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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, was named to T+L's 2025 It List of the best new hotels of the year. From private pools and butler service to telescopes for stargazing and toiletries by Diptyque, the ...