Embark on a journey to discover the allure of overwater bungalows around the world. Aruba Ocean Villas, nestled in Savaneta, Aruba, stands out as an exclusive adults-only resort with seven individually-designed overwater villas. Maitai Lapita Village on Huahine Island in French Polynesia offers a Polynesian paradise with huts reminiscent of ancient canoes, surrounded by lush gardens and lily-padded lagoons. Canvas & Orchids Retreat in Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains provides a boutique hotel experience with 12 floating tented villas on Tatai River. Pulo Cinta, an eco-resort in Indonesia's Gulf of Tomini, offers 15 villas above the water on a heart-shaped island, all powered by solar energy. PER AQUUM Niyama in the Maldives is a luxury hotel with beach and overwater villas, providing stunning views and Michelin-starred cuisine. Song Saa Private Island Resort in Cambodia's Koh Rong Archipelago offers over-water, jungle, and ocean-view villas with genuine hospitality, surrounded by virgin rainforests and coral reefs. Each destination promises a unique blend of luxury and unparalleled proximity to natural beauty.
“No shoes. Sand bars. Forgetting daily routines. Stingrays and reef sharks swimming under your villa. Underwater adventure. Lazy afternoons with a good book.”
Aruba Ocean Villas
ARUBA
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Aruba Ocean Villas stands out as the island’s exclusive overwater resort, offering an intimate and tranquil adults-only coastal escape in the charming old capital of Aruba, Savaneta. The surrounding landscape is characterized by lush tropical greenery and clear Caribbean waters, providing guests with a perfect blend of natural tropical beauty and luxury. The resort features a limited collection of 7 individually-designed overwater villas and 5 beach bungalows. Each accommodation has been created with luxurious canopy beds, panoramic Caribbean Sea views, and a seamless connection to the natural surroundings. Additionally, the owner's estate, located just 5 minutes away from the main property, offers a spacious retreat for groups of up to 8 people, embracing the beauty of the ocean and blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor living. Enjoy private plunge pools and outdoor tubs. Take advantage of the complimentary kayaks, snorkeling gear, and paddleboards to explore the surrounding ocean. Visit the hotel’s spa and try a CBD-infused massage after a day full of adventure.
Maitai Lapita Village
FRENCH POLYNESIA
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A hotel with Maitai in the name? It had me at Maitai. This traditional Polynesian hotel village is located on Huahine Island, one of the many intriguing “Society Islands” in French Polynesia. These magic destinations, famous for their mystery and an air of true tiki paradise, are every tropic-hoppers’ dream. Huahine, said to be a Garden of Eden in the South Sea Islands, is true blue beauty. The vibe: your hut is reminiscent of ancient Polynesian canoes, surrounded by fragrant tropical flower gardens, over-looking lily-padded lagoons, and inside it's adorned with authentic island pottery. Vivid green mountains are your backdrop with intoxicating lush vegetation all around you. Pale waters and swaying palms are steps away. Staring into this gorgeous space, your brain will become slushier than your frosty drink.
Canvas & Orchids Retreat
CAMBODIA
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Surrounded by Cardamom mountains and forest and sitting on Tatai River is the Canvas & Orchids Retreat. The environmentally friendly resort is a unique and unspoiled nature retreat, offering the luxury of a boutique hotel. The 12 floating tented villas all have personal terraces and private decks to jump off into the water. The owners' passion for preserving the beautiful Cardamom Rainforest is evident in everything from the lodge's design to their warm hospitality, making your stay that much more special.
Pulo Cinta
INDONESIA
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Pulo Cinta is an eco resort in the Gulf of Tomini, in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Surrounded by 23 inhabited islands, rich coral reef, and endless ocean, one can expect a total natural escape. There are 15 one, two or three bedroom villas - all built above the water surrounding a small heart-shaped island. Each villa runs on solar energy, and has 2 private terraces - for sunrise and sunset. Enjoy the water during the day, and the starry sky at night.
PER AQUUM Niyama
THE MALDIVES
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PER AQUUM Niyama is a boutique luxury hotel, 45 minutes away from the Maldivian capital Male by seaplane. Besides the postcard perfect views and high end meals cooked by Michelin star chefs, the hotel offers unparalleled hospitality one would receive from staying one a friend's private island. Choose a Beach Villa set on the white sand or Over the Water Villa floating in the warm Indian Ocean.
Song Saa Private Island Resort
CAMBODIA
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Song Saa Private Island Resort is located in Cambodia's Koh Rong Archipelago, on the islands of Koh Ouen and Koh Bong, connected by a hanging bridge over a marine reserve. Choose the Over-Water, Jungle or Ocean-View villa, all built with local sustainable materials with bamboo roofs and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the ocean. Surrounded by virgin rainforests, coral reefs and white gold beaches, Song Saa is a truly untouched private retreat. The staff's hospitality is genuine, immediately making you feel like a part of the family.
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