Necker Island in the Caribbean

9 March 2015 | Author/Destination: | Rubric: General Reading Time:  5 minutes

Necker Island © Legis

Necker Island © Legis

Necker Island is a 74-acre (300,000 m2) island in the British Virgin Islands just north of Virgin Gorda. The island is owned by Sir Richard Branson, Chairman of the Virgin Group and is part of the Virgin Limited Edition portfolio of luxury properties. The entire island operates like a resort and can accommodate up to 28 guests. The island was named after the 17th-century Dutch squadron commander Johannes de Neckere, although it remained uninhabited until the late 20th century.   read more…

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