8 Exclusive Private Islands

Everyone wants to get away from it all for a while. Of course, whether that's through your own private hideaway or a relaxing vacation, most people have to choose one or the other. But with a bit of money saved up, you can join the elite of the world in owning a solution to both. These islands aren't necessarily the most remote or extravagant islands (although there's plenty of both here). What they all share in common is unmatched exclusivity, where your company on the island can be the wealthiest of the wealthy...or perhaps just a family of turtles.

1. Ni'ihau

Ni'ihau is famously known as Hawaii's "Forbidden Isle," and for good reason -- it's private property. Bought by a private family in 1864, the island is home to fewer than 200 people, for whom Hawaiian is the primary language and English second. Although now home to a military base and some hunting tourism, Ni'ihau's rules are still very strict in terms of visitors - even for the native's relatives. A notable exception was made in 1992, when parts of the movie "Jurassic Park" were filmed on location. Historically, "The Ni'ihau Incident" -- where a Japanese pilot crash-landed on the island returning from Pearl Harbor, was captured and then escaped with the help of Japanese locals -- is considered to be a major factor in the eventual Japanese-American internment during the rest of World War II.Continue reading 8 Exclusive Private Islands8 Exclusive Private Islands originally appeared on Gadling on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

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