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BBC TravelDec 1, 2025

Paradise on a budget: How the Maldives became (surprisingly) accessible

Once a destination for the ultra-rich, the Maldives is now embracing a more local, sustainable model of tourism that's changing who gets to experience paradise. The air smelled faintly of watermelons ...

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Serene SkyHotelFirst guesthouse on Thoddoo, offering home-cooked meals.
Elsewhere
Sun Siyam OlhuveliHotelMalé, MaldivesFamily-friendly resort in South Malé Atoll with many dining options.
Shark PointSightMalé, MaldivesDive location where manta rays and hawksbill turtles can be seen.
Banana ReefSightMalé, MaldivesDive location with manta rays and hawksbill turtles.

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