We’re soon approaching the peak of winter, and it’s only natural that Americans will look to the Global South if they’re hoping to escape the chilling temperatures and seasonal bleakness. A majority will be heading to neighboring Mexico, but a significant number is, in fact, dreaming of somewhere else. Somewhere far more exotic, exclusive, and …

Close your eyes and imagine a perfect tropical paradise with incredible sunsets, overwater bungalows, white sand beaches, and turquoise waters. That’s Bora Bora in a nutshell. This remote island in the South Pacific is 143 miles northwest of Tahiti and feels a million miles from anywhere. The small, 5-mile by 3-mile island is made up …