that it is a very environmentally friendly villa. Over the years, the actor has been known for his environmental activism, and he seems to live what he preaches.
131. Uma Thurman
Location: Anguilla
Purchased: Visits frequently
Current Value: N/A
Uma Thurman is a Hollywood star frequently spotted in the Caribbean islands of Anguilla. According to The New York Times, $1,000 is quickly spent in a day in the tropical British Overseas Territory, so it’s hardly surprising celebrities love it.
While it is unclear whether Thurman owns property in Anguilla, over the years the Pulp Fiction star has been spotted vacationing there numerous times. Apart from Thurman, other celebs who love visiting the sunny islands include Robert De Niro, Liam Neeson, and Thurman’s ex-husband Ethan Hawk.
132. Jessica Simpson
Location: Turtle Island, Fiji
Purchased: Spent her honeymoon there
Current Value: $2,250+ per night*
According to Luxury Link, the best resort that Fiji has to offer is Turtle Island—a private tropical island that has a luxurious all-inclusive resort that often hosts numerous famous guests. To get to the island, one has to take a plane from Nadi International Airport.
The 500-acre island can host only 14 couples at a time which makes it very exclusive. Musician Jessica Simpson and her ex-husband Nick Lachey spent their honeymoon there, and even though the two aren’t together anymore, Simpson still likes visiting the luxury resort.
133. Eva Longoria
Location: Bora Bora
Purchased: Sent her 2007 honeymoon there
Current Value: $1,000+ per night*
With its stunning lagoon and barrier reef, Bora Bora is known as one of the most breathtaking places on the planet. Taking this into account, it’s not surprising that plenty of rich people like to enjoy the charm of the islands. Those who keep up with pop culture will surely remember that Bora Bora was the place where Kim Kardashian infamously lost her earring in the water.
Besides the Kardashians, actress Eva Longoria is also a fan of the tropical destination. Back in 2007, the Desperate Housewives star even spent her honeymoon with her ex, Tony Parker there. Since then, the actress has been spotted at the luxury St. Regis Resort numerous times.
134. Penélope Cruz
Location: The Maldives
Purchased: Visits frequently
Current Value: $29,000+ per night*
Penélope Cruz seems to be a big fan of the Maldives as the actress has been spotted on the islands in the Indian Ocean multiple times. The Hollywood star usually travels there with her husband Javier Bardem and over the years paparazzi have photographed the two enjoying the crystal blue water and tanning on the gorgeous sandy beaches.
Vacationing in the Maldives, however, does come at a high cost—at least if one wants to stay at a luxurious resort. Staying at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives can range anywhere from $29,000 to $30,500 per night for a villa with three bedrooms and a stunning pool.
135. Britney Spears
Location: Maui, Hawaii
Purchased: Visits frequently
Current Value: $1,000+ per night*
Maui, an island that is part of the Hawaiian archipelago, is a popular destination for tourists across the globe. While one can visit Hawaii’s stunning locations on a budget, traveling there as the rich and famous do is a different experience. One celebrity who loves Maui is popstar Britney Spears.
In January 2022, the singer visited Maui together with her at-the-time fiancé Sam Asghari—the two got married in June 2022. Spears shared a series of vacation photos on her Instagram. Reportedly, the singer tends to stay at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea where the prices for a night tend to be well over $1,000.
136. Justin Bieber
Location: Turks and Caicos
Purchased: Visited in 2021
Current Value: $60,000+ per week*
Canadian singer Justin Bieber and his wife, model Hailey Baldwin are frequent visitors of Turks and Caicos—the archipelago of 40 low-lying coral islands located in the Atlantic Ocean. In the spring of 2021, the two stars enjoyed a luxurious four nights at the beach resort Amanyara.
The couple stayed at a beachfront villa which is reportedly rented out for over $60,000 per week. According to a source for E! News, there, the two spent their days walking on the rocks and looking for crabs and seashells. The two enjoyed the private beach and spent plenty of time relaxing and sunbathing.
137. Nicole Kidman
Location: Bora Bora
Purchased: Visits frequently
Current Value: $1,000+ per night*
Australian actress Nicole Kidman loves Bora Bora so much that she even spent her honeymoon with musician Keith Urban on the French Polynesian island. There, she stayed at the St. Regis Resort which consists of 100 villas—76 of which are built over water.
The villa in which Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban stayed is 13,000 square feet in size and it comes with its own private beach and spa. Not all villas at the resort are priced the same but it’s safe to say that the Hollywood couple spared no expense for their honeymoon.
138. Paul McCartney
Location: Anguilla
Purchased: Visits frequently
Current Value: $2,000+ per night*
Sir Paul McCartney is a regular on the Caribbean island Anguilla. McCartney has been visiting the tropical location for decades and while there he often hangs out with other celebs who have also fallen in love with Anguilla such as Liam Neeson.
McCartney usually stays at the Exclusivity Villa—a 22,000-square-foot luxury rental located in Captain’s Bay. Of course, since it is an exquisite property, the villa comes with its own staff, including a chef and 24/7 security. McCartney often visits the property with his wife, Nancy Shevell.
