Nikki Beach, The Elite Beaches

Nikki Beach, The Elite Beaches

Marbella, Spain; Saint-Tropez, France

The multi-location Nikki Beach may be a commercial venture, but it makes our list because it strikes the near-impossible balance of entertaining the elite without excess fanfare. Here, celebrities don’t have to disappear into roped-off areas or otherwise distance themselves. Everyone recognizes them, but everyone’s cool about it and is respectful. More than a few famous guests have even mingled among strangers without incident. And yes, Nikki does have a location in Miami, but it’s a different vibe. Stick with the international outposts and you won’t be disappointed.