Island Features 
Who really started the island business?(1)
A facinating article in the new Spring/Summer issue of Private Islands Magazine reveals how the business of selling private islands actually began. The article is particularly interesting because most island enthusiasts probably think that Farhad Vladi started the business. It turns out that Farhad Vladi gave up on trying to sell islands back in the [...]
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Nikoi Island: The Island of Your Dreams
What do you do when you can’t find the perfect resort for you and your family? The answer is you build your own island resort, well at least in the case of Andrew Dixon. Dixon was inspired to build his own island resort after visiting a private island called Pangkil, off Bintan, a few years [...]
Top Winter Getaways
Last week the Robb report released there list of the top winter getaways in the world. And it comes as no surprise that among their list of 20 retreats for the body mind and soul there are several islands on the list.
Making it on to the Robb list is Parrot Cay the 1,000 acre island in [...]
Vanuatu Arrives!
As new resorts development booms in Vanutu, the tiny island nation is becoming a must see destination on any island lovers list. Vanuatu announced a record 44.6 per cent increase in visitor for April this year over the same time last year. Although Fiji may still be retaining attracting more visitors, Vanuatu is quickly catching up and may [...]
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 [...]
Private Islands: The Magazine has Officially Launched!
It’s an exciting day in the island world! Private Islands are going mainstream with the launch of Private Islands magazine the world’s first and only publication devoted to the world most exclusive island properties. Published by Private Islands Inc., the magazine offers a unique look at some of the hottest island regions around the globe.
In addition [...]
Private Islands Online Commercial
Private Islands Online recently released a new commercial designed to show potential buyers and renters just how exciting private island life can be. It’s a fun and light hearted commercial, which is a nice change of pace from their more dramatic earlier commercials.
Another Private Islands Commercial
Last week I featured a new commercial for Private Islands Magazine which is owned by Private Islands Inc (view it here). This week there is a new private island commercial and this time its for Private Islands Online. The beautifully filmed commercial features some incredible arial imagery and I think it highlights the majesty of [...]
All American Islands
America has a wide variety of islands, from tropical islands off the coast of Florida, to temperate islands off the coast of Maine, to arctic islands off the coast of Alaska. In addition, another reason the US is a great island market is almost all islands are freehold properties making them not only accessible to [...]
The Spring Island Rush Has Begun: Part 3
Spring 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 [...]