Friday, July 5, 2013

Inside Richard Branson's Necker Island

Paradise: Sir Richard Branson has spent two years refurbishing the Great House on Necker Island, in the British Virgin Islands

Inside Richard Branson's Necker Island: Beautiful Caribbean Escape Restored To Its Former Glory After Devastating Fire Caused By Lightning Strike (But It Will Still Set You Back £40,000 A Night) -- Daily Mail

* Necker Island's Great House burned down in 2011 after an apparent lightning strike
* But two years later, Sir Richard Branson has announced the extensive restructure is almost finished
* The new Great House boasts a 1,500 square feet master bedroom and eight guests rooms
* Each room comes with a balcony, king-size bed and en-suite bathroom
* The paradise island will be available to rent again from September and guests

Set in the Caribbean, Richard Branson's holiday home Necker Island is a by-word for luxury and has played host to a vast array of A-list celebrities and royalty.

But the 74-acre paradise was severely damaged in a 2011 fire that devastated the island's Great House.

Two years later, Branson has announced the extensive restructure of the house is almost complete and will soon be available for exclusive hire once again - for a staggering £40,000 per night.

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My Comment: Only £40,000 a night?