A resort so exclusive even the Clarins spa has its own private island, the St Regis Bora Bora combines the brand’s trademark superlative service with everything you could want from a Pacific paradise. The overwater villas are subtly decored in exotic woods and marbles, while dining options abound: choose from Italian, Japanese,  Polynesian or French. The latter is perhaps the most enticing, with Monsieur Vongerichten lending his name to Lagoon by Jean-Georges.

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