Forbes Lists the Most Expensive Islands in the World
Sunday, October 21st, 2007For those of you who don’t know, every year for the last several years Forbes has come out with a list of the world’s most expensive private islands. This years most expensive island is none other than Ronde Island which I featured a while back. This $100 million dollar island, listed exclusively through Private […]
Island Conflict in the Persian Gulf
Saturday, October 20th, 2007Islands are typically peaceful paradises, but from time to time they become the site of conflict. Most often island conflict centers around ownership of an island (i.e. Hans Island in Canada/Denmark). Recently there has been conflict in the middle east over the island of Abu Musa which is claimed by both the United […]
Tiny Tokelau May Soon Become Nation
Friday, October 19th, 2007Tokelau’s small population will soon be heading to the polls to determine whether or not their tiny Pacific territory will become one of the world’s smallest independent territories. It is the second time in two years that the islands residents have voted on independence. A two-thirds majority is needed for change and […]
Another World Island Sells
Thursday, October 18th, 2007It was just yesterday that I reported that Michael Shumacher was the first to have his private island in the
“World Dubai” Yesterday it was reported that a Chinese Tycoon has paid $28 million to by an artifical island in Dubai.
Reportedly the island is 40,000 square feet in size and the owner plans to call it […]
Michael Schumaker’s “World” Island First to be Developed
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007I have posted about the world projects numerous times and from some of the comments I have received either people love it or hate it. In any case development of the 300 man made island project is surging ahead. The first island to be developed is none other than the one owned by […]
Water Treatment for Your Island
Tuesday, October 16th, 2007Whether you live on an island surrounded by salt water or one set upon a pristine fresh water lake you will want to consider some form of water treatment as it is very rare to have water that is completely drinkable. It is not to say the water is dirty, rather our immune systems are […]
$100 Million Dollar Private Island for Sale
Monday, October 15th, 2007I briefly mentioned a week or so ago Ronde Island which is up for sale for $100,000,000. A new press release is providing more details on this remarkable island. Ronde Island which is listed by the prestigious global island firm Private Islands Inc. is currently on the market for US $100M. […]
Leonardo DiCaprio Going Green on Private Island
Sunday, October 14th, 2007Most people know that movie star Leonardo DiCaprio owns a 104 acre Private island called Blackadore Caye off the cost of Belize. A month and a half ago I speculated that Leonardo DiCaprio was planning on building an eco friendly resort. It turns out I was correct as recent articles are reporting that DiCaprio […]
First Ever Underwater Resort to be Built in Fiji
Saturday, October 13th, 2007It looks like something out of a science fiction movie. A businessman is embarking on a project on a private island in Fiji. Like most private islands the island is breathtaking but its whats being planned for the waters around the island that is attracting all of the attention. The founder of the project is […]
Discovering Eden
Friday, October 12th, 2007Many people not only dream of owning a private island but they also hope to one day open their a resort on their piece of paradise. Private island resorts are difficult and time consuming to build and establish. Occasionally however, a private island resort comes on the market. The advantage of these […]
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