"Necker Island Necker Island Previously uninhabited, the House on Devil's Hill is the only residence on this exquisite, 74-acre, private paradise owned by multi-millionaire and entrepreneur Richard Branson. Enjoy the supreme comforts of an 18 person professional staff, superb chef, freshwater swimming pool, jacuzzis, and breathtaking views that encompass the green of the Atlantic, the coral reef, and Virgin Gorda beyond. Necker enjoys two private beaches, state of the art watersports equipment including James Bond-like underwater scuba machines, a flood-lit tennis court.private beaches, Dine truly al fresco right next to the water at the Balinese hut barbecue at Well Beach, the staff will be delighted to insure that your dream is realized in every aspect of your visit. Accommodations for up to 24, Necker Island is the perfect private island experience.

An Interview with Richard Branson Owner Necker Island, Virgin Atlantic Records, Virgin Airlines by Alfredo Merat "One has a dream and is driven by an incredible commitment to perfection² avows Richard Branson, President of Virgin. "From cola's to balloons, music to airplanes; one must find a way to come down to earth and rest, relax, look back and reflect in a tranquil and wonderful setting. Necker Island was conceived for that basic reason." From his limousine, enroute to taking on yet another adventure against "the 'evil' British Airways empire," Branson (somewhat serenely) spoke to me on the telephone about his private hideaway on the British Virgin Island. Wendy and I had the fortunate experience of spending time on Necker Island, and then understood fully what Branson's commitment to impeccable taste and fine cuisine means to him. He can not emphasize enough how he is perpetually excited to visit Necker, his "purification center," with its four-star chef, quiet wind, 12 master bedrooms, colorful reef and turquoise waters.

The island awaits you. . . Come to this mystical isle and dive or sail, where only the best can be expected. Perhaps you'll be the lucky one to wave as Richard and his hot-air ballon pass by while he tries to conquer a new world.." [Via villasoftheworld.com]