Is The Maldives Really As Expensive As We Think? Mention the Maldives and most people picture overwater villas, infinity pools and expensive, bucket-list style five-star luxury. The Maldives is one of those destinations that's often dismissed as "maybe one day" because of the assumed price tag. But I started wondering whether that's always true. Not whether the Maldives is cheap - but whether choosing the right hotel and the right way to book could make the slow, restorative

For me, it isn't just the destination. It's not the hotel, the airport, the sightseeing or even the weather. It's the feeling. The feeling that something exciting is coming, something new, something fun. The feeling of possibility and that life is about to become bigger than the school run, the laundry pile, the work deadlines and all the little things that fill our days. As a mum of three, life can sometimes feel very practical. There are always things that need doing and pe