12 islands you can buy right now

If you want to join the ranks of billionaires like Richard Branson, the Barclay brothers, and media mogul John Malone, then you need to get your own private island.

Luckily, there are many islands on the market for under $1 million, which means your dream of having a completely private vacation spot - far from the noise of today's news cylce - could become a reality. Prices vary greatly based on where they're located, whether homes have already been built on the property, and how many acres are available.

Ahead, see 12 of our favorite islands that are currently for sale via Private Islands Inc.