Island Hopping in the Philippines
Thursday, October 11th, 2007The Philippines has islands, lots of islands. Traveling to this archipelago of over 7,000 islands means countless unspoilt beaches and sceneries for enterprising tourists. The Philippines is also becoming a tourism hotspot for discerning travelers looking for a luxury experience. Despite bad press in recent years the country’s beauty and natural resources are still drawing […]
How to Secure your Boat
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007If you want to get to your island you are going to need a boat. I have talked at length in the past about types of boats and things you should consider before buying a boat for your island. However, the most important thing you should know about your private island boat […]
Rare Island on the Market
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007The aptly name Big Island is one of the largest islands in Eastern Ontario and it has recently come on the market. Last purchased in 2004 by American publisher Robert Brown as a surprise anniversary present to his wife, the owners have now found their priorities changing and thus have decided to sell the island
The […]
Hot Private Islands for the Cold Coming Winter
Monday, October 8th, 2007The Times Online is foreshadowing the winter and in response has compiled a list of island resorts winter weary travelers may want to consider visiting. On the list are some of the world’s top private islands destinations.
The article titled “The 13 hottest hotels for winter sun” features The Banyan Tree in […]
231 Potential Private Islands Discovered
Sunday, October 7th, 2007Much like oil deposits, habitable private islands are continually being discovered. Although these islands are typically known and have been mapped, there potential for developed is something that is only now being realized in many regions. A new article on the Star News Online, a North Carolina News paper has released information from a new […]
Islomaniac Going to Jail
Saturday, October 6th, 2007You can run, you can hide, but if you are a criminal not even your private island can protect you. Earlier this week the New York Magazine reported that Billionaire money manager Jeff Epstein will be trading in his big house for the big house. Despite the best efforts of infamous lawyer Ken Starr Epstein […]
Making island living a little easier with Swiss ingenuity.
Friday, October 5th, 2007I was over at Private Islands Living earlier and found this article about a new machine called the Mobile Cube being produced in Switzerland that can not only make water for a lot of people but also keep you energy-independent on your island at a fixed cost for the next 25 years. With power […]
Stunning Leasehold Island
Friday, October 5th, 2007Leasehold islands are a mixed blessing and I wont get into the pros and cons of obtaining a leasehold island here. To make a long story short I recently came across this stunningly beautiful private island available for sale in Bora Bora. The island is called Mai Moana and it is situated in […]
How Long Does it Take to Sell an Island?
Thursday, October 4th, 2007Since islands aren’t exactly traditional forms of real estate, many prospective island owners and sellers are interested in figuring out how long it takes to sell an island. Knowing the potential for the resale of an island is an important question many island owners want answered before they even consider buying an island. […]
Island Travel of the Future
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007Sure its only a conceptual design but this uber-high tech hydrofoil could replace jets and traditional boats as a means of quick and luxurious island transportation. Designer Guillermo Sureda Burgos is serious about boats that are not only cool but functional. Designing everything from personal submarines to this four passenger submarine, Burgos is stretching the […]
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