In addition to the well-known Necker Island, Sir Richard Branson also owns another island retreat in the British Virgin Islands right next door called Moskito Island. Branson first bought Moskito Island in 2007 and since 2016 the island, which is part of the Virgin Limited Edition collection, has been available to hire exclusively for groups of up to 22 guests.
Currently the island is being rebuilt after the devastating effects of hurricane Irma. As evidenced by the photo above, work is continuing a rapid pace. In addition, parts of the resort have already been restored, however, a re-opening date has yet to be announced. See photo below.
The island complex is comprised of three villas, the Headland House, the Beach Villa and the Mangrove Villa, that offer a combined total of 11 rooms. The island also includes a “recreation area,” which includes a wraparound infinity pool and bar, tennis pavilions and a watersports center.
The exclusive-use rate includes everything from all meals and drinks (including alcoholic beverages), snacks, return launch transfers from either Beef Island or Virgin Gorda, three freshwater pools, hot tubs, two floodlit tennis courts, direct beach access, Wi-Fi and even a DJ for one night of your stay.
Photos courtesy John Fischetti
BVI Traveller was created in September of 2017 to help tourism in the British Virgin Islands recover from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Irma.
To that end, we met our goals. In the past 7 years there have been over 1.2 million visits to the website and over 3 million pages have been viewed. There are over 1,000 pages on the site featuring news posts and detailed listings on all hotels, villas, restaurants and sailing charters located in the BVI. The BVI Government and many business, hotels, villas and sailing charters have all agreed that the site “moved the needle on tourism” after Irma.
The site, however, has run its course. It has served its purpose by bringing visitors and local businesses together to rebuild the tourist industry and it is now time to shut down operations for good.
I want to thank everyone for your help and support.
Chuck Metter
