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Few people left as much of a mark on Fiji as the founder of its first private island resort, and his loss has left the many people he touched celebrating his adventurous life. (Image Courtesy of Musket Cove) When Richard ‘Dick’ Smith first landed in Fiji, it was …Read More: South Pacific: Fond Memories of Fiji Island Resort Pioneer  The deep-pocketed founder of a nature conservation group has purchased a 371-acre Seychelles island from Europe’s wealthiest woman – does this spell an end to the long controversy over D’Arros? (Image of D'Arros Copyright F. Vladi) For such a tranquil piece of paradise, it’s seemingly impossible for D’Arros Island …Read More: Seychelles: Conservancy Founder Buys D’Arros Island from L’Oréal Heiress  Nominated to carry the flame on behalf of its Royal Patron Prince Harry, the essential disaster-relief charity MapAction was thrilled to take part in the prestigious Olympic Torch Relay. (Mr. Ming getting some encouragement from the young Royals) As he passed by Buckingham Palace, Wai-Ming Lee held the Olympic torch …Read More: Vladi Private Islands: MapAction Honored As Olympic Torch Bearer  At age 87, the unlikely English owner of a Seychelles private island achieved international fame, and has left an enduring legacy of conservation for others to enjoy. (Image Courtesy of helicopterseychelles.com) In May of this year, an unusual story broke in the international media; the tale of one Brendon …Read More: Indian Ocean: In Memory of Island Hermit Brendon Grimshaw  A renowned photographer in the Thousand Islands has published a unique interactive eBook exploring this picturesque region – including the story of his own charming private island. (One in a Thousand eBook for the iPad) For photographer Ian Coristine, capturing the essence of the Thousand Islands region has become …Read More: New Island Book: One in a Thousand eBook by Ian Coristine  The online image archive of the globally-renowned private island broker and aerial photographer has now been viewed by an incredible 1 million people from every corner of the planet. (Farhad Vladi with his camera on an island tour) When it comes to beautiful islands, there is a true universal …Read More: Worldwide: Farhad Vladi’s Panoramio Celebrates 1 Million Visitors  The Hawaiian government has let slip that there is indeed a deal in the works to sell Lanai Island – and the billionaire prospective buyer is no stranger to unusual purchases. (Lanai Image by orangeplastic/Flickr) On Wednesday, the Governor of Hawaii broke exciting news for those following the sale …Read More: UPDATE: Oracle CEO Larry Ellison Announced as Lanai Buyer  Rumours have been confirmed that Los Angeles billionaire David Murdock is indeed trying to sell Lanai Island in Hawaii, a high-value property that could reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars. (The Island of Lanai, Hawaii) When it comes to the private islands of the rich and famous, …Read More: USA: Sale of Hawaii’s Lanai Island May Be Imminent |
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