Monday, May 20, 2013

Environment

South Pacific: Kiribati Eyes Fiji as Climate Change Sanctuary

(Low, narrow Kiribati is at risk from seawater)

Small islands are finding creative ways to navigate the changing seas that some climatologists are predicting over the next decades.

(Low and narrow, Kiribati is at risk from seawater)

The remote and tiny Pacific nation of Kiribati has been making plans to buy up Fijian real estate over the last year, but …Read More: South Pacific: Kiribati Eyes Fiji as Climate Change Sanctuary

Resort News

South Pacific: Laucala Island Earns Honors from ‘Leading Hotels of the World’

(Image Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands)

The tropical paradise once owned by the late Malcolm Forbes has undergone a stunning development that won accolades from the prestigious travel organization.

(Image Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands)

Across the globe, there are many thousands of resorts, but only a tiny fraction will make onto the prestigious list of the “Leading …Read More: South Pacific: Laucala Island Earns Honors from ‘Leading Hotels of the World’

Environment

Caribbean: Branson strives for a plastic-free future on Necker Island

(Image Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands)

The small change that could make a big difference: Richard Branson moves to eradicate plastic bottles from his private island paradise.

(Image Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands)

Whether reintroducing rare wildlife to the Caribbean, reducing the carbon imprint of his aircraft fleet, or pledging billions of dollars into the research …Read More: Caribbean: Branson strives for a plastic-free future on Necker Island

Governments buying Islands

UK: Conservationists Campaign to Keep Flat Holm Island in Public Hands

(Image of Flat Holm by the Cardiff Council)

When the Cardiff Council announced that it no longer had the funds to maintain the historic island of Flat Holm, local citizens and conservationists jumped into action.

(Image of Flat Holm by the Cardiff Council)

The news last month that the Cardiff Council was reportedly thinking of selling Flat Holm, a circular …Read More: UK: Conservationists Campaign to Keep Flat Holm Island in Public Hands

Breaking Island News

Ireland: Inishturk Beg Snapped Up By Anonymous Buyer

Inishturk Beg

Formerly the pride and joy of Secret Millionaire Nadim Sadek, County Mayo’s most famous island, Inishturk Beg, has been sold by receivers for just less than EUR 3 million.

Image Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands

Despite spending such a short time on the market, this 65 acre beauty …Read More: Ireland: Inishturk Beg Snapped Up By Anonymous Buyer

Island Resorts

Worldwide: Could These Be the World’s Most Romantic Private Islands?

Makepeace Island

Few things are as divinely romantic as an exotic holiday, and this is made all the more special by the seclusion and luxury of a private island. 

When it comes to romance, many things are in the eye of the beholder – few couples, however, would turn their nose up at the prospect of …Read More: Worldwide: Could These Be the World’s Most Romantic Private Islands?

Breaking Island News

Worldwide: CNN Travel Lists the 7 Most Dangerous Islands on Earth

(Rockall Island image by Andy Strangeway)

The travel division of CNN has put out a list of the most dangerous and remote islands in the world, and some of their far-flung choices may be familiar – while others are virtually unknown.

(Rockall Island image by Andy Strangeway)

When CNN Traveler went searching for the most foreboding islands in …Read More: Worldwide: CNN Travel Lists the 7 Most Dangerous Islands on Earth

Breaking Island News

UK: Remote Scottish Island Seeks Adventurous Live-in Manager

(Image by Mike Willis/Geograph.org.uk)

The historic isle of Inchcolm is advertising for a manager to live on the island and care for its beautiful medieval buildings.  

(Image by Mike Pennington/Geograph.org.uk)

For certain hardy souls, the prospect of living in virtual solitude on an isolated isle sounds pretty …Read More: UK: Remote Scottish Island Seeks Adventurous Live-in Manager


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