Volume 4 #12 - December 2007
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Featured Islands for Sale and Rent

Ciftlik Island

Turkey, Europe
EUR $16 Million - 25 acres

A highly rare developed island in the Turkish Aegean Sea, with sandy beaches, clear waters, and a warm and sunny climate.

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Island in Lisbon
Portugal, Europe
EUR $240 Million -3000 acres
An almost 3000 acre private island only 300 meters away from the City of Lisbon, Portugal.

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Shelter Island
BC, Canada
CAN $3.2 Million - 3.5 acres
This stunning BC island offers majestic mountain views, peaceful forests and sandy beaches, all a mere 30-minute boat ride from Vancouver.

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Mouton Island
Nova Scotia, Canada
CAN $3.5 Million- 988 acres
This Island is the largest private island on the east coast of the American continent.

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Tovu Lai Lai
Fiji, Oceania
US $2.9 Million - 30 acres

A unique opportunity to own a beautiful Fijian island, complete with a lagoon, stunning sandy beaches and exotic flora and fauna.

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Vouvalos Island
Greece, Europe
EUR $3 Million - 31.63 acres

Swim with the dolphins off of this gorgeous isle, in a gulf surrounded by majestic views of mountainous Western Greece.

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Willow Island, New York - 1 acre
US $1.9 Million

A pretty little retreat perfect for idyllic vacations, this NY private island is the ideal counterpoint to life in the big city

Dear Island Enthusiasts,

We leave 2007, as with all years, with strong hopes for the future and pride at the accomplishments of the twelve months that so quickly passed. The next year will be a busy and challenging time of growth, expansion and innovation, as new services are launched and we at Private Islands Inc. strive to unite our industry, clarify the mysteries of island ownership, and bring ever more of our clients closer to their dreams of paradise.

Of course, paradise means many things to different people, from those who long for tropical sun and sand in exotic Caribbean or Oceanic seas, or who instead desire the snowy pines and deep waters of the Northern coasts and lakes that enchant with rustic beauty. But regardless of how the settings many change, the true allure of the private island lies in the emotions it evokes, the sense of discovery and adventure, and the peace that comes from having a special place free from the maddening crowds- particularly relevant during the busy holiday season.

Scattered across the Atlantic, the islands of the Bahamas have helped realize dreams of paradise for countless island owners, from the popular and star-studded islands of the Exuma and Eleuthera chains to the less-discovered cays of the northerly Abacos. The latter area is home to our featured property in this last month of 2007, Big Fish Cay, an extraordinary island in a chain that may be less travelled, but closer resemble the simpler and more idyllic Bahamas of decades past. Located just off of Great Abaco Island, this 55-acre, untouched island is a rare freehold gem at less than US $2.5M, with the added attraction that reasonable offers will be considered.

Well-elevated, forested, and with beautiful coves and beaches, Big Fish offers a unusual balance between seclusion and privacy, and a highly convenient location with access to utilities and labor that will greatly aid in development. And located within an hour and a half of the third largest Bahamas city and its international airport, the island is just a short flight away from all Eastern US cities. Big Fish Cay is, in a sense, the quintessential private island. Pristine and potential-rich, in beautiful surroundings, but retaining the connections to civilization required for making the island not only a natural paradise, but one for its owners, as well. The island is on the market as of this week - details may be found here.

Our best of wishes for the Holidays and New Year,

The Private Islands Inc. Team

Featured Article

The Basics of Private Island Development- Part One of Two

Developing your private island

Many private islands come complete with fully-functioning dwellings, utilities and docks, ready for immediate use by their lucky new owners. However, particularly in remote regions, the majority of islands on the market are in a pristine, natural state. While undeveloped islands are usually less expensive, and this clean slate also affords often-individualistic owners the chance to give the island their own unique mark, development is a time-intensive and potentially expensive project. Each region and property will pose distinctive challenges, however a wealth of information is available to help ease the process of making your little island paradise liveable. This instalment of a two-part series covers planning permission, cleaning and filling, pest control and utilities. Click here to read the full article.

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