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 ...

Providing a unique and (typically) private setting, overwater bungalows around the world offer romantic retreats and plenty ...

Simple is the way to go on the French Polynesian islands of Tahiti, Moorea, and Huahine: All you really need is a thatched hut with friendly owners and a beachfront location Subscribe to read this ...

For sheer page-thumbing escapism, try Tahiti’s glossy vacation guide, replete with photos of piercing blue ocean, thatched huts and tropical fish. There are also thumbnails of the history and culture ...