North Carolina Has One of the World’s Most Affordable Private Islands
Have you ever wanted to own your own private island? It’s not a typical dream, but some do dream of having their own secluded paradise. I remember growing up, one of my friend’s families had their own little island. It was super small, but it was still amazing to think that they could vacation to their very own island and get away from it all. Well, North Carolina has one of the world’s most affordable private islands. Here’s the scoop.
Slingo.com has released a list of the most affordable private islands in the world. “Many of us working a standard nine-to-five job wonder and wish at the prospect of being incomprehensibly rich,” they state. “To own a super flashy car, the finest clothes you could ask for, perhaps even your own private island.” But, maybe you don’t have to be super rich to own an island.
Slingo, one of the U.K.’s leading bingo sites, researched the prices of the private islands currently available for purchase. “This allowed us to see where in the world it is the most affordable for you to buy a private island of your own,” they explain. They also looked at the average cost of a private island against the cost of a U.K. home. So, what’s the result?
World’s Most Affordable Private Islands
The most affordable island in the world is La Cornelia Island in Nicaragua. Its market price is £70,829, which is about $90,000. Not bad for your own island. “The island already has electricity, despite it being undeveloped, and is rich with palm and mango trees,” Slingo adds. Nice. One North Carolina island made the cut. It’s The Carolina Cayes, which came in at No. 8 on this list, tied with Sweetheart Island in Florida. Moreover, the Cayes run about £314,009, which is about $400,000 dollars. Find the full list of the world’s most affordable private islands here.
10 Fun Things to Do at the Lake
Swimming in the cool waters
I grew up a swimmer, but some lakes are just too cold for my taste. That said, many people love a refreshing dip into crisp, cold water at their local lake. Just check temperatures before you jump in, because if it’s too early in the season, those temperatures could be dangerously cold.
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Camping near the shoreline
Water often attracts special wildlife that you won’t find anywhere else. That makes camping near a lake a very special experience and different from the typical campground. When you’re camping, make sure you check out the nature that blossoms around the lakes and wetlands, too.
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Fishing
When I was a little kid, I wanted to go fishing. My dad was not a fisherman by any means and was pretty clueless about it. So, he had a friend of his take us fishing, and it was so fun, even though I didn’t catch anything. That said, fishing is a great summer activity on the lake.
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Paddleboarding, kayaking or canoeing
If you’re looking for an activity to help keep you in shape, paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing are all great exercise. All of those activities are harder than they look, too, so they can be challenging. But, in the end, you’ll have a good time and get in a real workout. Many lakes have places were you can rent a paddleboat, kayak or canoe, too.
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Water sports
One of my cousins absolutely loves jet skiing. It’s always fun to hear him talk about the experience. I’m not much of a water sports enthusiast, but I can appreciate those who do partake. You don’t even have to have your own boat or jet skis, as they are often available for rent nearby.
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Have a picnic
It’s always a charming activity to have a picnic by the lake. Invite some friends or family over and bring some delicious food to enjoy while looking at the water. Oh, and make sure to have ice cream. That’s a must.
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Take a hike
Hiking near a lake can be extra lovely, as the water can offer glorious scenery to really make your hike memorable. As aforementioned, lakes often attract nature that you don’t find anywhere else, so hiking around the water can be a unique experience.
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Party with friends
Parties by the lake are always fun. So, get out a grill and invite a bunch of friends down to the beach to enjoy a day or night of partying by the water. But, don’t get wasted, because drinking and swimming can be a deadly combination.
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Sunbathing
Here’s my top choice, even though you’ll likely find me doing it in the shade: sunbathing. If the water is too cold of you’re just not up to more challenging activities, you can get some sun and lay on the beach. But, remember the sunscreen.
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Lakeside games
Lakeside games are definitely a thing, and there are many quirky games that you can play by the lake. A few enjoyable lake games include water balloon fights, bean bag tosses, horseshoes and more. Pick a game and dig in.
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