Friday, April 19, 2024

Island Issues

South America: Illegal Mansions Sprout on Public Islands in Brazil

Brazil’s coastline is renowned for its gorgeous tropical islands, most of which are part of national parks. This has not stopped some wealthy elites from taking them over and building luxurious holiday homes, however.

(Illegal mansion on Cavala Island)

A controversy is brewing in Brazil over the revelation that …Read More: South America: Illegal Mansions Sprout on Public Islands in Brazil

Island Resorts

Australia: Pumpkin Island to Become a Guys-Only Hideout

This luxury island on the Great Barrier Reef is marketing itself as a sanctuary for “guy time”, where mates can enjoy sports, fishing, and beer without having to look good for the ladies.

(Image Courtesy of Pumpkin Island)

Let’s face it, both men and women need a little time …Read More: Australia: Pumpkin Island to Become a Guys-Only Hideout

Island Resorts

Interview: Jeff Gram’s Secrets to Celebrity Island Luxury

The developer and owner of Cayo Espanto talks to Private Island News about creating a successful private island resort, and what it takes to keep A-list guests coming back for more.

(Image Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands)

As the creator of Belize’s uber-luxurious private island hideaway of Cayo Espanto, …Read More: Interview: Jeff Gram’s Secrets to Celebrity Island Luxury

Breaking Island News

Caribbean: Prince Harry Visits Windermere Island on Jubilee Tour

The sentimental prince put in a special request to visit the island, a favorite of the late Princess Diana, while on his 10-day tour of the Caribbean.

(Image of Windermere by Greg Huntsman)

While Prince Harry was visiting the Bahamas earlier this month as part of the Queen’s Diamond …Read More: Caribbean: Prince Harry Visits Windermere Island on Jubilee Tour

Island Resorts

Europe: Private Castle Island of Brecqhou Now Open to Public

A small Channel Island owned by the prominent Barclay Brothers has opened its magical gardens and vineyards to the public with new day tours.

(Image Courtesy of F. Vladi)

When booking a trip to the storied isle of Sark, one of the last traditional Norman fiefdoms in Europe, visitors …Read More: Europe: Private Castle Island of Brecqhou Now Open to Public

Island Issues

Europe: The Myth of Greek Island Sales Rises Again

Throughout Greece’s ongoing financial crisis, rumors that the country is considering selling off its treasured islands to foreigners have been rampant in the media.

(Image of Skorpios by Farhad Vladi)

What makes the idea of owning a Greek island so captivating? Of course, the rocky, desert isles in the …Read More: Europe: The Myth of Greek Island Sales Rises Again

Environment

South Pacific: Kiribati Seeks Climate Change Refuge in Fiji

(Some of Kiribati's tiny islets/Flickr)

Small island nations are now feeling so threatened by the prospect of rising sea levels and super storms from climate change that they are making plans to flee to safer shores.

(Some of Kiribati's tiny islets/KevGuy4101 Photo)

First, the government of the low-lying Maldives announced that they would be …Read More: South Pacific: Kiribati Seeks Climate Change Refuge in Fiji

Breaking Island News

New Island Book: The World of Private Islands

An exciting new publication is now available from Vladi Private Islands, the company that first showed the incredible beauty and variety of islands in their sold-out coffee table book Luxury Private Islands.

(Publisher: teNeues/Photo: Farhad Vladi)

No company can boast of a more intimate knowledge of the business of …Read More: New Island Book: The World of Private Islands


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