Sir Richard Branson’s Tempting Offer -An Exclusive Look at Virgin Mogul’s Private Island by Terence Loose
Don’t deny it; you wish you were Sir Richard Branson. Well, here’s your chance to get a little taste of how he lives via a tailor made holiday: Book a stay on Necker, his idyllic private seven star luxury Caribbean island, a 74-acre piece of paradise ringed with white sand beaches, turquoise water and bountiful coral reefs that offers the ultimate in travel luxury.
And the good news is that you can show off your new lifestyle to your friends since the island can accommodate 28 guests in its eight-bedroom Great House, perched on Devil’s Hill with panoramic views of the Caribbean, Atlantic and neighboring islands, and six separate Balinese-style houses sprinkled around the island.
Not known as a bored board room kind of billionaire, Branson likes to enjoy life to its fullest, and Necker shows that off in grand style. In other words, you will not be bored either. In addition to many pools and Jacuzzis, there is Main Beach, Turtle Beach and a number of other little sandy hideaways; a Tennis Pavilion with two floodlit courts and a pro tennis coach; state-of-the-art equipment for kite surfing, windsurfing (for the old schoolers), wakeboarding, waterskiing (for the really old schoolers), sailing, kayaking, snorkeling, power boating, and even an aqua-trampoline. It’s luxury vacation and travel at its most playful.
And rest assured, you can play as hard as Branson himself, because Necker also features Bali Leha, the mogul’s exclusive spa built into a cliff overlooking the sea and boasting two resident beauty therapists are on hand and trained in a number of rejuvenation treatments.
They’ll heal any bumps or bruises your fun earns you, while Branson’s chefs please your palate with signature dishes paired with an impressive range of international wines, spirits, beer and even champagne. And whether your idea of eating in paradise is a cheeseburger and fries or lobster and caviar, it’s all inclusive in the price of your stay.
Necker Island is normally booked privately by individuals or groups, however there are special Celebration Weeks, during which couples or singles can rent one of 14 rooms and share the island. There are also Family Fun Weeks that include such kid-friendly adventures as Pirate of the Caribbean treasure hunts, round-the-island boat races, beach Olympics, and beach BBQs. And really, doesn’t that make perfect sense, because living like Sir Richard Branson really does mean becoming a kid all over again – you can do whatever your imagination dreams up.
Necker Island ‘House Party’ Style!
17 September – 23 October 2010
Normally Necker is hired for exclusive use… but you can book your own personal slice during Celebration Weeks. Book an individual room and share Sir Richard Branson’s private paradise from US $25,400 per couple per week. BOOKTRAVEL@HAUTEOC.com for more details of this private paradise.
