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If you want something special for your next holiday, you may be interested to know that Virgin billionaire Richard Branson is renting out his second private island in the Caribbean for the first time ever.
Branson, who has a personal fortune of around $4.9 billion (£3.55 billion) has never offered people the opportunity to stay the 125-acre Moskito Island.
However, the businessman – who owns everything from train companies to space rockets – has decided it's time people get to experience it.
You'll need to save up though, as prices start from £18,090 a night.
Moskito Island is approximately 2.5 miles away from Necker Island – Branson's other Caribbean private island – by sea.
Branson bought Necker back in 1978 rents that island out to private parties, however he only purchased Moskito in 2011. It was then when he also started to install infrastructure there, as well as roads.
He announced back in 2015 he'd finished that project and also built himself a lovely private escape, according to a Virgin spokesperson.
Branson also sold off nine other private pads to buyers on the island, where they have been developed into swanky villas.
There are now just 10 estates on Moskito Island, but the Branson one is going to be the first one to open up to the public, provided that they can afford it.
The others will also be available at some point this year, a Virgin Limited Edition spokesperson told Insider.
Those wanted to stay on the tropical paradise island need to have a lot of funds though, as the price in the low season (June 1-September 30) starts at $25,000 (£18,090) per night.
Meanwhile during high season, between 6 January and 31 May, 1 October and 20 November, and 29 November to 21 December, you'll have to fork out $33,000 (£24,000) per night for use of the estate.
It's even more over Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year period – at up to $36,600 (£26,000) per night.
Those who do have the dough to pay for it will have access to three villas with 11 bedrooms for as many as 22 guests.
Alternatively, you can rent four guest rooms at $12,000 (£8,700) per night, with additional rooms at $2,000 (£1,450) and a luxury master suite for $3,000 (£2,170).
Each villa comes with a private swimming pool, and all food and drink is covered. This includes access to chefs.
There's also plenty of things to do at the communal recreation facilities.
We best start saving up then!
Those who want to buy their own private island may be interested to know that there are some currently on sale re cheaper than average 2-bed UK home.
Who knew you could get your own private island for £51k?!
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