Last week, Necker Belle was put to her toughest test yet and I’m not talking weather conditions.

Last week, three generations of Bransons came on board for a week’s holiday around the Galapagos Islands and she was an overwhelming success. Read More

Hello from Necker Island!

I’d like to introduce my myself; I’m Ashley - Head Chef out here on Necker Island. This is my first blog, so yes I am a blog ”virgin”.

Bad jokes aside, I thought I would chat about one of my favourite things about living and working on Necker Island - that’s the fantastic produce we can source locally. Read More

Working taps in the village

Stop the press! We have some fantastic, amazing, incredible, wonderful news from Dumphries Village…

We now have clean running water on tap! The local government has put in 10 communal taps on the main street supplying fresh, clean municipal water to the community! Pride ‘n Purpose will continue to work with the community to fast track and improve access to safe water…watch this space for developments! Read More

Hi party people,

As January draws to a close, 2010 at The Roof Gardens is already in full swing and we’re looking forward to another fantastic, fun-filled month in February. After a successful 2009, we definitely have reason to party!

January has seen the launch of ‘Live at The Roof Gardens’ - a new weekly live music night in association with Jack Daniels, that takes Virgin back to its musical roots and showcases the latest up and coming UK musical talent. Last week we saw the first of many outstanding acts with rock group ‘The Colour Purple’ kicking the night off with a bang - thanks to everyone who came along to support the night. Read More

Hi all,

Well, they say time flies when you’re having fun, and its been that long since I wrote, we must have been having loads of fun!! So, I am sure you are all wondering whats been going on in your favourite little corner of the Swiss alps…… Read More

Happy New Year,

Sorry it has been so long since my last post on here but rather unexpectedly the last few months have been a very busy time here at The Roof Gardens.  Read More

The route from Australia to Necker Island is one against the prevailing weather conditions, which means that rather than sailing with the trade winds along the trade route, we’re headed in the opposite direction.

In real terms what this means is we’re beating into swells, rather than riding them.  We’re swimming upstream rather than going with the currents. Read More