Heather Mills' island escape

12-09-2008 12:01

Heather Mills has begged Sir Richard Branson to let her move to his private Caribbean island.The 40-year-old former model claims her life has been made hell since her divorce from Sir Paul McCartney, 66, earlier this year and has pleaded with the business tycoon to be allowed to move to Necker Island, his 74-acre paradise in the British Virgin Islands, in order to "escape the hate".A source said: "She wants to spend a year there to rest and rebuild her life. "She has been in touch with Sir Richard and she is confident he will allow her to live there for a while."Heather believes she has been subjected to unprecedented levels of hate since her split with Paul. Heather sees Necker as the ideal place to get away."The island accommodates 28 people and its properties - which cost £25,000 a day to rent - have two private beaches, swimming pools, tennis courts, a personal chef and access to water sports.It would normally cost a guest £2.2 million to stay on the luxury isle for one year, but Heather - who received a £24.3 million divorce settlement from the former Beatles star - has reportedly boasted the price of the visit is of little importance as she has "double the cash flow" of Paul.