August 2024 – Necker Island, in the British Virgin Islands, is one of the world’s most exclusive island retreats and is leading the way in the rise of sports travel, unveiling new pickleball and paddle courts within its comprehensive array of private sporting facilities available to guests. With the demand for incorporating sporting activities with luxury travel on the up, and the 2024 Paris Olympics around the corner, the island paradise, which is available for exclusive use and select Individual Stay weeks, can offer dedicated daily programming, one on one coaching, and a diverse range of activities on land and sea led by expert instructors.
Alongside the new pickleball and paddle courts that complement the island’s existing championship tennis facilities – home to the famous annual Pro-Am Necker Cup – Necker Island’s location also provides the ideal conditions for sailing and kiteboarding, the high-octane water sport included for the first time in this summer’s Olympic Games. While athletes from around the world will gather this week to compete on the world stage, Necker Island guests can participate in some of the same sports and choose to turn the island into a completely personalised sporting playground, tailored to their interests, during an exclusive use stay.
Guests who visit during one of the select Individual Stay weeks can equally embark on their own sports adventure, with intimate access to Necker Island’s highly trained, certified coaches and world-class amenities, alongside an optional series of daily activities and light-hearted hosted competitions.
Complimentary programming rotates daily around the 74-acre private island, with activities on the turquoise waters including kiteboarding, Hobie Cat sailing, kayaking, water skiing, wake surfing, stand-up-paddle boarding, eFoiling, sea bobbing and ‘marathon’ swimming between Necker and its neighbouring islands. On land, daily racket sport tournaments take place with Necker Island’s resident tennis coaches, with beach volleyball, pool, darts, table tennis and guided hiking also available. Those looking for an even greater challenge can opt to cycle to the peak of neighbouring Virgin Gorda, offering breathtaking views over Necker Island from the summit.
Whatever their sporting interest, guests can choose to enhance their skills or try their hand at something new before relaxing by one of Necker Island’s stunning swimming pools or pristine white sand beaches. Dedicated spa facilities and indulgent treatments are also available, as well as tailored dining experiences and heartwarming encounters with the island’s unique resident wildlife – from free-roaming giant Aldabra tortoises to seven endangered species of Madagascan lemur.
Individual Stay Weeks start from $5,650 per room per night, based on two people sharing and include all meals and drinks, return boat transfers from either Virgin Gorda or Beef Island airports and water sports equipment. Exclusive buyouts start from $140,000 per night based on up to 48 guests in 24 rooms and the same inclusions apply. Minimum lengths of stay may also apply. For more information and to book visit: https://www.virginlimitededition.com/en/necker-island/rates
About Virgin Limited Edition
Virgin Limited Edition is an award-winning collection of unique retreats, chosen for their beautiful locations and magnificent surroundings; each offers a sense of fun, style, luxury and exceptional personal service. The group includes Necker Island in the Caribbean’s British Virgin Islands, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve in South Africa, Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco, The Lodge in Verbier, Mahali Mzuri, a tented safari camp in the Maasai Mara of Kenya, Finch Hattons in Tsavo National Park, Kenya, Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyard in South Africa, and the Son Bunyola Estate in Mallorca. Please visit www.virginlimitededition.com for more details.
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Formed in January 2023, Virgin Hotels Collection is the parent company of Virgin Hotels and Virgin Limited Edition, two award-winning and world-class luxury hospitality brands that form part of Sir Richard Branson’s global Virgin Group. Dedicated to providing guests with irresistible and unrivalled hospitality experiences across the world, while making a meaningful and positive contribution to the communities and destinations the brands operate in, Virgin Hotels Collection is already changing the luxury hotel business for good. Combining smart design, local arts and culture and creative food and beverage, Virgin Hotels delivers a vibrant and inclusive lifestyle experience showcasing the best of each destination. Virgin Limited Edition’s ultra-luxury brand delivers a portfolio of once-in-a-lifetime unique retreats, private islands and hotels, that takes its guests to some of the world’s most breathtaking sanctuaries for unforgettable experiences – including one of the most exclusive private islands in the world. The hotel brands are joined by Virgin Residences, which will create world-class residential communities for those who want the Virgin experience in their everyday lives. Under Virgin Hotels Collection, each distinctive brand comes together to redefine luxury hospitality with a truly differentiated customer experience, sense of style, fun, personalized service and of course the Virgin magic at the forefront. For more information on Virgin Hotels Collection and its properties, please visit www.virginhotelscollection.com.
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