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Escape to the Conch Republic: Islands of the Florida Keys
Proving that you don’t need to travel far to find a perfect sun-swept tropical isle, the Florida Keys offer Americans an exotic getaway right in their own backyard.
Cottage Living on the Isle of Mews
Dotted with small lakes and charming towns, the Monadnock region of Southern New Hampshire is one of the region’s top spots for that favourite of summer activities – cottaging. Surrounded by woodlands and wildlife yet with many small towns and amenities, this picturesque New England area offers it all. And in one of its pure [...]
Yadua Island, Fiji
What comes to mind when you think of Fiji? An exaltation of colourful exotic birds, and twisting vines dripping with large, fragrant flowers. Romantic, candlelit dinners against a backdrop of mountain peaks and brilliant ocean sunsets. Smiling, friendly locals greeting you every way you turn with a melodious “Bula”. And of course, some of the [...]
The Mysterious Paradise of Palawan
Certain particularly beautiful tropical islands brighten the desktops of thousands of computers around the world –extraordinary rocky shapes jutting out of the sea, adorned with sparkling beaches and covered in rich green jungle. These islands are exotic, compelling and like nothing else on earth. But as the staff at Private Islands Inc. can attest, the question on hundreds of people’s minds is - where on earth are they?
Do You Have what it Takes to Own a Private Island?
The challenges of island ownership often require a certain kind of personality; driven, entrepreneurial and capable of doing what it takes to survive away from civilization. Do you measure up?
Private Paradises Close to Home
From the picturesque Great Lakes down to the tropical Florida Keys, private islands in the USA and Canada are as diverse as the people who own them. Featured here are a selection of “close to home” private islands currently available for sale between US $1M and $8M. North America is by far the largest private [...]
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw’s Private Island
You might imagine country music royalty preferring to relax on an old-school American horse ranch, but New Country stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are actually king and queen of their own Bahamian island. Their piece of paradise is located in the rapidly growing Exumas, home to many luxury resorts, quaint towns and the island [...]
Eagle Island, Michigan - Private Retreat With a Causeway
The American Heartland may not be the first place that comes to mind when one thinks of a private island, but the wild beauty of the Great Lakes region is actually home to a number of islands found in the thriving “cottage country” regions hidden amid its picturesque forests. Popular with residents of major Midwest [...]
The World’s Best Job – Private Island Caretaker
For those who love natural beauty, fun in the sun, and a healthy dose of solitude, becoming the caretaker of a private island could be a dream come true. But how do you break into this niche career- and start a whole new lifestyle?
As the caretaker of a private island tucked away in the Exumas [...]
Sugar and Spice- The Islands of the Grenadines
A set of small scattered islands, so linear in formation that early European explorers referred to them as “the birds”, the Grenadines are a diverse and beautiful part of the lesser-travelled Caribbean. Stretching across the sea in a long chain from the sleepy country of Grenada up to elegant St. Vincent, the Grenadines offer authentic [...]