Banwa Island

If you win the lottery, make Banwa your bolt-hole. This new Banwa Private Island resort in the Palawan archipelago has six beachfront villas, a jacuzzi deck and infinity pool, 12 garden suites, and guests get a dedicated team of butlers, chefs, bar staff, spa therapists and “juiceologists”. If island life becomes too trying, there's a Wajer 38 – a floating limo – at your disposal.

PS: did we mention it will cost you US$100,000 a night?

Pamalican Island

The remote island of Pamalican is perfect for serenity, sophistication and a little activity on the side.

The only place to stay here is the sublime Amanpulo Resort, home to gorgeous casitas designed as modern versions of traditional Philippine houses.

When you are not horizontal under a shady palm tree, wear yourself out with hiking, kayaking, tennis or windsurfing, then dive into the hotel’s four dining options or luxury spa.

Siargao Island

Castaway meets lux-comfort at Nay Palad Hideaway, an hour’s flight from Siargao’s famous Cloud 9 surf break.

This enchanting retreat features 10 swish thatched villas and two-storey deluxe options for families.

The order of the day is total chill, so we recommend lazing by the pool, joining a cookery class, watching films at the open-air cinema and finding a favourite hanging pod to call your own.

Cambodia

Sandy hotspots go sophisticated and sustainable.

Krabey Island

Just a few minutes by boat from Cambodia’s southwest coast, Krabey Island offers 30 acres (12 hectares) of tropical perfection.

Home only to the glamorous Six Senses Krabey Island, the 40 villas have a heads up on space, privacy and minimalist luxe chic (Ocean Pool Villas have the most exclusive feel).

There’s an emphasis on wellness with a gorgeous spa offering Cambodian healing treatments, rejuvenation programmes and yoga and wellness workshops.

Koh Rong

Song Saa is not only a stunning eco resort on the island of Koh Rong, but it also offers amazing ecological projects for guests to enjoy, such as snorkelling reefs in search of seahorses and kayaking through mangroves with marine biologists.

At night, enjoy a film in your private villa, relax with a massage at the spa, or dive into some Cambodian street food while poolside.

Koh Russey

Koh Russey – or Bamboo Island – is a swift 20 minutes by private car and speedboat from Sihanouk International Airport. Pitch up at Alila Villas Koh Russey, a total dream nestled among greenery.

The villas blend Khmer culture and calm with the natural environment, the infinity pool stretches out by the beachfront, and the Beach shack allows you to sip cocktails with your toes in the sand.

Indonesia

It’s not just about Bali!

Nusa Lembongan

With its lovely beaches, idyllic sunsets, few cars and relaxed vibe, Nusa Lembongan – part of a group of three islands – is Bali’s serene little sister, and she’s just starting to bloom.

After enjoying the surf, visiting the farming villages and exploring lush mangroves, hide out at Villa Voyage, a glam five-bedroom beachfront villa on the crescent of Sandy Bay.

Offering luxe interiors, sea vistas, gourmet cuisine and a gaggle of professional staff, this is next-level island-living. Pitch up on the poolside beanbags and breathe.

Misool Island

White sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, cockatoos, baby sharks and pristine coral reefs – welcome to Misool.

Hidden in an archipelago of uninhabited islands in Raja Ampat, cosy up in one of the stilt cottages, beach or lagoon villas at Misool Eco Resort, and as it only accommodates 40 guests (and a staff-to-guest ratio of 4 to 1), prepare for some serious pampering. In turn, your stay will directly support local conservation initiatives.

Bawah Island

Situated in the glittering Anambas archipelago, Bawah Island is best reached from Singapore, from where you take a short ferry ride followed by a private seaplane flight.

Step onto its sandy shores and make a beeline for one of Bawah Reserve’s 35 stylish eco-villas. Serene and secluded, spend your days snorkelling amid the three azure-blue lagoons and your evenings sampling dishes at its three restaurants.

Thailand

Secret bays, technicolour reefs and turquoise waters – Thailand has it all.

Koh Kood

Before wiggling your toes into the sands of this Robinson Crusoe-esque gem, guests are met on arrival at Bangkok’s airport and transferred to Soneva Kiri – the island’s only accommodation – on an hour’s flight by the resort’s own seaplane.

Breezy beachfront and hillside villas await alongside a spa, four restaurants, an ice cream shop, a cheese room, a chocolatier, and tree-pod dining. Yes, we tried to stay forever, too.

Koh Yao Noi

Situated between Phuket and Krabi, Koh Yao Noi is one of Thailand’s last untouched locations with shallow bays, tropical forests and limestone cliffs jutting from the Andaman Sea.

Six Senses Koh Yao Noi is your bolt-hole here, with thatch-roofed suites furnished with huge beds and sweeping sands on your doorstep.

Spend your time lounging by your infinity-edged pool while your personal butler arranges a private spa treatment and romantic evening barbecue. Life’s a beach, eh?

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