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A Swiss Twist on Overwater Bungalows
We get a bit tingly when we see pictures of a hotel that look as gorgeous as this one. This over-lake wonder is the Hotel Palafitte near Neuchâtel in French-speaking Switzerland, in the north-west of the country.
What makes us even more tingly is when it sounds like our high expectations might actually be fulfilled. Nearly every guest review of this place is overloaded with glowing adjectives and phrases like "One of Europe's best experiences" or "truly one of the most fantastic hotels".
There are rooms--they call them "pavilions"--both on the shore and over the lake, but if you're going all the way to Switzerland you've got to stay with the water lapping under you, right? That would put you back 695 Francs ($600) a night plus another 35Fr ($30) for breakfast.
[Photo: Tambako the Jaguar]
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Cubicle Dreamin' :: Chopping It to Vahine Island
Cubicle Dreamin' is a feature in which we ask the hotel mavens to take some time out of their busy work day, surf the Internet, and tell us what hotel they wish they could beam themselves to right that very second--all on the slave driving companies dime, of course. Oh, like these people aren't surfing aimlessly anyway--at least now their purposeless clicking will be cobbled together into useful hotel stories--we hope. Have a destination hotel you are just dying to leave your cube for? Send the story our way. In this episode, Hotel Maven Annie0007 is taking a trip to an exotic island only accessible by helicopter or boat. Enjoy.
Bid me Bon Voyage, folks. No more presidential debates, crappy economy, gargantuan workload, traffic horns blaring, and gas prices. Yep, I'm outta here. Goodbye, New York City! My husband and I just gave ourselves a week off, cubicle-dreamin'-style, and we're headed to Vahine Island.
Vahine is a tiny island in the middle of the Pacific's Society Islands. You can only get there by boat or helicopter. Tough, huh? This is, after all, dreaming -- let's take the helicopter.
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Northern California's Take On Overwater Bungalows
Is a bungalow that is over mud much of the time still and overwater bungalow? Yes. After years of neglect, Nick's Cove & Cottages were recently reborn as luxury overwater bungalows. Rooms come with that Downeaster Alexa feel, with decks, wood floors, fireplaces and new flat-screen TVs. iPod docking stations, in-room spa and massage service, and free WiFi complete the cabins.
Since we are in the midst of a four month stretch of months ending in "r", which allegedly means Northern California crab is at its tastiest, this is as good a time as any to annoint Nick's Cove and Cottages amongst our list of overwater bungalow destinations.
An added bonus if you like adventure travel? San Andreas Fault is right under Tomales Bay.
Oh, don't expect warm waters and sun tans -- this is Northern California not Fiji.
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Likuliku Lagoon is Ultimate Fiji Luxury
The luxury Likuliku Lagoon Resort in Fiji didn't quite make its planned opening in February, but finally on April 15 just gone its doors opened to guests. These guests, it should be mentioned, should be couples only. That's the stated target audience, so don't forget your partner.
Reviews from some of the first guests are overwhelmingly positive. From a simple "we can't wait to return" right through to a "we wept when we left", there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with Likuliku. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly, the food is fantastic, and the location is heavenly. And one couple mentioned how pleased they were to have warm chocolate cookies delivered to their room every day.
Likuliku has some opening specials, like 6 nights for the price of 4, or a special package for renewing your wedding vows, if you want to get all romantic; honeymooners always get a free "private location" lunch or dinner and a bottle of French champagne.
[Photo: Murrayswest]
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Cubicle Dreamin': Overwater Bungalows in Samoa
Cubicle Dreamin' is a feature in which we ask the hotel mavens to take some time out of their busy work day, surf the Internet, and tell us what hotel they wish they could beam themselves to right that very second--all on the slave driving companies dime, of course. Oh, like these people aren't surfing aimlessly anyway--at least now their purposeless clicking will be cobbled together into useful hotel stories--we hope. Have a destination hotel you are just dying to leave your cube for? Send the story our way.
In this episode, Hotel Maven Amanda K picks out her first choice for a Samoan getaway. Enjoy.
