Indonesia

NIHI Sumba turns a wild stretch of Indonesian coast into barefoot theatre, with private-pool villas, horses on the beach and jungle-framed views of the Indian Ocean. Victoria Beckham and her family stayed in a private villa here during their 2018 Indonesian holiday, sharing cooking lessons and quiet days around the resort.

Soori Bali hides private-pool villas between volcanic sand, rice fields and the Indian Ocean on the island's quiet southwest coast. Kim Kardashian and her family took over the expansive Soori Estate for their 2018 Bali escape.

COMO Shambhala Estate is a secluded wellness sanctuary folded into jungle above Bali's Ayung River. Private residences, spring-fed pools and deeply personal programmes create a restorative rhythm, with the discretion and space that made it a natural family escape for Chrissy Teigen and John Legend.

W Bali – Seminyak puts bold design, a twenty-four-hour spa and sunset energy directly on Seminyak Beach. Paris Hilton has taken up residence in its vast Extreme WOW Suite, a fitting hideaway for a guest whose idea of retreat still comes with a little nightlife.

Bulgari Resort Bali hangs above the Indian Ocean on Uluwatu's cliffs, pairing volcanic stone with private pools and Italian precision. Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez stayed in one of its secluded mansions in 2011, disappearing behind gardens, a private gate and a butler-served world of their own.

Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio are among the stars associated with stays at The Legian Seminyak, bringing Hollywood names to one of Bali's most composed beachfront hotels. All-suite accommodation, landscaped gardens and a three-tiered oceanfront pool create a quieter version of Seminyak glamour. The resort feels private without being isolated, with the beach in front and the neighborhood's restaurants close by.

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan seems to float above the Ayung River valley, reached across a suspension bridge and wrapped in jungle, lotus ponds and hushed villas. Julia Roberts made the resort her month-long home while filming Eat Pray Love, a fitting choice for a star seeking privacy between scenes. Its Royal Villa, riverfront pools and deeply Balinese calm still promise that rare kind of glamour: secluded, cinematic and effortlessly restorative.

The focus at The St. Regis Bali Resort is a spa, matched by a waterfront address on Nusa Dua's pristine beachfront. It is an uncomplicated way to stay close to Denpasar.

At Park Hyatt Jakarta, an outdoor pool gives a clear focus to the experience in Jakarta's bustling metropolis. The mood is unfussy, calm and grounded in Jakarta.

On-site dining sets the tone at Conrad Bali, a relaxed retreat in Denpasar. From here, the wider experience of Denpasar remains close at hand.

Set in central Jakarta, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta makes its location the centre of the experience. It offers a five-star base for discovering Jakarta.

The Trans Resort Bali draws its character from an outdoor pool and a well-placed address in the heart of chic Seminyak. The stay remains closely tied to Denpasar.

The focus at The St. Regis Jakarta is a bar, matched by a five-star address in central Jakarta. It is an uncomplicated way to stay close to Jakarta.

Grand Hyatt Jakarta occupies a distinctive address in the spirited heart of Jakarta, giving the stay an immediate connection to Jakarta. The atmosphere is polished, allowing the destination itself to provide the sense of occasion.

Fairmont Jakarta draws its character from golf and a five-star address in Jakarta. The stay remains closely tied to Jakarta.