Necker Island
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Owned by British entrepreneur Richard Branson, Necker Island is an exclusive private island vacation getaway located in the British Virgin Islands. The resort is run like a private residence where guests are free to decide what to do, what to wear and when to dine. The island has a staff of 31 and can accommodate up to 26 guests.
Necker Island can be rented on a daily basis when it is not being used by its owner. During special seven night Celebration Weeks, usually in September and October, island accommodations are available to couples on a weekly basis starting at $19,500 per couple per week.
The 74-acre island has a ten-bedroom Balinese villa and two one-bedroom Balinese houses - "Bali Hi" and "Bali Lo." The houses each have a private swimming pool and open-air lounging and dining areas. "Bali Cliff," attached to "Bali Hi," is a bedroom that hangs over a cliff with spectacular views of the Caribbean.
The Main House has a master bedroom with Jacuzzi and nine bedrooms with private bathrooms. The villa, set on top of a hill with spectacular views of the island, has a large reception area, a spacious terrace, swimming pool, Jacuzzi and a waterfall.
Necker Island, surrounded by coral reefs, is very private. There are many species of birds since part of the island has been designated as a bird sanctuary. The island has beautiful sandy beaches where guests can snorkel, kayak, sail, water-ski and windsurf. Scuba diving and deep sea fishing are available at additional cost.
Guests can dine in the dining room or anywhere else on the island. The chef serves dishes that incorporate locally grown produce and can accommodate special guest requests.
Plan this Vacation
Necker Island rental rates start from $22,500 per day. If you are planning a honeymoon, seven night Celebration Weeks cost from $19,500 per couple per week. For reservations, call 800-557-4255 in the U.S. or 0800-716-919 in the U.K.
The rate includes all meals and drinks, tennis, gym, windsurfing equipment, laser and catamaran sailboats, wakeboarding, snorkeling gear, sea kayaks, aqua trampoline, boating excursions and water sports instruction.
The resort also provides round-trip launch transfers between Necker Island and Virgin Gorda or Beef Island before 4:30 p.m.
The B.V.I are reached via Juan, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. or Antigua with connecting flights into either Beef Island or Virgin Gorda airports.
Necker Island, P.O. Box 1091, The Valley, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, , www.neckerisland.com
