Melody Key: An Ideal Florida Opportunity
Sunday, October 26th, 2008The other day I featured an article that discussed how the ‘credit crunch’ in the US is currently driving down island prices. This downward trend is providing many oppoprtunities for those who are interested in purchasing a private island. One of the islands that was noted in the article was Melody Key, which was previously […]
Picnic Island
Saturday, October 25th, 2008Michigan may not be the Caribbean, but I absolutly love it and wouldn’t want to live on an island anywhere else. If you feel the same way a beautiful 5.5 acre property, known as picnic island recently came on the market in Michigan. The island which is on the market for $600,000US features a newly […]
US Credit Crisis Now Hitting Luxury Real Estate Market
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008It appears that the financial troubles of the US and other industrialized nations is now beginning to have an influence on the luxury property market which includes Private Islands. According to Private Islands Inc., the market is seeing drastic reductions in private island prices with affluent owners attempting to liquidate their assets.
Private Islands Inc., CEO […]
Volcanic Island up for Sale
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008Although all islands are beautiful in their own way, not all island are habitable. A perfect example of this is an uninhabited volcanic island in Scotland that has recently gone on the market. Located in the Firth of Forth, Lamb Island is a rocky island is available for just 75,000 pounds.
Unfortunately the island, which is locfated […]
Another Reason the Panama Market is on Fire
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008Panama is one of the most popular areas for private islands right now. It has several things going for it including, great weather, islands that are easy to develop, a large ex-pat population, easy access to the US, and most importantly, compared to other comparable islands regions it is very inexpensive.
One of my favorite islands […]
Own A Black Pearl Farm
Thursday, October 9th, 2008Although technically not a private island, I would consider a peninsula on an island pretty close to being a private island. Gipoia Peninsula is part of Gipoia Island, a beautiful island located in Angro dos Reis Brazil. Gipoia Peninsula is home to four long white sand beaches, a six suite home and a unique opportunity […]
Nothing Ragged about this Island
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008So right now the economy is pretty crummy, but if you sold out early and have an extra 5 million dollars hanging around, you might want to consider purchasing Ragged Key.
Ragged Key is a beautiful 8-acre island located in Biscayne Bay Florida. This well developed and impeccably maintained property offers 360-degree views of the surrounding […]
The Quebec Island Market Explodes
Monday, September 29th, 2008The island market in the province of Quebec in Canada has expoloded over the last several months. This of course is wonderful, as Quebec is home to many beautiful and affordable private islands. One of the newest islands to come on the market is Ile Major. Located on Lac-des-iles, the island along with its mainland […]
Kenyan Island with Resort Potential
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008Right now island resorts are all the rage in Africa. It seems people have grown weary of the standard ‘African Safari’ As a result many people are turning to alternative ways to enjoy the rich diversity of Africa. One of the ways people have begun to appreciate Africa is by visiting eco resorts.
One island I […]
New Private Islands Magazine
Sunday, September 21st, 2008
Until now there has never been a magazine entirely dedicated to Private Islands and Private Island living. Recently the first edition of the Private Islands Magazine was published.
The magazine is truly an islomaniacs dream, and I am must say I’m envious of their accomplishment. The magazine has an increidble variety of articles about all aspects […]
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