139. Kate Moss
Location: The Maldives
Purchased: Visits frequently
Current Value: $1,000+ per night
When it comes to her vacations, British supermodel Kate Moss prefers visiting the Maldives where she likes to stay at the luxury resort Amilla Fushi where the most affordable price for an overnight stay starts at around $1,000. Moss opened up about her love for the Maldives in the book Chic Stays.
“I love the Maldives – the beauty, the peacefulness, the wildlife, the privacy – but mostly the water; the water here is like nowhere else in the world,” Moss wrote, adding that it is “the most idyllic and relaxing place on earth.”
140. Mariah Carey
Location: Capri, Italy
Purchased: Visited frequently
Current Value: $263 million*
While there is no doubt that musician Mariah Carey can afford to stay at any luxurious resort across the globe, according to Forbes the diva usually likes to pick a “magnificent luxury hideaway island retreat in Li Galli Island.” Off the Amalfi Coast, Li Galli Island is located between Capri and Positano.
Of course, vacationing on the island is something most people can’t afford. Carey used to frequently visit Li Galli Island with her ex-boyfriend, billionaire James Packer whom she dated in 2015 and 2016. Yes—the island is the kind of vacation spot that billionaires feel at home on.
141. Paris Hilton
Location: Ibiza
Purchased: Used to work there
Current Value: $9,000 per week*
Paris Hilton may have risen to fame as a reality television star but nowadays the socialite is a rather successful DJ. The Spanish island of Ibiza is known for its incredible nightlife which is why Hilton often spends a lot of time working there. In 2014, Paris Hilton had a two-month residence in Ibiza during which she earned $2.7 million for performing four nights a week.
During the residence, Hilton stayed at the Dolce Vita villa which rents for almost $9,000 per week. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Hilton revealed that Ibiza is her favorite place on Earth. “Ibiza is a magical island. I’ve been coming here since I was a teenager. I feel like if I were an island, I would be Ibiza. It’s fun: the energy, the music, the people,” the DJ said.
142. Brad Pitt
Location: Venice, Italy
Purchased: Visits frequently
Current Value: N/A
Because of its annual Venice International Film Festival, the Italian city has become a major hotspot for Hollywood’s rich and famous. One actor who enjoys visiting the Italian beauty—whether it’s to attend the festival or just take a relaxing holiday—is actor Brad Pitt,
Back when Pitt was with Angelina Jolie, the two even lived in Venice with their children while Jolie was shooting the 2010 thriller movie The Tourist. The family resided at a stunning canal-side Palazzo in the heart of the historical city. Since their split, Pitt has been spotted in the Italian city numerous times.
143. Cindy Crawford
Location: Bahamas
Purchased: Visits frequently
Current Value: $8,777 per night*
When it comes to supermodel Cindy Crawford’s favorite places in the world, the Bahamas are surely on the list. While the country within the Lucayan Archipelago has numerous natural beauties to offer, for Crawford it also holds a very special place in her heart for a sentimental reason.
On May 29, 1998, the model married businessman and former model Rande Gerber on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The beach wedding was very casual and for the occasion, Crawford wore a John Galliano mini dress. Since her wedding, the supermodel has visited the Bahamas numerous times and she usually opts to stay at the luxury resort The Cove at Atlantis where a night can cost up to $8,777.
144. Naomi Campbell
Location: Formentera, Spain
Purchased: Visits frequently
Current Value: $80,000*
While Ibiza and Mallorca might be the more famous islands in Spain, Formentera is a hidden gem that plenty of celebrities have come to adore. One of them is also British supermodel Naomi Campbell who has been visiting the Spanish island for the past two decades.
The model visited the island frequently during her relationship with Russian billionaire Vladislav Doronin whom she dated from 2008 until 2013. When she visits the island, Campbell usually opts to stay on a luxurious yacht which can cost around $80,000 per day — a price that makes luxury hotels seem cheap.
145. Richard Gere
Location: Anguilla
Purchased: N/A
Current Value: $1,000+*
Hollywood star Richard Gere might not seem like a celebrity who likes to throw his money around but when it comes to vacations he certainly doesn’t spare a dime. Gere often enjoys spending his holiday in Anguilla and the island’s luxury resorts aren’t cheap.
While the average price per night is around $300, the rich and famous tend to spend more than $1,000 for a night’s stay at the fanciest and most exquisite villas and resorts in Anguilla. Gere often visited the island with his ex-wife Carey Lowell.
146. Prince Harry
Location: Barbados
Purchased: Visited previously
Current Value: $25 million
Back in January 2010, Prince Harry stayed at a stunning villa in Barbados, and ten years later the property was put on the market for a whopping $25 million price tag. Prior to this, the villa—which is known as the Cove Spring House—was put on the market for $40 million.
The clifftop mansion has 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms and apart from Prince Harry, according to Hello magazine, it has also been a vacation home for Elton John, Hugh Grant, Simon Cowell, Nicole Kidman, and Barbados’ most famous celebrity—musician Rihanna.
147. Billy Ocean
Location: Trinidad and Tobago
Purchased: Was born there
Current Value: $500+ per night*
While R&B star Billy Ocean rose to fame in Britain in the ’70s—and became a global sensation in the ’80s— the singer was born in Trinidad and Tobago. While the musician lives in Berkshire, England, he frequently likes to visit the Caribbean country where his parents are from.
