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Feel like giving up with my Maldives trip! I am SO confused by it all...!!

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pinkysmamma · 17/05/2025 16:04

I am planning a special trip to the Maldives in July, for my partner and I. It is to celebrate my Birthday :)

We are flying our from Dubai, x10 nights - and have already booked our flights on a non-cancellation rate (as they were so much more affordable!!)

I know it was VERY naive of me, but I didn't think it would be even half as hard as it is proving to be, to find somewhere to stay!

My partner doesn't fly well at the best of times, so he'd really like to avoid the sea plane. He's fine with boats, so we are happy to use ferries or speed boats.

I am looking for somewhere not too costly, since we are usually out and about / on trips during the day, so we aren't fussed about luxury or all inclusive. Ideally B&B or 1/2 board would suit us well.

Can anybody recommend a LOCAL island with great ferry / speedboat transfer links, please?

Having tried to look up the transport info online for the public ferries from Male, its proving nearly impossible and I'm almost at the stage now where it would be considerably less stressful to just give up and try again somewhere more simple 😅

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SwingTheMonkey · 20/05/2025 11:10

DiabeticChocolateLover · 20/05/2025 10:35

God the entitlement here. Most of us have to be happy with a weekend in a caravan on Skegness.

There’s no entitlement here. That’s your jealousy speaking. I couldn’t afford a trip to the Maldives right now but the fact others can, doesn’t affect me.

Tbrh · 20/05/2025 11:17

Don't give up, go to the Maldives. Everyone that i know who has been saying it's fabulous 👌🏼

CubanTody · 20/05/2025 11:20

@DiabeticChocolateLover Where's the entitlement? People are recommending places that might fit the OP's requirements. Some have missed the fact that OP is on a budget but I'm still not seeing the entitlement.

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