I soaked in luxury at Thatch Caye, an all-inclusive island resort in Belize, where a premier overwater bungalow costs about $1,010 a night.
The resort's overwater Polynesian-style bungalows (set over the crystal-clear water of the Pacific Ocean) each have a king-sized bed, a glass floor panel with views of the exotic marine life below ...
The first overwater bungalow had a thatched roof, a small window peering into the ocean, and a wooden ladder leading into the water. Fast-forward 60 years, and some overwater villas now feature ...
The lobby is open and airy, with panoramic views from multiple directions. My ocean bungalow was near the water, so I left my balcony open at night and fell asleep to the sound of crashing waves.
You can only get to Ombi via boat transfer—and you can paddleboard, kayak, or jump into the ocean right from your front porch. These bungalows are the perfect place for spotting bottlenose dolphins.
Exterior view of an Ombi overwater bungalow in Key Largo, Florida.