NECKER ISLAND

Richard Branson’s legendary BVI hideaway must have nine lives. Just four years after a massive rebuild due to a devastating fire, the private-island resort was once again destroyed in October 2017—this time by Hurricane Irma. But nothing keeps this billionaire or his paradise retreat down: Branson relaunched his island’s Great House in October with 11 guest rooms

(two more than it had before) and the promise of more to come next year, including a new and improved Bali High complex with three villas and a posh outdoor lounge. virginlimitededition.com