Once you start planning your overwater bungalow vacation, you’ll find out rather quickly that there are several different islands to choose from. The most popular however, seem to be the islands that make up the South Pacific. In this tropical region, visitors will find tropical getaways that feel like they are straight out of a movie.
Unfortunately though, many people view the South Pacific as just a dream, due to the cost of traveling to and from, as well as the resorts themselves.
Known for hosting fantastic honeymoon getaways, the island of Bora Bora, which resides in the South Pacific, is a top choice for any couple who can afford it. Many people describe it as the most beautiful island on earth, and when you throw in the luxury resorts with overwater bungalows, it’s very difficult to top.
All in all, you’ll find that there are about 20 hotels on Bora Bora, with over half of them featuring overwater bungalows that extend out and over their crystal clear lagoons.
The South Pacific is a dream come true for most vacation seekers. It’s also heavily portrayed in movies, TV shows, and music videos. It used to be that only honeymooners and other romantic couples sought out this island paradise, but in today’s world, more and more families are choosing the South Pacific for family adventure.
Even with this increase in family vacations, there are still quite a lot of overwater resorts that choose not to cater to families, especially those traveling with 2 or more children.
Hawaii is home to an extremely large amount of fantastic accommodation options, from those right on the beach to those situated a bit farther back. Unfortunately, you won’t find any overwater resorts here. If they could be built on Hawaii’s shores, there would be dozens.
However, with bad news comes a bit of good news. There are plenty of great overwater resort choices over on the islands of Tahiti and Moorea. In addition, less than an hour away from those islands, you’ll find even more overwater resorts on Bora Bora.
Now that you’ve decided you’d like to take a vacation in an overwater bungalow or water villa, the first step is to try to figure out where to even begin. So, how does one start the planning process? This is the single most common question we get at this site, and it’s understandable because these amazing accommodations are only common within a few parts of the world.
Another complication for most of us that makes planning a bit more difficult is that overwater bungalows are among the most expensive hotel rooms in the world.
Serving as an incredibly popular island for honeymoons and the romantically inclined among North Americans, Bora Bora has both its high season and the largest crowds during the months of June and July. However, for those with a choice of when to go there are probably better times of year, depending on your goals. We’ll discuss this all, below.
Due to the location, daytime and evening temperatures in Bora Bora, as well as throughout the rest of French Polynesia, are generally stable from month to month. Since Bora Bora is even closer to the equator compared to nearby islands, it tends to be even more consistent than Tahiti and Moorea, which are about 140 miles (230 kilometers) to the southwest.
Most people would describe the climate to be nearly (if not) perfect in Bora Bora, at least for a week or two at a time.
It’s very easy to see why so many people from around the world consider the island of Bora Bora to be the most beautiful spot on earth. Part of the appeal for this island is both the remoteness and solitude, which will serve you well, especially for a honeymoon trip. The downside to this remoteness is that Bora Bora is not a place that you can reach quickly or cheaply, unless you are already in French Polynesia.
You are looking for the most secluded and romantic possible hotel for your honeymoon, then an overwater bungalow or water villa is the perfect choice. These beautiful hotel rooms are so popular with honeymoon couples that it’s likely many of them would not exist if not for the newlyweds.
Almost all of these resorts are in the tropics, so they nearly guarantee perfect weather all year round, and they are all in stunning natural settings that will be impossible to forget, especially when combined with your romantic holiday.
It’s fair to say that Bora Bora, Moorea, and Tahiti are among the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world, but quite a few families also love to holiday in the South Pacific as well. Even though many resorts outwardly specialize in honeymoon and anniversary trips, about half of them also cater to families.
Fortunately, most of these resorts are also quite large considering the number of guests they accommodate, so children usually have places to play and hang out that don’t interfere with the couples who’ve come for peace and romance.