July 13th, 2008
I have an idea that I desperately need your feedback on.
It’s an idea I think we’re uniquely qualified to implement and one on which you, as an island enthusiast, are just as qualified to give your feedback. In fact it’s very important that I do hear from you on this one. The more ideas, the better so give me everything you’ve got and I’ll use the info to make the right decision.
I’ve always loved camping and fishing. I’ve also had this little fantasy of being stranded on a deserted island just to see if I could survive. Even if it were just for a weekend, I think it would be a blast… just me and maybe a few friends hanging out, fishing, eating coconuts, and enjoying the beauty of the island. No, KT wouldn’t participate. She thinks I’m crazy for even having the fantasy. The very idea of going a day without a shower makes her skin crawl.
But what if we could have it both ways? What if we kept an island as untouched as possible but had all the major components there for comfortable camping? By that I mean a top notch tent or palapa with a decent bed, a cooking area, maybe a fire pit for the evenings, a toilet (that doesn’t smell) and yes a shower! Consider it hi-end camping on a deserted island.
All of this could be accomplished with practically no impact on the island at all. The gray water and solids could be boated out weekly in small removable tanks for disposal at the mainland. We can add a rain water collection system that would easily cover all the needs and we can boat in jugs of purified water for consumption during the trip. Small solar panels could provide power for a few florescent lamps and to charge a ship-to-shore radio and a fixed cellular for safety. Everything else is just logistics.
Personally, I’d add a grocery shopping and fishing component to this and stock the island with snorkel gear and a kayak or two. I’d also have a trusted caretaker nearby to help out where needed during times when “castaways” are on the island.
So here is where you come in. I’d like the answers to a few questions.
As island enthusiasts, have you ever had this same fantasy? Or am I as weird as I think?
Would you come to a place like this?
If so, what is the MOST you would pay (per person, per night) for such an experience? I know everyone wants a deal but this is a business venture!
If you were interested, would you want to do it by yourself or with friends and/or family?Please leave a comment to give me your feedback. Positive or negative, it’s all valuable information. I think it’s a good idea and one worth pursuing. But then again, I like camping and getting dirty and salty and fishy, so maybe my ideas need a little tweaking.Thanks for the feedback!
Categories: Island Fun, Island related businesses
July 3rd, 2008
Well we’ve finally done it. We’ve made a visit to Honduras’s Bay Island of Roatan. What a cool area. We’ve come home with one of the most exciting Private Island listings we’ve ever had. Castaway Island is a private island estate with a home that could stand up against any home, in any high-end subdivision in the world. The location is incredible with all the diving, fishing, and sailing that Roatan is so known for. This is a fully furnished home featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, 5 acre island, plus a 1/4 acre mainland lot with permits for another house and dock for $3.1 million. Take a look at Roatan Castaway Island!
I wish it wasn’t such bad weather. But, we made the best of it.
We really put ourselves behind with this trip. There are several new islands we’ll be listing in the coming days so please check back over the next 2 weeks. As we emerge from a huge to-do list that built up as we were gone, we’ll post more new islands for sale. If you haven’t signed up for the updates, please do so. We’ll let you know as new islands come available and anytime we have price changes. We hate spam and promise not to send you useless emails!
Categories: General, Island related businesses
April 16th, 2008
Well this is clearly not the usual type of listing that we take. And finding a way to advertise it on our website has proven difficult. However, Pacific Island Air is a terrific business opportunity and a great value. So maybe our new Blog is the perfect vehicle to show this business! There aren’t many businesses out there that are so dominant in their niche while still being very fairly priced.
During our trip to view Katafanga, we met the owner of this charter airline service. Until the airstrip on Katafanga is finished, his airline is currently the only realistic choice for viewing the island. The company is so busy, it’s necessary to book the charter flight to the island several weeks in advance.
What a phenomenal business to own; it’s fun and profitable. And to top it off, it’s poised to be a monopoly in the country. The airline is already running near capacity and he’s constantly receiving requests from other Fijian resorts asking to sign long term contracts. These resorts are frustrated with their current relationship with other Fijian run airlines and their “island time” attitude. If he added just one of these well known resorts to his contract portfolio it would add more than $3M per year in revenue to the business; more than doubling the already handsome profit being made.
As enticing as this is, the owner doesn’t want more business. He wants to retire. He is, however, willing to help a new buyer secure these additional long term contracts. This would immediately expand the business and literally choke out the remaining competition.
This airline would make a fantastic package purchase with Katafanga Island Resort. With the additional fuel tanks at Katafanga, it would allow the airline to expand the reach of service in Fiji even farther, creating a whole new route to the outer islands of the country that are now practically inaccessible.
So if you’re a pilot or you’ve dreamt of owning an airline, this is the best opportunity out there! Please take a look by clicking below.
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Categories: Island related businesses
