Richard Branson and Necker Island.Photo:Getty; Getty Images/iStockphotoNecker Islandis preparing for the holiday season!Billionaire entrepreneurRichard Branson, 73, has opened up his British Virgin Islands paradise to the public for the next two months.“This year, we’re inviting travelers from around the world to experience something very special to close out the year and celebrate 2023,” James Basson, the general manager of Necker Island, toldRobb Report. “For the first time, we are offering guests the opportunity to book an individual room over selected dates during the festive season and have unique access to our beautiful private island.”The 74-acre island had only been available to personal guests of the founder of the Virgin Group — or those who could reserve the entire island — before. But now the public has access to the individual rooms on the island.Necker Island, British Virgin Islands.Getty Images/iStockphotoFor the next two months, vacationers can reserve an individual room rather than the entire island. However, only 24 rooms are available.Beginning Nov. 18 through Nov. 25, and Dec. 11 through Dec. 26, individual roomsare now available for reservation. The November rates start at $5,400, while the December rates start at $5,850.“Necker operates most of the year for buyout only with only very select weeks of the year that guests can book an individual room,” Basson told Robb Report. “These weeks typically don’t fall over the festive season, but for this year, we are excited to offer travelers the most special festive season yet.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The stay includes several accommodations including food, alcohol, the return boat and water sports, as well as child-friendly fun, per Robb Report.On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Necker Island is implementing no-travel days. In lieu of the no-travel days, the island has arranged a special Christmas itinerary, featuring a Christmas-themed night with a visit from Santa Claus, an after-party with a DJ and an event titled “Get Grinched Beach Olympics.”Necker Island, British Virgin Islands.Getty Images/iStockphotoThose who reserve a room on Necker Island will join the likes ofcelebrity guests from previous years, includingBarack and Michelle Obama,Harry Styles,Jimmy Fallon,Kate Winslet,Nick and Vanessa Lachey,Mariah Carey,Kate Moss,Robert DeNiro,Nelson MandelaandPrincess Diana.Bransonpurchasedthe land in 1978 when he was just 29 years old. In 2007, he purchased an additional island,Moskito Island, and has developed 11 villas on the island for vacationers.Thebillionaire businessmanopened upMoskito Island to the public in 2021. The 125-acre private paradise resides 2 miles away from the billionaire’s private island amongst the British Virgin Islands.
Richard Branson and Necker Island.Photo:Getty; Getty Images/iStockphoto
Getty; Getty Images/iStockphoto
Necker Islandis preparing for the holiday season!Billionaire entrepreneurRichard Branson, 73, has opened up his British Virgin Islands paradise to the public for the next two months.“This year, we’re inviting travelers from around the world to experience something very special to close out the year and celebrate 2023,” James Basson, the general manager of Necker Island, toldRobb Report. “For the first time, we are offering guests the opportunity to book an individual room over selected dates during the festive season and have unique access to our beautiful private island.”The 74-acre island had only been available to personal guests of the founder of the Virgin Group — or those who could reserve the entire island — before. But now the public has access to the individual rooms on the island.Necker Island, British Virgin Islands.Getty Images/iStockphotoFor the next two months, vacationers can reserve an individual room rather than the entire island. However, only 24 rooms are available.Beginning Nov. 18 through Nov. 25, and Dec. 11 through Dec. 26, individual roomsare now available for reservation. The November rates start at $5,400, while the December rates start at $5,850.“Necker operates most of the year for buyout only with only very select weeks of the year that guests can book an individual room,” Basson told Robb Report. “These weeks typically don’t fall over the festive season, but for this year, we are excited to offer travelers the most special festive season yet.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The stay includes several accommodations including food, alcohol, the return boat and water sports, as well as child-friendly fun, per Robb Report.On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Necker Island is implementing no-travel days. In lieu of the no-travel days, the island has arranged a special Christmas itinerary, featuring a Christmas-themed night with a visit from Santa Claus, an after-party with a DJ and an event titled “Get Grinched Beach Olympics.”Necker Island, British Virgin Islands.Getty Images/iStockphotoThose who reserve a room on Necker Island will join the likes ofcelebrity guests from previous years, includingBarack and Michelle Obama,Harry Styles,Jimmy Fallon,Kate Winslet,Nick and Vanessa Lachey,Mariah Carey,Kate Moss,Robert DeNiro,Nelson MandelaandPrincess Diana.Bransonpurchasedthe land in 1978 when he was just 29 years old. In 2007, he purchased an additional island,Moskito Island, and has developed 11 villas on the island for vacationers.Thebillionaire businessmanopened upMoskito Island to the public in 2021. The 125-acre private paradise resides 2 miles away from the billionaire’s private island amongst the British Virgin Islands.
Necker Islandis preparing for the holiday season!
Billionaire entrepreneurRichard Branson, 73, has opened up his British Virgin Islands paradise to the public for the next two months.
“This year, we’re inviting travelers from around the world to experience something very special to close out the year and celebrate 2023,” James Basson, the general manager of Necker Island, toldRobb Report. “For the first time, we are offering guests the opportunity to book an individual room over selected dates during the festive season and have unique access to our beautiful private island.”
The 74-acre island had only been available to personal guests of the founder of the Virgin Group — or those who could reserve the entire island — before. But now the public has access to the individual rooms on the island.
Necker Island, British Virgin Islands.Getty Images/iStockphoto
Getty Images/iStockphoto
For the next two months, vacationers can reserve an individual room rather than the entire island. However, only 24 rooms are available.
Beginning Nov. 18 through Nov. 25, and Dec. 11 through Dec. 26, individual roomsare now available for reservation. The November rates start at $5,400, while the December rates start at $5,850.
“Necker operates most of the year for buyout only with only very select weeks of the year that guests can book an individual room,” Basson told Robb Report. “These weeks typically don’t fall over the festive season, but for this year, we are excited to offer travelers the most special festive season yet.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
The stay includes several accommodations including food, alcohol, the return boat and water sports, as well as child-friendly fun, per Robb Report.
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Necker Island is implementing no-travel days. In lieu of the no-travel days, the island has arranged a special Christmas itinerary, featuring a Christmas-themed night with a visit from Santa Claus, an after-party with a DJ and an event titled “Get Grinched Beach Olympics.”
Those who reserve a room on Necker Island will join the likes ofcelebrity guests from previous years, includingBarack and Michelle Obama,Harry Styles,Jimmy Fallon,Kate Winslet,Nick and Vanessa Lachey,Mariah Carey,Kate Moss,Robert DeNiro,Nelson MandelaandPrincess Diana.
Bransonpurchasedthe land in 1978 when he was just 29 years old. In 2007, he purchased an additional island,Moskito Island, and has developed 11 villas on the island for vacationers.
Thebillionaire businessmanopened upMoskito Island to the public in 2021. The 125-acre private paradise resides 2 miles away from the billionaire’s private island amongst the British Virgin Islands.
source: people.com
