Have you ever dreamed of owning your own private island? It's more affordable than you think...
Written by PT   
January 25, 2007
Contrary to popular opinion, island ownership is not the exclusive domain of sunglass-sporting shipping magnates. Owning an island has always implied membership in an exclusive club, but most people don't realize that owning a private island is affordable for the average person. Have you ever dreamed of owning your own private island?
It's more affordable than you think...

Toronto, Ontario, March 6 2006 – Contrary to popular opinion, island ownership is not the exclusive domain of sunglass-sporting shipping magnates. Owning an island has always implied membership in an exclusive club, but most people don't realize that owning a private island is affordable for the average person.

Based in Toronto, Private Islands Online is the world's largest directory of private islands available for sale or rent in the world. Whether it's a small tropical island in the Caribbean, or a pine-covered hideaway on a Canadian lake, Executive Director Chris Krolow says, "Private islands are no longer just for millionaires. We make islands a possibility for everyone. From $50,000 to $50-million, we list the smallest island in the world right next to the largest and most expensive property available.”

If you're shopping for an island of your own, PIO says don't rule out islands somewhat off the beaten path - you'll spend a bit more in transportation costs to get there, but you'll save a fortune in the long run. Tropical locales are more expensive, but if you’re willing to forgo a sandy beach for a mountain vista and some pine trees, Canada with its million lakes and thousands of kilometres of coastline, has more islands than any other nation. It’s not unusual to find a Canadian island selling for one third the price of its American equivalent, or one tenth the price of a similarly sized Caribbean property.

Island owners are often celebrities or CEOs seeking privacy, but many owners are just regular people seeking adventure—a chance to get away from it all. Self-sufficiency is one of the basic qualities required by island owners in order to enjoy the lifestyle. And if you can't live without the morning paper or a convenience store within walking (or swimming) distance, you may want to consider a condo downtown instead of an island.
But if you crave adventure and new experiences, island ownership has its rewards. Because islands are surrounded on by water on all four sides, one feels a sense of independence and the ability to create their reality.

Private Islands Online's new website includes descriptions, photos, maps and pricing information for almost 500 private islands worldwide. They have been in the private-island business since the late 1990s and have an in-depth understanding of this unique market. Private Islands Online believes their most important job is to provide as many tools as possible to educate and inform prospective buyers. They work with the world’s most knowledgeable island professionals, creating an international web of island expertise. Private Islands Online is number one on search engines for related keywords and boasts almost 3 million unique visitors per year.

Contact:
Chris Krolow
Private Islands Online
ph: 647.477.5581
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Contrary to popular opinion, island ownership is not the exclusive domain of sunglass-sporting shipping magnates. Owning an island has always implied membership in an exclusive club, but most people don't realize that owning a private island is affordable for the average person.

 
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