When you think of overwater bungalows, you (like most people on the planet) probably think immediately of Tahiti.
In fact, they’re not really a native Polynesian thing–they were invented by the Bali Hai Boys, Kelly, Muck and Jay, who came to Tahiti from California several decades ago.
Coconuts Beach Club Resort, Samoa
Although they’ve become wildly popular in French Polynesia, they’ve also been built all over the world–most notably in the Maldives.
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Maldives
In Bora Bora, French Polynesia, the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa has created not just overwater bungalows, but even an overwater wedding chapel!
InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa overwater wedding chapel
Learn more about overwater bungalows and villas, or see photos of some of our favorites on our Pinterest board.