Introduction: Your own private island
Your own private island. One surrounded by a natural moat and covered in beautiful forests of palm trees and other tropical vegetation. Imagine a small, cozy home near the center of it with a sandy path to a white sand beach and boat dock. Doesn't that just make you feel all warm and tingly inside? It sounds like something from a dream. But making this dream come true is really not as difficult as it sounds. You don't need to win the lottery or own Microsoft to purchase your own private island. In fact, with enough research, you can afford a private island at the price of a house or new car.
Islands are truly gems of many different beautiful elements. White sandy beaches, tall graceful palm trees, and a small cottage with a personal dock. Sounds dreamy doesn't it? Buying a private island is seen as something reserved only for movie stars and billionares. Though, the dream of owning a private island is not that out of reach of people earning a comfortable living. Chris Krueger of Private Islands Online noted that "if you can afford a reasonably priced cottage, you've got what it takes to afford an island." The process of finding your perfect paradise, buying your own private island, and possibly building your dream resort on your island is much like buying property in the United States - it all starts with a dream, some "treasure hunting," and, of course, paperwork and forking over your cash.