THE BEST OF: Overwater Bungalows

EA Favorites, Travel | August 28, 2017

SONG SAA PRIVATE ISLAND

Cambodia

WHAT MAKES THIS PRIVATE ISLAND IN CAMBODIA SPECIAL & UNIQUE

It’s a romantic and secluded destination that combines well with many places in South East Asia – Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

BEST TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT

November to April which is their dry season.

HOW DO I GET THERE

Song Saa private island is located in Cambodia’s untouched Koh Rong Archipelago. To get there you’ll need to take an international flight into Siem Reap or Phnom Penh. From there, you’ll take a 45-minute local flight to the coastal city of Sihanoukville, and then you’ll catch a 45-minute speedboat to the resort.

WHY STAY AT SONG SAA

Song Saa is the nicest luxury option for an overwater bungalow in South East Asia. The property has gourmet cuisine prepared by excellent chefs, private pools, unique cultural experiences and lots of activities for adventurous couples. An added bonus is that the property is ecofriendly and gives back to its local community through The Song Saa Foundation.

INSIDER TIP

Have the concierge setup a picnic on a private island for you. It such a unique and romantic experience! Also make sure to go on a bioluminescence swim at night to see the water light up!  It is one of the few places in the world that you can see this.

SPECIAL VIP PERKS YOU’LL RECEIVE WHEN BOOKING WITH EVER AFTER HONEYMOONS

As special guests of Ever After Honeymoons you’ll receive daily breakfast, a 30-minute wellness consultation, a 50-minute massage for two and top priority for room upgrades.

FOUR SEASONS BORA BORA

Bora Bora, French Polynesia

WHAT MAKES BORA BORA SPECIAL & UNIQUE

Bora Bora is an exotic destination that is perfect for honeymooners looking for the overwater bungalow experience but not wanting to travel too far. It is an easy destination to get to from the West Coast and it’s a Zika free destination that is very easy to travel within. The scenery and views of Mount Otemanu are unbeatable.

BEST TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT

May through October has the least amount of rain, but it’s still nice to visit during other months of the year.

HOW DO I GET THERE

It’s a nonstop 8-hour flight from LAX to Papeete, Tahiti. From there you’ll take an additional 1-hour flight to Bora Bora. Upon arrival a speedboat will whisk you away to paradise.

WHY STAY AT FOUR SEASONS BORA BORA

It’s a beautiful and romantic property with the best of everything. The villas are gorgeous –  some even have their own private plunge pools. The water is crystal clear and you can dive-in directly from your villa’s deck. The food is delicious, there is a wide assortment of water activities, and most importantly they offer unparalleled service that is by far the best you will find anywhere in Bora Bora.

INSIDER TIP

Book a Mountain View overwater bungalow that is farther down on the pontoon. These bungalows have the most privacy, the best views of Mount Otemanu and they are far enough out that you can jump right off your deck into the water.

Also, have the concierge setup a private island dinner for you. You’ll take a short boat ride to get to the island, that you’ll have all to yourself because they only host one couple per night.

SPECIAL VIP PERKS YOU’LL RECEIVE WHEN BOOKING WITH EVER AFTER HONEYMOONS

As special guests of Ever After Honeymoons you’ll receive daily breakfast, honeymoon surprises throughout your stay, and top priority for room upgrades.

PHOTO CREDIT FOR FOUR SEASONS BORA BORA PICTURES; JOSE VILLA

GILI LANKANFUSHI

The Maldives

WHAT MAKES THE MALDIVES SPECIAL & UNIQUE

The Maldives are a very unique and exotic destination, located between the Arabian and Laccadive seas. The Maldives are about as isolated as you can get and the perfect destination if you really want to get off the grid. The water is the clearest that you’ll find anywhere in the world – you can literally see fish swimming around your villas. It is considered one the best destinations for snorkeling and scuba diving and it’s a destination that pairs well with Thailand, Oman, Sri Lanka, and Dubai.

BEST TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT

December to April has the least amount of rain, but it’s still really nice other months of the year.

HOW DO I GET THERE

To get to the Maldives you’ll need to take an international flight into Malé. You can fly with major airlines like Emirates.  Then you will take a speedboat to Gili Lankanfushi.

WHY STAY AT GILI LANKANFUSHI

Gili Lankanfushi has a great sense of place and getting there from Malé is easy! It’s a short 15-minute speedboat ride whereas many other properties require a long boat ride and/or a seaplane transfer. Once you arrive, you’ll embrace the  “No News, No Shoes” barefoot culture that promotes complete relaxation.

The property has huge spacious villas that are rustic but luxurious with overwater hammocks. There is an endless assortment of water activities for the more active couples. The food is delicious with a unique Indian influence and during the entirety of your stay you’ll have a private butler whose sole job is to make sure that you are well taken care of.

 INSIDER TIP

My favorite villas are the Crusoe Residences. They are stand alone villas with their own hammocks, only reachable by boat.

Also, be sure to carve out time for a massage or a facial at the overwater spa. They offer unique treatments and the treatment rooms have glass bottoms, so you can watch the sealife while you enjoy your massage.

SPECIAL VIP PERKS YOU’LL RECEIVE WHEN BOOKING WITH EVER AFTER HONEYMOONS

As guests of Ever After Honeymoons you’ll receive daily buffet breakfast, a 30-minute spa treatment for two, a $100 Food & Beverage Credit, and top priority for room upgrades.

An overwater bungalow is the perfect accommodation for honeymooners! If you’d like to start planning your trip to SONG SAA, FOUR SEASONS BORA BORA, or GILI LANKANFUSHI please email me. Not only will you be VIP guests but you will also receive all the wonderful amenities mentioned above.