By Liam Gladstone  10/02/2007 

Set against the clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, the 2000 acres of Grenada’s Ronde Island leave a powerful first impression. “It’s the ultimate paradise,” describes the island’s exclusive agent, Trevor David, ” and a blank canvas waiting for the right artist.” The striking cliffs, pristine tropical forests and rolling green hills evoke a younger earth, and in fact, that this highly desirable island is untouched by development comes as a surprise to many international real estate specialists. Chris Krolow, CEO of Private Islands Inc., is among them. “With billions of dollars being pumped into resort projects in the surrounding areas, it’s amazing that the property has remained undeveloped,” he says. “This is the largest private island available in the entire Caribbean- just imagine the possibilities.” Read more »

by Liam Gladstone

Imagine gazing from the window of a small aircraft, soaring across a coastline brushed by the sea and dotted with thousands of beautiful, unspoiled islands. Below you, the tide is visibly broken by whitecaps at each island’s shore, and you notice how seemingly uninhabited the area feels. Few houses, little population, no excessive maritime traffic; this is Nova Scotia, Canada’s ocean playground, and yet it doesn’t appear to be the huge private island market that its geography all but demands.

On the other hand, Georgian Bay, two hours north of Toronto, Canada, is a huge market. Fly over the area and you’ll see not only islands but any number of houses, cabins and cottages of all sizes. So many, in fact, that overcrowding can potentially be an issue for those at the end of a mass exodus from the metropolis, bumper-to-bumper in cottage country- the retreat of choice, it seems, for the weary urbanite. Read more »

by Miranda Byron

After a visit to the unforgettable Indian Ocean nation of the Maldives, many things will assuredly stand out in your memory. A small nation comprised of nineteen coral atolls, the Maldives is world-renowned for its sparkling white beaches, perfect clear waters, and a rich cultural history. The beautiful resorts that dot the country’s many small isles are famous for providing discriminating travelers with the ultimate tropical experience- and now two of these hideaways have set an unprecedented standard for luxury at an exclusive rental for US $1M per week.

Two of the most iconic island resorts in the Maldives, Soneva Fushi and Soneva Gili, are extending the opportunity to exclusively rent their complement of resort services for seven days. Read more »

Through the vision of H.H General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Defense Minister, Nakheel is creating the most exclusive property development ever, The World.With The Palm, Nakheel puts Dubai on The Map. Now with The World, Nakheel puts the map on Dubai. The World consists of over 300 man made islands strategically positioned to form the shape of the world map, lying 4km off the coast of Dubai. The World will be the most exclusive and sought after community offering the most exciting residential and leisure opportunities in the fastest growing tourist destination on the planet. This is the ultimate destination where the only limit is your imagination. Read more »