Necker Island

Famously purchased for the modest sum of $180,000 in the 1970s, Richard Branson’s Necker Island has a cultlike following in the world of private island lavishness. Fast forward 44 years, and the sublime island is not only the entrepreneur’s home but also one of the most coveted, most luxurious and most exclusive vacation destinations in the world.

To experience an iconic billionaire’s sun-splashed private island—and maybe spend some time with the man himself—complete with exotic animals, water sports, idyllic beaches, tennis courts, and a culinary program fit for a king.