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Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Presidential Villa FIJI

The iconic Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort fi rst welcomed guests back in 1995, making it one of the very fi rst luxury destinations in Fiji. Now, nearly 30 years later, it retains the same sky-high standards and strict environmental conscience. The grand Presidential Villa is a fully private retreat within an idyllic walled garden. The two-bedroom villa has tons of outdoor space, including an open-air shower, in fi nity pool and daybed. Guests are treated to a nightly cocktail hour in the comfort of their suite. Elsewhere on the resort is the unmissable dive center (approved by Cousteau himself) where guests old and young can obtain their PADI certi fi cation, as well as explore some of the most diverse underwater landscapes in the world. From $2,500 per night. Contact Bartholomew Simpson, general manager, bart@ fi jiresort.com, +679 885 0188, fi jiresort.com

Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort, Ty Warner Mansion LOS CABOS, MEXICO

Como Laucala Island, Seagrass Residence FIJI For beach lovers, there’s surely no better vacation destination than a private island. Hidden away in a remote corner of Melanesia in the Fijian archipelago, Laucala Island is nothing short of paradise, with pristine white-sand beaches fringed by impossibly lush foliage, as well as a host of luxurious amenities including an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts and a serene spa. Hidden throughout the beautiful landscape are 25 accommodations, each of which celebrates its unique surroundings. Nestled in Lacaula Island’s vibrantly green vegetation are the Seagrass Residences. Crafted in the traditional Fijian bure style, each of the residences — the largest of which is the 86,111-sq-ft, Three-bedroom Residence — features its own private pool and deck for soaking up the year-round sun, serenely decorated interiors and indulgent outdoor bathtubs. And, of course, that all-important beach is mere moments away. From $13,500 per night. Contact Finau Vereadali, general manager, fi nau.vereadali@comohotels.com, +679 888 0077, comohotels.com

A regular fi xture in our Top Suites list, Las Ventanas, A Rosewood Resort sets an impressive benchmark for opulence. While each of the resort’s accommodations is impressively luxe, it is the Ty Warner Mansion that stands out: Billed as a private sanctuary away from the bustle of the resort, the mansion covers an enormous 28,000 sq ft with a long list of exclusive features ranging from a cinema room to a tequila library. Making the most of the Ty Warner Mansion’s coveted beachside location is the stunning rooftop terrace, complete with glass-bottom lap pool, whirlpool spa, bar, pool table and massage pavilion. Below the terrace is an artfully designed in fi nity pool leading out onto the beach, with a drop-level lounge area making it feel as though you are sitting within the ocean.

From $38,000 per night. Contact Marinette Giaquinta, director of sales and marketing, marinette.giaquinta@rosewoodhotels.com, +52 917 756 7598, rosewoodhotels.com

Amanyara, Artists Villa

TURKS AND CAICOS With stretches of some of the most gorgeous shorelines in the world, Turks and Caicos has a well-earned reputation as a beach lover’s haven. Hidden away on the far north western side of the archipelago is Amanyara — a remote retreat where relaxation comes fi rst. Discrete villas and pavilions are spread around the resort, but the most sought-after is the fi ve-bedroom Artists Villa, which occupies a prime spot on a private stretch of beach. While the interiors are gorgeous (this is an Aman resort, after all), it is the vast outdoor space that really makes this villa, with numerous lounges, sundecks and dining spots leading out to the 108-ft in fi nity pool. Beyond, the pure-white sand and glistening ocean beckon. From $18,000 per night. Contact Tom Rutherford, general manager, amanyara@aman.com, +1 649 941 5770, aman.com

Photos No Limit Fotodesign, Erhard Pfei ff er, Aman Resorts Limited