Sampson Cay, The Bahamas John Malone overtook Ted Turner as the biggest private land owner in the U.S. when he amassed 2.2 million acres in 2011. He now currently owns Sampson Cay, in the Exuma chain of islands in the Bahamas. The 31-acre island is home to a resort and marina, which was rebuilt in 2002.

Luckily, there are many places around the world that offer these chunks of land for sale, in the Caribbean, Greece, South America, Canada, the U.S., and beyond. Private islands come in all shapes and sizes and can cost anywhere from $200,000 to $200 million, depending on what you're looking for.

Agents help people buy, sell, and rent properties. These individuals work for brokers. Brokers, on the other hand, can work on their own, set their own hours, and hire agents to work for them.

Blackadore Caye, Belize – Leonardo Dicaprio. Rooster Cay, Bahamas – Eddie Murphy. Musha Cay, Bahamas – David Copperfield. Mago Island, Fiji – Mel Gibson.