The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort

Floor-to-ceiling bay views, marble that catches every angle of the South China Sea light, and a butler's service window in every room set the tone at this beachfront St. Regis resort on Hainan's southern tip. The property cloisters you completely, with private pools, beach massages, yacht services, and four restaurants covering everything from Cantonese to fresh seafood. The Drawing Room does a nightly champagne-sabering ritual, in case you needed permission to stay another night.