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The overwater bungalow - that iconic symbol of the paradisiacal tropical vacation , standing in clear blue water on stilt legs - turns the big five-oh this year. The thatched huts, often outfitted with such luxury amenities as plunge pools and glass floors to better see the fish below, are a staple on the bucket lists and Pinterest boards of aspirational travelers the world over. Yet their origin lies in a surprisingly prosaic exercise in problem-solving.  Back in the '60s, three tanned, party- hearty California kids - Hugh Kelley, Don "Muk" McCallum and Jay Carlisle - left their 9-to-5s in pursuit of their tropical dreams in French Polynesia. Opening hotels on Moorea and Raiatea, the trio was dubbed the Bali Hai Boys, after the mystical island in James Michener's novel "South Pacific."   Carlisle, now in his 70s, reminisces about those days:   "Our Hotel Bali Hai on Moorea thrived with its beachfront property, but Hotel Bora Bora on Raiatea stru...

Nestled within a natural amphitheatre shaped by the vertical cliffs of Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head sits Cape Town in all of its coastal glory. Here, commanding an enviable spot in the city’s fashionable Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, is One&Only Cape Town, overlooking the marina with panoramic views of Table Mountain . The Table Mountain suite features a stunning bathroom complete with large free standing bath tub and as its name suggests, the most breathtaking views of Table Mountain are enjoyed from expansive open terraces . An air of understated elegance embodies this luxuriously appointed suite . High atop the cliffs of Big Sur, 1200 feet above the Pacific Ocean, sits Post Ranch Inn , a sanctuary for the soul. Located along California’s Highway One, known as one of the world’s most scenic drives, Post Ranch is set amongst majestic state parks , beaches and waterfalls. The Butterfly Room offers an indoor spa tub with spectacular views of the surrounding forests an...

By VacationIdea Staff. Last Updated on August 16, 2017. Costanoa Lodge is an eco- adventure resort in Pescadero in San Mateo County on the California coastline that provides a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The environmentally- friendly resort offers unique accommodations , delicious California coastal cuisine , an array of sustainable spa and adventure activities, and genuine, personalize hospitality and service. Pescadero is a charming little town tucked in the rolling green hills of a beautiful stretch of road and features working farms , sweeping coastal views , and world- renowned artichoke bread . This charming area boasts an array of things to see and do from visiting one of the many local farms and markets and tasting their local produce and wares to the 115- foot Pigeon Point Lighthouse perched atop a cliff with breathtaking ocean views . The Ano Nuevo State Park features plenty of fantastic beaches and hiking spo...