10 beautiful island retreats you can buy right now

The desire to escape the grind of 9-5 office culture of the Western world and seek out an island paradise, has been romanticized in countless books, TV shows and movies, including the 2000 film "The Beach," which has caused a wave of tourist to show up on the shores of Thai island of Koh Phi Phi where it was filmed.

But thrill-seekers looking to find their own personal getaway don't need to go through the trouble of getting lost at sea or involved in a plane crash to find an island, they're listed on the Internet.

Here's a look at the most beautiful private islands currently listed for sale online.