Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Environment

India: Extinct mangrove species discovered on private Indian island

Wetland ecosystem in Kerala, India

INCREDIBLE FIND

Last week an activist from the southern Indian state of Kerala, Mr V.K. Madhusudhanan sighted “ceriops tagal” or yellow mangrove on the 40 acre private island on Puthenthuruthu in Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam District, Kerala, according to an article in the Indian daily The Hindu. Coconut groves and palm trees are dotted …Read More: India: Extinct mangrove species discovered on private Indian island

Environment

Micronesia: Small Island States as the “Canary in the Coal Mine”

The tiny nation of Nauru may have a small population – and fewer resources – but the country has become a pivotal force in battling the destruction small islands face from climate change.

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Island Resorts

USA: The Sagamore Resort – An Island Hideaway in the Adirondacks

Found within New York’s scenic Adirondack mountain range, this island resort on Lake George has been a prestigious destination for over a century, and offers the ultimate in traditional elegance.

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Islands sold

India: Kerala's Green Lagoon Resort Island has a new owner

Keeping with tradition

An unnamed Indian businessman has bought the stunning Green Lagoon Resort Island in Kerala, India, but don’t worry, this gorgeous first-rate private island eco-resort will remain open for business.

Sunrise Residence

TRANQUILITY AND TRADITION

Surrounded by lagoons and canals, the island’s two generous residences are made of local wood …Read More: India: Kerala’s Green Lagoon Resort Island has a new owner

Island Resorts

Malaysia: Pangkor Laut Island resort, where luxury abounds

Sea Villas

Soaking up the sun in the gorgeous greeny blue sparkling waters, 250 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, lies the magical island of Pangkor Laut in Malaysia.

The stunning island paradise offers hillside villas set amidst lush rainforest, overlooking tropical gardens and sea villas on stilts, an overwater village linked by wooden walkways.

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Island Resorts

UK: Travel writer chosen for dream island Job

Bonne Nuit coastline, Jersey

One lucky budding travel writer, Holly Eddings, has been chosen from 100 applicants for the ultimate first travel writing job – to spend two months visiting the beautiful Channel Islands of Jersey, Guernsey and Herm, as well as St Malo in France and writing her very own travel blog.

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Development

France: Paris administration departments behind purchase of Seine River Island

Model of proposed island development

New plans to develop the island of Seguin in the Seine river in west Paris will begin next year, according to French newswire AFP and other article from Art Media Agency.

Ile Seguin, Seine River, Paris

Located between the communes of Boulogne and Billancourt, the island was bought from …Read More: France: Paris administration departments behind purchase of Seine River Island

Islands sold

Scotland: Island of Taransay has new owner

Taransay beach

The Scottish island of Taransay, in the Outer Hebridies, has finally been sold to the co-founder and CEO of Equateq, a New Zealander by the name of Adam Kelliher, for more than GBP 2 million, according to an article in the British daily, The Telegraph.

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