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Luxury Underwater Resorts

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

I will admit that underwater hotels are not exactly the same as private islands. However, they are in many ways similar to private islands, and given that many are extensions of private islands resorts, I feel that they are worthy of inclusion in any discussion on private islands.
I recently came across some incredible […]

Entire Archipelago For Sale

Friday, February 8th, 2008

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own island? How about an entire Archipelago? If you have long desired the later your long wait may be over as for the first time in a very long time an entire archipelago has come on the market.  The San Miguel Archipelago is a chain of four tropical […]

Update: The Pearl Qatar

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

Although the mega island projects currently underway in Dubai are getting all of the attention, the U.A.E. is not the only nation currently expanding into the man made island market.
Like Dubai, Qatar is a tiny, oil rich nation currently diversifying its economy in order to ensure the nation remains prosperous when oil reserves have […]

El Hierro: The Organic Island

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

I always enjoy reading articles about individuals or communities living on islands. More often when I read these articles it is about communities who are finding ways to live environmentally friendly on their islands. Although it is imperative that as a global community we work to preserve our environment, on small islands it is […]

The Brazilian Eden

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

Although not often known for its private islands, Brazil is quickly gaining a reputation for having some of the most beautiful private islands and private island resorts in the world.
Piedade Island is no exception. The island is advantageously situated between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in Angra dos Rios and is […]

Island Docks and Launches

Monday, February 4th, 2008

When deciding to move to a private island there are many things to take into consideration, shelter, electricity, water, transportation, and the list goes.   Although these tasks can sometimes seem cumbersome many island owners (myself included) would argue that the continual process of developing an island is what makes island living a never ending adventure.
One […]

The Rock of Gibraltar

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

Also known as the Pillar of Hercules the Rock of Gibraltar is a monolithic limestone island located of the southwestern tip of Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The Rock rises 1,396 feet high and is about six square kilometers in size.
The rock, which borders Spain, but is a colony of the UK is […]

Call me when you have $10 Million (At Least)

Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

In the past I have written extensively about affordable islands and I will continue to do so in the future. However, sometimes it’s fun to write about expensive, exclusive and exotic islands destined to only be enjoyed by fortune 500 execs, celebrities and very brave (and dumb) trespassers.

Here are some of my favorite […]

Recognizing Rarotonga

Friday, February 1st, 2008

Bali, Tahiti, Fiji and Bora Bora, are islands that engender visions of warm sea breezes, turquoise waters and white sand beaches. Although these islands are certainly beautiful and definitely worthy of the praise they receive, I often wonder why other beautiful islands go unnoticed in a world hungry from remote island destinations.
Rarotonga […]

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