One hundred feet above the hustle and bustle of Kensington High Street in London, you’ll find The Roof Gardens – Sir Richard Branson’s unique retreat. This paradise in the heart of British capitol hosts events for up to 500 guests; a Private Members Club open Friday and Saturday nights and Babylon restaurant seating 120 guests. […] More
They defied the establishment and tended to condemn consumer society, and now opposite to all, British Sex Pistols band will be soon on credit cards. Namely, the bank Virgin Money, part of the business empire of the British billionaire, Sir Richard Branson, launched a series of “Sex Pistols” credit cards, on which will be find […] More
Who would have expected from Lady Gaga to have standard earth bound wedding ceremony? Of course, no one. Five-time Grammy winner is planning a romantic ceremony aboard Richard Branson’s maiden Virgin Galactic flight, where she will say “Yes” to her boyfriend Taylor Kinney. “Gaga and Taylor want to make a pledge for life, and think […] More
What Sir Richard Branson wants, he will certainly get. He has plans to launch a fleet of Virgin Cruise ships, so it’s just a matter of time when we’ll see the launch of his two new Miami-based ships, since he’s looking for investors. According to a in the UAE website The National, Branson is looking […] More
Sir Richard Branson, the business tycoon behind the Virgin conglomerate has announced on its website that, his commercial ride into space will accept bitcoins as a payment. He called it “a new exciting currency.” Earlier, he also revealed that one passenger, known only to be a flight attendant from Hawaii, already became the world’s first […] More
Sir Richard Branson’s Private Necker Island is Back in Business, so the Virgin Chief Executive can be relieved. Famous English business magnate and investor now has enough time for new exploits, such as last partnership with US television broadcaster NBC to launch a TV reality show in which the ultimate prize will be a trip […] More
As announced this summer, Sir Richard Branson’s Private Necker Island is Back! Two years after $70 million Caribbean island home was struck by lightning and battered by winds caused by Hurricane Irene, Sir Richard Branson’s private retreat has finally re-opened and once again available for rent to anyone who can afford the £40,000 ($60,800) per […] More
Sir Richard Branson’s $70 million Caribbean island home was struck by lightning and battered by winds caused by Hurricane Irene in 2011. Two years later chairman of Virgin Group has announced the extensive restructure is almost finished and should be finally completed in September 2013. The 74-acre Necker Island, part of the Virgin Limited Edition […] More
Sir Richard Branson’s collection of stunning retreats situated in some of the best travel destinations around the world, includes Necker Island, Necker Belle, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, Kasbah Tamadot and the latest added – The Lodge. Since its right time to plan your winter vacation, this time we are talking just about The Lodge, Verbier, […] More
British eccentric billionaire, Sir Richard Branson on Monday celebrated the opening of world’s first-ever Spaceport in the New Mexico desert. As expected, in his distinctive style, Branson rappelled from a balcony, shook up a big bottle of champagne and took a swig while christening the building. New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez and astronaut Buzz Aldrin also […] More
Makepeace Island Virgin Group owner, Sir Richard Branson decided to rents his private island in Australia’s Noosa River for $8,000 per night. Named as Makepeace Island, Branson origianlly purchased it in 2003 as an eco-retreat for the crew of Virgin Australia. Besides this, he also boasts his beloved Necker Island in the Caribbean. Naturally heart-shaped island is very […] More
SpaceShipTwo’s First Feathered Flight The world’s first commercial spaceship, Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShip Two demonstrated its unique reentry feather configuration for the first time. The test flight took place early on Wednesday 4th May 2011, on the desert runway at Mojave Air and Space Port, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles. During a 45-minute flight, […] More
