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June 8th, 2011
 Print this Page Last month we reported on new laws that came into effect in China on March 12 this year, to allow 176 islands to be offered to Chinese and foreigners to rent or lease for prolonged periods of time, in accordance with certain restrictions. See: http://www.privateislandnews.com/china-government-offers-uninhabited-islands-for-lease/ In the following article, the China Daily hears from …Read More: China: If you want a challenge, develop a Chinese island! June 7th, 2011
Print this Page The answer is in Scotland and the island in question is Eigg. At just over 8000 hectares, it is known as the jewel in the Hebridean crown for its spectacular beauty, with views across to the north-west of the Isle of Rum. Located due south of the Isle of Skye, Eigg is also known …Read More: Scotland: Do you know where the largest privately-owned island in Europe is? June 7th, 2011
Print this Page Years ago, the Canadian government sold off tracts of land – including small islands – to private buyers. With strong public support, non-profits and the Government of Canada are now putting this land back in the public domain.
(Image Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands) …Read More: Canada: Nova Scotia’s Passion for Island Conservation June 7th, 2011
Print this Page but not everyone. A tropical atoll fanned by balmy breezes may fulfill some people’s dream of paradise but there are those who prefer the more windswept end of the climate spectrum. If that’s the case then the islands of the OUT SKERRIES off the North Sea coast of Scotland will have definite appeal. The …Read More: Scotland: Some like it hot…. June 6th, 2011
Print this Page As winter creeps into the southern hemisphere, we’re daydreaming of brighter horizons…whether it’s sunshine filled days, sand stretched beaches, hour long sunsets, waves lapping at the doorstep…or even an island getaway in the sunny seas of Fiji? Why not! It may have once been a day dream, but it could be a reality. …Read More: Fiji: Toberua – affordable luxury on Fijian paradise island June 5th, 2011
Print this Page When Captain Andy Hill began exploring the coastal wetlands of Georgia in his boat, he had no intention of purchasing his own island – and certainly not eight of them! (Image Courtesy of Eagle Island) Sometimes, life offers the most unexpected opportunities. For boat captain Andy Hill, known …Read More: USA: Georgia’s Man of Many Islands June 5th, 2011
Print this Page 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 familiar …Read More: Worldwide: Disputed Islands Around the World June 3rd, 2011
Print this Page 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 Private Islands News - Private Islands for sale and for rentWe are the world's leading news page about islands for rent and sale. Private Island News (PIN) highlights the latest news about the private islands businewss, connecting a large online community of private islands enthusiasts. Private islands fans can read the latest news and stories about the private islands market, and see current ads for private islands to buy or rent. We analyze the island market, look at price trends, and feature commentary from top island experts. We report on business, breaking news, and all other aspects of island life. We explain environmental problems and climate change and bring the latest gossip about celebrities and private islands. Advertisements for the independent paradiseGuiding you in the right direction, we give breaking reports about new property sales and auctions to help you find your dream island retreat. We distribute offers for tropical and Caribbean islands for sale and enable our readers to buy or rent a private island from a celebrity. Newlyweds can also rent a private island for their honeymoon. For all prospective customers, Private Island News makes referrals to Vladi Private Islands, a broker for private island rentals and sales. Valuable information about island livingPrivate Island News also informs potential buyers about other relevant matters to life on private islands such as the environment, climate change and island development. We discuss issues of global warming, extreme weather, politics and green technology, and focus on how to live in harmony with the natural environment. PIN also brings you the hottest news about luxury lifestyles, new literature, and the rich and famous who buy or rent islands. Furthermore, we also discuss governments and their strategies and reasons for buying islands.
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