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I went on a budget holiday to the Maldives for six days and only spent £416 for food, activities and room overlooking the ocean

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A woman travelled to the Maldives on a budget and spent just £416 for a six-day holiday which included food, activities and a room overlooking the ocean.

Travel influencer Natasha Whitley, from Bournemouth, Dorset, had planned a trip to Sri Lanka and with the Maldives being just a 90-minute flight, she decided to make a stop there along the way.

Accommodation in the Maldives, which is known for its sandy beaches and turquoise water, can cost up to £1,300 per night.

But instead of staying in the resort islands, the 28-year-old decided to stay in the local islands and was able to book a room overlooking the ocean for just £25 a night.