Paradise to Let

Looking for idyllic privacy? Why not rent a private island for a week?

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: NECKER ISLAND
Because "it's important to share beautiful things," hip Brit tycoon Richard Branson started hiring out his private paradise in 1985. For $272,650 a week , this Caribbean hideaway comes complete with a 10-room villa, three Balinese houses, freshwater pools, floodlit tennis courts and a staff of 33 to cater to every whim.

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