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<\/a>Just because you\u2019re on an island doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t indulge in the same luxuries you would find at hotels back on the mainland. Take The St. Regis Bora Bora<\/a>, for instance, where you\u2019re catered to around the clock by the brand\u2019s signature butler service, as well as by pool attendants, who will happily whisk smoothies (or something stronger) straight to your chaise. Celeb chef Jean-Georges is behind the menu at Asian-fusion eatery The Lagoon, where you can watch a show of sharks swimming beneath the glass-paneled restaurant floor. The resort stretches across three \u201cmotus,\u201d or islands, with jagged Mount Otemanu rising as a beacon in the distance, and the sparkling turquoise water is on full display from the transparent floors of the overwater villas\u2014the largest in the South Pacific.<\/p>\n\n\n\t The 19 Most Amazing Overwater Bungalows in the World<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Most of the hundred-plus bungalows at Four Seasons Bora Bora<\/a> stand proudly on stilts over the lagoon (and the few that don\u2019t make up for it in size). Modeled after a traditional Polynesian village, the design\u2014dreamt up by a local architect, with the help of Paris- and San Francisco-based design firms\u2014plays on the natural beauty of the lagoon with an indoor-outdoor concept. Think mother of pearl-accented light fixtures (a nod to Tahiti\u2019s infamous black pearls), tattoo- patterned pillows, and sleek teak furnishings. Named No. 1 in French Polynesia in TripAdvisor\u2019s 2019 Travelers\u2019 Choice Awards, the Four Seasons Bora Bora is the quintessential vision of Tahiti: plunge pools and private ladders leading straight from water bungalows down to the tropical fish-filled lagoon\u2014plus lavish spa treatments like a tailored-for-you massage experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\t When deciding between InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa\u2019s<\/a> 84 overwater villas, the main choice you\u2019ll have to make is the view: lagoon, beach or mountains? Traditional architectural touches (bamboo, carved mother of pearl, weavings) remind you you\u2019re in French Polynesia, but the state-of-the-art in-room technology feels as cosmopolitan as New York. A glass-bottomed coffee table doubles as a porthole to the al fresco aquarium below, and sundecks feature outdoor freshwater showers perfect for cooling off in between sunbathing and dips in the lagoon. You can also soak up the views while soaking in your private plunge pool. Another reason to book a stay here: the thalassotherapy center, the first seawater therapy spa in the region that weaves nutrients extracted from the depths of the South Pacific into its ancient Polynesian rituals (performed in glass-bottom treatment rooms, of course). The InterContinental is also home to four new satellite suites with the largest private plunge pools in French Polynesia courtesy of Tahiti\u2019s most exclusive resort\u2014The Brando.<\/p>\n\n\n\t 7 Hotels With Overwater Bungalows in the Caribbean<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n The majority of the high-end resorts in Bora Bora sit on the opposite side of the lagoon, so you won\u2019t have to worry about sharing space\u2014or views. Set on its own private atoll, across from Bora Bora on the southwest end of Motu To\u2019opua, the Conrad Bora Bora Nui<\/a> offers the largest stretch of sand in the area (spanning nearly half a mile), plus some of Tahiti\u2019s best coral reefs\u2014so snorkeling here is top-notch. Lounge on the pool deck of your overwater private bungalow on a hammock suspended over the sea\u2014or in the sauna if you\u2019ve opted for the presidential villa. Sporting the only two-story, overwater villas in French Polynesia, rooms here feature butler service, three terraces, an infinity pool overlooking the horizon, and a bar area, so you don\u2019t have to go too far to find refreshments for sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\t French Polynesia is home to six archipelagos, but one of the lesser known (and less crowded) is Tuamotu, 220 miles north of Tahiti. White- and pink-sand islands dot the 177-square-mile lagoon surrounding the Tikehau atoll (population 500), an hour\u2019s flight from Tahiti\u2019s capital. You won\u2019t find modern luxuries at Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts<\/a> (sorry, no air-conditioning). But the cool, marine breeze and views of the crystal-clear lagoons make up for it. With only 24 overwater suites and bungalows (which span over 1,000 square feet), you\u2019ll practically have the lagoon all to yourself. If you really want privacy, go for the premium bungalows at the far end of the pontoon, which feature chaise lounges, glass floors, and easy access to the lagoon below.<\/p>\n\n\n\t The 15 Best Hotel Booking Sites<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Why choose between sunrise or sunset views when you can have both? That\u2019s the luxury of a stay in one of Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa\u2019s<\/a> overwater bungalows, which dot the two bays bordering the island of Moorea. The W-shaped string of bungalows offers picture-perfect views of both the lagoon and mountain-lined island, and while the style is still very much classic French Polynesian in design, inside is the complete opposite. Marble-clad bathrooms sport rain showers, claw-foot tubs, and flat-screen TVs loaded with films. The best show is right below your feet, though, thanks to the glass-floor viewing panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\t![\"SmarterTravel](\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/smartertravel-logo-300x75.png\"){kind=logo}
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Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Conrad Bora Bora Nui<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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