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The Island Rental Season is Here(0)

March 9, 2010

With  temperatures warming in the Northern Hemisphere, people are beginning to think about the balmy days of summer which in reality aren’t that far away. If you are looking for a unique summer getaway and thinking visiting a private or private island resort, now is the time to start looking, especially considering that private island [...]

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Lime Cay Honduras

Honduras is one of the hottest regions on the island market, particularly among those who want a Caribbean island, without paying Caribbean prices on of the most interesting development in Honduras right now is Lime Cay.
The current offer includes both an impressive sea side estate and a private island. The estate known as Villa Royale, [...]

Eco Turbine Island City

Could a combination between man made islands and wind turbines be the next tourist destination in Norway. Turbinism tourism could be the next “hot” thing in eco friendly travel is a Turbine City is ever built. Developed by On Office the project would house a posh hotel, swanky spa and culturally-stimulating museum right inside the [...]

Mozambique Luxury

I have noticed over the last several weeks an increasing number of articles about luxury private island retreats. Perhaps this is a sign of economic recovery as during the peak of the recession private island articles tended to focus on budget island retreats.
An interesting article in Canada’s the Toronto Star examines the Gulf Islands a [...]

Private Island Reno

Here is a renovation that I would definately watch on HGTV!  Jumby Bay resort the luxury private island in the Antigua recently undrewent an impressive $28 million renovation.  Owned by Rosewood Resort’s and set on an impressive 300 acre private island the transformation is redefining private island luxury in a market already known for having [...]

Barbuda: Not Your Ordinary Caribbean

When you hear the word Barbuda, people most often assume that you mean Bermuda or Barbado’s. However, the tiny island is unique detination that is starting to catch the eye of mainstrea tourists.
The only way to reach tiny Barbuda, 27 miles north of Antigua, is via the larger island. The main town is Codrington, officially the [...]

Five Star Fiji

Fiji never dissapoints, from budget hostels to five star resorts, travellers always leave the island nation wanting more.

Fiji continues it’s reputation of offering some of the best island resorts in the world with the grand opening of the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa on Natadola Beach. The opening of this prestigious resort inaugurated in a new [...]

7 Islands in 7 Days

Recently a reported with the National Post, one of Canada’s leading newspapers ventured to St Vincent’s and the Grenadines to explore this popular Caribbean tourist destination. During her week long stay she was able to explore seven of the island chains 32 islands, including the ultra exclusive Mustique. Here is what she had to say.
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Celebrity Secret Vacation Spots

If you are rich and famous you may require a lot of privacy, but fortunately you have the luxury of being able to afford to go wherever you want. This is why countless celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Tom Hanks and Mick Jagger all retreat to private islands and private island resorts on their vacations. MSNBC [...]

The Banyan Tree: Seychelles

The Banyan Tree is regarded the world over as one of the leading resort brands in the world, when they opened their resort in the Seychelles in 2002, they really raised the bar. Recently the Financial Mail explored decided to explore this remote oasis to discover what makes the Banyan Tree brand so appealing. Here [...]