The Maldives has long been the top tropical haven, but the cost can make even the most passionate beach enthusiast cringe.

The Maldives was once short for ‘impossibly costly.’ For decades, the 1,192 coral islands strewn across the Indian Ocean were ...

With villas rising out of the reef above crystal blue waters, the Maldives are synonymous with luxury. Most of the 1.8 million tourists who visited the South Asian island state last year are on the ...

An alternative to the bright blue depths of the Maldives is Malta’s famous Blue Lagoon in Comino, where rugged cliffs peppered with gorse surround what is arguably the country’s best swimming spot. In ...

With crystal clear waters and tropical temperatures, the Maldives is a dream destination for many travellers. However, the Caribbean island often comes with a hefty price tag, and takes around ten ...