I hope I'm right in thinking that Samoa is one of those islands where fat is beautiful. Since I'm still feeling a little chubby after too many chocolates at Easter, holidaying in a country like that sounds perfect. And even more perfect is the fact that the only overwater bungalows of Samoa have just had a big remodeling.
The Coconuts Beach Club Resort and Spa has been gradually upgrading all of its facilities and now the renovations are totally complete. Conde Nast calls Coconuts Beach "the most delightful rooms in Samoa" which sounds like a positive thing to me. The overwater bungalows or fales sound just gorgeous, and the revamped design of them features:
a new exterior profile, unique design elements such as quartzite stone flooring and luminescent interior walls and all new bamboo and teak furniture,. The fale's continue to feature a glass panel in the sitting area for viewing sea life below, as well as a very large deck and two-person soaking tub with a view of the ocean.
That's really starting to sound like heaven on earth for me. Coconuts also has one of the most popular restaurants on Samoa so I can keep working on adding to my chubby stomach. Perfect.
[Photo: BrisbaneRosco]
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Searching for the Perfect Overwater Bungalow: Bora Bora Pearl Beach
Just looking at this picture of the overwater bungalows at Bora Bora Pearl Beach, we only have one question--aren't these bungalows just a little too close to each other?
When we hit up the reviews over at TripAdvisor, no one seemed to mind about such proximity to one another, although they did complain about some conditions of the bungalows not being up to par. Also, the restaurants got major thumbs-down.
If you are keen on booking here, take the advice of this guest:
We stayed on the farthest premium overwater bungalow and had peace and quiet.
In the end, this may or may not be a perfect overwater bungalow, but it probably depends on which one you get and that's hopefully the newly redecorated one furthest away from the rest.
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Searching For The Perfect Overwater Bungalow: The Philippines Shows Tender Love
As winter storms brew here in the Northeast, our search for the perfect overwater bungalow is intensifying. Know an overwater bungalow resort hotel we need to check out? Hit us on the tip line.
Turns out HotelChatter has a bunch of daily readers in the Philippines. Cool. As a hat tip, we picked out our favorite Filipino resort, which just so happens to be an overwater bungalow property, go figure.
El Nido Lagen Island Resort has 18 over water accommodations (51 total cabins) all in a quite, idyllic cove hidden by limestone cliffs and island forests. Furthermore, there is no shortage of castaway activities--snorkeling, swimming with jackfish, and canoeing are all available for guests.
You have to hop a island jumper from Manila, then take a boat (free for guests) in order to get to Lagen Island. Oh, and there is U.S. State Department travel warning on the Philippines, has been since last June, so you will officially qualify as an "adventurer" upon your return from paradise.
After the jump, we have enclosed a El Nido Lagen Island video, set to Jordan Knight's Tender Love to serenade this resort. We can't take credit for the video, nor the somehow appropriate soundtrack. If you don't have our sense of humor, hit mute before pressing play.
[Photo: cons]
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Searching For The Perfect Overwater Bungalow:: For Londoners
As winter storms brew here in the Northeast, our search for the perfect overwater bungalow is intensifying. Know an overwater bungalow resort hotel we need to check out? Hit us on the tip line.
We have covered Baros before, however, when searching the world for the perfect overwater bungalow, neither the Maldives, nor Baros can be ignored.
Here is what we have learned over the years of telling and aggregating hotel stories--Londoners know their hotels.
That said, when discretionary holiday takers from the UK head for an over water bungalow experience many head to Baros. Not only do they head there, but they also return--a big deal when you are dropping that much scratch to go in the first place:
My husband and I have an agreement that we will never revisit our holiday destination, no matter how much we enjoy the place. However, for Baros, we have had to break that agreement, because we just enjoyed out holiday so much. We're going back in March, and I just cannot wait!
Click here and scroll down for a Baros propaganda video via YouTube.
[Photo: pixel_betty]
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Searching For The Perfect Overwater Bungalow: Malaysian Monkeys and Sea Villas
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Pangkor Laut is an island off the coast of Perak in north-west peninsular Malaysia, reached by ferry from Lumut, it is, for the most part, a low-key tourist destination.
