A Look at Richard Branson's Necker Island

Sir Richard Branson had a desire to build an exclusive hideaway since his first visit to Necker Island, the 74-acre Caribbean Eden in the British Virgin Islands, in 1978. Rates for a four-night stay in the Love Temple start at $16,460 per couple for arrivals in 2016, and $29,960 for a seven-night stay. However, "barefoot luxury" isn't the only draw. Long-term development, community development, and energy independence are all priorities on the island