It’s All About the Seychelles
Sunday, April 20th, 2008The Seychelles, a tiny nation off the coast of Africa, is home to some of the most beautiiful islands in the world. However, this often does not translate into exposure in the media. However, that may be changing with the publication of more and more articles about the beautiful private islands in the region. A recent […]
The Spring Island Rush Has Begun: Part 3
Saturday, April 19th, 2008Spring is officially here, the air is warm and many people in Europe and North America are planning their summer holidays. I think renting a private island is an excellent way to spend a vacation, and no matter what your income is, there is usually an island to meet every budget. Therefore as part of […]
Another Abandoned Russian Island
Friday, April 18th, 2008A few days ago I posted this article about an abandoned Soviet floating city, that was abandoned after the fall of communism. However, this man made island is not the only abandoned island in Russia. Off the coast of St. Petersberg sits Fort Alexander, an abandoned fortress sitting on a man-made island. Constructed in the […]
The World’s Largest Man-Made Island to be Built
Thursday, April 17th, 2008The property boom in Dubai knows no limits. Virtually every week I receive information about a new development project in the region, and each one seems to outdo the last. Dubai’s latest project, the Palm Deira will put Nakheel’s island developing methods to the test. Completing the Palm Trilogy the Palm Deira is set to […]
Islands of Hospitality
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008In my opinion private islands do not recieve enough attention in the media. I often find it frustrating when publication after publication features luxury resorts around the world and completly neglects all of the incredible private island resorts that are out there.
That is slowly changing with more and more media outlets becoming aware of the unique, […]
Abandoned Soviet Island City
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008Not too long ago the former Soviet Union was a world super power. The rise and fall of communism in this region can often be understood through its architecture. Many of its structures were abandoned suddenly, and as a result provide a snapshot of life during the communist era in Russia.
One incredible Soviet project […]
Virgin Gorda: A Sailors Dream
Monday, April 14th, 2008Virigin Gorda is the third largest and second most populated island in the British Virgin Islands. The island, despite being the archetype of classic island beauty, gets relatively little attention in the media or from tourists heading to the Caribbean. This may soon change, as the island has slowly been gaining a reputation as one […]
Island Gear
Sunday, April 13th, 2008Not everyone builds a home on their island, some people don’t even build cabins. For any number of reasons a sizeable portion of island owners choose to leave their island in a natural state. Therefore, when they visit there island they pitch a tent and spend their holiday camping on their island.
Although many like the idea of […]
Introducing Private Islands Inc.,
Saturday, April 12th, 2008Private Islands Inc., has just released a new corporate website, designed to make buying, selling and learning about private islands easier than ever. Private Islands Inc., which is the parent company of websites such as Private Islands Online and The Virtual Island Broker, developed the website out of the need to provide comprehensive inforrmation to […]
Hurricane Katrina Dogs Get a New Island Home
Friday, April 11th, 2008Four pit bulls rescued after Hurricane Katrina are about to have a private island of their own. Candian veterinarian Pilar Gosselin, who, with fellow Alberta vets Dave Brace and Dave Szentimrey, paid $2.2-million to buy deserted Rabbit Island as a refuge for the traumatized pups. The 15-hectare chunk of wilderness sitting off the Sunshine Coast […]
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