High on a rocky promontory at one end of Moskito, a muscular steel frame is being extended horizontally over the spume and spray.

No matter the time of day, someone from the staff was available to play tennis on the grass court, go sailing in a small catamaran to the coral reefs, take you on a hike along the island’s ridge, or set up s'mores by the in-pool fire pit, all of which I got to experience during my stay. It was truly whatever you wanted, when you wanted. (I was even told the Moskito team flew in specific spices from a market in Mexico for a guest.)

Sprawled across 125 acres, and located just across the crystalline blue waters from its famous sister island Necker, Moskito Island will now offer The Point Estate and The Oasis Estate for exclusive buyouts through Virgin Limited Edition. They will join the already existing Branson Estate, which is also available for guest buyouts.

Branson’s most recent lush purchase, Moskito Island, sits only a mere two miles away from its sister island, which has played host to such dazzling luminaries as Mariah Carey, Princess Diana, Nelson Mandela, and even the Obama family, who spent a few nights on Necker after the patriarch’s eight-year tenure in the White House. And longtime fans of Necker Island are going to want to check out the stylish digs across the water because there are 10 private estates

The most challenging interrogation visitors to these estates are likely to face is whether they would prefer rum punch or mango mojitos after returning from a snorkeling trip or whether the next activity should be a match on one of the island’s tennis courts or a gym workout.

Richard Branson's private Caribbean island, Moskito Island, is opening to the public for the first time.

Staying on a secluded island, off in the middle of an ocean, a river or bay is one of the most romantic travel experiences: surrounded by water with no one else around.

2021 will see the much-anticipated launch of Moskito Island in the BVI’s …described as ‘the most exclusive homeowners association in the world

Necker Island and Moskito Island are both in the British Virgin Islands, which re-opened to international travel in December.

The Branson Estate on Moskito Island in the BVIs will be available to hire for ‘isolation vacations’ next year, as the wealthy continue to shun other holidaymakers.

Three winners for Best F&B Design 2,000sq ft were awarded, a Bronze award was given to Rockett Studio for Burger & Lobster @ Raffles Hotel, Singapore under the 2,001-5,000 sq ft category.