Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Development

Water Purification Systems for Private Islands

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Water, water, everywhere, and not a drop to drink – one of humanity’s most enduring ironies is the cruel fate, suffered throughout history by stranded seafarers, of being surrounded by clear blue waters yet dying of thirst. While private island owners may not be …Read More: Water Purification Systems for Private Islands

Island Market

Is San Francisco’s Red Rock Island Hiding Buried Treasure?

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The lone private island in San Francisco Bay has languished on the market for the last four years, most recently listed for more than US $20M. According to its owner, the island may hold a wealth of …Read More: Is San Francisco’s Red Rock Island Hiding Buried Treasure?

Island Issues

Indonesia: Authorities investigate alleged illegal sale of Gili Islands

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The legal question of property ownership has come to the forefront again in Indonesia, where authorities are investigating the alleged illegal sale of 13 of the Gili Islands. This very popular tourist destination is located to the northwest of Lombok, not far from the well-known island …Read More: Indonesia: Authorities investigate alleged illegal sale of Gili Islands

Media

PRIVATE ISLAND NEWS goes live

Private Island News (PIN) is a website service, which aims to gather and publish news and feature articles, to accurately reflect the state of the global private island market. The web site will be a news reference point, which informs everyone in the industry about a wide variety of issues affecting the private island …Read More: PRIVATE ISLAND NEWS goes live

Island Resorts

Fiji: Laucala Island – Paradise on Earth

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Antoinette interviews Laucala Island Manager Maja Kilgore, who with the help of her husband Thomas, has developed the island to its internationally-renowned status of being one of the most luxurious private island resorts in the world today. Serene sun-kissed white beaches, sparkling turquoise waters, small romantic coves, emerald green lush tropical vegetation …Read More: Fiji: Laucala Island – Paradise on Earth

Island Market

Orpheus Island caught for a ‘bargain’

Melbourne-based Computershare Ltd founder, Chris Morris, recently bought Queensland’s Orpheus Island (Goolboddi), situated off the North-East coast of Australia on the Great Barrier Reef, 190km from Cairns and 80km (a half hour flight) from Townsville. Morris would not disclose his final price, but is said to have purchased the island for below AUD 10 …Read More: Orpheus Island caught for a ‘bargain’

Island Market

China government offers uninhabited islands for lease

Chinese Island

With the number of wealthy people growing at a fast pace and a change in lifestyle trends, free-time pursuits and individuals’ spending power, Chinese authorities are expecting an increasing interest in island investments.

China – great potential for the private island market

Up until now, the private island market has not been developed in …Read More: China government offers uninhabited islands for lease

Island Gossip

Caribbean: Celebs on islands

Turtle Island

HOLIDAYING LIKE A CELEB 

Are you thinking of the ultimate in exclusivity and indulgence with that little extra something? How about staying on a private island owned by a celeb for your next holiday?

CNN reporter George Webster takes you on a fabulous tour of some of the most beautiful celeb-owned private islands …Read More: Caribbean: Celebs on islands


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