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They're the ultimate status symbol of billionaires, reclusive celebrities, and evil nemeses the world over. But you don't need a nefarious plan to destroy the earth a ton of cash to call one your own. Ok, actually you do, but you don't need to be rich to at least try one out for the night. Here are eight seriously self-contained private isles you can rent today.

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