Maldives resorts are the biggest scams? When in Maldives, do this instead...
4 months ago

Maldives resorts are the biggest scams? When in Maldives, do this instead...

Hindustan Times  

Maldives is one of the most loved destinations for all, from friends' groups planning their reunions, to families taking off for their holiday vacations, to newly-weds jetting off for their honeymoon trips. “Maldives resorts are the biggest scams,” said the Instagram influencer as she shared three travel tips that we should when the next time we plan a trip to Maldives. Instead of what is marketed by the resorts, Maldives is home to more than thousand islands, and most of them consists of local guest houses, which are affordable and offer a more local experience. “So, if you want a tropical getaway but don't want to go broke, all you got to do is stay in one of these local guest houses,” said Rebecca in the video. The resorts and the local guest houses drop their prices by almost 50%, and it offers a less crowded getaway for the ones who are looking to explore the island country in its truest element.

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