The very thought invokes sentimental dreams of playing extravagance castaway minus any indication of really roughing it. Here are five spots for your winter travel wish list. All you need to bring is a worthy traveling partner that will help you treasure every experience from these stunning places.

Bora Bora Pearl Beach

Polynesia may have lost the domination on overwater homes, yet it's still a fantasy destination for enthusiasts of the structure. A valid example: the 41 thatched-rooftop structures at Bora Pearl Beach. Resting on stilts above one of the most spectacular lagoons in the world, they're very huge at around 600 square feet-and have two-layered decks with open air showers.

Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia

Luxury that treads lightly is the motto of this extravagant, maintainable haven in Cambodia's still little-trafficked Koh Rong archipelago. The six overwater cabins are permissive in the extreme, with secluded pools, open air showers, oversized sunken bathtubs, glass-floored lounge areas, awesome entertainment centers and committed servants.

Punta Caracol Acqua-Lodge, Panama

It is the finest overwater option in Bocas Del Toro province, on the northeastern Caribbean Coast on the border with Costa Rica. The resort is a mecca for snorkelers. A large portion of the area is an archipelago of many little islands. Every cabana has direct water access and nightfall views.

Six Senses Laamu, the Maldives

The overwater accommodations at this private-island resort are more extravagant villa than comfortable bungalow. It is more than 1,000 square feet and they have Six Senses' trademark stylish design flourishes, over-water hammocks, outside rain showers, aquarium eating decks with all-glass tables, and strong glass sunken bathtubs with ocean views.

Cayo Esponto, Belize

Any of the seven villas at this super-remote, super-comfortable secluded island resort of Ambergris Cay is a pure, stylised adaptation of the barefoot on-an-island dream. But the most beguiling is the freshest, Casa Ventanas. Ventanas is right:  there are windows all over -- the gateway to have a better look at the turquoise waters just underneath.