Perfect Private Holiday Destination

Located in the British Virgin Islands, Necker Island is paradise descended on Earth. Virgin Gorda is to the north of Necker Island and the island lies between Tortola and Aneada. This island is breathtakingly beautiful owing to its location in the Caribbean region. It is a narrow strip of land that sprawls over 74 acres of rich foliage. Sir Richard Branson, the owner of the island has developed it over the decades and turned it into one of the most stunning private holiday destinations in the world.

Description

This Island is known for its scenic beauty. It has been gifted with the typical plant, animals, birds and coral life of the Caribbean. All around this volcanic formation are coral reefs and pristine white sands of numerous beaches. The turquoise waters laced with looming palm trees give the place a very authentic
Caribbean charm that runs throughout the island. The development on the island is done in keeping with the natural beauty of the place. The constructed area blends in perfectly with the foliage and makes them look like a single entity. Most of the materials used for construction are eco-friendly.

This is the perfect holiday destination, if you are looking for sun, sand and water along with a sprinkling of green scenic views. You can rent the entire island for party holidays and bring along up to 28 guests. For couples looking for a romantic getaway to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday routine, this is the ultimate place to be. The cottages are services with over 60-strong staff, which ensures that the guests are comfortable in every possible way.

Things to do

If you visit Necker Island, you will never be short for activity. You can run along the endless beaches of this private island and take a dip in the open sea. If you love exploring, then you can wade through the hills and shrubs, taking in the rich plant life. Flamingos flying overhead add to the natural beauty of the place.

For people who cannot do without the charms of civilization, the island arranges barbeque nights on the beach, fancy dress parties, grand gala dinners and many more surprises. The island also houses a casino and a flying club. You can explore the underwater world in the Necker Nymph, which is a state of the art three-person submarine. The island hosts a myriad of festivities like the celebration week. On this island, your holidays will never have a dull moment.

How to reach?

NeckerIsland can either be reached by boats or you can fly into the island in a helicopter. Virgin Gorda is only a quarter of an hour away by boat. If you choose to fly up to Tortola and take a boat, it will take you half an hour to reach Necker Island. The island runs speedboat service from Beef Islands in Tortola. As of now, guests need to make a booking for a minimum of five days if they want o book the whole island.

Couples can avail a 7-day package. The charm and beauty of the place will leave you enthralled and you will want to come back for more.

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Explore Cape Town in Style on Africa Train Journeys

Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world so it makes sense for your holiday there to be just as glorious. By taking Africa train journeys, you can spend a few days getting to know this vibrant destination before taking a luxurious rail ride to continue your journey.

As the second most populated city in South Africa, there are a few things that make this location so endearingly popular with holidaymakers and so iconic.

You will be able to discover them all during the rail trip you have booked, beginning with the famous Table Mountain.

There are few more striking sights on the planet than this natural monument, which appears on Cape Town's flag. Standing to one side of the city, it provides a breathtaking backdrop to the hustle and bustle of urban life.

It is the flat top at the summit of the mountain that makes it stand out. Stretching three miles and edged by cliffs it makes for a dramatic sight. In fact, so imposing is its appearance it should come as no surprise that when clouds ring the top of it, local legend points to the devil holding a smoking competition as the cause.

Luckily, you do not have to climb to the top of this monster to experience the amazing panoramic views of the city and the Western Cape below. There is a cable car that you will be able to take during your trip to the summit and you should remember to pack your camera for this exciting excursion.

Other highlights of your tour may include the luxury hotel you stay in on the popular waterfront. Here you can enjoy some amazing views of the ocean.

The Victoria and Albert Waterfront is also incredibly popular with tourists due to the abundance of shops, restaurants and other attractions and could be the perfect place for you to get to know the rest of the group a little better.

One place you may wish to visit is the Two Oceans Aquarium, where the daily feeding time for sharks is a real spectacle.

On one of the days of your stay here you will travel a little outside of the city limits to the Cape of Good Hope on Cape Point. This is where Dutch settlers landed during the middle of the 17th century and it soon became an important seafaring spot.

After this you will round off your day with a stop at the Boulders Bay penguin colony, which could prove to be a real highlight!

If you want to get out and explore some more of Cape Town for yourself, you will have plenty of opportunity to do so. Places of interest you may be itching to see include Robben Island, a Unesco World
Heritage site.

During South Africa's apartheid era this is the place where political prisoners like Nelson Mandela were held. Some of the tour guides who will lead you around the institution are themselves former political inmates, who could provide you with a meaningful insight into life on the island.

Back in the city, the Bo-Kaap Museum is well worth a visit. This explores the customs and traditions of Cape Town's Muslim communities and the area is surrounded by some beautiful, brightly coloured houses.

The Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are also a great place to spend a few hours. Home to some gorgeous flora, here plants from across South Africa grow - including a number of very rare specimens. The park is also a haven for indigenous birds and insects for you to spot.

South Africa has a thriving wine industry and you can find out more about it on one of the day trips you will take during your stay. The Franschhoek and Stellenbosch valleys are famed for the tipple they produce so make sure you sample a glass or two.

All too soon it will be time for you to leave Cape Town, but the blow is likely to be softened by the fact that you will be taking the Blue Train.

This is the epitome of luxury travel. You and your fellow guests will be able to relax in the onboard lounge and watch those breathtaking views go by, enjoy a drink at the bar or visit the well-stocked library.

And if you are looking for a little privacy, your room is the ultimate place to travel in comfort. Once your bed is folded up you can relax in a comfortable lounge and make use of the onboard butler service.

In the evening, as you dress in your finest to sit down to a meal of fine wines and mouth-watering cuisine made from local produce, you will be glad you chose to travel by train across this magnificent country.

Great Rail Journeys can help you achieve the Africa train journeys of your dreams. Spend a few days enjoying Cape Town before boarding the Blue Train to travel onwards in luxury.