Hot property: islands

Eilean Aigas, Highlands, Scotland, UK, £15m

Where: An island in the River Beauly, 15 miles from Inverness, northern Scotland, and 26 miles from Inverness international airport.

What: A newly built, eight-bedroom country house with a four-bedroom guest house, former hunting lodge and staff accommodation. The main house has a cinema and games room, a Chinese-themed room and a hair salon.

Why: Eilean Aigas is a private river island. The estate comprises 547 acres and is ideal for walking, hunting red and roe deer and has salmon fishing rights.

Who: Knight Frank, tel: +44 20 7629 8171

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Ariara Island, Philippines, $7.5m

Where: In the Palawan archipelago of the Philippines, 60 minutes’ helicopter ride from Manila.

What: The island can accommodate up to 18 guests in a variety of furnished villas and cottages, totalling 25,000 sq ft of interior space. Ariara also has 600m of white sandy beaches, a helicopter pad and an outdoor infinity pool.

Why: The 125-acre Ariara has its own protected marine sanctuary so residents and guests can dive and explore the coral reef that surrounds the island.

Who: Savills, tel: +44 20 7016 3740

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Hale Pu’uhonua, Mauna Lani Resort, Big Island, Hawaii, US, $2.7m

Where: Part of the Mauna Lani Resort, on the Big Island’s Kohala Coast, 30 minutes’ drive from Kona international airport.

What: A four-bedroom, single-storey house with a cinema room and private outdoor pool.

Why: Residents have access to the Mauna Lani Beach Club, which offers a protected, private environment for swimming, snorkelling and exploring the island.

Who: A&K International Estates, tel: +44 20 7190 7714

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Nananu-i-Cake Island, Fiji, $10m

Where: In the Koro Sea, 1km from the northeastern shore of Viti Levu, the largest of the Fijian islands. The easiest way to get to Nananu-i-Cake is by boat from the main island’s Ellington Wharf, 143km from Nadi international airport.

What: The main residence has six bedrooms with separate staff accommodation and potential for further development.

Why: Nananu-i-Cake is a 600-acre private island, with five sandy beaches. The main property is on one of the island’s high points, with views over the Fijian islands and the South Pacific Ocean.

Who: Knight Frank, tel: +44 20 7629 8171

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James Island, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada, $75m

Where: Part of the Gulf Islands archipelago, western Canada, James Island is 2km off the coast of Sidney, which is a few minutes’ drive from Victoria international airport.

What: The main residence has four bedrooms and 5,000 sq ft of living space. There are also six guest cottages and private docks.

Why: The 780-acre James Island is home to a wild west-themed village and a private 18-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus.

Who: Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Estate, tel: +1 604 632 3345