Islands

Bula! Fiji always has political unrest. Nothing to worry about. Unlike Syria your local political mercenary is easily distracted with a bowl of Kava. I have great sympathy for the Fijians and totally understand where they are coming from – although there are better ways to do it I thiink.

BTW I have never been but the Cook Is are supposedly the ‘new’ Fiji. I will be getting there soon as I can..

The expensive part is building a house worthy to be on an island.

You'd have to take all the building materials over by barge, either build all by hand, or bring in construction vehicles as required.

That's where the expense is… That's what makes it go up into the million+ mark.

Or just buy a cheaper island and build a smaller house hahahaha

Kyler, I will joint venture you in the deal with Michael? hahahahahaha

kyler 

always  had a dream of  doing a similar  thing in vanuatu

have a boat there  and     just fly across  and spend the  winter  , fishing  

this little island  of espirito  santo  was a  staging post for the US  forces  in WW2
offensive  in to  Guadalcanal 
the movie  musical   south pacfic    based on james minchiners  book was about this island
Bali Hia

http://www.firstnationalsanto.com/index.cfm?pageCall=property&propertyID=1473548&realestate=_Aore_Malo_Channel_SANTO__1010

http://www.firstnationalsanto.com/index.cfm?pageCall=property&propertyID=1362211&realestate=_Aimbuei_Bay_AORE_ISLAND__1010

i think the worst mistake  would be to set up a business  in one of the places
crest  always  posts  about  a disater  investment in  the south pacific 
alltough  he hasnt  spilled his guts  on the details.

the locals  have a have a saying

island time which loosley translates to "dont do today what wou can put off till tomorrow"

buying   some thing like these islands could  be the best  or   worst thing you ever did

The islands for any one on east coast of USA to travel is usually  Jamaica, Bahamas. These trips are supposed to be for vacation and time to relax . Every time I go to the islands  ,I say  to my self no real estate  at all . Some how I always find my self searching for a house or  a getaway to have their.. good post though…once it is in your blood no escaping ….

Alex
dont Know  your itineary   but  crocs   only  live  in the top  one third  of the Australian  coast line

if your going to brisbane  you may   see some in captivity  at steve irwins   Australia zoo

http://www.australiazoo.com.au/visit-us/how-to-get-here/

probably   best  not to see them in the wild   because they dont eat Aussie's   they  only eat tourist's !

Whats with her anyway   most  women want to  hold a Koala or pet a Kangaroo

Why dont you  post your itneary  and things you would like to see  and some forum  members
may be able to help

http://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2012/02/09/3427083.htm

Go to Darwin to see the crocs, they have the jumping crocs up there, they take you out on a double storey boat and they hang meat off the top story for the crocs and they jump out and grab it! Awesome sight!