Going on vacation to Trinidad and Tobago can be affordable if one picks to stay at cheaper hotels and Airbnbs, but the price for a luxurious villa with a private pool tends to start at around $500 per night.
148. Jude Law
Location: Jamaica
Purchased: Visits frequently
Current Value: $500+*
Actor Jude Law has always been a fan of Caribbean countries, in particular Jamaica. In an interview with Condé Nast Traveler, the Hollywood star opened up about his love for the tropical country. “The first place I went when I’d earned some money was Jamaica. I was 16 and I had the time of my life,” the actor admitted.
Needless to say, today, Law can afford to stay at the most expensive resorts in the country. A spot where plenty of celebrities tend to stay during their vacation is The Rockhouse Hotel in Negril where a night in a fancy suite can cost around $500.
149. Harrison Ford
Location: Necker Island
Purchased: Visits frequently
Current Value: $107,500+ per night*
While Harrison Ford doesn’t own Necker Island, he certainly likes to visit it. The 30-hectare island is located in the British Virgin Islands and it is owned by British billionaire Sir Richard Branson who founded the Virgin Group in the ’70s.
Apart from Harrison Ford, other famous stars who have visited Sir Richard Branson’s island include Robert De Niro, Barack, and Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Princess Diana. According to Travel and Leisure, renting out the island costs “$107,500 per night for up to 40 guests across 20 rooms or $128,000 for up to 48 guests in 24 rooms.”
150. Mick Jagger
Location: Mustique, Saint Vincent, and the Grenadines
Purchased: Unknown
Current Value: $7.7 million
Mustique is an island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines known for its stunning white-sand beaches. Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger owns a villa on the island which has immaculate views of the Atlantic Ocean and L’Ansecoy Bay.
According to Galavante, the villa—which is dubbed Stargroves villa—consists of seven pavilions and each of them is Japanese-themed. The estate has six bedrooms and five bathrooms as well as a gorgeous swimming pool and well-equipped gym. According to the site, the villa also has “a butler, a chef, two gardeners, and three housekeepers.”
151. Rihanna
Location: Capri, Italy
Purchased: Visits frequently
Current Value: $80,000 per day*
While Rihanna grew up in Barbados—and she definitely still loves visiting the Caribbean island— the singer mostly enjoys her vacations elsewhere. One of RiRi’s favorite holiday spots is Capri, the sunny island in Italy’s Bay of Naples.
Over the years, the singer has visited Capri numerous times—whether it’s with her friends in 2014 or her at-the-time boyfriend Hassan Jameel in 2019. The singer seems to prefer spending her time aboard luxurious yachts instead of hotels, most likely because those offer her more privacy. Celebrities like Rihanna tend to splurge and pay as much as $80,000 per day for a yacht.
152. Gwyneth Paltrow
Location: Turks and Caicos Islands
Purchased: Visits frequently
Current Value: $3,700+ per night*
The Turks and Caicos Islands have become a popular vacation spot for numerous celebrities over the years—and Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow is only one of them. The three most famous spots on the islands where the rich and famous relax are the resorts located on Providenciales, Pine Cay, and Parrot Cay.
A night at a luxury villa in Turks and Caicos can cost anywhere from $3,700 to a couple hundred thousand. While Paltrow used to go on tropical vacations with her ex-husband Chris Martin and their two children, nowadays she primarily goes on vacation with her husband Brad Falchuk.
153. Dwyane Wade
Location: Hawaii
Purchased: Rang in the New Year there in 2023
Current Value: $4,000 per person per week*
Dwyane Wade and his wife, Gabrielle Union, were among the many celebrities who chose to ring in the New Year in 2023 in an island setting, getting away from chilly January weather. The Wade-Union clan, as those following their Instagrams know, headed off to Maui, Hawaii for the holiday.
They didn’t vacation alone, choosing to travel with Jason Bolden, a fashion stylist, and his husband, Adair Curtis, a well-known interior designer. Wade played tennis and even made a late-night Chick-fil-A run with his daughter, Kaavia, in tow, proving again that celebrity families are just like us when they’re on vacation.
155. Naomi Watts
Location: St. Barts
Purchased: Spent the holidays there in 2023
Current Value: $239 per day*
British actress Naomi Watts brought a whole lot of bling to the beach in 2023, as she and other celebrities like Izabel Goulart, Kate Upton, Lily Allen, and more flocked to St. Barts for the holidays. Watts showed off her gorgeous jewelry and stunning figure while basking in the sun and enjoying the surf.
St. Barts is known for its crystal-clear, blue waters and white-sand beaches, both of which were the perfect backdrop for Watts, who was wearing a $5,995 necklace on vacation. Pairing such an expensive accessory with a swimsuit (and going in the water no less) is certainly a risk, but, as you can see from the photos, Watts pulled it off.
156. David Gilmour
Location: Wakaya Island, Fiji
Purchased: 1973
Current Value: $4,000-$7,000 per night*
David Gilmour is a Canadian investor, businessman, and the founder of Wakaya Perfection and Fiji Water. The billionaire helped develop Wakaya Island into a vacation destination in the South Pacific Ocean. His project began in 1973, and it quickly took off, with Gilmour adding a freshwater reservoir, village, gym, church, school, marina, jetty, and more.
