Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Island Resorts

Latin America: Isla Palenque Interns Get Ready for Prime Time

A tropical Eden in the Gulf of Chiriqui is releasing the first in an entertaining video series made by their eco-minded summer interns, Ben and Luke.

(Image Courtesy of Amble Resorts)

Last spring, an exciting contest was announced by an under-development island resort in Panama: using Youtube videos …Read More: Latin America: Isla Palenque Interns Get Ready for Prime Time

Island Resorts

Indian Ocean: Sports Illustrated Picks Desroches Island for Swimsuit Issue

This year, the much-anticipated Swimsuit Issue by Sports Illustrated was shot at a beautiful island resort in the sultry Seychelles.

(Villa on Desroches Island)

Stunning expanses of white beach, turquoise water vistas, and a barefoot-chic island resort – could there be a better place on earth for gorgeous models …Read More: Indian Ocean: Sports Illustrated Picks Desroches Island for Swimsuit Issue

Island Resorts

Indian Ocean: Soneva Gili Takes Top Spot at World Travel Awards

A glamorous yearly event celebrating the best in international travel, the World Travel Awards honored a Maldives private island as the top villa resort for 2012.

(Image Courtesy of VPI)

Surely, Soneva Gili by Six Senses must be one of the most spectacular and unique resorts on earth; set …Read More: Indian Ocean: Soneva Gili Takes Top Spot at World Travel Awards

Celebs visiting resorts

Caribbean: Prince William to Join the Middletons for Mustique Holiday

The most ultra-exclusive private island in the Caribbean has hosted countless celebrity holiday makers, but a visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge still makes headlines.

(Mustique Image Courtesy of VPI)

During a grey and damp UK winter, most people’s thoughts will inevitably turn to a sunny holiday …Read More: Caribbean: Prince William to Join the Middletons for Mustique Holiday

Environment

Caribbean: Conservation Thrives on BVI's Beautiful Guana Island

A private island paradise in the British Virgin Islands, Guana Island has pursued a policy of saving rare species and preserving its natural splendor.

(Image Copyright F. Vladi)

Guana Island’s sprawling 850 acres are covered in a lush, brilliantly green forest that coats its rolling hills and mountainous peaks. …Read More: Caribbean: Conservation Thrives on BVI’s Beautiful Guana Island

Celebs visiting resorts

Latin America: Martha Stuart Parties on a Private Island in Panama

The queen of decorating joined a group of prominent friends last week to celebrate the birthday of businessman and artist Jean Pigozzi on his island in Panama.

(Martha Stuart with President Martinelli/from Twitter)

When you’re a larger than life figure like Jean “Johnny” Pigozzi – a successful investor, photographer, …Read More: Latin America: Martha Stuart Parties on a Private Island in Panama

Celebs visiting resorts

Caribbean: Royals Jet to Necker Island for Holly Branson’s Wedding

Despite having been ravaged by a fire in August, the luxurious Necker Island was in fine shape to host the wedding of Richard Branson’s daughter last week – and some young royals were on the guest list.

(The destroyed Great House can be seen on the hilltop)

It’s not …Read More: Caribbean: Royals Jet to Necker Island for Holly Branson’s Wedding

Island Resorts

Worldwide: Private Isles Still Available for Christmas or New Year’s

While most people associate Christmas and New Year’s Eve with festive fir trees and snowy weather, some prefer palms and sandy beaches! Read on for some tropical isles still available for an unforgettable holiday celebration.

(Bonefish Cay, Bahamas)

One of the most prominent families enjoying a non-traditional Christmas this …Read More: Worldwide: Private Isles Still Available for Christmas or New Year’s Eve