Richard Branson has opened up his Long Island home for a new book . He bought Long Island in 1995 for just $ 180,000 . Featuring more than 150 deluxe images , `` A Virgin Island '' reveals Necker 's idyllic beaches and spectacular tropical wildlife as well as dipping inside Branson 's luxury residences . Visitors to the island over the years included Nelson Mandela , Princess Diana and Tony Blair .
Richard Branson has opened up his Long Island home for a new book . He bought Long Island in 1995 for just $ 180,000 . Visitors to the island over the years included Nelson Mandela , Princess Diana and Tony Blair .