Thursday, March 28, 2024

Governments buying Islands

Greece: Ever considered buying an island in Greece?

Skorpios Island

The word Greece is almost synonymous with the word island. With around 6000 islands in total, mostly privately owned, this should be a private island paradise…

However selling or buying an island is virtually impossible in this country, thanks to an elaborate maze of bureaucracy, which must be navigated at all governmental levels, plus …Read More: Greece: Ever considered buying an island in Greece?

Environment

Scientists discover 657 new barrier islands with the help of satellite images

Barrier islands make up 10% of the earth’s continental shorelines, but what are these islands, how are they formed and where exactly can they be found?

A decade ago, a survey carried out identified 1’492 barrier islands worldwide. Recently, an article in the British Daily Mail Online reported on how improved technology has enabled …Read More: Scientists discover 657 new barrier islands with the help of satellite images

Island Issues

Sir Richard Branson to Give Rare Lemurs Sanctuary on Moskito Island

Neckar Island

The flamboyant head of the Virgin conglomerate wants to create a refuge for threatened lemurs on one of his two islands in the BVI – however, this plan has sparked a local controvery.

UK billionaire Sir Richard Branson is reportedly intending to import two dozen ring-tailed lemurs to his private Moskito Island in April. …Read More: Sir Richard Branson to Give Rare Lemurs Sanctuary on Moskito Island

Island Market

Will China’s New Island Leases Create a Tourism Boom?

As China opens up a set of small islands for lease, entrepreneurs are planning a new era of luxury resort development in Zhejiang. Are these investors prepared for the challenges ahead?

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According to a recent article in the China Daily, Chinese officials have …Read More: Will China’s New Island Leases Create a Tourism Boom?

Island Market

Despite US Downturn, Luxury Sales Continue in British Columbia’s Islands

Even with American consumers still mired in an economic downturn, realtors in BC’s island region are seeing robust sales for high-end properties, including luxury private islands.

Scott Island, currently for sale at www.vladi.de

The area that surrounds the southeast tip of Vancouver Island is often considered, by residents …Read More: Despite US Downturn, Luxury Sales Continue in British Columbia’s Islands

Development

Futurist James Martin’s Historic Bermudan Isle

The tiny Agar’s Island may very well be the oldest “private island” in North America. Now, this unique isle is home to a man who has made a fortune predicting humanity’s future.

The Independent UK has published a fascinating article about the visionary educator and futurologist James Martin, who owns the four-acre Agar’s Island, …Read More: Futurist James Martin’s Historic Bermudan Isle

Environment

Rare Giraffe Get a New Home Courtesy of Kenyan Private Island

 The sight of eight majestic Rothschild giraffes floating down Lake Baringo caused onlookers to do a double take – these endangered animals were relocated in part thanks to Samatian Island, a stunning eco-lodge on a private island. 

 Samatian Island Lodge, a unique eco-resort situated on a private island in Kenya’s Lake Baringo, was recently …Read More: Rare Giraffes Get a New Home Courtesy of Kenyan Private Island

Island Issues

The Barclay Brothers’ £2M Bid for Control of the Isle of Sark

 

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Newly released correspondence shows how UK billionaire brothers Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay have been waging a long battle with Seigneur John Michael Beaumont, the hereditary ruler of Britain’s feudal island of Sark.

 

The Isle of Sark, part of the scenic Channel Islands, is a world …Read More: The Barclay Brothers’ £2M Bid for Control of the Isle of Sark


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