A private island is one that is owned by just one individual or corporation. Naturally, only the rich and the famous can afford to have their own private islands.
Some use their islands as a getaway from photographers and from the outside world, while others rent out their islands to wealthy travelers.
Actor Johnny Depp owns a 45-acre tropical island called Little Hall’s Pond Cay in the Caribbean. Other famous actors who own islands include Robin Williams, Mel Gibson and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Many claim that owning a private island gives a sense of freedom and privacy that cannot be equaled by ownership of any other property.
However, even though an island may be private property, the owner still has to abide by all the laws and rules of the country of which it is a part of.