36. Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa, Raiatea, French Polynesia What's special: 45 overwater beach suites with wraparound decks, and 12 beach villas on a tiny motu off of Taha'a island (a 35-minute boat ride from Raiatea) with distant views of magnificent Bora Bora on the horizon. Snorkelling in coral gardens, tours of nearby pearl farms, and historic vanilla-producing plantations get you off-island. Private, in-room, Tahitian dancing lessons for couples keep you perfectly self-sufficient.