Wakaya also had a private village and a series of equally-exclusive beaches, along with ten luxury bungalows. There are between 300 and 600 staff members on Wakaya, all of whom make sure that their guests’ whims are taken care of. To stay at Wakaya, you’ll pay around $4,000 to $7,000 per night, making this vacation one of the priciest on this list.
157. Bella Hadid
Location: Cayman Islands
Purchased: Spent the New Year there in 2023
Current Value: $259 per day*
Bella Hadid showed off her brand-new blonde locks on Instagram in 2023, and she revealed that she has been spending time in the celebrity hotspot known as the Cayman Islands. Judging from her IG, her days have been filled with fashionable looks, beach lounging, and an array of tropical drinks.
The supermodel posted photos of herself taking a dip in a beautiful plunge pool, enjoying ice cream with friends, and hanging out with designer Raul Lopez (Bella loves his Luar purses). Lopez stayed at the Palm Heights Resort on one of the Cayman Islands, ringing in 2023 with actress Emily Ratajkowski.
158. Amy Schumer
Location: St. Barts
Purchased: Vacationed there in 2022
Current Value: $239 per day*
Amy Schumer was soaking up the sun (and the love) while vacationing in St. Barts with her husband, Chris Fischer. Schumer went on this romantic getaway after wrapping up her 65-stop “Wh*re Tour,” which saw the Trainwreck star spending time away from Chris and their son, three-year-old Gene.
Schumer talked about the struggles of choosing work over her son (and vice versa), saying she wants to “be with him” as much as possible. Though she’s “grateful to be able to work,” it’s “brutal” and a “painful thing” to be away from the little tyke. Luckily, she and her family were able to jet off to St. Barts to spend quality-time together.
159. Larry Page
Location: British Virgin Islands
Purchased: Undisclosed
Current Value: $35,000 per night for an all inclusive stay*
Eustatia Island is owned by billionaire tech tycoon Larry Page, who has turned it into an exclusive, $35,000-per-night getaway in the British Virgin Islands. Page has kept his ownership a secret, yet it appears to be common knowledge that Eustatia, which is owned by a web of companies and corporations, is owned by Page, according to BVI residents.
To be fair, Larry did get married on the nearby Necker Island, so perhaps he had a fondness for the place. Regardless, whoever owns Eustatia is making a lot of money, as it gets more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Eustatia is a perfect getaway, as it has ambient, warm water temperatures and fresh trade winds, as well as all the amenities a resort can offer.
160. Sofia Richie
Location: St. Barts
Purchased: Vacationed there in 2021
Current Value: $239 per day*
Sofia Richie and Scott Disick are no more, and the twenty-something model has moved on to a new boyfriend, Elliott Grainge. The pair jetted off to St. Barts in April of 2021, posting pictures of each other on the beach and driving around in a blue convertible.
The lovebirds became “IG official” in April of 2021, right before their vacation, when they shared a post of the two sharing a smooch. The young couple picked a great vacation getaway to spend alone time, as St. Barts is known for its luxe designer shops, white sand beaches, and great night life.
161. Orville Wright
Location: Lambert Island, Canada
Purchased: 1916
Current Value: $10 million*
We’ve all heard of the Wright Brothers, and Orville Wright was one-half of that aviation-pioneering pair. Orville Wright was able to make quite a lot of money through his invention, and he actually owned a private island called Lambert Island from 1916 to 1941. He often visited Lambert with his sister, Katharine, and the two would cruise around in a 32-foot mahogany boat that Wright purchased in 1931.
Called the Kittyhawk and built by Gidley Boat Works, the vessel was a common sight in Lake Superior, the waters surrounding the Thunder Bay, Ontario island. To this day, Kittyhawk is still in use, reminding everyone of the Wright Brothers’ historic flight in 1903 (though Orville no longer owns the island, nor does his estate).
162. J.R. Ramirez & Melissa Roxburgh
Location: Fiji
Purchased: Vacationed there together in 2022
Current Value: $142 per day*
Manifest stars J.R. Ramirez and Melissa Roxburgh went off to Fiji together in December of 2022, calling the experience “unforgettable” and promising that they’ll “be back again.” That’s a common opinion of anyone who visits Fiji, and the Fijian Islands are some of the most beautiful in the world.
After wrapping up filming season four of Manifest, Ramirez and Roxburgh used their time off to hit the islands together. The pair hadn’t, at the time, said publicly whether they were dating or not, but they did take quite a few photos together. Regardless, Ramirez and Roxburgh had a wonderful time, judging from their pics.
163. Charli XCX
Location: Osea Island
Purchased: Visits there frequently to record music
Current Value: $300-$700 per night for a condo rental*
Osea Island is a fascinating place. Located in the River Blackwater in Essex, East England, this inhabited island is full of orchards, meadows, salt marsh, cottages, and more, all of which combine to make Osea a charming, quaint place to vacation.
And to work, too. According to Travel and Leisure, this private island is “star studded” and a “mecca for Hollywood stars.” Movies and shows like Woman In Black and The Third Day were filmed there, and it is reported that the island’s music studio has hosted Charli XCX, Rihanna, and Labrinth, the composer who wrote the score for Euphoria.
