Hammocks and Islands
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008This year for my birthday my kids got me a hammock, after my old one recently fell apart. In my opinion nothing says island living like laying in a swaying hammock as the a cool breeze comes off the water. What makes hammocks so great is that they are exceptionally versatile. There are literally dozens […]
Kefalonia and Captain Corelli’s Mandolin
Friday, March 21st, 2008For avoid readers or movie buffs who are familiar with Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, the Greek Island of Kefalonia may sound familiar. Kefalonia is the largest of the western Greek Island and unlike party island of Mykanos the island is better known for its Venetian architecture than its drunken college students.
Kefalonia was its busiest […]
Singer Castle: Off the Market
Thursday, March 20th, 2008It seems like anyone’s chance of owning Singer Castle has come and gone according to Farhad Vladi of Vladi Private Islands, and one of the owners of the island. According to Mr. Vladi he has decided to take Singer Castle off the market due to a lack of serious offers.
Mr. Vladi along with two […]
Turks and Caicos the New Celebrity Hot Spot
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008In recent years the Bahamas, Fiji and even the Dalmation coast of Croatia have been island hot spots for celebrities. It seems that the new number one holiday retreat for A-list celebrities is Turks and Caicos. Rosemary McClure a reporter for the LA times recently went on an island hopping tour of the region […]
500th Post
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008Today is a special day for me as this is my 500th Private Island post since starting this website. I started The Official Private Islands Blog as a post-retirement project, something to occupy myself when not tending to my own island. Although I love writing about private islands, it is the enthusiasm […]
Shamrock Island
Monday, March 17th, 2008You probably wont find pots of gold or sneaky leprechauns and given that this island is in Texas I doubt you will find anyone from Ireland either. However, despite its very un-Irish location, the island is a treasure trove a wildlife. Shamrock Island which is located Corpus Christi Bay in Texas is one […]
Hydra: A Saronic Island
Sunday, March 16th, 2008The Greek Islands are known for their stunning vistas, warm climate, rich history and incredible food. It is for these reasons that I thought I would feature Hydra, one of the lesser known Greek Islands. Hydra is one of the Saronic Islands located in the Aegean Sea. The island is almost entirely dependent on […]
Rare Island in Bora Bora for Sale
Saturday, March 15th, 2008I would say that many people, at the very least dream of living on a private island in Bora Bora. This dream could become a reality. One island currently on the market in Bora Bora is Motu Moute Iti. Motu Moute Iti is a one-acre secluded islet, located in the north-western part of the […]
More Croatian Islands
Friday, March 14th, 2008The other day I posted this article on Croatian Island Hopping. I recieved anumber of e-mails after that from people interested in Croatian Islands. Therefore I thought I would feature a couple of private islands in Croatia that are currently for sale or for rent.
Daksa Island
Daksa Island is a Croatian gem, located just 500 […]
Durrat Al Bahrain
Thursday, March 13th, 2008It’s not only Dubai that is actively constructing private islands. Bahrain is also in the process of constructing a series of articficial islands. The $1.2 billion project will consist of a series of 13 man-made islands covering an area of 20 million square meters. The island will consist of six atolls, five petal islands that are […]
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