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FINDER MOTUKAWAITI ISLAND, NORTHLAND, NEW ZEALAND

Located 20 minutes from New Zealand's famed Bay of Islands, Motukawaiti Island can be accessed by a 10-minute helicopter trip from nearby Kerikeri Airport. The 93.89-acre island is part of the Cavalli Island group in Northland. The prominent feature of Cavalli Islands' immediate surroundings is the diverse ecosystem, which is home to rare endemic species, and a recreation area for fishing, diving, kayaking and island exploration.

Motukawaiti's close proximity to the mainland ensures mobile phone signal and access to landline telephone and Internet. Golfers can visit Kauri Cliffs Lodge via amphibious vehicles within mere minutes. Majority of town services is at one's disposal 20 minutes away.

Of the two buildings on Motukawaiti, the older cottage dates back to the 1880s and was refurbished with the latest fittings and fixtures. The anchorage has a registered mooring and the pier in front of the main residence requires little maintenance for many years.

The main residence includes an open fireplace, rolltop antique bath, and indoor and outdoor showers. The undisturbed ocean scenery can be enjoyed in the spacious lounging pavilion. Socialising abounds at the horizon pool, Jacuzzi and barbeque along with 24-hour cable entertainment area and home theatre for night people.

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Germany Vladi Private Islands GmbH Ballindamm 7, D-20095 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40/33 89 89 Fax: +49 40/33 00 81 info@vladi.de

Canada Vladi Private Islands (Canada) Limited. Suite 602, Summit Place, 1601 Lower Water Street. Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6, Canada Tel.: +1 902/423 3202 Fax: +1 902/425 4765 info@vladi.ca

New Zealand Vladi Private Islands "Pacific" Limited. Old Bank Arcade PO Box 5373Wellington, New Zealand Tel.: +64 4 922 0600 Fax: +64 4 922 0602 info@vladi.ca

China China New Frontier Limited Manuel Brinkschulte 26/F Times Square, No. 93 Huai Hai Road, 200021 Shanghai | China

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FINDER BONEFISH CAY, BAHAMAS

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BONEFISH CAY, BAHAMAS

Independently sustainable, with self-generated electricity and desalination facility, the 13-acre Bonefish Cay in Abaco Islands in the Bahamas is hurricane-proof and has a sturdy jetty. The formerly deserted Bonefish Cay underwent a six-year reconstruction in 2000 and all the service facilities, kitchen, workshop, mechanical service rooms, laundry room, diving shop, storages, generator room were laid with white tiles on the floor and walls.

The shape of the island and a bonefish discovered in the region gave it its name. This fisherman's paradise has two long, sandy beaches where one can paddle out in ocean-going kayaks and watch some dolphins. A multitude of coral and fish around the unspoiled coral reef is revealed during low tide, which presents an ideal time for snorkeling and diving.

The two villas consist of an owner's suite and eight additional suites, including those in the caretakers’ villa – all of which can accommodate up to 16 people. The 750sqft owner's suite has a dressing room, separate toilet/ bidet facility and private telephone, fax and Internet service. The central glass shower and two-person bathtub are set in imported Brazilian pink granite.

There are several islands around Bonefish Cay that offer dining and shopping. Within a 15-minute boat travel is Spanish Cay, an official port of entry with a 5,000-ft airstrip, shuttle to harbour and a permanent custom and immigrations service.

Entertainment services in Spanish Cay includes a full marina, bar, restaurant, hotel, swimming pool and four tennis courts.

PRICE: US$14.5 MILLION

Germany Vladi Private Islands GmbH Ballindamm 7, D-20095 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40/33 89 89 Fax: +49 40/33 00 81 info@vladi.de

Canada Vladi Private Islands (Canada) Limited. Suite 602, Summit Place, 1601 Lower Water Street. Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6, Canada Tel.: +1 902/423 3202 Fax: +1 902/425 4765 info@vladi.ca

New Zealand Vladi Private Islands "Pacific" Limited. Old Bank Arcade PO Box 5373Wellington, New Zealand Tel.: +64 4 922 0600 Fax: +64 4 922 0602 info@vladi.ca

China China New Frontier Limited Manuel Brinkschulte 26/F Times Square, No. 93 Huai Hai Road, 200021 Shanghai | China

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BIRD CAY, BAHAMAS

At the south end of the Berry Islands chain lies Bird Cay, a 250acre island lined with ďŹ ve colourful waterfront cottages. Within plot of the main house are sandy beaches, numerous landscaped trails, gardens, mature tropical palms, casuarinas as well as citrus and coconut groves. Additional golf holes can be designed on the island given the considerably vast area.

Modest urban resources are available at the main house where there is a small shop, storage, carpenter's shop, a full array of water sports equipment, a machine shop and a paint and gas storage. Buyers with multiple land and water vehicles can make use of the three-car garage and a boathouse. The rainwater tank and two generators ensure a certain degree of energy independence on Bird Cay. A historic two-storey main residence built with four bedrooms and three baths was developed in the 1940s and could use some repair. The guest house overlooks nearby Whale Cay and the surrounding shroud of native owers and picket fence provides seclusion from prying eyes.

