Time out wanted: These private islands are for sale

A private island is the epitome of paradise, promising carefree holidays (almost) without noisy neighbours. For many people, having their own piece of land surrounded by the sea, lake or river is the pinnacle of happiness. There's no need for a holiday home or villa, because if you're travelling on a yacht, you'll have a place to sleep and a saloon with you. Then it's just a case of dropping anchor and lying on the beach during the day, going for a walk and watching the birds.

These islands are for sale:

1. Orkney and Tidmarsh (Nova Scotia, Canada)

• 236,000 euros

2. Shore Island (River Shannon, Ireland)

• 900,000 euros

3. St Elmo Island (New York, USA)

• 1,800,000 euros

4th Isla Porcada (Panama)

• 10,300,000 euros

5th Engelsoy (Lofoten, Norway)

• 5,000,000 euros

6th Spectacle Island (Nova Scotia, Canada)

• 1,000,000 euros

7. Kaibu Island (Fiji)

• 74,000,000 euros

8th Katafanga Island (Fiji)

• 16,000,000 euros

9th Maná (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

• 3,000,000 euros

10th Middle Calf (Ireland)

• Price on request

11th Motu Rauoro (French Polynesia)

• 13,000,000 euros

12th Royal Island (Bahamas)

• 43,000,000 euros

Anyone who buys a private island is looking to be close to nature

Farhad Vladi tells us what an island should or shouldn't have and how to get one in a Interview. The founder of Vladi Private Islands has been brokering dreams for 55 years - to celebrities as well as ordinary people. For sale or for rent.

When I sold the 100th private island, I took a look at all the customers, but I couldn't find anything in common. One is a dentist, the other a banker or carpenter. They all have one desire, and that is to be connected with nature - and that has nothing to do with their profession, nothing at all."