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Islands Among the World’s Best Getaways

Islomaniac — Sat, 17 May 2008 06:08:40 +0000

Until recently, it was quite common to read an article about luxury travel and see no mention of private islands. However, this has begun to change as more and more celebrities and other wealthy individuals are renting or purchasing private islands.

This trend towards private island recognition can be highlighted by an article recently published on a Dubai website about some of the hottest vacation destinations in the world. The list of 10 destinations is heavily dominated by private islands and island resorts.

On the list are popular island properties such as North Island in the Seychelles, an 11-room eco friendly island resort that has entertained celebrities such as U2’s Bono. Also on the list is Huvafen Fushi (pictured) in the Maldives a tiny Atoll North of Male that features 24-hour butler service and has hosted celebrities such as Kate Moss, Tom Cruise and Kate Holmes.

To read the complete article click here.

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Private Island Potty

Islomaniac — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:12:07 +0000

Sanitation posts are far from the most popular articles I post on this website. However for those of us living on Private Islands sanitation is a big concern. Therefore, from time to time I like to feature products that can make disposing of waste safer, easier and more environmentally friendly. One popular product on the market is the PETT compact dry toilet system.

The PETT dry toilet system provides a sanitary method for transporting and disposing of both solid and liquid human wastes through innovative biodegradable technologies. The PETT toilet is easy to use, requires no assembly and can be set up in seconds. The size of a brief case is an easy and affordable way to collect waste on your island without harming the environment.

For more information on the PETT toilet and their other products visit The Pett.com

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Nantucket!

Islomaniac — Thu, 15 May 2008 06:00:48 +0000

After over a year of posting on this website it occured to me that I have never wrote about Nantucket. Granted its not a private island, but its still a pretty interesting piece of property and a significant part of American history.

Nantucket is an island 30 miles south of Cape Cod. Together with the small islands of Tuckernuck and Muskeget it consititutes the town of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Nantucket is largely regarded as a tourist destination and a summer colony with the population soaring from 10,000 to approximately 50,000 during the summer months.

The island is historically significant with the highest concentration of pre-Civil War structures in the Unites states. Although the islands originally inhabitated by Native Americans, the island has been occupied by Europeans since the mid 1600’s. Today the island has the highest property values of any zip code in Massachusetts, and I believe one of the highest in the United States. Nantucket is easily accessed via Nantucket Memorial Airport or one of three commerical ferry services.

For more information on Nantucket click here

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X-Seed 4000: Artificial Island City

Islomaniac — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:25:40 +0000

If it is ever built the X-Seed 4000 as it’s called will not only be the most populated artificial island, it will also be by far the tallest sky scrapper in the world.

The X-Seed 4000 represents a utopian vision of a self-contained high-rise city. Designed to sit in Tokyo harbor, powered mainly by solar energy and resembling mount Fuji, the tower would measure 13,123 feet tall with a 6 square kilometer footprint in the harbor. It is estimated that the sky scrapper would accommodate between five hundred thousand to one million inhabitants. Given the tower’s height accommodations would need to be made to maintain light, temperature and air pressure in response to changing external weather conditions and its massive elevation.

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A Royal Island

Islomaniac — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:16:04 +0000

There is little doubt that the Maldives is home to some of the most beautiful islands in the world. Their white sand beaches, azure waters and boutique resorts, makes this Maldives an Islomaniacs dream. One of the most beautiful islands in the Maldives is Royal Island Resort. Almost perfectly cimetrical the island is the virtual archetype of a Private Island.

Royal island is surounded by a spectacular blue lagoon that is home to a variety of tropical marine life. The island is located approximately 75km west of Male the capital of the Maldives. The island features first class hospitality, beautiful accomodations and incredible snorkeling and fishing.

The resort is currently advertised on Private Islands Online however a rental price has not been provided. For more details on Royal Resort or to inquire about how you can stay there click here.

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Pulau Samosir: An Island on an Island

Islomaniac — Mon, 12 May 2008 06:21:51 +0000

Although rare, from time to time you come across an island that is large enough that it has its own lake. Even more rare is to have an island with a lake that has an island on it. So rare is an island within an island that I am not even sure if there are any on the market right now. Currently the largest island on an island is Samosir or Palau Somsir. Pulau Samosir is a large volcanic sand located in Lake Toba which is located on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. The island 245 miles or 650 square kilometers in size and is inhabited.

