Sunday, May 19, 2013

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

USA: Thousand Islands to Light up the Night on August 14th

(A Floating World by Paul Malo)

In a spectacular nighttime display, on Tuesday, August 14th Singer Castle and surrounding islands on the St. Lawrence River will be ablaze with vivid lights or magically illuminated by searchlight.  

(A Floating World by Paul Malo)

In the glory days of the Thousand Islands, over a century ago, the …Read More: USA: Thousand Islands to Light up the Night on August 14th

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Worldwide: Farhad Vladi’s Panoramio Celebrates 1 Million Visitors

(Farhad Vladi visiting an island)

The online image archive of the globally-renowned private island broker and aerial photographer has now been viewed by an incredible 1 million people from every corner of the planet.

(Farhad Vladi with his camera on an island tour)

When it comes to beautiful islands, there is a true universal appeal …Read More: Worldwide: Farhad Vladi’s Panoramio Celebrates 1 Million Visitors

Island Resorts

Worldwide: Part 1 - Private Island Holidays at Attractive Prices

(East Brother Island, USA)

The glamorous world of private island resorts may lead to the conclusion that these holidays only come at sky-high price tags, but a surprising number of island trips can be had on a very reasonable budget.

As the Director of Travel for the prestigious Hamburg-based firm Vladi Private Islands, Olaf Lock and his specialist …Read More: Worldwide: Part 1 – Private Island Holidays at Attractive Prices

Island Resorts

Canada: On July 17th, Tour a Private Island on the St. Lawrence River

(Image Copyright Matthew Trump, 2004)

For those who love the many small private islands of the St. Lawrence River– some barely large enough to fit a cottage, and perhaps a tree or two – an upcoming boat tour may be a dream come true!

…Read More: Canada: On July 17th, Tour a Private Island on the St. Lawrence River

Island Resorts

USA: Singer Castle on Dark Island Now Open for 2011

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The spectacular castle on its own private island in the St. Lawrence is now open for the 2011 season. After a long winter of preparation, Singer’s staff are ready for the next busy months of tours, weddings and overnight guests.

(Photo Courtesy of Dark Island Tours, Ltd.)

A New Season …Read More: USA: Singer Castle on Dark Island Now Open for 2011

Island Resorts

North America’s Best Island Honeymoon Escapes

king pacific

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