I dreamed of overwater bungalows in places like the Maldives, but dreaded the long flight there. Then, I discovered places in Central America and the Caribbean with overwater resorts. I landed on ...

Nayara is known for its jungle-immersed boutique hotels in nearby Costa Rica, but with overwater bungalows at their Bocas del ...

The first overwater bungalow had a thatched roof, a small window peering into the ocean, and a wooden ladder leading into the water. Fast-forward 60 years, and some overwater villas now feature ...