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Tour of Necker Island By Sir Richard Branson

February 6, 2012
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The whole reason for me going to the British Virgin Islands was to get a tour of Sir Richard Branson‘s private island by the man himself. Necker made all the headlines back in August when the main house on the 74-acre oasis burned down and Titanic star Kate Winslet ...
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Richard Branson’s other island hideaway – in Queensland, Australia — opens to visitors

September 30, 2011
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Richard Branson’s other island hideaway – in Queensland, Australia — opens to visitors

Filed under: Oceania , Australia , Luxury Travel After snapping up Necker Island in the Virgin Islands for a snip in 1978, Sir Richard Branson developed it into a world-class resort which has hosted the likes of Princess Diana, Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg. Everyone knows about Necker , but a...
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Kate Winslet escapes blaze on Richard Branson’s private island

August 22, 2011
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Richard Branson's lavish house on his private Caribbean island burns down Monday, with guest Kate Winslet playing the role of a heroine.
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Necker Island: Kate Winslet Saves Granny Branson as Necker Island Catches Fire

August 22, 2011
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Necker Island: Kate Winslet Saves Granny Branson as Necker Island Catches Fire

We used to think Sir Richard Branson was untouchable with his death-defying stunts, jet-setting lifestyle and nonstop partying but last night, Branson and his family narrowly escaped a dramatic fire at the Great House on his 74-acre personal paradise, Necker Island...
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Lay Down $8,000 for a Night at Richard Branson’s Other Private Island, in Australia

July 12, 2011
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Lay Down $8,000 for a Night at Richard Branson’s Other Private Island, in Australia

Fill in the blank: "Richard Branson's heart is made of _________." Some possibly popular answers could be "billions of dollars," "Virgin red," or even "charity," but really if you take it literally, Richard Branson's heart is made of island . Nope, not his beloved Necker Island in ...
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Travel Deals Of The Day: May 5, 2011

May 5, 2011
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$159 For One-Night Stay At 5-Star Se San Diego w/ $100 Dining Card (Up To $445 Value) 64 % off Posh Overnight Accommodations in Southern California $109 For Three-Night Stay At The Suites at Fall Creek In Branson, MO ...
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Chicago: Richard Branson’s Next Venture Will Be a Private Island…for Lemurs

April 19, 2011
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Chicago: Richard Branson’s Next Venture Will Be a Private Island…for Lemurs

There's no doubting that billionaire Richard Branson manages to be all over and in one place at the same time; that man has a vortex for a brain. One of the crazy/brilliant thoughts currently occupying his precious time is the ...
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Richard Branson takes to the sea? Not as odd as it may sound

April 5, 2011
By Island Tips
Richard Branson takes to the sea?  Not as odd as it may sound

Filed under: Europe , North America , United Kingdom , United States , Transportation , Cruises , Caribbean No, we're not talking about Virgin Cruise Line but when billionaire Richard Branson talks, people listen. Last year, Branson unveiled a three-man submarine, the Necker Nymph , capable of going almost 100 feet deep. Today,...
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Passengers stranded on Missouri showboat

December 12, 2010
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Passengers stranded on Missouri showboat

Filed under: North America , United States Over 600 people were stranded aboard the Branson Belle showboat overnight after running aground on Table Rock lake in Branson , Missouri. The boat departed on a 2 1/2 hour cruise Saturday at 4 p.m. and was on its ...
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Sir Richard Branson Is One Lucky Bastard

December 3, 2010
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In my next life, I want to come back as Sir Richard Branson.? Check out this cheeky little video of Branson and bunch of supermodels, including our favorite Jarah Mariano , at Necker Island .
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