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Published July 05, 2009 Island Is Your Land
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 THE ADRIATIC LIGHTHOUSESv. Ivan Na Pucini Island
This Croatian island might be a bit rockier than you had in mind, but at 45 bucks a day it's basically the
Comfort Inn of private islands. And thanks to the 70-foot lighthouse (which doubles as your bedroom), you'll
be able to see all the way to Venice on a clear day…provided you aren't distracted by the occasional
shipwreck and dolphin sighting.
 THE PACIFIC PLAYGROUNDEnedrik Island
You can hang out with the stuff nature films are made of at this Marshall Islands spot, where beginner
divers can expect to run across schools of 10,000 fish, zero boat traffic and only the nice species of
sharks. As a bonus, there's a private reef house and clothing is optional…although we're sure the
wildlife would appreciate it.
 THE SPANISH CASTLECastillo de la Isla del Burguillo
Less of an island getaway than a castle with a ten thousand gallon moat, this medieval mansion is reachable
only by rowboat—so you might want to practice your oarsmanship. But once you're there, you'll have two
stories of parapets, balconies and other chivalrous architecture at your disposal.
 THE CARIBBEAN VILLAIsla Kiniw
It might be a BYO-yacht kind of hideout, but anyone with the means to get there will find a bona fide summer
home dropped in the middle of some of the best diving and game-fishing waters in the Western hemisphere. It
even comes with its own guest quarters…but you might have to BYO-butler.
 THE WHALE WATCHERSMounu Island
This island marks the northern tip of the southern humpback whale's annual migration, which means if you
drop by any time in the second half of the year, you'll see the full population frolicking just outside your
sun deck. They'll even let you charter a yacht if you want a closer look—or if you have a score to
settle. As a little bonus, your Kingdom away from home is the first place in the world to see the
sunrise—champagne, anyone?
 THE PIRATE COVEDunbar Rock Villa
This Honduran bay was once a favorite hideout of Blackbeard the pirate, but it's since been turned over to
bloodthirsty (you know, nature-loving) divers willing to shell out for the use of their own private coral
reef, and a chance to see Davy Jones' Locker up close.
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