What is the best alternative to the Maldives?

With an aromatic cuisine, warm culture, and some of the most spectacular landscapes in Southeast Asia, Thailand is an excellent choice for those looking for an alternative to the Maldives, its five-star resorts offering luxurious villas, world-class spas, and activities that range from island hopping to snorkelling.



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Likened to the Maldives or French Polynesia, Palm Island looks like the Fiji of the Caribbean, with its velvety green hills ambling skyward from blindingly white sand and water that transitions from crystal-clear to glowing Powerade to denim the further you get from shore.

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'The Maldives of Europe' is a small beach town in Southern Albania, in a coastal strip commonly called Albanian Riviera, straddling the turquoise-colored Ionian Sea and a stone's throw away from the Greek island of Corfu.

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The best destinations to combine with the Maldives
  • THE MALDIVES AND SRI LANKA. Due to its relative proximity to the scattering of islands, Sri Lanka is an obvious choice for pairing with the Maldives. ...
  • THE MALDIVES AND RAJASTHAN. ...
  • THE MALDIVES AND DUBAI. ...
  • THE MALDIVES AND OMAN. ...
  • THE MALDIVES AND SOUTHERN INDIA.


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Feels like Maldives in Crete - Review of Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa, Aposelemis, Greece - Tripadvisor. Contact accommodation for availability.

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Mauritius. Think pristine beaches with the softest sand and sparkling turquoise waters – very similar to the Maldives! The key difference is, Mauritius holidays often work out cheaper (depending on when you and what hotel you stay in).

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Salento has earned the name 'the Maldives of Italy' thanks to its paradise coasts. Part of the administrative region of Apulia, it also boasts a rich cultural heritage, influenced by a blend of cultures which have left their mark over the centuries.

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While the Maldives can be considered more ideal for experiencing adventure activities such as scuba diving and snorkeling, the Bahamas provide a tropical environment and are best for honeymoon trips with your loved one.

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Thailand is great for shopping, food, beaches, where Maldives is more for JUST relaxing, snorkeling, eating, limited shopping and huge prices for alcohol. If it is a bucket list I would say Maldives as it can be for pure luxury, romance, exquisite beach sand and crystal clear water, water villas are amazing.

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If you want to experience more adventure, the Caribbean is the right option. However, it is very difficult to choose the best between these two since both have the best beaches, fine sand and lot to explore. It all depends on your interests and the type of vacation you want to go.

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For tourism, it depends on your preferences. If you love diving and water activities then go to Maldives. If you love skyscrapers and shopping malls then come to Dubai.

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