164. Harold Mitchell
Location: Nananu-i-Cake, Fiji
Purchased: 1974
Current Value: $12 million*
In 1974, Sir Harold Mitchell, a businessman and British politician, visited the Fijian island of Nananu-i-Cake, located near the coast of Viti Levu. Mitchell loved the island so much that he purchased it immediately as his own private retreat, often hosting politicians, dignitaries, and those of a high profile and high standing there.
Mitchell has a main residence on the island, and he abandoned it when he sold Nananu-i-Cake for $10 million around a decade ago. The Fijian oasis garnered renewed attention in 2022 when a group of cryptocurrency owners and supporters attempted to raise money to buy the island and turn it into “Cryptoland.” Their plan failed, and it was widely mocked on social media, though Nananu-i-Cake did get its deserved recognition from the debacle.
165. Sarah Jessica Parker
Location: Syros, Greece
Purchased: Vacationed there in 2022
Current Value: $34-$200 per night*
Seeing celebrities in Greece is nothing new for residents, though the locals do sometimes share their “celebrity spottings” to local newspapers and websites like Tornos News. In 2022, dozens of Hollywood stars showed up to vacation in Greece, including Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker.
SJP arrived incognito in Greece, but she was spotted on a ferry traveling to Syros, according to Tornos. Also known as Syra, Syros is known for being a wealthy, beautiful island with a peaceful atmosphere that includes beach bars and jazz performances. To get there, you have to take a ferry, as Parker did, from Piraeus in Athens. The boat ride is around two and a half hours, if you’re traveling in a high-speed ferry. If you’re taking a traditional vessel, be prepared to be on the water for four hours.
166. Future
Location: Allison Island
Purchased: 2022
Current Value: $16.3 million*
Rap superstar Future shelled out over $16 million for a home on Allison Island, a celebrity enclave in Miami, Florida. The thirty-five-acre island is located within Miami’s Biscayne Bay, and the “Mask Off” rapper got a deal on it. The 8,900-square-foot property was originally listed at $19.9 million, so Future got it at an 18% discount.
The sprawling mansion has eight-and-a-half bathrooms, and seven bedrooms, and it is newly-built. Constructed in 2020, Future’s new pad has a pool, cabana, three-car garage, detached guest house, and staff quarters. There is even seventy-five-feet of water frontage, making it a perfect place to soak up the hot Biscayne Bay sun.
167. LeBron James
Location: The Maldives
Purchased: Vacationed there in 2022
Current Value: $10,000 per 1-week trip*
If you want to travel in luxury to the Maldives, you’ll pay around $10,000 per person for a week-long vacation. That’s chump change to NBA superstar LeBron James, who has a net worth approaching $1 billion. In April of 2022, the professional basketball player headed off with his family and friends to the Maldives.
James shared plenty of pictures from the trip, many of which featured his family drinking wine and hanging by the pool. The Maldives are known for their beauty, and this pricey vacation destination is one of the most celebrity-beloved relaxation spots in the world.
168. Snoop Dogg
Location: Bora Bora, Tahiti
Purchased: Vacationed there in 2022
Current Value: $3,200 per person per week*
Snoop Dogg works hard, and the rapper and businessman took his first vacation in thirty years (so he says) in June of 2022, going away with his wife, Shante, and a couple of their kids. Snoop vacationed in beautiful Bora Bora, one of Tahiti’s prized vacation destinations.
The “Gin and Juice” rapper shared many photos from his trip, showing off his family boating, dancing, singing, and enjoying the good vibes that are everywhere in Bora Bora. Want to get away there? Be prepared, according to travel pros, to pay around $3,200 per person for a week-long vacation.
169. Olivia Wilde
Location: Hawaii
Purchased: Vacationed there in 2022
Current Value: $4,000 per person per week
Olivia Wilde had a busy 2022. She broke up with her celebrity boyfriend, Harry Styles, and she released one of the hit horror movies of the year, Don’t Worry Darling. The actress and director, one month after her split from Styles, went on a tropical trip to Hawaii to clear her mind.
In December of 2022, Olivia shared a bikini photo of herself lounging in a hammock with her BFF Babs Burchfield. She captioned the photo “Best.” It was her first post in almost two months, and she definitely “broke her silence” on a good shot.
170. James Jannard
Location: Kaibu, Fiji
Purchased: 2010
Current Value: $155 million*
James Jannard is a name you might not know, but you’ll definitely know his business. The designer and eyewear tycoon is the founder of Oakley, a major eyewear brand. As a result, Jannard has a net worth of $2.2 billion, and he shelled out $155 million for Kaibu, a private Fijian island.
Kaibu is located in the Lau Archipelago, and it is encompassed by a massive reef, along with Yacata, its neighboring island. The two are separated by a lagoon. Jannard can enjoy snorkeling, fishing, and water sports on Kaibu, as those are the most popular tourist attractions available there.
