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Panama joins Dubai as the latest country to adopt artificial private islands, with construction scheduled for completion in 2014. Ocean Reef Panama – Graphic Courtesy of VisitPanama.com Created very much in the style of Dubai’s beleaguered Palm Islands project, Panama has become the latest land to turn to artificial islands …Read More: Panama: Two artificial private islands appear off the coast of Panama  Plans have been announced to bring the world’s largest underwater hotel to the Maldives private island of Kuredhivaru in an incredible multi-million dollar scheme. Underwater Hotel At Kuredhivaru Courtesy of FrenchTribune.com The Maldivian Ministry of Tourism is reported to have given the go ahead for the development of the world’s largest …Read More: Maldives: Incredible underwater hotel planned for Maldives Private Island The home of the US Government owned Plum Island Animal Disease Center, looks set to change hands to a private party as part of a debt-lowering package. Plum Island Courtesy of www.ars.usda.gov The closure of the Plum Island Animal Center looks all but certain, as US Government financial experts seek to …Read More: USA: Question Marks Surround Future of New York’s Plum Island  A Chinese developer has an ambitious vision for the small and remote Yap, but many residents are wary about welcoming thousands of international tourists. (The remote and beautiful island of Yap) The miniscule island state of Yap, part of the Federated States of Micronesia, is not the first place that comes …Read More: South Pacific: Is the Tiny Island of Yap Ready for a Huge Casino Resort?  A gorgeous private island in the Great Barrier Reef has just received approval for a controversial upgrade that will bill in the hundreds of millions. (Great Keppel Island image by Tourism Queensland) When it comes to island development, the Australian state of Queensland is having to walk a fine line …Read More: Australia: $600 Million Resort Makeover Slated for Great Keppel Island  Author Daniel Hays has penned a poignant and humorous account of purchasing a small island and moving his reluctant family there for a year. (On Whale Island, by Daniel Hays) For the many people who have fantasized about what life would be like living on a remote island, Canadian author Daniel …Read More: Island Books: A Modern “Swiss Family Robinson” Saga on Whale Island  The province of Zhejiang is blessed with hundreds of beautiful islands, and officials are encouraging public debate about how to develop them. (Uninhabited Islands near Zhoushan, Zhejiang) In December, the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang held an unusual public meeting, with the focus …Read More: Asia: China Debates Plans for Development of Uninhabited Islands  An enterprising Australian couple have put their retirement plans on indefinite hold to create a labour of love: a luxurious resort on a small Fijian private island. (Image Courtesy of Naisoso Island) For Australian property developer Bob Lowres, retirement in a tropical paradise just wasn’t doing the trick. After …Read More: South Pacific: Why Retire When You Can Build an Island Resort? |
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