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Ultimate Son Recently he has also been bubbly. As an all-inclusive retreat,

Indulgence Bunyola sprinkling his luxury magic over breakfast is a help yourself affair,

lunch is buffet-style and dinner,
Mallorca. Last summer saw the
opening of Son Bunyola, a vast
days swimming, reading, trekking
680 acre estate on the island’s a sit-down extravaganza. Spend
northwest coast, home to just two the surrounding Tramuntana
Luxury properties are definitely Sir Richard Branson’s forte. villas: the four-bedroom Sa Terra mountains or simply chilling out.
We take a glimpse into his world. Rotja and the five-bedroom Sa This get-away-from-it-all escape
Punta de S’Aguila (a ten-minute is a perfect hangout for both
Necker Island, Branson’s than not hired exclusively, bedrooms, sprawling giant tortoises and huge drive apart), with a third, Son families and friends.
private paradise in the although for selected terraces scattered with iguanas; feed lemurs and Clockwise from right: Balegueret, due to open this
British Virgin Islands dates from the end of June giant sun-pods and a huge photograph flamingoes. Sa Terra Rotja: terrace, summer. They have been built in
remains one of the world’s through to October, it opens infinity pool. This might be a And on your travels you lounge, bathroom traditional Mallorcan style with
ultimate destinations. Lush its doors to individuals for celeb hangout but it doesn’t might come across a treasure exposed beams and terracotta
greenery is fringed by white it’s Celebration Weeks. feel glitzy, more barefoot chest filled with champagne, tiled floors; there are private
sand set against brilliant blue There are eight private boho. Spend hours lolling a floating sushi bar or a heated pools, gorgeous terraces
sky and sea: a 74 acre dot of villas scattered around the in a hammock, zip-wire beach barbecue. Operated on for outdoor dining and stunning
Caribbean gorgeousness. The grounds, but The Great down to the beach for some an all-inclusive basis, Necker en suite bedrooms. Acres of
island accommodates up to House remains the hub. snorkelling, kite surfing or Island is a place to indulge, vines, citrus fruit trees, almonds
28 guests and is more often There are 10 exquisite paddle boarding; befriend Branson-style. and olive trees cocoon the villas,
whilst a herb-scented track leads
down to a pebble beach. Dine out
on tapas in nearby local villages
or stay put for culinary feasts full
of local produce: fish, lamb, cured
meats, cheeses, homemade bread
and olives are served up with
local Mallorcan wine and Spanish

Go wild
Mahali Mzuri translates from
Swahili as ‘beautiful place’. Book
a front row seat in one of just 12
tents for the Great Migration
between July and October,
possibly one of the greatest
natural spectacles on earth.

Wine and dine
Branson’s ultra-luxe foray
into South Africa comes in the
form of Mont Rochelle, a 26
bedroom hotel and vineyard in
Franschhoek. Highlight of the
trip: wine tasting and workshops
at the winery with Estate
Manager, Dustin Osbourne.

Mountain high
Whether winter skiing or summer
hiking, there is no more indulgent Clockwise from right:
a place to stay than Branson’s Giraffes at Mahali Mzuri;
Verbier bolthole, The Lodge. suite at The Lodge Verbier;
It sleeps 18 and comes with a Mont Rochelle Valley
pool, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis,
a party room with fully stocked
bar, wine cellar, snooker table
and dance floor, plus nightly
feasts whipped up by the super-
duper chef.

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