Island Advice 
Greece Advised to Sell Private Islands(0)
Island lovers know that islands are a hot commodity and a valuable resource. In the case of Greece however, they may also be a way out of debt.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel recently recommended that Greece should sell of some of its state assets, including some of it’s private islands. According to reports, Josef Schlarmann, a senior [...]
The Island Market is Back
With the global economic crisis nearing its end the island market is showing signs of life. Recently I have noticed a flood of new properties coming on the market. What is astounding about this boom in the island market is the islands are all highly marketable and desirable. Over the next week or so I [...]
A New Future for Governor’s Island
Situated between Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, Governor’s Island is one of the most well situated islands anywhere in the world. However, for much of it’s 400 year history the 172-acre island has been outside of the mental map of New York City. The primary explanation for this is that for much of it’s history [...]
Did Private Islands Kill a Prominent CEO?
The recent world economic problems have had the unfortunate side-effect of increasing suicides due to business failures and bankruptcies. Sadly, Steven Good, CEO of Chicago-based auction house Sheldon Good, joined those ranks earlier this year. While the reasons for his death are truly known only to him, a failure of a highly publicized private auction [...]
A Bridge Not Too Far
When selecting a home for your island, one of the things that people have to consider is the topography of their island. Although modifications can be made, changing the topography of your island can be expensive and time consuming. Fortunately for those of us with hilly islands a new tpye of modular could help avoid this [...]
Camp Fires on Your Island
There is no better way to spend cool nights on your island than with a camp fire, cocoa, s’mores and friends and family. The perfect campfire is the center piece of any island get together, but as always safety is very important when setting up a fire pit. After all, your island wouldn’t be very [...]
Private Islands Inc., CEO Talks About Islands
Recently, Private Islands Inc., CEO Chris Krolow sat down with Fox News Business to talk about buying, selling and living on Private Islands. The interview is quite interesting and informative. I particularly like the interviewers surprise when he jokes about “starting your own country” and learns that its not that far off a concept. I wasn’t [...]
Private Island Pets
Private Islands are great for people, but some individuals wonder if they are suitable for pets? There are people who are concerned about whether private islands are safe for pets and whether or not they have enough space to explore. I firmly believe that private islands are ideal for dogs and other pets. Many island [...]
Reducing Garbage on Your Private Island
One of the challenges of owning a private island is that there is no garbage pick up. For some reason the garbage trucks can’t make it across the lake! Therefore, we are forced to take our trash across the lake and in my case directly to the dump.
New Private Island Job Site
Finally a job site I can fully relate too! Private Island Jobs is a new site dedicated to those wanting to work on a private island and to the island owners/resort managers seeking employees who can appreciate the benefits of private island employment.
Polish up your resume and post to one of the following sections:
Island Caretaker: Responsible [...]