171. Miles Teller
Location: Hawaii
Purchased: Vacationed there in 2022
Current Value: $4,000 per person per week*
Hawaii can be an expensive vacation, but it is one that you won’t soon forget. It is a popular vacation destination for celebrities and regular people alike, and one recent celeb visitor to Hawaii was Top Gun: Maverick star Miles Teller. Teller hit the beach with his wife, Keleigh Sperry, in the summer of 2022 as Maverick continued to dominate at box offices around the world.
The two were seen in floating inner tubes, basking the Hawaiian sun on the blue waters. Teller’s Top Gun: Maverick performance certainly gave him a reason to smile, as the film had grossed over $1.3 billion by the time Teller landed in Hawaii.
172. Ali Wentworth
Location: Greece
Purchased: Vacationed there in 2022
Current Value: $131 per day to visit*
Actress Ali Wentworth has been starring in hit movies and shows since the 1990s, having appeared in In Living Color, The Parent Test, Nightcap, Office Space, It’s Complicated, Head Case, and more. She’s been married to fellow celebrity and TV presenter George Stephanopoulos since 2001, and the two recently had a romantic getaway to Greece together.
The two showed off a photo of themselves hanging out poolside in the stunning island paradise, and Ali captioned the pic, “Greece with my Greek.” Stephanopoulos, a Greek orthodox, is the descendant of two immigrant parents, who came to the U.S. from Greece (George was born in Fall River, Massachusetts).
173. Orlando Bloom
Location: Bora Bora
Purchased: Visited 2012
Current Value: $1,000-$2,000/night*
Bora Bora is a tiny island northwest of Tahiti in the South Pacific. The island is famous for its islets and turquoise waters, and it is a super-popular luxury resort destination. Some rooms cost as much as $1,000 to $2,000 per night. There are even guest bungalows in Bora Bora that are perched over the ocean on stilts.
Bora Bora has welcomed quite a few celebrity guests, including Pirates of the Caribbean star Orlando Bloom, who vacationed there with Miranda Kerr and their son, Flynn, in 2012. Bloom is no stranger to a lavish vacation or three.
174. Beyonce & Jay Z
Location: Anguilla
Purchased: Since 2007
Current Value: $1,452/week to visit*
Celebrity power couple Beyonce and Jay-Z have, for years, vacationed in Anguilla with their kids. The two have been traveling there since 2007, and it’s easy to see why, as Anguilla is one of the most luxurious paradises in the world.
There was even a rumor that the pair were getting married on the island, but that turned out to be false. The British overseas territory is one of the most expensive vacation destinations in the Caribbean, but, considering that Bey and Jay have a combined net worth of nearly $1 billion, they can definitely afford it.
175. Bob Marley
Location: Jamaica
Purchased: Born there
Current Value: $500+*
The world was deeply saddened when Bob Marley passed away due to melanoma in 1981. The Jamaican singer had managed to build an 18-year career at a time when no other artist from the ‘Third World’ was at the same level of fame as him.
Marley was one of the pioneers of reggae culture, and the beautiful island of Jamaica will forever be associated with him. Not only did he popularize his home country, but he also opened many people up to its beauty. Marley’s contributions to Jamaica can never be denied.
176. Nicki Minaj
Location: Trinidad and Tobago
Purchased: Born there
Current Value: $214 per day*
Nicki Minaj may have been raised in New York City but was born in Saint James in Trinidad and Tobago. While some people may not like how Minaj represents Trinidad in her music, the singer has always been vocal about how much she appreciates her home culture.
The video for her 2012 hit single, Pound the Alarm, was filmed in her hometown, in which Minaj herself dressed up in feather-laced costumes that carnival attendees wear every year. Most recently, the rapper visited the 2023 Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago.
177. Shaggy
Location: Jamaica
Purchased: Born there
Current Value: $500+*
The Jamaican-American singer was born in Jamaica but moved to Canada at the age of seven. Shaggy first ventured into the field of music at the age of 23 and soon became known as one of the symbols for reggae music.
Reggae music originated in Jamaica and is associated with many Jamaican singers till today, and Shaggy is no different. But his musical career is not the only way the singer has stayed connected with his home country; he has also donated millions to philanthropic activities in Jamaica.
178. Grandmaster Flash
Location: Barbados
Purchased: Born there
Current Value: $385 per night*
Grandmaster Flash is considered one of the pioneers in the hip-hop scene, evident by the fact that his band, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, was the first hip-hop group to be included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Flash might have been a little late to the hip-hop scene compared to some of his peers, but he’s also one of the few people from the early days of hip-hop who is still on tour even in 2023. He’s one of the people that Barbadians are proud of even today.
179. Sean Paul
Location: Jamaica
Purchased: Born there
Current Value: $500+*
Jamaica might be known for its majestic coffee and stunning beaches all over the world, but the country is more than just a land of nature and food. Starting with Bob Marley, Jamaica can be credited with gifting many gems to the modern entertainment scene, and Sean Paul is one of them.
Many consider Paul to be one of the biggest representatives of Jamaican culture, and the singer doesn’t shy away from expressing his love for his home country. He still resides in the country and often talks about how he feels connected to this place.
180. Shontelle
Location: Barbados
Purchased: Born there
Current Value: $385 per night*
Once you visit Barbados, you’ll hardly get attracted to coastal sceneries and beaches elsewhere. Barbados’ rich marine life is just one of the things that attracts people to this beautiful island; it’s also famous for being the hometown of many notable celebrities.
