The possibility of one day being rich enough to afford a privately owned island paradise is the definitive property dream for many budding entrepreneurs. The appeal of such a getaway is undeniable: a Robinson Crusoe-like fantasy of absolute privacy coupled with the surrounding natural beauty of a world far from the pressures of normal life.
For some, of course, it will remain an unrealized aspiration, yet for others it has become an enviable reality. Indeed, whether viewing the acquisition as a possible money-spinning venture or simply with a mind to a future secluded escape, the following billionaire entrepreneurs have all expanded their portfolios with the purchase of their very own idyllic island utopias.