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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Former editor of Robb Report, Debbi has written about luxuries from Asprey to Zegna. Nov 15, 2025, 08:56pm EST At the Royalton ...

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 ...

MALDIVES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives is drawing attention to its overwater bungalows that provide uninterrupted views of ...

Private bungalows and swoon-worthy views are included.

In 2018, I traveled solo to the French Polynesian islands. By day I surfed, snorkeled, sailed, and swam, stopping only to sleep in an over-the-water bungalow on stilts. On my final night, I lay ...