1) Island owners are entrepreneurs by nature, independent, adventurous and unwilling to settle for less than the best life has to offer.

2) “Private islands are about passion and adventure. Imagine your own secluded little world, where life is your own creation.”

3)Exotic cars, designer clothing and extravagant jewels… most luxuries just provide material pleasure, but an island touches your soul.

4)Live life as you choose is easier said than done. However, island ownership gives you a sense of freedome like nothing else

5)Open your mind to the exciting world of private islands with our new online and print magazine. Explore the people, places and properties.

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The island offers a beautiful residence and exquisitely furnished fully licensed restaurant, just 2 miles from Helsinki’s city centre.  Tastefully decorated with the finest Italian furnishings the 2098 sq ft restaurant seats approximately 35 guests. Three waterfront gazebos offer stunning views of the Baltic Sea ideal for after dinner relaxing.

The apartment on this island is 1776 sq ft in size and features two living rooms, a bathroom and a sauna, as well as a large modern kitchen and laundry facilities.

The island would be ideal for the entrepreneur looking to start their own island business without moving away from the city. For more information on this unique opportunity visit Private Islands Online.

For the islomaniac there is nothing better than a good private island slide show (well except for actually being on the islands!). I found this great slide show on YouTube and it features some of the most beautiful private islands and island archipelago’s in the world. The images are so stunning that it is living traveling around the world without leaving your desk!

Even though spring is just around the corner there is still time for that private island vacation you have been dreaming about all winter.

If you are looking for an affordable island rental I suggest Pusser’s Marina Cay in the British Virgin Islands.  Just off the coast of the famous Tortola, Pusser Cay is a small 8-bedroom hotel. 

Defined by its easy rum-loving lifestyle, this laid back resort features quaint villas and rooms all with spectacular views of the reef below. Air conditioning is not necessary because the constantly blowing tradewinds provide fresh, cool air day and night.

Ideal for weddings the emerald waters provide the perfect backdrop for your special day. Activities include Happy hour, water sports (not suggested  after happy hour), and laying on the beach.

To find out more about Pusser’s Marina Cay visit Private Islands Online.  

Over the last couple of years I have had the honor of being featured in some pretty prestigious publications, but nothing tops the New York Times.  Recently I was featured in an article exploring the mispending of the Prime Minster of the Turks and Caicos. Michael Misick claims that the spending was a means to lure developers, however others are calling the spending criminal. My role in the article is small, but it was flattering to be referenced none the less. Here is what I had to contribute.

Island aficionado Mark Amherst of privateislandsblog.com said the Turks and Caicos is ”the new No. 1 holiday retreat for A-list celebrities.” It’s the place where Ben Affleck married, Eva Longoria honeymooned and Bruce Willis built a home.

 To read the full article visit The New York Times.

One of the things that many caretakers do not realize is that being an island caretaker is a lot of work and is extremely lonely. That being said if you are looking for a caretaker position I would suggest checking out the Caretaker Gazette. Although not an island website, from time to time island caretaker positions do become available on this site.

Trump International is really redefining luxury lifestyle living. One of their latest projects is the Trump Ocean Club in Panama. Although it is not being built on a private isalnd, it is being built on a peninsula which I consider to be very similar to a private island.

The new trump tower is a 70 story building that will include condos, hotel rooms, a wellness spa, casino and yacht club. Located just 15 minutes from the international air port and advantageously situated near Panama City’s thriving business district, the tower is sure to be a hit. For more information on this property visit Trump Ocean Club

Thanks to the internet all things are possible, including the ordering and delivery of a fresh cut Christmas Tree. There are actually a number of companies that provide this service, however most are located in the US.

One company, Touch of Mountain Christmas Trees in North Carolina notes that  their trees are harvested within hours of shipment, and shipped in a waxed-coated box from their farm to your front door. Christmas Trees Now in Wisconsin is another option. You can purchase Fraser fir, Douglas fir, balsam fir, scotch pine and Colorado blue spruce trees, they ship their trees via FedEx and UPS. If you would like to learn more about how you could have a fresh Christmas Tree delivered to your island click here.

It was found and observed in 1948 - 1954 by the construction works of Koprinka dam like and afterwards, however, submerged in the lake waters.

This is the first and best preserved Thracian city in Bulgaria, located 7 km western from the Thracian capital of Bulgaria - Kazanlak and 2 kilometers from the ‘Goliyama Kosmatka’ tomb, where the biggest Thracian treasures were found.

The reconstruction of the ancient city, located on the lake bottom was hindered to the moment by undecided judicial matters. AFew foreign companies have already shown interest towards subsidizing the initiative. According to architect Jeko Tilev the financing of the project won’t injure the state subsidizing of other archaeological objects, due to the fact it would depend mainly on public- private partnership and support by EU funds.

The project has the support of many world organizations from Netherlands, USA, Canada, Spain and also lots of state institutions, though haven’t still received official answer.