The St. Regis Bali Resort

The misted drive to the entrance, lined with dense foliage and washed in blue light after dark, sets the tone for this beachside luxury resort in Nusa Dua. Javanese shadow puppets, intricate woodcarvings, and geometric patterns drawn from Balinese Hindu offerings turn up everywhere, from the carpets to the elevator walls. It holds a Forbes Four Star. The St. Regis butler service keeps things quietly seamless, which is the brand's whole argument.