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

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

It is no secret that celebrities love private islands, but they are also the playground of the world’s super rich. Along with yachts and private jets, private islands are among the ultimate status symbols for those with whom money is no object. Forbes.com recently featured a number of private islands that have been attatched to some of the world’s most prolific billionaires. Here is what they had to say.  Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island, the first of many highly publicized private island resorts

How to Vacation Like a Billionaire

With advances in communication, transportation and other techologies exploring private islands has never been so accessible. However there are some private islands that will forever be out of reach for all except the most affluent of the planet’s citizens. One such island is Musha Cay. Recentlty a journalist with Industry Leaders Magazine explored the 150 acres of luxury that makes up Musha Cay here is what they had to say

Musha Cay: Exotic Luxury

In recent years the tourism industry in the Turks and Caicos has been booming. This is largely due to the increase in high end tourism development and the scores of celebrities who fly to the island for R&R. Recently more and more private islands have emerged on the market with the most recent being Orchid Point

Turks and Caicos: Orchid Point

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

Although it’s name sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, there is nothing artificial about this beautiful brazilian island. This island is literally awe-inspiring, as is its location. The sea surrounding the island is crystal clear. The island is 98,000 square meters in area, with a circumference of 1,250 meters The island falls under ZCVS zoning, meaning that it’s a conservation area for wildlife. Per regulation, you can build on up to 50% more of the existing square footage (the current square footage is 5,770 square feet)

Ilha 6: Raw Brazilian Beauty

Many island owners are looking at ways to make their islands more sustainable and environmentally friendly. One way island owners achieve this is through the integration of their architecture into the natural landscape. Mandarin Oriental has taken this approach to the next level on their new island resort in the Turks and Caicos.

Island Treetop Villas

Most people get discouraged when they see the prices that some private islands sell for, particularly those promoted in the media. However, not all private islands are out of reach.

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