Necker Island

“It was the brightest jewel I've ever found.“ Sir Richard Branson

Surrounded by the sparkling blue Caribbean sea of the British Virgin Islands, Necker Island exudes the elegance and lifestyle of the rich and famous. You can “rent” the whole island for yourself and your guests, staying in the cliff-side villas with your own pool and never-ending views to the sea. Virgin Atlantic owner Richard Branson purchased this previously uninhabited island between Tortola and Anegada in the 70s. He has slowly developed several residences in addition to the main house, an airy Balinese Villa. A favourite with royalty, rock stars, and movie stars, Necker Island is the ultimate private getaway in the Caribbean.

Rates:

(depending on season and number of travellers):
Rental 2010
From USD 53,000 per night for the whole island for up to 28 guests (USD 1,893 per night per guest).

Special rates available.

During the Celebration Weeks you can rent individual rooms from USD 25,400 per week for 2 people:
27th February for 7 nights (British Virgin Islands Kite Jam Event)
17th and 24th September for 7 nights respectively
9th and 16th October for 7 nights respectively
23rd October for 3, 4 and 7 nights (Family Fun Week - children welcome).

Location

Approximately 5 km northeast of Virgin Gorda.

Accommodation

The Great House has a Master Suite with a sitting area, outdoor Jacuzzi, and a Victorian bathtub on the private terrace. In addition, there are 8 double rooms, each with a balcony (some shared), king-size beds with mosquito nets and en-suite bathrooms (without baths). Increasing the guest capacity to 28 people, the authentic Balinese houses Bali Hi, Bali Cliff and Bali Lo offer elegant villa accommodations with private pools, open-air lounges, and private dining areas. Bali Lo and Bali Buah are built in the middle of the island and boast wonderful views with a large private pool.

Dining

All food and all beverages, including champagne, are included in the rates. Meals are as informal or formal as you wish, and at the pace, time and location of your choosing. Necker Island stocks a finde range of international wines, top quality spirits, international beers and excellent house champagne.

Activities

Swimming, tennis (flood-lit court), windsurfing, kite-surfing, diving, fishing, sailing, hiking, waterskiing, kayaking, power boat trips, fitness, billiards, darts. A piano, library, board games for the family and toys for children are all at your disposal. Activities such as treasure hunts or beach Olympics can be arranged. There are also horse riding facilities on Tortola and Virgin Gorda. Discover Virgin Gorda and its famous "baths" – unique rock formations – one of very few places in the world where you can bathe in the middle of a white sandy beach. The coastline of Anegada is a popular diving site due to its own reefs and shipwrecks. And it is said that Norman Island was the original setting for Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. There are quaint shops on Main Street in Road Town and almost everywhere, you will find a quiet bar for a refreshing tropical drink.

Bali Leha - The Necker Island Spa
Leha Leha is the Balinese way of descrining peace, relaxation and daydreaming, and there is no better place to do this than at the Necker Island Spa. Bali Leha is built into a cliff overlooking the sea and whilst being pampered by our fabulous range of treatments you will be able to enjoy beautiful ocean views and drift away to the gentle sounds of the sea. Many treatments can also be taken in a room or on the beach. These are not included in the normal rates and a treatment list is available on request.

Best time to travel

All year round. Daily temperatures vary between 29° and 32° C. A constant fresh sea breeze allows for a pleasant climate.

Getting there

Fly to Tortola, Virgin Gorda or St. Thomas. Transfer by boat or helicopter to the island.

Address:

Vladi Private Islands GmbH
Ballindamm 7
D-20095 Hamburg
Germany
Tel. +49-40-33 00 00
Fax +49-40-33 00 81
travel@vladi.de