Monte Cristo’s Treasure Island to be Opened for First Time
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008According to the Time’s Online the secluded and mysterious island where the Count of Monte Cristo found buried treasure in the novel by Alexadre Dumas is being opened to the public for the first time.
The island, which is 10 square kilometers in size is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, between the Italian mainland and
Corsica. The […]
Portable GPS for Island Living
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008A good GPS system for many island owners assists them in, finding their island, navigating the terrain of their island, and exploring the waters around their island. In addition, a portable GPS system may be especially valuable if you are island hopping in an unfamiliar area.
An excellent GPS device currently on the market […]
Hammocks and Islands
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008This year for my birthday my kids got me a hammock, after my old one recently fell apart. In my opinion nothing says island living like laying in a swaying hammock as the a cool breeze comes off the water. What makes hammocks so great is that they are exceptionally versatile. There are literally dozens […]
Singer Castle: Off the Market
Thursday, March 20th, 2008It seems like anyone’s chance of owning Singer Castle has come and gone according to Farhad Vladi of Vladi Private Islands, and one of the owners of the island. According to Mr. Vladi he has decided to take Singer Castle off the market due to a lack of serious offers.
Mr. Vladi along with two […]
500th Post
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008Today is a special day for me as this is my 500th Private Island post since starting this website. I started The Official Private Islands Blog as a post-retirement project, something to occupy myself when not tending to my own island. Although I love writing about private islands, it is the enthusiasm […]
Durrat Al Bahrain
Thursday, March 13th, 2008It’s not only Dubai that is actively constructing private islands. Bahrain is also in the process of constructing a series of articficial islands. The $1.2 billion project will consist of a series of 13 man-made islands covering an area of 20 million square meters. The island will consist of six atolls, five petal islands that are […]
Croatian Island Hopping
Tuesday, March 11th, 2008Has the Bahamas been feeling a little too crowded? Does Fiji seem a little too far away? If you are finding yourself bored with the typical private island destinations, a new location is emerging as a top island hot spot. According to many industry insiders and publications such as the Seattle Times, Croatia is becoming […]
Private Islands Every Month
Monday, March 10th, 2008I try to keep this website updated everyday and sometimes it can be a challenge. Thankfully websites like Private Islands Online and Vladi Private Islands are continually featuring new private islands from exotic locations around the world, which in the end makes my job a lot easier!
If you would like to stay “in the know” […]
Island Survival
Friday, March 7th, 2008Overall islands are very safe and most never experience any problems when visiting an island. However, if you are visiting/purchasing a private island it is important to have a good emergency preparedness kit. When living on a private island a good emergency kit will include a number of items, such as:
Medical supplies […]
Island Docks and Launches
Monday, February 4th, 2008When deciding to move to a private island there are many things to take into consideration, shelter, electricity, water, transportation, and the list goes. Although these tasks can sometimes seem cumbersome many island owners (myself included) would argue that the continual process of developing an island is what makes island living a never ending adventure.
One […]
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