One of them is Shontelle, a singer whose song Impossible was the highlight of every millennial’s younger years. She hasn’t released anything in a long time but continues to be an icon for many people. The singer was born in Saint James in Barbados.
181. Sir Garfield Sobers
Location: Barbados
Purchased: Born there
Current Value: $385 per night*
Success stories from the Caribbean make us realize that these islands deserve far more praise than they are getting now. Sir Garfield Sobers, a cricketer who played for the West Indies, was born in the capital of Barbados, Bridgetown.
Bridgetown is regarded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its brilliant history. The city offers a premier look at 18th-century colonial architecture, reflecting the magnificent spread of the British colonial empire.
182. John Legend
Location: Saint Barthélemy
Purchased: Visits frequently
Current Value: $20,000 per vacation*
Saint Barthélemy may be famous for its luxurious lifestyle, but more than that, the island’s exclusivity attracts its many celebrity guests. More commonly known as St. Barts, the island is inhabited by less than 10,000 people and is a common weekend getaway for the rich and elite.
A proper vacation on the island can cost up to $20,000, but that doesn’t stop John Legend from visiting it with his wife and kids. These are pictures from the family’s 2020 vacation to the island, of which Chrissy Teigen posted several photos.
183. Tyra Banks
Location: Harbour Island, Bahamas
Purchased: Frequently visits
Current Value: $650 per day*
Harbour Island can almost be considered the hidden gem of the Bahamas because its rich lifestyle prevents many people from visiting, let alone building a home there. Despite its small size and tiny population of 2000, the island is frequently occupied by many celebrities.
Tyra Banks is just one of the many A-list individuals who likes spending her vacation days on the island because who wouldn’t? The island is abundant in natural beauty and does not lack history, either. In addition to its luxury five-star resorts, the island boasts several other rustic elements, such as golf carts being a common mode of transportation.
184. Justin Timberlake
Location: Anguilla
Purchased: Visits frequently
Current Value: $1,452 per week to visit*
Anguilla is a preferred vacation spot by many celebrities, including Justin Timberlake. The singer loves the place so much that he even referenced it in one of his songs, My Love. This island might not be the most famous celebrity getaway, which is why so many of them love coming here for low-key vacations.
Despite its luxurious outlook, the island is not as expensive as other options on this list. There are B&Bs under $200 a night, which is perfect for budget travelers. In addition to that, many of the natural attractions are absolutely free, so you can enjoy nature in its finest glory without even paying anything for it.
185. Lady Gaga
Location: Paradise Island, Bahamas
Purchased: Performed there
Current Value: $800 per night*
While most celebrities use islands like these as luxurious vacation spots, Lady Gaga uses them to hold a concert. In June 2015, Lady Gaga paired up with Tony Bennett for an exclusive show at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island.
Atlantis is one of the things Paradise Island is so famous for. The magnificent resort has its own water park, a walk-in aquarium, and even some casinos. The island is not short on more adrenaline-inducing activities such as fitness centers and tennis courts.
186. Leona Lewis
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Purchased: Visited in 2018
Current Value: $200 per night*
It was a bright, calm day in 2018 when Leona Lewis broke the internet with rumors of being engaged. The singer posted several pictures of herself wearing a diamond ring, all from her island vacation with partner Dennis Jauch.
The rumors turned out to be true because just next year, in 2019, the pair tied the knot. Talking about her trip, the singer mentioned that she’d love to live in the colorful local houses on the island, showcasing her admiration for the architecture.
187. Crown Prince William
Location: Mustique
Purchased: Visits frequently
Current Value: $35,000 per week*
When average folks visit Mustique, they spend around $500-$1,000 per night, but of course, the Royal Family of Britain has a certain glamor to uphold. Out of their long list of vacation spots, one spot loved by Prince William and his family, is the island of Mustique.
Whenever the family visits, they stay in the private Villa Antilles, which costs them up to $35,000 a week. While the couple has been spotted on the location many times, one of their most famous vacations is from when the two took a ‘babymoon’ at the island before the birth of Prince George.
188. Catherine Zeta-Jones
Location: Bermuda
Purchased: Visited several times
Current Value: $300 per night*
Don’t let the island’s name scare you off; we’re not asking you to travel to the Bermuda Triangle itself. The island of Bermuda is quickly becoming a high-profile celebrity destination because not many places have pink beaches to boast of.
Catherine Zeta-Jones and her husband, Michael Douglas, have held huge family parties on the island. Part of the reason is that Douglas’ mother was from Bermuda, giving him a special connection to the place. The actor is also in the process of redeveloping the Ariel Sands Hotel on the island.
189. Gwen Stefani
Location: Saint Barthélemy
Purchased: Visits frequently
Current Value: $20,000 per vacation*
St. Barts keeps finding a place on this list, and it’s no secret why. The island is the perfect getaway for all A-list celebrities out there, and Gwen Stefani is one of them. The island is most famous for its white sand beaches and the mega yachts it hosts in season.
One thing that people find daunting is that it has no direct flights from the US, which means you have to figure out alternate travel plans. The best way is to fly into neighboring areas like San Juan or Saint Martin and then take short connecting flights to the island. This travel pathway makes it best for celebrity vacations out of the limelight.
