Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Island Resorts

Philippines: Man-made islands - upsetting the balance of nature

Panglao Nature Park

Projects to build islands or reclaim land are becoming more popular, especially in parts of the world with coastal tourism-based economies. In the Philippines, one such project called the Panglao Oasis Islands, which hopes to build five man-made islands for tourism, recreation, nature parks and residential purposes, has come under fire. The five …Read More: Philippines: Man-made islands – upsetting the balance of nature

Island Resorts

USA: Singer Castle on Dark Island Now Open for 2011

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

Island Resorts

Fiji: Laucala Island – Paradise on Earth

Poolside

Antoinette interviews Laucala Island Manager Maja Kilgore, who with the help of her husband Thomas, has developed the island to its internationally-renowned status of being one of the most luxurious private island resorts in the world today. Serene sun-kissed white beaches, sparkling turquoise waters, small romantic coves, emerald green lush tropical vegetation …Read More: Fiji: Laucala Island – Paradise on Earth