Thursday, April 25, 2024

Breaking Island News

Caribbean: Cruise Line’s Bahaman Private Island to Undergo Exciting Face Lift

Norwegian Cruise Lines has just released the first tidbits of information regarding the long-awaited upgrade of Great Stirrup Cay – their flagship private island in the Bahamas.

Great Stirrup Cay

 

Just a few years after purchasing Belize’s Harvest Caye, cruising behemoth Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) has now revealed multi-million dollar …Read More: Caribbean: Cruise Line’s Bahaman Private Island to Undergo Exciting Face Lift

Governments buying Islands

USA: Maine Government Moves Closer to Preventing Development of Historic Island

House Island - Photo by CNN Money

Proposals to designate a historically-significant private island in Maine as a protected area were unanimously approved as plans to prevent the development of House Island gain momentum.

Portland’s Planning Board has voted unanimously to designate House Island with historical protections, as plans to prevent the island’s development gain momentum The decision is a considerable …Read More: USA: Maine Government Moves Closer to Preventing Development of Historic Island

Breaking Island News

USA: Another Two Lake Michigan Private Islands Preserved For Future Generations

St Martin Island, Wisconsin - Photo Courtesy of www.Nature.org

Wisconsin’s Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge is set to expand by approx. 1,290 acres as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces the purchase of St. Martin Island and the Rocky Islands.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy) has announced the purchase of Martin Island and the Rocky …Read More: USA: Another Two Lake Michigan Private Islands Preserved For Future Generations

Breaking Island News

USA: Mahoney Island Becomes Part of Maine’s Federal Wildlife Reserve

Maine Coastal Islands - Photo Courtesy of Maine Coast Heritage Trust

Mahoney Island is the latest island to join the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge – a joint initiative operated by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Maine Coast Heritage Trust.

The US Fish and Wildlife Service has further consolidated its portfolio of state-owned coastal properties after purchasing Mahoney Island from a …Read More: USA: Mahoney Island Becomes Part of Maine’s Federal Wildlife Reserve

Island Resorts

Cambodia: A Tasty Prospect for Song Saa Private Island as New Chef is Revealed

Guests of popular south-east Asian retreat Song Saa Private Island are in for a treat! As of June 2015, talented chef Michael Pataran will be in charge of the Cambodian island’s culinary output.

As of June 2015, talented Canadian chef Michael Pataran will be at the helm of Song Saa Private Island’s kitchen, where …Read More: Cambodia: A Tasty Prospect for Song Saa Private Island as New Chef is Revealed

Breaking Island News

Caribbean: Food Blogger “Deliciously Ella” Ties the Knot in Perfect Private Island Ceremony

Mustique Island - Image Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands

Ella Henderson, star of healthy-eating food blog “Deliciously Ella”, tied the knot to her partner Matthew Mills in a low-key ceremony on popular private island resort of Mustique Island.

The author of one of the internet’s most popular healthy-eating blogs, “Deliciously Ella” eloped to Mustique Island with her partner of two years, Matthew Mills …Read More: Caribbean: Food Blogger “Deliciously Ella” Ties the Knot in Perfect Private Island Ceremony

Island Resorts

United Kingdom: Dating Website Acquires Private Island for Adulterers

Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands

Extramarital dating website IllicitEncounters.com has acquired a private island in the UK in order to offer its adulterous members the chance to enjoy a romantic weekend without getting caught.

The infamous extra-marital dating website, IllicitEncounters.com, has announced the purchase of a private island in Great Britain It is hoped that the island – currently …Read More: United Kingdom: Dating Website Acquires Private Island for Adulterers

Breaking Island News

Canada: Nova Scotia’s 100 Wild Islands Protection Campaign “Close to the Finish Line”

Middle and Outer Islands - Photo Courtesy of NS Nature Trust

A ground-breaking campaign to protect 100 coastal islands is nearing completion, according to the Nova Scotia Nature Trust.  Just CA$ 300,000 separates the organization from its CA$ 3 million goal.

The Nova Scotia Nature Trust is moving ever closer to completing its mission to protect over 100 wild islands off Canada’s Atlantic Coast According …Read More: Canada: Nova Scotia’s 100 Wild Islands Protection Campaign “Close to the Finish Line”


Private Islands News - Private Islands for sale and for rent

We are the world's leading news page about islands for rent and sale. Private Island News (PIN) highlights the latest news about the private islands businewss, connecting a large online community of private islands enthusiasts. Private islands fans can read the latest news and stories about the private islands market, and see current ads for private islands to buy or rent. We analyze the island market, look at price trends, and feature commentary from top island experts. We report on business, breaking news, and all other aspects of island life. We explain environmental problems and climate change and bring the latest gossip about celebrities and private islands.

Advertisements for the independent paradise

Guiding you in the right direction, we give breaking reports about new property sales and auctions to help you find your dream island retreat. We distribute offers for tropical and Caribbean islands for sale and enable our readers to buy or rent a private island from a celebrity. Newlyweds can also rent a private island for their honeymoon. For all prospective customers, Private Island News makes referrals to Vladi Private Islands, a broker for private island rentals and sales.

Valuable information about island living

Private Island News also informs potential buyers about other relevant matters to life on private islands such as the environment, climate change and island development. We discuss issues of global warming, extreme weather, politics and green technology, and focus on how to live in harmony with the natural environment. PIN also brings you the hottest news about luxury lifestyles, new literature, and the rich and famous who buy or rent islands. Furthermore, we also discuss governments and their strategies and reasons for buying islands.