Friday, April 19, 2024

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Seychelles: Former Seychelles’ President Sir James Mancham Dies Aged 77

The founding president of the Republic of Seychelles, Sir James Mancham, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning at his residence. He was 77 years old.

According to local media reports, Sir James Mancham, the former president of the Seychelles passed away in his sleep Sunday 8th January 2017 An active campaigner for global …Read More: Seychelles: Former Seychelles’ President Sir James Mancham Dies Aged 77

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Bahamas: Private Island Vacation for Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau

Bell Island is once again in the headlines of the international press after receiving an extra-special guest over the Christmas break: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau!

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent his Christmas vacation on Bell Island, a beautiful private island in the Caribbean The island in question, Bell Island, is located in the …Read More: Bahamas: Private Island Vacation for Canadian PM Justin Trudeau

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Caribbean: Win A Trip to Sir Richard Branson’s Exclusive Private Island Retreat

Necker Island - Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands

Great news for our German readers – you could win a trip to Sir Richard Branson’s exclusive private island retreat in order to take part in the final round of the Extreme Tech Challenge.

A new start-up festival located in the German city of Munich is offering participants a unique opportunity to win a …Read More: Caribbean: Win A Trip to Sir Richard Branson’s Exclusive Private Island Retreat

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Micronesia: Australian Man Wins Private Island Resort in $49 Dollar Raffle

Kosrae Nautilus Resort

A lucky Australian man was announced as the new owner of a profitable private island resort on Tuesday evening after securing the winning ticket in the world’s most-talked about prize draw.

A lucky Australian man enjoyed the surprise of his life on Wednesday morning after finding out that he’d won a Pacific private island …Read More: Micronesia: Australian Man Wins Private Island Resort in $49 Dollar Raffle

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Spain: Football Ace Gareth Bale Enjoys Private Island Vacation on Tagomago

Tagomago Island

After sending Wales to dizzy heights at EURO 2016, Gareth Bale splashed the cash on an two-week trip to Ibizan private island Tagomago – the favourite hideaway of Real Madrid team mate Cristiano Ronaldo.

After leading his country to their most successful European campaign ever, no-one would begrudge footballing ace Gareth Bale a few …Read More: Spain: Football Ace Gareth Bale Enjoys Private Island Vacation on Tagomago

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Micronesia: Australian Family Raffle-Off Their Pacific Private Island for Just $49

Kosrae Nautilus Resort

Quite simply – it’s the prize package of the century. For just AUD 49- you could become the proud owner of a private island resort in the South Pacific. What are you waiting for?!

An Australian family has announce plans to raffle-off their personal paradise island in Micronesia for just AUD 49 per ticket …Read More: Micronesia: Australian Family Raffle-Off Their Pacific Private Island for Just $49

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USA: Three State-Owned Florida Islands Earmarked for Further Nature Protection Status

Proposals are in place to protect Florida’s Dot-Dash-Dit Islands – an island group home to Tampa Bay’s only coastal colony of wood storks. A public comment session is planned for later this month.

Florida’s Dot-Dash-Dit Islands – a group of three mangrove islands in Manatee County, Tampa Bay – have been earmarked to be …Read More: USA: Three State-Owned Florida Islands Earmarked for Further Nature Protection Status

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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