B.V.I.’s Nekker Island to Host “Celebration Week” Festivities

Necker Island, Sir Richard Branson’s destination in the British Virgin Islands (B.V.I.), will host a “Celebration Week” in February 2011 to coincide with the second annual B.V.I. “Kite Jam” supported by Branson and sponsored by the B.V.I. Tourist Board. During the event, weekly rates start at Kite Jam will take place from Feb. 27 to March 5, 2011, and feature kite-boarding enthusiasts from around the globe engaging in races and freestyle competitions.

The seven-night Celebration Week starts Feb. 26, 2011. Per-couple weekly rates start at $25,400 and include accommodation, all meals and drinks, return launch transfers from Virgin Gorda or Beef Island airports, VIP invitations to on-island Kite Jam parties and events, activities and local tax.