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 ...

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 ...

Overwater villas and bungalows are the ultimate symbol of luxury travel. Originating in the 1960s in Tahiti, there are now thought to be 7,000 overwater villas worldwide. Travel experts share their ...

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 ...

There are few travel experiences as evocative as waking up in an overwater bungalow. These dreamy hideaways have become a byword for luxury: rolling out of bed to endless turquoise views, sipping ...

Dreaming of your honeymoon floating over crystal-clear waters, with tropical fish below and sunsets above? An overwater bungalow honeymoon is the ultimate romantic escape, combining luxury, privacy, ...

A new resort in Aruba will have one feature that is rare in the Caribbean: overwater bungalows. Such bungalows — those charming private rooms on stilts hovering over shimmering turquoise lagoons — are ...

I dreamed of overwater bungalows in places like the Maldives, but dreaded the long flight there. Then, I discovered places in Central America and the Caribbean with overwater resorts. I landed on ...