This is what islands look on the covers of romance novels. We're looking at Il Gallo Lungi, a dolphin-shaped island which is one of three private islands on the Amalfi Coast. The islands have been known for their outstanding beauty throughout most of human history, having been the place upon which Homer positioned his sirens in 'Odyssey.' It's no surprise that they attracted the attention of legendary Russian ballet artist Rudolf Nureyev in 1988. At only $2.4m, we think he got his island cheaply.
The facilities on Il Gallo Lungi were rustic when Nureyev bought it, but he quickly set to work on building a three-bedroom mansion in the Moorish style. Regrettably, he never really got to relax and enjoy the fruits of his labor, passing away only four years later in 1992. The island is now available for private holiday rentals, although it costs about as much as you'd imagine it to.