Sunday, May 19, 2013

Island Gossip

Asia: The Real Island Inspiration for James Bond Villain's “Skyfall” Lair

(Hashima Island pictured from the sea in 2011)

After taking a long break from the stereotypical “evil super-villain with a private island”, “Skyfall” is bringing it back with a creepy lair based on a real Japanese island.

(Hashima Island pictured from the sea in 2011)

With privacy and seclusion galore, could …Read More: Asia: The Real Island Inspiration for James Bond Villain’s “Skyfall” Lair

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Worldwide: Part 2 - The Truth about Celebrity-Owned Private Islands

(Little Hall's Pond Cay, owned by Johnny Depp)

Continuing our two-part series on the private islands of the stars, Private Island News uncovers the truth about celebrity island ownership; do you know how many of these oft-repeated rumors are true, and which ones are just entertaining fictions?

(Tagamago Island in Spain)

Cristiano Ronaldo – Deserta Island, Portugal

The …Read More: Worldwide: Part 2 – The Truth about Celebrity-Owned Private Islands

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Worldwide: Part 1- The Truth about Celebrity-Owned Private Islands

(Onassis' fabled Skorpios Island)

Celebrities are heavily associated with private islands in the media, which can lead to wild speculation about just who owns one of these exclusive pieces of luxury real estate. Here, Private Island News provides Part 1 of the definitive guide to the islands of the rich and famous – it may be surprising which …Read More: Worldwide: Part 1- The Truth about Celebrity-Owned Private Islands

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USA: Kim Kardashian Longs for Deserted Island Wedding

(Royal Honeymoon Spot North Island)

The stunning reality star confessed that after the stress and publicity of her televised wedding in August, she wants her next ceremony to be on an island far from prying eyes.

(Image by Glen Francis)

Kim Kardashian’s wedding to basketball player Kris Humphries on August 11th was certainly a lavish …Read More: USA: Kim Kardashian Longs for Deserted Island Wedding

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Caribbean: Turks and Caicos Awarded $9.29M in Emerald Cay Suit

(Emerald Cay Image Courtesy of VPI)

One of the most spectacular private island estates in the Caribbean was at the heart of a battle between the Turks and Caicos government and an American billionaire resort developer.

(Emerald Cay Image Courtesy of VPI)

Sparsely populated and picture-perfect, the tiny Caribbean nation of the Turks and Caicos is …Read More: Caribbean: Turks and Caicos Awarded $9.29M in Emerald Cay Suit

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Brazil:Private Brazilian island among assets frozen in tax evasion crackdown

Fernando_noronha_Brazil-barrier-islands

Even though private islands are not the most obvious personal asset, often located miles away from the owner, they are not out of reach of the law.

Brazilian police arrested 18 people on Wednesday in a widespread crackdown on tax evasion totalling an estimated USD 633 …Read More: Brazil: Private island among assets frozen in tax evasion crackdown

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Greece: Despite Rumours, No Skorpios Island for Mr. Armani

(Image of Skorpios Copyright F. Vladi)

The sale of the fabled isle of the Onassis family to fashion designer Giorgio Armani has been widely misreported in the press – what makes this private island rumour so compelling?

…Read More: Greece: Despite Rumours, No Skorpios Island for Mr. Armani

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USA: "Real Housewife" Sonja Morgan’s Ex-Husband Selling Private Island in CT

(Image Copyright F. Vladi)

During a tumultuous divorce battle, the Real Housewives of New York’s Sonja Morgan accused her ex-husband of barring her from their co-owned properties, while he lives on a private island near Stamford, CT. The island is now listed for sale for almost US $19M.

(Image of Greenaway Island Copyright F. …Read More: USA: “Real Housewife” Sonja Morgan’s Ex-Husband Selling Private Island in CT

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