The lake and island were formed after the eruption of a super volcano about 75,000 years ago. Samosir is a popular tourist destination due to the fantastic vistias it offers. In addition since the island is the centre of the Batak culture and many of the people’s artifacts reamin on the island.

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The Most Expensive Private Islands: Part 5

Islomaniac — Sun, 11 May 2008 06:04:48 +0000

Over the last couple of weeks I have featured some of the most expensive private islands in the world. From Thailand to The Grenadines, from Portugal to Belize I have criss-crossed the world to feature some of the most expensive islands in the world. Today I close of the series with a beautiful and expensive Private Island located in Grenada.

Ronde Island, Grenada – 100,000,000

Ronde Island is the kind of property that demands your attention. At 2,000 acres in size these pristine and undeveloped island is comparable in size to some small countries. The island is really one of the gems of the Caribbean and its immense size makes it one of the largest (if not the largest) private islands for sale in the Caribbean. Ronde Island is destined to become the next Mustique, the private island in the Grenadines home to musicians, movie stars, and British Royalty. Even undeveloped some experts are saying the islands development potential is upwards of 1 billion dollars!

For more information, visit Private Islands Online

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Saturday Private Island Movie

Islomaniac — Sat, 10 May 2008 06:11:56 +0000

I love nothing more than spending my Saturday nights on my island watching a good movie. Although almost any movie will do, I find the movies that feature private islands to be my favorites. Of all the movies out there that feature Private Islands (and there are a lot) I would say Cast Away is my favorite.

The movie stars Tom Hanks who plays Chuck Noland, a FedEx employee whose personal and professional life are ruled by the clock. His fast paced life comes to an abrupt end when, after a plane crash, he becomes isolated on a remote island. Alone on the island he must meet the basic needs of survival, including water, food and shelter. After four years, and a dramatic climax Chuck is successful in leaving the island and is eventually rescued.

The movie is amazing because it does an excellent job of capturing what it can be like to be on a Private Island. From the sounds to the over whelming feeling of isolation, the film allows its viewers to feel what it must be like to be alone on a private island.

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Let There be Light!

Islomaniac — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:51:25 +0000

If you are camping on a private island the one must have is a camp fire, and unless you are a really resourceful boy scout it probably best to bring a good lighter with you. The problem is, not any ordinary lighter will do. Given most private islands location on the open seas winds can be quite strong and can make starting a fire more challenging.

One product that is great for over coming this limitation Brunton Firestorm Stormproof Lighter. Weighing in at just 1.5 ounces the waterproof, refillable Firestorm lighter is the perfect pocket companion for the island camper. Good for at least 30,000 ignitions, Firestorm can withstand winds of up to 80 mph.

To purchase this product or for more information Brunton.com

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The Most Expensive Private Islands: Part 4

Islomaniac — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:58:35 +0000

This series on the most expensive private islands in the world has been a lot of fun. I have been getting a lot of feedback from readers on their views about these islands. While some of you think they are worth every penny, other are curious whether or not there is anyone out there who can actually afford these islands. For the skeptics out there the truth is a quick glance at the recent Forbes list of billionaires confirms there are indeed many people who can afford these islands. In addition, in the case of super expensive private islands development companies looking to turn these properties in to resorts or exclusive communities purchase most. In any case, here is island four in my five part expensive island series.

Caye Chapel Resort, Belize – 75,000,000

At a paltry 75 million, Caye Chapel Resort is a steal! Located in the island rich nation of Belize Caye Chapel is 265 acres of pristine paradise. The island was originally designed and built as the ultimate private retreat and in 2002 it opened as a resort destination specifically or those seeking the ultimate in seclusion, personal safety and luxury life style. Although experiencing extensive commercial interest the word of mouth marketing has kept the island one of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean. Tthe island and its 8 beachfront villas are on the market for $75,000,000. The island comes complete with a private landing strip, a deep-water marina, and 18-hold championship gold course and a huge formal clubhouse and restaurant. This property is ideal for anyone with the dream of operating their own luxury resort. For more information, visit Private Islands Online

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