There’s no denying that an on stilts, over-water hideaway is the first thing many people picture when they think of the Indian Ocean paradise of the Maldives. Stretching out into the calm, sparkling ...

Waking up to the gentle lapping of crystal-clear waters beneath your private villa is a dream for many. The beauty of stepping directly from a bedroom onto a sun-drenched deck and diving straight into ...

The resort is located on a secluded island in the Bora Bora lagoon, and its guests have exclusive access to a picture-perfect palm-fringed private islet, Motu Tapu. The hilltop spa features open-air ...

The overwater bungalows at the Royalton CHIC Resort Antigua drip with delightful experiences, including butlers, personal ...

Overwater bungalows often conjure images of far-flung destinations like the Maldives or French Polynesia — places that may require long-haul flights, multiple connections, and a significant investment ...

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 ...