Gorgeous Overwater Villas With Access To Crystal-Clear Lagoons Make For The Best Summer Holiday: List Of 7

The last century saw the rise of overwater bungalows- which is still a dream for many. Centuries ago, travellers had only one option to have a good view of the island. That is to stay in a hotel or a villa on the beach, providing a good view of the waters.

Now that overwater bungalows have come into existence, you don't have to worry about the kind of beach view you will have on an island of your choice. From very simple to over-top opulent ones, overwater bungalows are available in various sizes and at multiple rates across many locations worldwide. It is a misleading thought to believe that these bungalows are very costly. Many are available at affordable prices too.

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Here is a list of the top 7 destinations with gorgeous overwater bungalows for a picture-perfect vacation:

1) Bora Bora

Located in French Polynesia, Bora Bora is a small island in the South Pacific Ocean. Bora Bora Island is surrounded by small islands and also boasts of a lagoon with turquoise waters that are protected by coral reefs. The Island is an excellent location for scuba diving and discovering the underwater ocean world that is lesser known to humans.

It is also a popular luxury resort destination, and many guest bungalows are perched over the water. Matira Point, Playa Matira, Plage Matira, Fit Iiiu Point and the Naval Museum of Bora Bora are some of the best points of interest here.

The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort

2) Maldives

The Maldives is a beautiful tropical nation in the Indian Ocean. It is known for its beautiful beaches, extensive lagoons and coral reefs that are mostly ring-shaped. Swimming in the warm waters of this tropical island is a great experience and tops our list for the perfect summer holiday. The Maldives is an obvious choice for a surreal water villa experience of a lifetime.

Every resort in the Maldives has its private island, and there are more than 100 best resorts to choose from. It also has some of the best diving sites in the world. With clear waters, Maldives acts like a magnet for marine life lovers.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

3) Andamans

The 300-island archipelago brings to mind gorgeous palm-lined vistas, sparkling glassy blue water and pristine white sand beaches. Alluring and exciting, the Andaman Islands are home to one of the world's best coral reefs teeming with colourful marine life.

From scuba diving and snorkelling to forest walks, delicious seafood, stunning sunsets, whale watching, or simply relaxing on the beach, there's much to experience in this natural paradise. But the best part -- Water Villas in Andaman allow you to experience the laidback island life, soak in the soothing breeze and pamper your mind and soul.

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4) The Caribbean

The Caribbean is a subregion of the Americas that consists of the Caribbean Sea and its islands, the nearby coastal areas on the mainland may also be included. It is an attractive tourist destination. One has to trail into the rainforests of this beautiful island paradise. It would be a fantastic experience altogether to encounter the rich biodiversity of flora and fauna.

Though there are many resorts on this island, the best experience is in an overwater bungalow. From the shining seas to the peninsula, views from the resorts are mind-blowing. Delivering an immense journey of the islands' natural environment, the overwater bungalows here are very luxurious.

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5) Vietnam

One of the beautiful things about overwater bungalows is that, to a large degree, they allow nature to meld with the indoors and tend to act as frames for their postcard-perfect surroundings.

An ideal example is this destination on the bucolic coast of Vietnam, where excessively private 1,600-square-foot Water Pool Villas overlook the bay's coral formations and give way to flawless sunset vistas, not to mention boasting plunge pools, outdoor showers, handcrafted wooden bathtubs, and steps into the water for snorkelling.

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay Resort

6) Bali

Surrounded by nature, exquisite hospitality and facilities, the beautiful water villas in Bali live up to expectations. It's always a good time to swim at these beautiful bungalows, so you don't miss out on your perfect Balinese experience.

It's important to note that the water villas in Bali are unlike the typical overwater huts you see in the middle of the ocean in places like the Maldives. Instead, the villas on this list offer a pool you can jump into directly from your room or living room.

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7) Malaysia

The thought of an overwater bungalow conjures the image of an ultra-luxurious tropical paradise. Malaysia offers this kind of heaven ¨C sitting over the water in a private resort with glass bottom floors watching marine life darting around beneath you. Moreover, there are so many different options available to choose from when looking at overwater bungalows in Malaysia.

The destination comprises 878 islands, surrounded by glistening jewel-like waters and dazzling white sandy beaches. It offers epic getaways for all types of travellers. This strikingly beautiful country now has the third most overwater bungalows in the world to call its own.

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