Elite Traveler Winter 2021

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, Two-bedroomPremier Beachfront Villa Estate BORA BORA, FRENCH POLYNESIA It doesn’t matter if you fly, sail or swim: Bora Bora is an arduous journey fromwherever you start. But this island paradise is worth the effort, especially if your destination is the Four Seasons Resort. And if you’ve made it this far, you may as well stay in one of its opulent estates. With room for five adults, the Two-bedroom Premier Estate will be enough for most families. Once you’re inside, you don’t have to leave. There is over 10,000 sq ft of outdoor space with plenty of day beds and ample pool space. Watch the sunset over Mount Otemanu with a cocktail and wake up early in the morning for a yoga session on a pristine beach. The resort also offers private snorkeling tours of its very own coral nursery. Best feature Private beach dinners with custommenus From $9,460 per night. Contact Diego Stembert, general manager, diego.stembert@fourseasons.com, +68 940 603 163, fourseasons.com

Song Saa Private Island, Royal Villa CAMBODIA

A true pioneer of responsible luxury, Song Saa is on two forested private islands linked by a bridge. Almost every villa has been made from reclaimed materials like disused fishing boats and driftwood. The resort even helped to make the surrounding waters a marine conservation zone in its bid to have a net-positive impact on the natural world. Its Royal Villa stands as an example of how luxury and sustainability can go hand-in-hand. The overwater villa is set on its own bridge, giving guests the utmost privacy from their sun terrace and pool. Despite its eco edge, there is no compromise inside — think sunken bathtubs, king-size beds and enough dining space for up to 12 people, should you want to share your slice of off-grid paradise. Best feature Dedicated mojito-making station From $3,590 per night. Contact Donald Wong, general manager, donald@songsaa-privateisland.com, +855 238 867 50, songsaa-privateisland.com

Six Senses Fiji, Five-bedroom Beachfront Pool Residence MALOLO ISLAND, FIJI

Possibly the most luxurious off-grid resort in the Southern Hemisphere, Six Senses Fiji produces 100% of its power through solar panels and Tesla storage batteries. It also makes its own drinking water through rainfall capture and reverse osmosis, and grows its own organic produce — all while maintaining flawless service. The ethos of responsible opulence reaches a crescendo inside its top suite, a five- bedroom residence offering the ultimate Fijian lifestyle for up to 10 guests. The living room’s huge bifold doors open to reveal a sprawling sundeck with sweeping views over the Pacific. Soak up the sun from the pool before calling on a resort mixologist to conjure decadent cocktails. The nightly rate also takes childcare worries out of the equation with a complimentary nanny available for up to eight hours a day. Best feature Stunning views from the master bedroom’s deck From $4,200 per night. Contact Karen Morris, regional director of sales and marketing, karen.morris@ sixsenses.com, +61 451 541 606, sixsenses.com