Although Private Island ownership is the ideal for many people, for most it isn’t practical.  For this reason more and more islands are being sold fractionally, that is an island is divided into a select number of lots or parcels.  One island to recently offer this is Long Island, Alaska an oceanfront property of 6.88 acres. Located 15 minutes by boat, approx 5 miles south of Sitka, Alaska’s former Russian capital. Tract M is a somewhat triangular shaped lot is facing the sea towards North and South. The north side would typically be the preferred access to the lot, as there is a unique natural sheltered harbour in between Long Island and Mertz Island providing safe mooring possibilities for all island property owners.

The larger south side is marked by three ravines, providing an interesting topography for building purposes. The lot is heavily forested with Hemlocks, Sitka spruces and other trees and brushes. The highest point on the lot, closer to the south shore, is approximately 80 feet above sea level and provides a panoramic view towards the open Pacific.

To learn more about this opportunity visit Private Islands Online.

Canada is home to more affordable private islands than any other area in the world. One of my favorite private islands for sale is Dokis Marina Island.  Private Island with cottage and cabin in scenic French River-Lake Nipissing area. This Island is nicely treed with pines and has granite shoreline.

The cottage has large living room, spacious screened in porch and a large master bedroom on 2nd floor with balcony. There is a small kitchen with propane fridge and stove. The bath room has a Sunmar Toilet plus there is an outside shower with propane heated water.

A large sundeck at the eastern side of the Island offers a beautiful view over the Island studded Bay. The detached Cabin sleeps 4 and has pine interior. There is also propane heat and telephone in the cottage, a solar panel for electricity and a deck with table and barbecue for outside cooking.

For more information visit Private Islands Online

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Over the last several years I have wrote about Spiral Island, Reishee Sowa’s private island constructed out of a quarter of a million used pop bottles. Unfortunately the island was destroyed by a hurricane in 2007 and was forced to start over from scratch.

Fast forward to the present and Reishee has become Rishi (and sometimes Richie) and his island has been reborn. His new island is a bit smaller, a modest 120,000 bottles, but he has “all the luxuries of home, including a private island for his ducks and a conch shell intercom system.”

On his website Rishi notes:

On his social networking website, Rishi tells us how his islands might benefit the world.

This old world economy is upsetting nature’s balance and polluting the air, so now carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are exponentially increasing as a seemingly ever growing world population using unecological industries continues to creep over the surface area of our gem of a planet and Mother Earth. We can actually help to balance this out and even reverse this process with floating islands. They can be all over the globe, on rivers, lakes and in protected oceans. They can provide sustainable habitats for plants, animals and humans can be even made on dry ground in potential flood areas such as Bangladesh. Peoples homes, gardens and lives can actually be saved instead of being washed away by the flood and if tethered the islands would even be in the same place after the flood subsided.

To read more about Spiral Island visit Treehugger.

Ontario, Canada has some beautiful islands on the market and the weather there at this time of year is amazing. One of my favorite new islands is Key River Island. This Island is gently sloping and consists of beautiful smooth granite. It offers sheltered docking and a breathtaking west view over Georgian Bay.

Located south of Key river in an uncrowded area known for excellent fishing and great boating. The main cottage has open concept living room, dining room and kitchen, 3 bedrooms plus a loft for extra accommodation and a 3 pc. bath. A Napoleon wood stove provides heating for cooler days, and the cottage is already wired for electric heat. Electricity for the Island is supplied by submarine cable.

Other features include a wood fired Sauna, A large workshop which could be changed to a guest cottage, a kids play cabin, plus a Gazebo to enjoy those beautiful sunsets. The main cottage and workshop have metal roofs. The cottage roof was installed in 2009.

For more information on this property visit Private Islands Online.

The media often focuses on the most expensive islands, or those owned by celebrities. I have often emphasized that there are hundreds of islands affordably priced and well within the range of the average Jow (or Jane!).

The Jerusalem Post recently featured not one but 365 affordably priced islands. The Jerusalem Post noted that this gaggle of islands is located just off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and many of them can be privately owned by individuals who seek the seclusion and tranquility of this breathtakingly beautiful spot.

The Post noted that several of these of these islands are open to us mere mortals who can only dream of being the kings (or queens) of their own land one day. Ilha Grande (pronounced Gran-jeh) is the biggest of this cluster and it boasts pure sandy beaches set in bays of lush tropical greenery, with waves from the clear blue Atlantic Ocean gently lapping against its shores.

To read the full article visit the Jerusalem Post

Although living on  a private island is the ultimate way to live on the open seas, in the not too distant future people may be living on private islands but man made structures located below the water. One new proposal by UK-based designer Phil Pauley envisions a biosphere set in the ocean that would create a self-sustaining underwater habitat for aquanauts, tourists, and oceanographic life sciences. Made up of submersible spheres, the structure dubbed Sub Biosphere 2 would maintain and support life while acting as a secure underwater seed bank.

Chris Krolow, CEO of Private Islands Inc., recently sat down with the Toronto Sun to discuss all things private islands.

According to the Sun island fever has been growing in the country due to a record breaking jack pot in the countries lottery. Krolow discussed the plethora of celebrities who own or have owned private islands including John Lennon, Johny Depp and Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. Krolow was careful to note that Chris Krolow, CEO of Private Islands Inc. and publisher of Private Islands Magazine, says celebrities make up a small percentage of island owners, with many buyers being business people looking for cottages.

There are islands to be had off Nova Scotia for under $100,000. And he can probably round something up in Georgian Bay for around $300,000.

To read the full article visit the Toronto Sun

Islands vary from the rustic to the luxurious, one of British Columbia Canada’s most beautiful islands is the turn key Pym Island. The stunning five acre island features an exceptional custom home that offers many unique & quality finishes.

