Saturday, April 20, 2024

Governments buying Islands

North Carolina Family “Adopt” Their Own Island

A water-loving family from Charlotte, NC are giving back to their community in a unique way: by adopting a small island in Lake Norman through a local conservation program.

A man-made lake that sprawls out across more than 50 square miles of North Carolina, the immense Lake Norman is sometimes referred to as the …Read More: North Carolina Family “Adopt” Their Own Island

Environment

Will Small Islands Vanish Beneath the Waves?

Climatologists are predicting a significant – and frightening – rise in sea levels over the next century. What does this mean for the world’s small islands?

(Image of Niue Sourced from The Cayman Institute)

It is a little-known fact that December 24th, 2006, was a momentous day …Read More: Will Small Islands Vanish Beneath the Waves?

Environment

For Mauritian Island, an Alien Tortoise Saves the Day

Many countries have undergone long, expensive programs to eradicate dangerous foreign species – however, a non-native tortoise is bringing new life to one African island.

(Image Copyright Raniero Tazzi)

The idea of introducing a non-native species into an environment is a controversial one – critics can …Read More: For Mauritian Island, an Alien Tortoise Saves the Day

Celebs visiting resorts

For Hillary Clinton, a Unique Island Kind of Island-Hopping

After a family holiday in the sunny Turks and Caicos, Secretary of State Clinton visited the remote islands and fjords of Greenland for international talks on climate change.

For an unforgettable Easter Break, Hillary Clinton and her family, including former president Bill, her daughter Chelsea and her husband Mark, took a sun-dappled holiday …Read More: For Hillary Clinton, a Unique Island Kind of Island-Hopping

Island Resorts

North America’s Best Island Honeymoon Escapes

Royal newlyweds Kate and William have spurred renewed interest in the idea of a romantic, exotic private island honeymoon – but you don’t have to travel to remote locales like the Seychelles. North America is home to some glorious private islands of its own, from paradises in the Caribbean to castles fit for royalty! …Read More: North America’s Best Island Honeymoon Escapes

Development

The Netherlands: Personal submersibles for the ultimate underwater experience

C-Explorer

In 2005, Bert Houtman realized his dream when he founded U-Boat Worx, a Dutch company that builds submarines for personal use.

In an interview with U-Boats Marketing and Sales Manager, Erik Hasselman, I dive into the world of mini personal submersibles and explore this fascinating underwater perspective.

MOVE OVER MR BOND!

What an adventure! …Read More: The Netherlands: Personal submersibles for the ultimate underwater experience

Governments buying Islands

Ireland: The greatness of Great Blasket Island

Island cottage

Great Blasket Island is the largest in a chain of grassy, green islands at the westernmost tip of Europe, off the picturesque coast of County Kerry, Ireland.  Michael de Mordha, who works for the government’s Office of Public Works Heritage Services, is the Director of the Great Blasket Centre. He talks to Antoinette about …Read More: Ireland: The greatness of Great Blasket Island

Development

Wales: Adventurer and TV star Bear Grylls talks about life on his private Welsh island

St Tudwal West viewed from Wales

Life is a rush for the British survival expert and TV documentary maker Bear Grylls, who lives with his wife and three children on a houseboat moored on the Thames in London. So when he is not making shows in the US (Man Versus Wild) and UK (Born Survivor), or managing his own brand …Read More: Wales: British adventurer and TV star Bear Grylls talks about life on his private Welsh island


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