Overwater bungalows originated nearly 60 years ago in Tahiti. The first rooms cost $240 a night. Today, experts say they're a staple in the luxury travel market. The accommodations have since expanded ...

Maldives, Bora Bora and Tahiti—these are all high on our list of dream trips, especially since their luxury hoteliers are the O.G. pioneers of overwater accommodations. But factor in a couple thousand ...

Then, I discovered places in Central America and the Caribbean with overwater resorts. I landed on Thatch Caye in Belize, where my bungalow dreams were met after a six-hour flight. Waking up to ocean ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Former editor of Robb Report, Debbi has written about luxuries from Asprey to Zegna. Nov 15, 2025, 08:56pm EST At the Royalton ...

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Looking for the closest overwater bungalows to the U.S.? For most travelers, it will be these El Dorado Palatfios Bungalows ...

The Thatch Caye resort in Belize offers a luxury vacation where small details are taken care of. Welcoming staff, overwater bungalows, and inclusive amenities create a high-end experience. The resort ...

Most of the resort's bungalows are overwater, providing ample privacy, direct access to Bora Bora's famous lagoon, and, in some cases, individual plunge pools. There are three bars and three ...

I say that as I sit here in Jamaica, at the Sandals South Coast resort in Whitehouse, in my Over-the-Water Bungalow, pinching myself that I am finally here. Now, this is my idea of a luxury vacation.