Live the island dream — no billions required.
When we hear names like Larry Ellison, what usually comes to mind? Oracle, Silicon Valley, soaring fortunes. But behind the headlines is a quieter story — his obsession with sailing, privacy, and an island life that most of us can only imagine.
Back in 2012, Ellison did something jaw-dropping: he bought 98% of Lanai, a Hawaiian island. Not just for show. He poured money into eco-friendly farms, luxury resorts, and a sustainability experiment that blends technology with nature. Lanai became his personal retreat — a playground where the waves crash against empty beaches, and exclusivity is the norm.
Now, sure — not all of us are about to buy our own island. But the dream behind it? Escaping the noise. Finding a beach where it feels like the world has pressed pause. That’s something we can reach for. And the good news is, Indian travellers don’t have to take a flight across the Pacific or spend like billionaires to get it.
Travel like a billionaire, minus the billionaire budget.
The Andamans: India’s secret slice of paradise
If you want to disappear (the good kind), the Andamans are basically the witness protection programme for tired city souls. Havelock (now called Swaraj Dweep, but old habits die hard) and Neil (Shaheed Dweep) move at island time—basically, slo-mo. You’ll end up barefoot, covered in sand, snorkelling with trippy fish, and looking up at night skies so clear you’ll forget Instagram even exists. Forget swanky lobbies; real luxury here is just you, the sea, and that “Am I the only one here?” feeling.
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Sri Lanka: The island you can actually get to
No need for a 25-hour layover—Sri Lanka’s just a quick flight away, but it punches way above its weight. Head south to Galle, Mirissa, and Tangalle—boutique hotels literally hanging off cliffs, secret beaches, the works. One minute you’re sipping tea in misty hills like some colonial throwback, and the next you’re crashing out to the Indian Ocean’s lullaby. If Ellison dreamed up his perfect island, he should’ve thrown in more cinnamon and a bit of history, just saying’.
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Goa: Freedom, minus the crowds
You hear “Goa” and probably picture thumping bass, neon signs and way too many people fighting over a sunbed. But if you cruise down south to maybe places like Cavelossim, Palolem, Agonda you will find a whole different vibe here. We are talking beaches so chill you can hear your own thoughts, low-key villas with private pools, and sunsets where the ocean drowns out every single WhatsApp notification. Okay, it’s not some billionaire’s Hawaiian island but let’s be real—once you’re bobbing in a pool with salty air and zero crowds, who's complaining?
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Maldives: Paradise, if you know the trick
The Maldives screams “ultra-rich”. But here’s the hack: skip the five-star private islands, and stay on local islands with guesthouses. You still get turquoise lagoons and marine life worth writing home about — minus the billionaire price tag. It’s the same view Ellison would see from his yacht, only you got there smart.
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The real luxury:
Ellison’s Lanai is a symbol of ultimate privacy, but it also proves something important: luxury is personal. For some, it’s a villa with a butler. For others, it’s a sunrise on a quiet beach with no one else around.
With smart planning — and the right flight or visa support — you can carve out your own “private island” experience. You don’t need to own 98% of Hawaii. Sometimes, you just need the right beach at the right time.
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