From Indonesia to Saudi Arabia, these luxurious overwater retreats are every travelers dream.
Images that look like a computer screensaver and can make us dream of faraway journeys come to life in many parts of the planet. Dream hotels with overwater bungalows set in turquoise waters, with white sand and palm trees, create a scene that manages to enchant people from every corner of the earth even through the pages of a magazine. In recent years, villas in exotic destinations have transformed from impressive to ultra-luxury resorts. However, there are still some slightly more affordable options.
Although we all have the Maldives in mind, in French Polynesia there are roughly 1,000 such hotels, from Moorea to Rangiroa and Bora Bora. Panoramic ocean views, luxurious amenities such as jacuzzis and pools, a unique ambience and exotic scenery are the defining features of the 10 impressive properties that Architectural Digest gathered on its list. As for us, we can only dream that we will find ourselves there one day.
Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Saudi Arabia
JOALI Being, Bodufushi Island Raa Atoll, Maldives
Gili Lankanfushi, North Malé Atoll, Maldives
Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts, Leeward Islands, French Polynesia
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, Maldives
Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort, Ras Al Khaimah Emirate
Bawah Reserve, Indonesia
Soneva Secret, Makunudhoo Atoll, Maldives
Ta’aktana, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo, Flores, Indonesia
Nayara Bocas del Toro, Panama
