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 ...

The pool and colorful interior of the overwater bungalows. Around the bend from ... The atoll of Tetiaroa, 30 miles north of the main island of Tahiti, was a sanctuary for Polynesian royalty ...

The overwater bungalow concept originated in Tahiti in the mid-’60s ... which reduces carpentry and nail work over the sea. Keeping interior furnishings loose helps, too.

The overwater bungalow is a staple of barefoot luxury ... Carlisle, a SoCal native and former stockbroker, had come to Tahiti in 1959 with two of his best friends from back home: sales rep Donald ...

The first overwater bungalow had a thatched roof ... There's no doubt the accommodation style has expanded since its start in Tahiti in 1967, and travel experts agree they aren't going away ...

Also celebrating the 50 th anniversary of the overwater bungalow, Pleasant Holidays is offering a special $50 travel agent incentive per booking on all Tahiti destinations, including the Four Seasons ...

She and her husband, John, just returned from a bucket-list adventure to Tahiti. “This was our 25th anniversary,” said Laura. “John had romantic getaway-in-an-over-water-bungalow on his list ...

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 ...

Overwater bungalows have become a type of tropical luxury in Tahiti. Travelers are encouraged to book overwater bungalows during the dry season since they will likely enjoy the accommodations the ...

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 ...