The St. Regis Bora Bora has hosted VIPs from celebrities to film crews. T+L senior editor Samantha Falewée scouted this tropical paradise to find coral preservation efforts, jungle hikes, fantastic snorkeling, and a sleeper hit: one chef's dedication to Polynesian ingredients.
From the islands of the Maldives to the canals of Venice and the beachy beauty in Puerto Rico to the streets of New York, here are the 18 best St. Regis hotels in the world.