Pangkor Laut Resort includes 148 Malaysian-style budget luxury villas. Here you can do yoga every morning, take a walk around the island, take an open air shower, or just lay in the sun and await your complimentary water.
Whatever you do, you will have the option of booking one of Malaysia's few over water bungalows, if you stay here. However, be ready to share your secluded bungalow with the fauna. Monkeys and birds are the most prominent house mates at Pangkor. Scroll down and check out the YouTube video to get a sense of what your furry Sea Villa roomates will be like.
[Photo: TranceMist]
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Searching For The Perfect Overwater Bungalow: Fiji's First Overwater Option
As winter storms brew here in the Northeast, our search for the perfect overwater bungalow is intensifying. Know an overwater bungalow resort hotel we need to check out? Hit us on the tip line.
Ah, don't you love that new overwater bungalow smell?
Likuliku Lagoon Resort is not only the brandest, spankinest, newest resort in Fiji (opens this month), but it is also the first and only Fijian resort with overwater bungalows.
Fijian hospitality, Melanesian architecture, and an overwater bure over Likuliku Lagoon, what more do you want?
All bures feature air-conditioning, music systems, phones, internet access, a DVD player, and incredible views of the lagoon.
The best part? This place is brand spanking new. No conflicting web hotel reviews to confuse you, yet, no glowing reviews from the travel glossy mags, yet, just you, and whoever you choose to bring with you to enjoy a virgin experience at Likuliku without a cluttered predisposition--that is rare these days. The only thing better would be if this place was named Likulikme--just couldn't help it, sorry.
Click here for another photo of Likuliku Bay.
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Searching For The Perfect Overwater Bungalow: Bermuda Tents on Stilts
Where: 4 Daniels Head Rd, Bermuda
As winter storms brew here in the Northeast, our search for the perfect overwater bungalow is intensifying. Know an overwater bungalow resort hotel we need to check out? Hit us on the tip line.
One of the struggles with overwater bungalow dream is accessibility. Most overwater bungalow resorts are in far flung locales with close to, or over, 4 digit nightly rates.
Thankfully, there is another option. 9 Beaches Resort in Bermuda isn't going to win any high luxury awards, however, there are plenty of reasons these "tents on stilts" qualify as a sought after location.
First, JetBlue offers direct, two hour flights from JFK, BOS, and IAD. If you are a True Blue member, that means you can cash in a free flight from the East Coast to Bermuda. Furthermore, a quick March 2007 price check showed plenty of availability at the resort for between $200 - $300 a night--you can't even get a room in Manhattan for that price.
Not all of the 80-some-odd cabanas are overwater (a little over a dozen are), and some huts can only claim such status during high tide, but this budget luxe resort makes up for it with complimentary cell phones, cold in-room fridges, and a West coast location that affords visitors incredible sunsets.
Click here for the Google Earth view of 9 Beaches.
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Searching For The Perfect Overwater Bungalow: Brand New Bora Bora
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Bora Bora is the undisputed king of overwater bungalows, they practically invented the things there.
The InterContinental Thalasso-Spa Bora Bora, which opened in May 2006, is a French Polynesian resort where all 80 rooms are overwater villas.
The bungalows come equipped with Internet access (if you use it your significant other will throw you out of the villa), two flat screen televisions (one on a swivel so you can watch it from the bath tub), a dvd player, a bar, a hot water kettle, wine glasses, and a see-through coffee table for viewing sea life right from your temporary living room.
The resort also uses deep ocean water to power the AC units for all the villas, so being eco-friendly as you cool yourself down.
What's the downside? This place is ultra modern luxury, not for the visitor that wants to experience Polynesian style and décor.
Check out the YouTube video of this resort--looks like it was uploaded by InterContinental themselves. Either way, if you mute the annoying music it gives you a nice overview of the resort.
[Photo: Pierre Lesage]
Picture taken from a remote camera suspended on a kite.
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