"The World of Private Islands" - Edition 2012

Edited by Farhad Vladi

220 pp., Hardcover with jacket
c. 250 color photographs

Text in English and German

- The follow up to 2006’s successful Luxury Private Islands
- Farhad Vladi is owner of Vladi Private Islands— the market leader for island sales and rentals

From the idealism of Moore’s Utopia to the ease of Gauguin’s Tahiti, islands fuel the imagination. Indeed, who hasn’t day-dreamed of an unique slice of paradise? Editor Farhad Vladi presents the many types of private islands in this compelling volume, featuring everything from Canadian lake isles to Pacific atolls. Within its chapters you will discover a world of islands with castles as well as properties owned by celebrities like Johnny Depp and Richard Branson. However, islands are not just for the wealthy; for smaller budgets the prices start at $30,000!

Lovers of nature and adventure seekers will be intrigued by the independence remote islands offer, while more sociable types will appreciate the many beautiful resort isles. If you can dream it, it’s out there for you.

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