A journey of underwater to the coral reefs of Belize inspired Leonardo DiCaprio to buy Blackadore fallsan island off the coast of the Central American country. In Killer of the Flower of the Moon 1.75 million dollars were spent on this property of 42 hectares in 2005. Like Brando, DiCaprio planned to build a Tourist complex Ecological on the island without exploit, but (forgiveness for the word game) the development of the project has not gone precisely stern wind. Initially, the complex completion was scheduled for 2018, but repeated delays and redesign caused by activists concerned about the ecological impact of the project have slowed the construction, which apparently has not yet begun. «The plans for Blackadore falls They will only continue if they meet the most rigorous environmental and ecological standards, «said a representative to The Sun In 2021.
Bear Grylls
The star of Man vs. WildBear Grylls, owns St. Tudwal's Westan 8 -hectare island off the coast of Wales, since 2001. The survival expert paid $ 120,700 (95,000 pounds) for the property, which has no electricity or running water. However, he has «a small lighthouse next to our house and is surrounded by incredible cliffs, seals and dolphins. It is my favorite place on the planet,» Grylls declared Vanity Fair In 2012. The house is an old cabin built to house the Guardian of the Lighthouse, which was built in 1877: «It is the most resistant, with old limestone walls of half a meter thick that make it fresh in summer and warm in winter. But when those galers arrive, you can still feel almost tremble, and the dew of the sea reaches the windows despite the 45 meters of height,» said the British adventurer on the British Rustic purple.
Richard Branson
In 1979, the co -founder of Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson, paid $ 120,000 for the island Neckera 30 -hectare land in the British virgin islands. In the next three years, he spent about 10 million dollars to convert the island into a luxury holiday destination where the Obama, Princess Diana and Mariah Carey have lodged. Four Balinés -style villas – which can be rented together or individually – can house up to 48 adults. The businessman also has a private house on the island, where he apparently passes much of his time. In 2007, Branson bought the close island of Moskito for about 12.7 million dollars. On this 50 -hectare Caribbean island, an 11 bedroom farm is also rented.
Article originally published in AD Us.