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Incredible Overwater Bungalows in Asia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Who can resist the allure of an overwater bungalow? Staying\nin an overwater bungalow is one of those bucket-list items you must check off. Everything\nabout it spells romantic, off-the-grid seclusion, from the thatched roofs and\nwraparound terraces to outdoor showers and spellbinding views of the\nsurrounding azure waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overwater bungalows provide an experience, unlike any other resort-style, no matter what your idea of the perfect overwater bungalow is, you\u2019re likely to find it on this list.  If you\u2019ve ever dreamed of staying in a tropical ocean villa situated off the coast of a remote island or a luxury villa set over a breathtaking lake, read on to discover the world\u2019s most luxurious overwater bungalows.<\/p>\n\n\n

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4 Rivers Floating Lodge,<\/strong>
Koh Kong, Cambodia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Situated along the Tatai River with the Cardamom Mountains\nas a beautiful and dramatic backdrop, a peaceful and private sanctuary awaits you\nat this luxury overwater eco lodge. Built using only eco-friendly materials,\ncocoon in comfort in one of the resorts 12 floating tents, each with its own\nprivate terrace. The team at 4 Rivers have brought glamping to whole new level.\nEmploying the luxurious style of Africa\u2019s great safari lodges, Valentin and\nAnna, the owners of 4 Rivers, have cleverly set these air-conditioned and\nen-suite tents aboard rafts to provide a really unique \u2018on-river\u2019 stay\nexperience. The region is renowned for its pristine wildlife and ecology and is\nblessed with both inland forest surrounding the resort, and beach and marine environments\na short boat ride south down the river. Kayak down the river, have a relaxing\nmassage, and explore the beauty of one of the world\u2019s largest rainforests. The\n4 Rivers Floating Lodge is a MUST visit for any trip to Cambodia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Misool<\/strong>
Raja Ampat, Indonesia <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set on a private island amid pristine ecosystems that are in\nfact pristine thanks to the efforts of Misool and the local community in\ncreating a no-take zone to protect marine life \u2013 a really wonderful story in\nitself. This secluded tropical paradise has powder white sand beaches,\nturquoise lagoons, sea eagles, parrots and Papuan hornbills, sharks, mantas and\nturtles, and is surrounded by some of the world\u2019s richest and most bio-divers\nreefs \u2013 thanks in no small part to the work of the Misool Foundation (Donate Here<\/a>). Surrounded by\na 1,200 sq km No-Take Zone (the island was once a shark-finning camp), the\nWater Cottages are built on stilts over the water while Villas are nestled\neither on the beach or on the edge of the lagoon. The architecture of the\nresort has been designed and built using local materials to ensure it is in\nharmony with its environment in every way, both aesthetically and practically,\nto make zero negative impact on the island. The team at Misool take sustainable\nand regenerative tourism seriously and every dollar spent supports both the\nmarine life and the local community. Working in harmony both with nature and\nwith the people who have long called these islands home, their efforts have\nbeen handsomely rewarded in the regeneration of the surrounding marine\neco-system for the benefit of both the guests and divers of the resort and the\nlocal community and its sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover Misool<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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Papua Paradise Eco Resort<\/strong>
Raja Ampat, Indonesia <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Papua Paradise Eco Resort is set on the uninhabited island\nof Birie in the Raja Ampat archipelago of Indonesia. The resort\u2019s 26\ntraditional and comfortable overwater bungalows enjoy incredible sea views\nacross the House Reef. From their spacious decks guests often catch glimpses of\npassing turtles, sharks, manta rays and even dugong in the surrounding reefs.\nThe bungalows have been built in a traditional style to be in harmony with the\nlocal climate, as well as contributing to the sense of place of guests. With\nthe island being uninhabited nature on and around the island is pristine and\nthe resort owners want to preserve and protect this, and so they have made\nevery effort to make as little an impact as possible on their home environment.\nCooled by the sea breezes and the in-room fans, air-conditioners have not been\nadded to the bungalows to further reduce the impact on the environment. While\nthe location is without doubt a paradise for scuba diving and snorkeling, the\nisland and surrounding islands offer just as much diversity above water in the\nflora and fauna to enjoy, with perhaps the highlight being the bird of\nparadise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inle Princess<\/strong>
Inle Lake, Myanmar    <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The people of Myanmar are suffering great difficulties yet\nagain, imposed on them, as is always the way, by a ruling elite. A miserable\nstory that has been written in the blood and lost opportunities of the common\nman, woman and child for 1,000s of years in too many regions of the world, and\nfor far too long. When will human development be measured in the health and\nopportunity of people to live free lives without fear, with empathy,\nunderstanding and consideration for all ways of life, instead of measured as it\nis and always has been, in terms of dollar values for the few, and at the cost\nof the many?  We cannot and will not\nforget our friends in Myanmar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poised over a peaceful lake in the midst of Myanmar\u2019s lush\ninterior near the Blue Mountains in the southern Shan State, Inle Princess is a\nwelcoming gateway to the unique cultural and natural treasures of Inle Lake.\nTake a boat to explore the lake, enjoy walks, bicycle rides, canoeing, and bird\nwatching from your spacious private deck overlook the lotus flowers that\ndecorate the lake, and then unwind at the resort\u2019s traditional spa or swimming\npool. This beautiful resort comprises overwater villas perfectly positioned\noverlooking a quiet inlet of the lake with views of the Blue Mountains on the\nhorizon, and a series of garden houses set around the gardens and ponds of Inle\nPrincess. The property sensitively employs traditional architectural styles of\nthe Shan culture giving guests a true sense of place. This heavenly resort\nboasts awe-inspiring views over the glassy lake and shares a host of unique activities\nwith guests to get you fully acquainted with the region, its people and the\nunique culture of this breathtakingly beautiful part of Myanmar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inle Heritage Stilt house<\/strong>
Inle Lake, Myanmar <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience Inle Lake, a serene water-world like no other,\nwith a stay in a stilted house at the entrance of the small village of Inn Paw\nKhone. Comprising of ten wonderfully designed overwater bungalows, enjoy a\ntraditional Burmese village community in the middle of Inle Lake. Surrounded by\nInle\u2019s famed floating organic vegetable gardens, guests can relax on their\nprivate deck and marvel at the spectacular sunsets from their personal retreat,\nluxuriating in the beautiful scenery \u2013 this region is a photographer\u2019s\nparadise. And the experience is healthily enhanced by the fresh, organic and\nvibrant local Shan and Inthar cuisine. You encounter wonderful views as you\nwander along the wooden walkways that connect the bungalows to the restaurant\nand lounge. The bungalows were designed by a French architect and built using\nsolid teak hardwood and other locally sourced materials in the traditional way\nof Inle\u2019s community. Each bungalow is decorated with locally woven materials,\ntraditional art pieces and includes books on the local wildlife and a pair of\nbinoculars to watch the abundant birdlife of the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover Inle Heritage Stilt House<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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There are many more of beautiful sights around Asia waiting\nfor you to discover. Contact our Secret Retreats concierge to plan and book\nyour stay at these truly incredible resorts. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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