Often considered a bucket list accommodation, there are a few things to know before booking a stay in an overwater bungalow.

For many travelers, an overwater bungalow in the Islands of Tahiti is the ultimate dream accommodation. I’ve been going to Tahiti for years, and I’ve stayed in my share of overwater bungalows, both on Bora Bora (where the majority of them are) and on other islands in this semi-autonomous region of France officially known as French Polynesia. And yes, they’re dreamy, but there are a couple of things to explain to help anybody considering the splurge (yes, they’re expensive) fully understand what it is they’re buying before they show up with their luggage.

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They’re Expensive, but Not the Only Option

There’s a wide variety of accommodation types in French Pol

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