Tropical Islands

I Heart Harbor Island Located at the entrance to Bucks Harbor, this 25±-acre heart-shaped island offers privacy in an interesting, vibrant location. It provides a quiet retreat only yards from the mainland, together with a premium location for enjoying the harbor’s yacht traffic and wildlife. A deepwater dock and float are located on the harbor side, tucked into the island’s northern cleft in an extremely sheltered site. The 4800± feet of shorefront include pebble beaches, cobblestones, and bold granite ledges. The simple summer cabin accommodates 4-6 adults and offers spectacular southerly views of Pumpkin Island Lighthouse, the western entrance to Eggemoggin Reach, and Penobscot Bay

Harbor Island: Love at First Sight

Fall/Winter 2011/2012 Private Islands Magazine Fall/Winter 2011 Our print magazine features stunning profiles of the most exceptional private islands on the market, ranging from Bahamian island mansions, to sophisticated European villas, to rustic Canadian and American cottage hideaways. Price is not the determining factor for inclusion; rather, we endeavour to showcase properties that epitomize the beauty of private islands and the unique lifestyle they offer. This issue is a truly spectacular with more than 50 islands available for sale or rent as well as a double feature on Ontario’s Georgian Bay, Italy’s most exclusive island,  some amazing opportunities in Belize and, of course,  a few must have island toys. The most exciting change to take place in the private island world is an amendment to ownership laws in the Maldives. Long known as a premier resort destination, the Maldives has opened the door to foreign ownership and  is the ideal location to own property in this idyllic archipelago.

Private Islands – Fall/Winter 2011-12 now available

You really can’t go wrong purchasing an island in Florida. It’s advantageous purchasing laws, combined with its beautiful climate and access to infrastructure makes Florida consistently one of the most popular places to purchase and island. One of the newest islands on the market is Crystal River Island

Crystal River Island

Developing a private island isn’t easy, especially in Cambodia, but when done successfully it’s akin to recreating the Garden of Eden. With Cambodias tourism industry rapidly expanding, and higher end tourists taking notice of the country an increasing number of luxury boutique resorts are sprouting up. CNN.com recently geature Rory and Melita Hunter who have created what is set to become Cambodia’s most luxurious resort, Song Saa Island. Song Saa, which is set to open on December 31 is the vision of Rory and Melita Hunter who have turned their island dreams into reality

In Cambodia Luxury Means Private Islands

Although island ownership isn’t limited to the rich and famous, they tend to garner the most attention.  AOL recently released a peak at some of the most famous celebrity islands noting thatfor some celebrities fast cars, multi-million dallar houses, and holiday homes aren’t quite enough. According to AOL the newest A-list statement is the purchase of your own private island. Check out the link below to sneek a peak at the islands of celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Faith Hill and Mel Gibson http://travel.aol.co.uk/2011/09/23/sneak-peak-celebrity-owned-private-islands/

Celebrity Owned Private Islands

Islands rarely come on the market in Uganda and I have never seen one as large as Koome Island.     At 3,053 acres in size Koome Island is a virgin freehold property ideal for development.

Own an Island in Africa!

Necker island has reportedly reopened following a fire on August 22 nd which destroyed the eight bedroom Great House. It was reported that Kate Winslet was staying on the island at the time and actually assisted in the rescue of Branson’s elderly mother from the main residence. Following the reopening, guests will have use of six newly refurbished Bali Houses. Temple House, Branson’s private home, will also be on offer alongside his 105-foot Necker Belle catamaran. Branson plans to rebuild the Great House in the same Balinese style with views of the Caribbean, although he promised several “innovative twists.” The fire was triggered by a lightning strike during Hurricane Irene.

Richard Branson’s Island Reopens Following Fire!

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer recently listed google co-founder and uber-billionaire Paul Allen’s Anacortes Washington island on the market for 13.5 million.   Allen purchased “Allan Island” in 1992 and reportedly to build a vacation home. However later he purchased up Spetty Peninsual site on nearby Lopez Island in 1996 and abandoned his original plans. Allan Island, named for a Nacy hero, not the Billionaire (hence the name change), is an almost entirely undeveloped 292 acre island. The island boasts one modest house – a caretakers cabin fitted with water, septic and generator.

Apple Co-Founder Allen to Sell Private Island

Chris Krolow, CEO Private Islands Inc.   It is an exciting time in the private island world. With a large number of new islands for sale coming onto the market and changes in foreign ownership laws in some island regions of the world, 2012 is sure to be a record breaking year for island sales.   Private Islands Inc. CEO, Chris Krolow r ecently reported that his company is marketing more than a dozen new European private islands for sale.

Private Island Sales Going Strong

Like much of North America, Michigan is home to some of the most beautiful islands in the world with the added advantage that they are often located on vast fresh water lakes. One of the newest and most stunning islands to come on the market in Michigan is Lotus Island.Exceptionally unique Tobocman & Lawrence home on Lotus Island with stunning views of Lotus Lake. Escape to your private 1-acre island complete with state of the art contemporary home., featuring an open floor plan for entertaining, expansive walls of windows, spacious rooms and a huge screened porch to enjoy the lake. Stunning grounds with private gardens. Patio stretches to the waterfront and overlooks the lake and fountains

Lotus Island Michigan