What's Really On Virgin's Private Island

Richard Branson made his fortune early in his career with the Beatles, and later the major corporation known as Virgin! He's worth Billions, owns his own private island, and this is a personalized tour! Richard Branson got the deal of a lifetime when he purchased Necker Island in 1978. Branson paid a mere $180,000 for the private island in the British Virgin Islands. The billionaire and Virgin Group founder turned Necker Island into a fabulous resort and playground complete with a nature preserve, watersports, spa, and luxury villas. Guests can spend a night at this palatial estate for a whopping $60,000. Necker Island is where Branson works and relaxes. He has held conferences and retreats on the island for numerous causes. Today, Necker Island is valued at $100 million, and Branson has spent millions on multiple renovations and rebuilds of the island resort. The resort was practically wiped out by Hurricane Irma, and a lighting storm nearly burned the resort’s Great House