Tropical Island Camp for Castaway Wannabes
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.
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Comments
I LOVE the idea.
You’re not weird at all. Uh, unless I am too! I’d better check…
…correction, I just asked myself and I answered no, so I think you are perfectly sane.
I’ve had the same desire. As I age, maybe I don’t really need to test my ability to survive but the deserted island experience would be incredible.
I wouldn’t want strangers with me. Only friends and family or by myself. If you look at it that way, then this is really a private island rental. In that case I don’t think $200 per night is unreasonable if you provide basic necessities, food and a comfortable bed.
Adding to the experience by fishing for my own dinner would by icing on the cake.
Do this, its a good idea!
Wow, I have totally had that dream! I think it is a great idea! I could go either way of having a small number of people on the island other than yourself, family or friends provided there is sufficient space between them. I would love the fishing, kayacking aspect as well. I think $200 a night is pushing it, but close. I think you should do it!
don’t forget the ice machine!
why not gather the luxury campers and condo an island? everyone would own their piece of paradise. restrictions could keep it semi-camping environment. tiny lots, nobody can stay more than a few weeks at a time, no hard walls, etc. a tiny bit of architectural control, like all thatch roofs, would help keep it from looking like a shanty town. commons could be virtually the whole island, permanent baths, dock, storage space, and not much else. private property could be an elevated platform with a thatch roof. pitch a tent on it, hang net, whatever you want. since, realistically, most of us are lucky if we can spend 3 weeks a year down there, we wouldn’t have to all have our own platforms. 15 first-come-first-served platforms for 50 families, splitting and $500k island with $100k of commons improvements is only $12k to get in! My only request is 7′ of water at the dock.
Lot’s of possibilities!
brillant idea just do it
What an amazing idea! I think payment for a whole package might be more attractive than a per night rate. I’m guessing people would want to be ’stranded’ on their desert island for at least a week at a time. If you ever need a doctor to look after your guests . . . Ah, I can dream . . .
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