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Your Own Piece of Paradise [by Michael Filipiak] Tired of nosy neighbors, traffic jams, grueling days at the office, and long lines at the super market? It’s time to get away. It’s time to buy your own island.
Most people enjoy privacy. In fact, some of
clear water and unspoiled tropical foliage,
mode of transportation. Musha Cay has it
us go to great lengths to achieve a little bit
the island comes with all the amenities found
all, and when it comes to owning your own
of seclusion. We shut the blinds, tint the
at a 5-star resort. There are five residences
island, should you really settle for any less?
windows, plant tall shrubs around the yard to
on the island, including a 10,000 sq. ft. main
block out the curious neighbors, live in gated
house, and 4 smaller guests villas. Each one
communities, and a few even create their
has its own private beach which makes a visit
very own private compounds. As much as
from the in-laws that much more tolerable.
we try, however, it’s impossible to get away from it all. Complete privacy seems to be as
Even though it
elusive as a stress-free attorney. Even away
may seem impos-
on vacation, you’ll end up sunbathing on the
sible, you may grow
beach next to a family of four and be hassled
tired of spending
by beach vendors trying to sell you cheap
your days on the
necklaces. What are you left to do -- buy your
beach, sipping pina
own island? Yes!
coladas, letting the sun massage your body with soothing heat,
Believe it or not, private island ownership is
watching the palm trees sway in the wind as
all the rage these days. And why wouldn’t it
you erase all the worries from your mind. Ok,
be? From small 10 acre islets off the coast of
well maybe not. But, if you want a break from
Washington to entire East Indian archipela-
doing nothing, you can always play a match
gos, the selection of private island oases is
or two of doubles on the tennis court, swim
surprisingly plentiful. With 360 degree ocean
a few laps in the pool, have a martini at the
front views, private beaches, no neighbors,
cabana bar, or get a full-body rub down in
no traffic, and complete isolation, a private
the massage room (masseuse not included).
island is the perfect solution for someone
Although the groundhog never pops up to see
who has it all, but wants more. Of course,
its shadow on this island, there is always the
when you purchase your little piece of para-
occasional chance of wet weather. On those
dise, there is a lot to consider. Most islands
gloomy days when the beach isn’t an option,
don’t come with electricity, phone lines, wa-
don’t worry about being trapped indoors with
ter distillation, or any infrastructure. But this
nothing to do. Detached from the main house
is LawCrossing Weekend, so why worry about
is a fully loaded recreation facility, complete
all that? If you have the millions in the bank
with a billiards room, large gym, hi-tech
to consider purchasing your own island, you
entertainment system including satellite
might as well save up a little more and go for
television, and a custom-made bar.
something with all the frills. At $56,500,000, Musha Cay, a 150-acre island off the coast
If you do decide to share this paradise with
of Nassau, Bahamas, is the best on the
others, a 2200 foot runway allows for easy air
market. Not only is Musha Cay breathtakingly
travel for all your guests, and a dock makes
beautiful with white sand beaches, crystal
access by speed boat an exciting optional
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