The Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is a luxury resort in Papetee, Tahiti. Private water-bungalow accommodation, great service and stunning scenery all help to make this one of the most well-regarded, relaxing and intimate resorts in the Pacific. Best of all, Four Seasons Bora Bora is a wonderfully indulgent destination. You can spend your days lazing in the sun, or get more active with a helicopter tour, coral reef dive or visit to one of the three ancient Polynesian stone temples dotting the coastline.

The facilities

Facilities are plentiful, as you'd expect from a five-star Four Seasons sibling. Dine on fresh-caught seafood at Arii Moana, or arrange a romantic Polynesian meal on the beach or in your bungalow. Fere Hoa beach bar serves light meals and cocktails, while the thatch-roofed Tere Nui serves themed buffets to views of Mt Otemanu. If you're after a lively lounge to retreat to after dark, Sunset Restaurant & Bar specialises in sushi and funky cocktails. Those in search of serious relaxation get an open-air massage or hammam treatment overlooking the lagoon. There's also an outdoor pool and drench shower that really refreshes.

The rooms

Each of Four Seasons Bora Bora's 121 thatch-roof water bungalows and villas stand on wooden struts above the lagoon or on private beaches. Luxurious interiors are all clean-lined furniture, crisp white linen and marble bathrooms, which have deep soak tubs. All come with DVD players, satellite TV, wired or wireless internet and tea/coffee makers. Splash out on a villa for a private pool.