The Brando

Each of those villas—beyond sustainable construction—is built for quiet, so that when the windows are closed, you’re in your own private sanctuary. In fact, thanks to the space and privacy, it’s easy to feel like you’ve rented out a private island.

Stays feel like they’re once-in-a-lifetime. The wild South Pacific feel is intact, with just 35 luxe thatch-roof villas scattered across the main island—each has a private plunge pool and access to the sea.

Swerving flashy design tropes in favour of quiet splendour, this is elevated Pacific beauty at its finest – with innovative eco credentials to match.

An exquisite, eco-friendly escape on a private island once owned by the actor Marlon Brando, where flawless villas framed by lush palms dot the sands and proffer paradisiacal ocean views.

The perfection of this place really must be seen to be believed.

The private atoll of Tetiaroa lies just 30 miles north of Tahiti, but it may as well be worlds away for its privacy and unspoiled beauty.

This luxe eco-resort is the vision of late actor Marlon Brando, consisting of thatch-roofed villas with plunge pools, a floating restaurant and organic garden, and a locally inspired spa - all powered through solar energy or coconut oil.

Marlon Brando's private atoll is now home to a super-luxurious beach resort. 35 beachfront villas are magisterial with thatched rooves, massive ironwood tree-trunks and acres of space.