The island paradise where Harry and Meghan were said to have had a secret getaway is for sale for $79.5 million.
Exotic property broker Vladi Private Islands says the listing, called the Ultimate Package and billed as the perfect Christmas gift, features Kaibu Island in Fiji’s Lau archipelago.
The then-newlywed couple reportedly spent the night at the idyllic tropical hideaway on a break from their commitments on a 2018 royal tour.
The island includes an 800-acre resort, three villas, an airstrip, an airplane, a golf course and is the only private island in the world to include its own U-Boat Worx submarine.
Land-based operations are solar-powered and “follow organic standards,” while a desalination plant supplies drinking water for the entire island.
There are also six miles of compacted aggregate roads in case you can get there with a car.
Farhad Vladi, CEO of Vladi Private Islands, said: ‘Christmas is just around the corner and the race to buy the perfect gift is really on. But what to buy for a person who already has everything? Enter our new Ultimate Package.
‘Kaibu Island is the definitive destination for the most demanding discoverers. The island itself is perhaps the most complete private island property available today.
Kaibu Island, where Harry and Meghan were said to have had a secret getaway, is for sale for $79.5 million
The then-newlywed couple reportedly spent the night at the idyllic tropical hideaway on a break from their commitments on a 2018 royal tour.
“With the addition of the U-Boat Worx submarine and Twin Otter aircraft, we are proud to present a package like no other on the market.”
Roy Heijdra, Marketing Director at U-Boat Worx, said: ‘We are delighted to be part of this extraordinary offering. Our submersibles are designed to discover the wonders of the underwater world, providing an unparalleled combination of safety, innovation and luxury.
“With Kaibu Island as the ultimate base for exploration, this package sets a new benchmark for adventure and exclusivity.”
In 2018, Hello! reported that Harry and Meghan stayed at the ultra-luxurious Vatuvara Private Island resort in Kaibu during their first royal tour.
The couple spent 16 days traveling through Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand, fulfilling 76 commitments.
Harry stated this week that he has no plans to return to the UK because his family is very happy in Montecito.
The Sussexes’ A-list neighbor Katy Perry has agreed to perform at the Invictus Games, while friends Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry are also among other fans living in the celebrity-studded California enclave.
But it seems not all locals are happy with the couple, with one claiming the Duchess of Sussex is more distant than her husband, who is “cheerful” but also not fully involved with the locals.
The island includes an 800-acre resort, three villas, an airstrip, an airplane, a golf course and is the only private island in the world to include its own U-Boat Worx submarine.
Land-based operations are solar-powered and “follow organic standards,” while a desalination plant supplies drinking water for the entire island.
‘Kaibu Island is the definitive destination for the most demanding discoverers. “The island itself is perhaps the most complete private island property available today,” said the island’s owner.
Neighbors and locals in Montecito have spoken about the couple’s life there and admit they don’t see them often unless Harry is on his bike followed by his security team. There are also questions about his “elitist” lifestyle.
Richard Mineards, one of their close neighbors, has said they are not an “asset” to the wealthy community.
“Personally, I don’t think Meghan is an asset to our community…She doesn’t really go out and engage with the community,” he said.
‘Harry has done it to a certain extent, because he is quite cheerful… but Meghan doesn’t seem to be seen anywhere… And you don’t see it either.
Mineards was talking to a new German documentary, called ‘Harry: The Lost Prince’.
Earlier this year, MailOnline revealed how Prince Harry spends his time riding his bike, following a security team in a Range Rover and walking his dog alone on the beach when he’s not in the home office he shares with Meghan Markle or doing her daily meditations.
The Duke of Sussex is rumored to have made overtures through friends and intermediaries to return to the royal fold, but only if he receives an apology from his older brother.
However, insiders have refused to return to their royal duties and have shared details of their enviable and very quiet life in California’s Montecito with Meghan and their two children.
When away from his computer, Harry talks to the staff and walks around his garden enjoying the birds while taking Archie to and from school. In his diary there is a long meditation every day and often a workout with a personal trainer.
One declared: ‘They are keeping to themselves. I haven’t seen much of Harry around here. Normally when you see him around here, he’s walking his Labrador on the beach or on his bike followed by his security in a Range Rover.’
Outside the confines of his mansion, he enjoys a bike ride alone with his bodyguards following behind or alongside him in his SUV, part of the largest security team in the area, a local said.
There are conflicting reports about his happiness. One ally recently said Harry is “doing great,” but others claim he has become an “angry kid” who is “increasingly isolated in California.”
Meghan seems to stick to a small, loyal group of friends. He is said to have joined a local mahjong group, stops to talk to locals on the street or in shops, and has bonded with other local celebrities.