Your friends have just dropped anchor in a nearby lagoon to pay you a visit. The trouble is you’ve nicely resigned yourself to island time for the day, the gravel road that connects your modular home to the waterfront is a long one, and you’ve still got fifty or a hundred meters of water to cross before it’s time to grill.

For adventurous types, this little problem is hardly a problem at all. The MAX, an amphibious, six-wheel drive ATV, is designed to roll from land to sea and back again- not to mention over snow, ice, rock, mud or any other obstacle you can think of. Read more »

Boating to an island is by far the most popular option for people choosing to travel to their private islands. From small single engine boats to large yachts, islands boats run the gamut of size, sophistication and style. Before purchasing a boat to travel to your island here are some things you need to consider.

Distance from Shore: If your island is far from shore you will need to make sure that you are purchasing a boat that is capable of traveling to and from the island. Therefore you will need to have a boat that stores enough fuel for a return trip voyage. Secondly, you may want to consider having extra seating for guests, it can be time consuming when you have to make extra trips when your island is far from shore. Finally, investing in a more powerful boat increases its speed thus reducing the time it takes to get to and from your island.

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