French Polynesia‘s stunning overwater bungalows are celebrating a milestone birthday this year — turning the big 5-0! They’re now some of the island’s most sought-after vacation accommodations, but ...

I've been to Tahiti and Bora Bora three times in my life, and let me tell you—they were a dream come true. Each time, my husband Bill and I stayed in a deluxe overwater bungalow. There was a hole in ...

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 ...

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 ...

The overwater bungalow-an iconic must-do getaway for honeymooners and canoodling celebrities around the world-is celebrating its 50 th anniversary this year. The very first overwater bungalow was ...

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, ...

They say no man is an island, but I’ve found an exception to that rule: Just spend a few nights in the fantasy world known as an overwater bungalow and you’ll feel as though you’re adrift on your own ...

I picked a perfect “snow day” to catch up with Laura Bruce over coffee. She and her husband, John, just returned from a bucket-list adventure to Tahiti. “This was our 25th anniversary,” said Laura.

Six decades ago, a hotel was built with rooms set on concrete piles placed deep within the ocean floor. The design has been flourishing ever since. By Mark Ellwood This article is part of our latest ...