The word alone smells of salty wind, a sun lounger, a mattress on the water and unattainable luxury! It seems that you can get there only with a tidy sum on your account, and then only if you are very lucky. Now an unexpected statement: a vacation on these paradise islands can be quite affordable! No, we are not talking about guesthouses, where instead of snow-white sand there is the noise of the neighbor's kitchen, we are talking about real Maldivian island hotels. Yes, it can be possible if you prepare a little in advance.
When to book so as not to overpay?
Early booking is the key to savings. The earlier, the cheaper - this rule works in all popular destinations, and the Maldives is no exception: book a tour 30+, 60+ or 90+ days before the trip, and you can save 10, 20, or even 30% of the cost.
Even cooler: early discounts often add up with seasonal promotions. For example, are you booking a trip for the May holidays now? Great choice! The hotel can also give a free transfer.
When is it cheaper to fly?
The Maldives is good all year round, but prices depend on the season. November to April is the high season: dry, sunny, perfect... But also expensive. From May to October comes the "low season": rains, of course, are possible, but they are usually short and fall at night or in the morning. But the prices for hotel accommodation at this time are almost halved! Some hotels offer discounts of up to 60%, providing pleasant bonuses: transfers, SPA vouchers or room upgrades.
What type of food to choose so as not to go broke?
There is one insidious moment here. A hotel with breakfasts sounds like a budget option, but only at first glance: everything in the Maldives is imported, and if you want to dine in a restaurant for a fee, get ready for impressive bills.
It is much more profitable to take all inclusive (AI) or full board (FB). Many hotels offer several all-inclusive packages with different contents, and if you study in advance what is included in each, you can choose the best one and avoid unnecessary costs on the spot.
Bonuses for newlyweds
If you have recently got married, you have a chance to relax in the Maldives even cheaper! Hotels constantly offer special rates for newlyweds - big discounts, rooms with wedding swans made of towels, champagne, fruits and even free dinners.
And most importantly: the status of the newlyweds is preserved up to a year after the wedding! So even if you didn't have time to go on your honeymoon right after the registry office, there is still time.
Unpopular dates are your everything
There are periods when tourists are especially active in storming the Maldives: New Year, January-February, May holidays. But there are also periods when it is relatively calm there: for example, early December, mid-June or late July. If you choose a vacation on these "unpopular" dates, you can save a decent amount.
Bottom line: paradise is closer than it seems!
The Maldives is not necessarily a villa for a million. Yes, you need to dig a little, search, but isn't it nice to know that paradise islands are affordable for you? The secrets are simple: book in advance, choose connecting flights, travel in low season and carefully consider hotel offers. Then you can not only save money, but also get exactly the vacation you dreamed of.
