A Caribbean Private Island For $1 Million

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - August 2nd, 2016

It’s the dream: a Caribbean Private Island.

And while they are never cheap, private islands in the Caribbean can often go for less than you think — or even less than an apartment in a major US city.

Like, for example, Lower Harbour Cay, a five-acre island listed with John Christie of leading Bahamas realty company HG Christie Ltd.

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The luxury of 3,000 feet of private beachfront, along with an all-weather deep water anchorage with calm, protected waters all year round.

The setting is ideal for a travel venture offering day trips to a private island, or a relaxing retreat close to the Bahamian capital.

Or why not open your own beach bar?

So what are you waiting for?

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