Minecraft wiki entry for Building_a_metropolis, associated text: Island: Find an ocean in the middle of nowhere, or use the water world in Superflat and reduce the amount of water. Then start building an island, or use a natural one and make the buildings look like they are in a real island city. Don't forget to build a port that connects the island with the outside world. If you want to add a tropical island, include miles of beaches and beautiful scenery, try building palm trees and make numerous tourist hotels.