Concierge lists Bora Bora as one of their favorite Islands!

The island: Bora Bora, French Polynesia

The goods: On any short list of the world's most beautiful islands—even if the list is one entry long—you're likely to find Bora Bora. Winging in on the flight from Tahiti, you'll see why. From your bird's-eye view, you'll pick out the white-ruffled circle of reef, the blues of the lagoon, and the green, nearly vertical peak. It's one of the few things on this earth that's exactly how you dreamed it.

Be sure to: Stay in an overwater bungalow. They're built in the clear, calm lagoon, with a white-sand bottom and bath-warm water. They are also one of the best places to observe sea life through a mask—even during the shark feedings, when the sharks, the handlers assure you, remain on their side of the rope.

Best beach: Among the island's surprisingly few, Matira, the only public strand, is a white-sand beauty. Trust us, though, you wouldn't trade a bit of sand for the lagoon anyway.

Perfect season: June through October, keeping in mind that July is a very busy month—especially with the French.

Call it home: The St. Regis Resort is one of the newest luxury hotels on the island, and its overwater bungalows are also the roomiest.
St. Regis Resort Bora BoraTel: 689 607 888Bungalows from $1,000

World's Sexiest Beaches 2007: Motu Tane, French Polynesia makes the Top 20 list!

The vibe: Fashionista air kisses and catwalks on the beach

Picture this: A short boat hop from Bora Bora, this private island is available for rent to those with serious cash. French interiors guru Christian Liaigre designed the chic thatched-roof bungalows. Strike a pose on the blanc sands, take a private four-wheel-drive excursion, go whale and dolphin watching, ask the caterers for a torchlit Polynesian feast on the beach. Paradise by design.

The crowd: Size 0 fashion doyennes, the design glitterati, supermodels posing for cover shots. Not a love handle in sight!

The sundowner: Whatever your heart desires, sweetie

Come to bed: To ensure exclusivity and privacy, Motu Tane can only be rented by one select group at a time. The 12 beach bungalows are stuffed with enough sumptuous furnishings and high-tech toys to keep the pickiest Parisian happy. Stay in touch with New York and Milan with the state-of-the-art IDD telephone system.

Motu Tane Email: info@motutaneisland.comFrom $43,000 per day for two to 20 people, including all meals and beverages.