190. Adele
Location: Anguilla
Purchased: Visited in 2020
Current Value: $1,452 per week to visit*
The stunning beaches in Anguilla keep attracting celebrity after celebrity who just can’t get enough of the island and its beauty. In January 2020, Adele started her new decade by vacationing on the island along with Harry Styles and James Corden.
Anguilla is most famous for its gorgeous coral reefs, also holding the title for having the second largest barrier reef in the world. The best part is that the weather is perfect all year round, meaning you can visit whenever your heart desires.
191. Sandra Bullock
Location: Anguilla
Purchased: Visited in 2010
Current Value: $1,452 per week to visit*
All-inclusive resorts are not a thing on the luxurious island of Anguilla, which only deals in five-star hotels and private villas. This is why the island is such a beloved vacation spot for so many celebrities: it can give them the exclusive experience they want.
When Sandra Bullock visited the island with her son in 2010, she stayed at the Viceroy Anguilla, which can cost up to $795 per night or even more. The actress was seen enjoying a load of tropical cocktails and having the time of her life, as would anyone if they were on this stunning island.
192. Cara Delevingne
Location: Turks and Caicos
Purchased: Visits frequently
Current Value: $1,360 per night*
Cara Delevingne revealed that her favorite island is Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos. The actress mentioned that she loves this island for its serenity and sense of calm, which she does not find in any other Caribbean island.
Parrot Cay is a private island well-known among many celebrities for its isolated location. There are 4 miles of stunning beaches and superb dining experiences. According to Delevingne, her favorite restaurant, Lotus, is the most picturesque place ever.
193. Hilary Duff
Location: Paradise Island, Bahamas
Purchased: Visited
Current Value: $800 per night*
The Bahamas is filled with private islands owned by different celebrities and visited by even more. The tropical beachfronts, crystal-clear waters, and privacy are just some of the factors that appeal to these A-list stars.
This picture is from 2008, when Hilary Duff attended the one-year anniversary of the Aura Nightclub in Atlantis, one of the most famous resorts on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, well revered for its luxurious status.
194. Sophie Hunter
Location: Bora Bora
Purchased: Honeymooned there
Current Value: $1,000-$2,000/night*
Once you take a look at the exquisite beauty of Bora Bora, it remains no secret that the island was chosen as their honeymoon vacation by many celebrity couples, including Sophie Hunter and Benedict Cumberbatch.
In 2015, the loving couple was seen soaking up the sun together in French Polynesia amidst the striking blue waters and stunning green mountains. Bora Bora is unparalleled in its beauty, and for good reason.
195. Serena Williams
Location: Kamalame Cay, Bahamas
Purchased: Honeymooned there
Current Value: $35,000 per week*
Luxurious private islands are quickly becoming a favored location for celebrity honeymoons, primarily because of their existence away from the limelight. These secluded islands can cost so much that paparazzi usually stay away.
In 2017, Serena Williams and Alexia Ohanian spent their honeymoon in Kamalame Cay in the Bahamas, costing up to $35,000 per week. They even brought their daughter along and spent nine days in a four-bedroom ocean-front villa in the Cay.
196. Carrie Underwood
Location: Tahiti
Purchased: Honeymoon there
Current Value: $1,296 per night*
In the summer of July 2010, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher spent a beautiful honeymoon on the French Polynesian island of Tahiti. The pair stayed at an overwater bungalow at Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa.
As one could expect with any honeymoon trip to an island like this, the couple spent most of their time among water. According to one source, most of their honeymoon was spent swimming, snorkeling, and touring the island on a helicopter.
197. Sofia Vergara
Location: Turks and Caicos
Purchased: Honeymooned there
Current Value: $1,360 per night*
Keeping up with the tradition of celebrities honeymooning on islands, Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello spent a week-long honeymoon in the Turks and Caicos in 2015. The two spent their week at Parrot Cay by Como, one of the most luxurious and private locations in the vicinity.
Filled with pristine beaches, scenic views, and private estates, Parrot Cay is one of the most Instagrammable places in Turks and Caicos, as was proved by the many pictures posted by Vergara herself, who mentioned that she’d never forget this place.
198. Sophie Turner
Location: Maldives
Purchased: Honeymooned there
Current Value: $2,700 per night*
In 2019, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas picked the Maldives for their exquisite tropical honeymoon. The couple booked the Soneva Fushi resort, which is famous for its 63 private villas, all with direct access to the ocean.
Some of these villas also come fitted with activities like saunas, steam rooms, and water slides. Both Jonas and Turner posted photos of themselves enjoying many of the island’s activities, expressing their happiness about being there.
199. Prince William
Location: Seychelles
Purchased: Honeymooned there
Current Value: $9,000 per night*
It’s only fitting that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would choose to honeymoon in a place that costs $9,000 per night, excluding a 21% tax charge. The couple stayed at the North Island in the Seychelles, which is one of the most expensive hotels in the whole world.
The private island has 11 villas, and during their stay, the royal couple got access to all its amenities, including a private pool, luxury spa facilities, white sand beaches, a personal chef, scuba diving lessons, and sunset dining.
