Inside the Bahamas island quietly selling $18 million villas—where the vast majority of the land will never be developed

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What happened

The owners of Highbourne Cay turned down a luxury brand's resort pitch.

They're betting that scarcity is worth more than density.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:05:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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  1. Inside the Bahamas island quietly selling $18 million villas—where the vast majority of the land will never be developed

  2. Iceland to become first UK high street retailer to open shop in Falkland Islands

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