The home offers entertainment size living room, formal dining, library, games room, his & hers masters with study and ensuites, a cook’s kitchen, breakfast room off, self-contained guest wing (or nanny suite?), indoor pool, atrium feature, marble floors, and soaring ceiling treatments.

There are 4 separate guest cottages, tennis court, caretaker’s residence, a “lake”, lowbank foreshore with lovely swimming cove. Dock is in place — arrive by floatplane or by private boat.

The Island is connected to power, via cable from Canoe Cove, near Sidney, and also has a back up generator system. Be self-sufficient, here!

Close to Sidney and to Victoria, go gallery hopping, enjoy the nearby restaurants and amenities, mere minutes from the Victoria airport. Room for a helipad on Pym Island, too.

For more information on this pristine island visit Private Islands Online.

I am getting conflicting reports from newspapers around the world about the state of Greece’s many islands. Recent articles in the Guardian have reported that Greece is selling up to four of their private islands through Private Islands Online. However, the Guardian recently retracted this statement stating that it was inaccurate. The same has been said in the New York Daily News.

The New York Daily News had this to say:

Lately I have been featuring a lot of islands in the Bahamas, and although a highly desirable destination, there is a literal world of islands out there.

One of my favorite new islands is Little Ironside Island. The property includes a waterfront home and two additional cottages each with full bath with 5 additional beds. The property totals 5 bedrooms and 6 bath and is currently configured to sleep 11. There is a 375 sq ft floating dock for recreational purposes. The island has a 100 ft. of deep water covered boat dockage. There is a spectacular pool and deck built into the rock. ~1000 feet of frontage. Additional acreage available as building site or can be aquired to keep entire island private. The island has great investment potential and would be ideal as either as a family retreat or a small rental business.

To find out more information about this property visit Private Islands Online.

If global warming continues and scientists predictions are correct are many of our children and great grand children may find themselves living on self-sustaining floating island cities.

One of the newest floating islands is a complex proposed by the Shimzu corporation. This completely self sufficient floating ecotopia that is covered in vegetation, generates its own power, grows food, manages waste, and provides clean water.

A few days ago I featured the $111M Cave Cay, a 222 acre piece of paradise in the Bahamas. Today I thought I would feature Sand Dollar Cay, decidably a more affordable island in the Bahamas

Listed at $7.2M Sand Dollar Cay is a fabulous 24-acre private island situated in the beautiful and almost undiscovered Berry Island chain of the Bahamas. Sand Dollar Cay basks in natural beauty, peace and seclusion, yet offers easy accessibility.

There are four superb white sand beaches. The island has excellent elevations for building sites and boasts deep-water access and protected mooring areas. Surrounding uninhabited islands beckon for exploration and beach combing. A world-class marina and small resort with a 5000-foot airstrip 15 miles away provides an excellent link to the outside world.

For more information visit private islands online.

For decades now the Bahamas has been “the” destination for anyone looking for a private island. It’s proximity to the US along with agreeable purchase and development laws make it the ideal destination. Of course this desirability is often reflected in the price as is the case with Cave Cay.

Listed at $110 Million Cave Cay is 222 acres of pure paradise. Although the price may be steep rarely does an island with the attributes of Cave Cay become available. Stunning natural beauty, a protected and private, deep-water harbour and marina with floating cement dock system and 35 dock slips, plus a 2,800 ft. private airstrip make this the perfect private island.

Located in the heart of the Exumas and near to famed Musha Cay, Cave Cay is one of the most beautiful spots in the world and is totally self sufficient with water and power supplied by diesel generators, while solar energy can easily be made available. The island is available “as is”, and features unspoiled beaches, lush vegetation, elevations of up to 40 ft. capturing breathtaking views, and a vast excess of compacted sand that can be sold to nearby islands if desired.

Perched atop one of the highest points on the island, the luxurious main house is move-in ready and enjoys 360-degree views and top-of-the-line appointments. Plans for 38 buildings totaling 70,000 sq. ft. include a 3-story houseboat with a marina shop on the first level and a 2-story residence overhead, plus staff and maintenance buildings. A large clubhouse and restaurant, shower and bathroom facilities, and three guest houses with hotel rooms and suites are still under construction.

To learn more about this property visit Private Islands Online.

The relatively unknown Florida Island of Anna Maria is being touted as one of the world’s best destinations for a beach wedding. With an average of 361 days of sunshing a year the island practically guarentees clear weather for the most improtant day of your life. the islands is also known for its beautiful beaches and romantic sunsets. The 7-mile coastline of the island has a selection of some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. With exquisite, almost white sand, the beaches are clean and often quiet, with the more popular beaches offering plenty of amenities for families.

The island also has a wonderful choice of wedding venues and accomodations.  It is possible to get married virtually anywhere on Anna Maria Island. Popular choices include The Sandbar and The Beachhouse Restaurants. But becoming increasingly popular are luxury vacation rentals.

To read more about Anna Maria Island click here.

The Globe and Mail, one of Canada’s largest newspapers recently published an essay written by a life long island owner. The essay chronicals an islands evolution from rustic camping retreat to primitive cabin to full turn-key property. The article is both well written and insightful offering potential island owners a lot to think about when it comes to making their island dreams a reality, and figuring out exactly what that reality looks like. Here is what the author had to say.

My friends used to think I was always bragging about it: “I’m going to my island this weekend.” Island this, island that. But the problem was we didn’t have a cottage. What was I supposed to call it?

The very fact that we didn’t have a cottage was the beauty of it. I loved that it was rustic.

To read the full article visit the Globe and Mail.

We didn’t have plumbing. We didn’t have electricity. We didn’t sleep under a roof. Who needs satellite TV at a cottage? What’s the point of getting away from the city if you’re going to be inside all day