Set on a picture-perfect, virtually deserted coastline, Indonesia’s Nihi Sumba takes the concept of ‘beach vacation’ to dizzyingly lavish heights. It may take a while to get here, but every minute is worth it for the level of exclusivity. Making the most of Nihi’s unrivaled location is The Owner’s Estate — a sprawling, six-villa accommodation, with uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean. While the rooms are carefully dotted around the estate in individual villas (each with its own plunge pool and some with treetop balconies) groups can come together in the central main house, complete with a beautifully decorated indoor- outdoor lounge and dining area, a generous sundeck and a glittering infinity pool. Ready for a dip in the ocean? Just follow the winding pathway down to the beach below.

From $14,000 per night. Contact Dewi Yudarini, director of reservations and revenue, yuda@nihi.com, +62 859 3505 5080, nihi.com