Thursday, April 25, 2024

Celebs visiting resorts

For Hillary Clinton, a Unique Island Kind of Island-Hopping

After a family holiday in the sunny Turks and Caicos, Secretary of State Clinton visited the remote islands and fjords of Greenland for international talks on climate change.

For an unforgettable Easter Break, Hillary Clinton and her family, including former president Bill, her daughter Chelsea and her husband Mark, took a sun-dappled …Read More: For Hillary Clinton, a Unique Island Kind of Island-Hopping

Island Resorts

North America’s Best Island Honeymoon Escapes

Royal newlyweds Kate and William have spurred renewed interest in the idea of a romantic, exotic private island honeymoon – but you don’t have to travel to remote locales like the Seychelles. North America is home to some glorious private islands of its own, from paradises in the Caribbean to castles fit for royalty! …Read More: North America’s Best Island Honeymoon Escapes

Development

The Netherlands: Personal submersibles for the ultimate underwater experience

C-Explorer

In 2005, Bert Houtman realized his dream when he founded U-Boat Worx, a Dutch company that builds submarines for personal use.

In an interview with U-Boats Marketing and Sales Manager, Erik Hasselman, I dive into the world of mini personal submersibles and explore this fascinating underwater perspective.

MOVE OVER MR BOND!

What an adventure! …Read More: The Netherlands: Personal submersibles for the ultimate underwater experience

Governments buying Islands

Ireland: The greatness of Great Blasket Island

Island cottage

Great Blasket Island is the largest in a chain of grassy, green islands at the westernmost tip of Europe, off the picturesque coast of County Kerry, Ireland.  Michael de Mordha, who works for the government’s Office of Public Works Heritage Services, is the Director of the Great Blasket Centre. He talks to Antoinette about …Read More: Ireland: The greatness of Great Blasket Island

Development

Wales: Adventurer and TV star Bear Grylls talks about life on his private Welsh island

St Tudwal West viewed from Wales

Life is a rush for the British survival expert and TV documentary maker Bear Grylls, who lives with his wife and three children on a houseboat moored on the Thames in London. So when he is not making shows in the US (Man Versus Wild) and UK (Born Survivor), or managing his own brand …Read More: Wales: British adventurer and TV star Bear Grylls talks about life on his private Welsh island

Development

Water Purification Systems for Private Islands

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Water, water, everywhere, and not a drop to drink – one of humanity’s most enduring ironies is the cruel fate, suffered throughout history by stranded seafarers, of being surrounded by clear blue waters yet dying of thirst. While private island owners may not be …Read More: Water Purification Systems for Private Islands

Island Market

Is San Francisco’s Red Rock Island Hiding Buried Treasure?

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The lone private island in San Francisco Bay has languished on the market for the last four years, most recently listed for more than US $20M. According to its owner, the island may hold a wealth of …Read More: Is San Francisco’s Red Rock Island Hiding Buried Treasure?

Island Issues

Indonesia: Authorities investigate alleged illegal sale of Gili Islands

Gili Meno West Coast

The legal question of property ownership has come to the forefront again in Indonesia, where authorities are investigating the alleged illegal sale of 13 of the Gili Islands. This very popular tourist destination is located to the northwest of Lombok, not far from the well-known island …Read More: Indonesia: Authorities investigate alleged illegal sale of Gili Islands