An affordable guide to the Maldives: how to have a cheap holiday

Few beach destinations around the world live up to the bucket list hype like the Maldives. Things have changed considerably since the first hotel resort opened here in the early 1970s and, while it’s much easier to hop on a plane headed for the Indian Ocean’s archipelagic state than ever, it can be an altogether expensive experience. The country welcomed around two million tourists in 2024, and things are only expected to get busier thanks to a flurry of new resorts opening their doors….