Contemporary Villa On The Pearl Of The Pacific

From private islands in the South Pacific to the great castles of Scotland, this column will take a look at some of the most extravagant vacation rentals on the market.

If you feel that a week-long stay on the island of Bora Bora isn't enough and want to become a full-time resident, you'll be sad to hear that the South Pacific paradise has very few properties on the market. So, what are your options? Well, Villa Faaopore seems to fit the criteria of the perfect vacation retreat: it offers 7,000-sqaure feet in seven-separate residences, lushly manicured grounds, breathtaking mountain and water views, a dramatic swimming pool, and stunning Asian-inspired interiors. But purchasing "Heaven on Earth" is, obviously, not cheap--something that is proved by the $6M price tag.

· Villa Faaopore [VillaFaaopore.com]