Tropical Islands

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!

Italy is famous for it’s beautiful beaches, and every summer Italians flee the hot and crowded cities for the cool breezes of the coast. According to the Independent, Italians are taking their beach obsession to a whole new level with more of the countries super rich investing in private islands. .

Italians Indulging in Private Islands

Like other high end hotel chains around the world, Four Seasons resorts has been expanding its holdings to include a number of private islands around the world. Four Seasons recently developed a Robinson Crusoe experience in purchasing a private island near their five star resort in Langkawi. Guests of Four Seasons Resort Langkawi can slip away to their very own secret island, where they will be “marooned” in Four Seasons style

Four Seasons Maroons Guests on Private Island

Now that the recession is over the world’s wealthiest individuals are once again starting to indulge in luxurios vacations and according to Fox business news the destination that is at the top of their list are Private Islands. Here is what Fox News had to say. According to the American Affluence Research Center, 35% of America’s wealthiest households plan to spend more on domestic vacations this year, and 31% plan to spend more on vacations abroad. That means the rich are planning to do some serious spending on everything from private jets to private islands.  Read more: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/06/10/adventures-in-affluence-how-billionaire-vacations/#ixzz1PAucGRdI

How the Billionaire Vacations

The Turks and Caicos weekly news is reporting that formed US president Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are vacationing on the exlusive Parrot Cay with the Clinton’s daughter Chelsea and her husband Marc Mezvinsky. Accoridng to the report the family spent six days at fashion designer Donna Karan’s luxury four bedroom villa, where they enjoyed 360-degree ocean views and personal chef and butler service. The article also notes that “Under the safe watch of a 21-strong team of US Secret Service agents they relaxed on soft white sands and swam in the country’s famous turquoise waters.” To read the full article about the Clinton’s Trip to the TCI visit the Turks and Caicos Weekly News.

Clinton’s Vacation on Private Island

In the wake of the Royal wedding, and the impending island honeymoon of the Royal Couple people are taking a keen interest in private island honeymoons. The Independent recently published an interesting article showcasing honeymoon destinations for princes and paupers alike and naturally a number of islands made the list. Here is what they had to say. “ Prince The Maldives have proved a honeymoon destination worthy of royalty, with a mesmerising array of private island resorts falling over themselves to impress. Romance is everywhere, from overwater villas, to underwater spas and everything in between.

Honeymoons: The Cost of Romance

As the Chinese economy continues to grow in leaps and bounds more and more Chinese are exploring the Private Island Market. More and more English Chinese news outlets are running stories about the privilege of private island ownership and travel. Here is what one article recently had to say.   “Owning one’s own private island is a fantasy for many people, poor and wealthy alike.

Owning a Private Island: Far From a Dream

For many people renting an island is the first step towards island ownership. However when on a private island rental it is hard to shake the feeling of ownership.

An Island (rental) of One’s Own

The Wall Street Journal recently purchased this unique article  on their online website.  The story reads that recently in FLorida a group of wealthy art collectors and philanthropists dined on risotto and listened to chamber music at a 10-bedroom estate on a private island off Florida’s Biscayne Bay.  The mansion isn’t owned by a Russian oligarch or a certain NBA player who recently moved to town. It was built purely on speculation by developers in search of a buyer. Here is what the Wall Street Journal had to say about this unique island mansion

The $60 Million Dream Home

There is a lot of buzz being generated down under and it’s all coming from Hayman Island.  The beautiful sub-tropic island resort  is advantageously located on Australia’s world famous  great barrier reef. The resort simply known as Hayman is the only resort on the island and is known for catering to well-heeled travellers. It was recently announced that Hayman has developed a number of exclusive  private beach villas, which will boast dedicated butlers and rent for $1,350 per night.

Great Barrier Reef Resort and Residences!