The east of Whale Cay includes a 4,000-foot paved runway and harbour at close proximity to the Great Bahama Bank and the Tongue of the Ocean. Nassau, the largest city, capital and commercial centre of Bahamas, is 30 minutes by air.

PRICE: US$11.9 MILLION

Germany Vladi Private Islands GmbH Ballindamm 7, D-20095 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40/33 89 89 Fax: +49 40/33 00 81 info@vladi.de

Canada Vladi Private Islands (Canada) Limited. Suite 602, Summit Place, 1601 Lower Water Street. Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6, Canada Tel.: +1 902/423 3202 Fax: +1 902/425 4765 info@vladi.ca

New Zealand Vladi Private Islands "Pacific" Limited. Old Bank Arcade PO Box 5373Wellington, New Zealand Tel.: +64 4 922 0600 Fax: +64 4 922 0602 info@vladi.ca

China China New Frontier Limited Manuel Brinkschulte 26/F Times Square, No. 93 Huai Hai Road, 200021 Shanghai | China

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FINDER TIPAEMAUA, RAIATEA ISLAND, POLYNESIA, FRANCE

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Germany Vladi Private Islands GmbH Ballindamm 7, D-20095 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40/33 89 89 Fax: +49 40/33 00 81 info@vladi.de

Canada Vladi Private Islands (Canada) Limited. Suite 602, Summit Place, 1601 Lower Water Street. Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6, Canada Tel.: +1 902/423 3202 Fax: +1 902/425 4765 info@vladi.ca

New Zealand Vladi Private Islands "Pacific" Limited. Old Bank Arcade PO Box 5373Wellington, New Zealand Tel.: +64 4 922 0600 Fax: +64 4 922 0602 info@vladi.ca

China China New Frontier Limited Manuel Brinkschulte 26/F Times Square, No. 93 Huai Hai Road, 200021 Shanghai | China

Unexploited and virtually unexplored for economic growth, Tipaemaua is situated in the ring of mountain island of Raiatea and is surrounded by a stretch of a lagoon. This second largest Polynesian island with white sandy beaches and coconut trees is in the same vein as Bora Bora or Moorea sans the tourism hype.

Uturoa, the capital of Raiatea, where replenishment supplies can be obtained, is a 10-km boat journey away.

The nearest shop in Avera is located within 3km range.

Away from the surrounding networks of commercial operations and transport services, Tipaemaua is an ideal breather for yacht owners and ďŹ shermen. Transportation is at ease from the open sea to the 29.65-acre, stand-alone motu, which sits at the deep-water entrance into the lagoon. A pier that can also be used is adjacent to the fringe.

Aerial transport is also within reach for independent and frequent air travellers. Aircraft owners can operate at the nearest airstrip in Uturoa, 10km from Tipaemaua, while commercial plane travellers can make arrangements at the nearest airport in Papeete, which is 220km away.

PRICE: ¤2.5 MILLION

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TAVANIPUPU ISLAND, SOLOMON ISLANDS

Revamped from an overgrown island by English interior decorator Dennis Bellote and his late partner Keith Paske in 1970, Tavanipupu is a privately owned, five-star island in Marau Sound, Solomon Islands. Just 25 minutes east by plane from the Solomon Islands capital of Honiara, it is accessible via non-stop flights offered by Virgin Australia and Solomon Airlines between Brisbane, Australia and Honiara, Solomon Islands.

The 37-acre tropical island is surrounded by a vast turquoise lagoon with lines of coconut palms along the manicured lawns.

Temperature hovers around a constant 30°, which is ideal for yacht owners and other ocean explorers. The diverse underwater life forms can be observed at spots for scuba divers and on boat excursions around the native village and uninhabited tropical isles.

The resort on the island is managed by a professional service team, and consists of seven recently renovated bungalows, discrete staff housing, a professionally designed commercial kitchen, secure storage and a bar and restaurant complex.

Germany Vladi Private Islands GmbH Ballindamm 7, D-20095 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40/33 89 89 Fax: +49 40/33 00 81 info@vladi.de

Canada Vladi Private Islands (Canada) Limited. Suite 602, Summit Place, 1601 Lower Water Street. Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6, Canada Tel.: +1 902/423 3202 Fax: +1 902/425 4765 info@vladi.ca

New Zealand Vladi Private Islands "Pacific" Limited. Old Bank Arcade PO Box 5373Wellington, New Zealand Tel.: +64 4 922 0600 Fax: +64 4 922 0602 info@vladi.ca

China China New Frontier Limited Manuel Brinkschulte 26/F Times Square, No. 93 Huai Hai Road, 200021 Shanghai | China

PRICE: US$7.5 MILLION

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