Last March I spent 8 days in the islands of French Polynesia, visiting the islands of Tahiti, Tikehau, Taha'a, Moorea, and Bora Bora. I stayed in overwater bungalows in all but one resort. These bungalows are beautiful - he rooms are large, the view spectacular, and there are "Tahitian televisions" in the rooms. The Tahitian televisions are either glass in the floors or in a table which gives you a view beneath the bungalow where you can see the coral and watch the colorful fish swim by. You also have a private deck with steps leading down to the turquoise water below. I think everyone who goes to these islands should make sure to spend a few nights in an overwater bungalow. There is a benefit, however, to staying in a beach bungalow. If you would like to be able to go outside your bungalow and lounge on the beach, this might be the option for you. Your beach area is private to you only, there are usually lounge chairs set up for your bungalow, and you can walk right in to the water from your private beach. Since many people visit more than one island in French Polynesia, maybe your best bet is to stay in a beach bungalow at one resort and follow it with an overwater bungalow at the other resort.
Photo © Mary McGrath
