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While national borders and boundaries are usually well-established, small, remote islands can fall through the cracks. Desired for fishing and oil drilling rights, military access, or simply national pride, a number of these disputed isles are causing territorial clashes around the world. The very public battles over islands like Taiwan and the Falklands are …Read More: Worldwide: Disputed Islands Around the World  Ever imagined playing a round of golf on a floating course, walking through an underwater tunnel to the clubhouse, where a glass elevator drops down to the main bar in the middle of a spectacular natural aquarium, all in a village of man-made private islands and villas? No…this is not a futuristic movie, it …Read More: Maldives: How futuristic floating villages could solve some climate change challenges  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 islands …Read More: Philippines: Man-made islands – upsetting the balance of nature  Mega-million dollar projects on artificial islands are most often associated with exotic, wealthy places like Dubai and Bahrain – however, the media has been turning an eye to some interesting island developments in the USA. (Image of Star Island Copyright Mark Averette) Star Island, Florida The aptly-named Star Island in Miami …Read More: USA: America’s Man-Made Islands are Making News  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  After the 2008 economic collapse, Florida was arguably one of the hardest-hit states in the union. During the crisis, one private-island owner pulled his listing from the market – but signs of a recovery have renewed his hopes of finding a buyer. (Image from www.wikipedia.com) While the thought …Read More: USA: As Market Improves, $49.5M Florida Island Relisted for Sale  This gorgeous eco-lodge on a private island in Panama made headlines in February when they held a contest to be their media-savvy island intern for the summer. They’ve now announced the results – and it was a tie! (Image Courtesy of Amble Resorts) A Heated Competition Nearly 100 …Read More: Central America: Meet the Isla Palenque Intern Contest Winners  From infinity pools to infinite sea views, this new luxury resort set on the rolling hills of Scrub Island has breathed new life into the BVI’s image as an exclusive travel destination. (Image Courtesy of Mainsail Resorts) As the first new resort to open in the British Virgin …Read More: Caribbean: New Scrub Island Resort in BVI is Making Waves |
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