Visiting the Maldives ON A BUDGET! (Budget hotel vs Luxury hotel - full tours)

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  • Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024

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  • @berryaristide
    @berryaristide 8 месяцев назад +4

    WOW, that stingray/ fish dive was breathtaking, Maldives has wildlife like crazy

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  8 месяцев назад

      Right?! Still one of the coolest experiences of my life 😍

  • @FreeBirdUKVanLife
    @FreeBirdUKVanLife Год назад +3

    Stunning!! What an awesome experience. Maldives was not on my radar, thanku for taking us with you. X

  • @darrenshayler1946
    @darrenshayler1946 Год назад +1

    Great to see you so happy and enjoying a well deserved treat.

  • @Mel.H_
    @Mel.H_ Год назад +1

    Oh my gosh you guys that is so sweet that this was your lockdown bucket list item 😍 Congratulations and happy anniversary!!! ❤

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much Mel 😁 we’re so glad we managed to make it happen! The most incredible trip 🥰

  • @glennbriggs2621
    @glennbriggs2621 Год назад +1

    So pleased you loved the over water experience, we have always loved it too, even 21 years later it never loses it’s appeal to us. Maldives magic eh? Thanks for sharing x

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  Год назад

      Absolutely haha, the most incredible thing we have ever done 😁 how once in a lifetime can quickly turn into wanting to do it again 😂

  • @kathleenwragg8
    @kathleenwragg8 Год назад

    WOW, so pleased for you, you deserved every hour of that trip. I've really enjoyed following you around over the past year or so and am looking forward to seeing more of your adventures back in Ellie.

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  Год назад

      Thank you so much 😁 we are so glad to be back in Ellie now!

  • @Eb3nez3r
    @Eb3nez3r Год назад +1

    Ah the first of many trips to come. Can't stay away from the place myself. Great video! xx

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  Год назад +1

      Haha I know! What was once a once in a lifetime trip we’re now already thinking how we’d love to go back 😂

  • @dianebrady3546
    @dianebrady3546 Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this with us, I really could feel you happiness; well deserved.

  • @TommyCartwright-n7k
    @TommyCartwright-n7k 9 месяцев назад +1

    Looks great, the wife and I booked the over water bungalow in mercure for her 30th bday because of seeing it on this video. She's worried ahout mosquitos with zika virus now though. Were the mosquitoes bad when you was there? In particular the resort island. Thanks guys, good videos, keep it up

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  9 месяцев назад

      How exciting! As far as I am aware there is no risk of that in the Maldives, I think that’s just South America and Africa at the moment ☺️ and also tbh we weren’t bothered by mosquitos, especially in this island as they treat the air and there is usually a breeze to keep them away

    • @TommyCartwright-n7k
      @TommyCartwright-n7k 9 месяцев назад

      @@highlands2hammocks That's fantastic, my wife can sleep easy now and I'll have more peace because of it 😆. Thanks for getting back to me, I appreciate it. Look forward to more inspirational holiday videos

  • @melcop
    @melcop Год назад +1

    Wow , wow , wow!!
    Maldives is on my bucket list & even more so now. It looks incredible. You 2 are so lucky enjoy 😊

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  Год назад

      Thank you Melissa! 😁 it’s definitely one of those places that is such a bucketlist to visit and we would say it is so worth it 😁❤️

  • @jackrolfson312
    @jackrolfson312 Год назад +1

    Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity thanks for sharing that with us. Until next time be safe!

  • @LorraineG123
    @LorraineG123 Год назад

    This trip just gets better and better, oh my word, what a life ye are living, so delighted for you both. Such beautiful spots you both picked. The sunsets are so beautiful. Hope the chill time has gone well, nice to get down time. Thanks for sharing the adventures with us.

  • @travellingwithcrowsfeet
    @travellingwithcrowsfeet Год назад +1

    Wow. We really enjoyed this vlog. It brought back some fond memories. Keep reminding people about the cost of alcohol and stay away from the mini bar unless it's included. Such an amazing country and the people are so beautiful. ❤️ Thanks for sharing.

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much guys, we’re so glad you enjoyed it 😁 thank goodness it was all inclusive 😂

  • @toobydude41
    @toobydude41 Год назад +2

    I can't get over this! Honestly these eyes may have welled up ...especially during Gemma's infectious displays of unbridled joy. I am beyond delighted for you two, how you were dreaming of such place when locked down. I mean, this could be in a story and some ppl may not believe it. That guy on the boat said " I hope for chaos" lol well you got it , in the best way right? Whether it was under water, over water (that sky!) and on the water...are you kidding me with that plankton...this was unforgettable. I just hope that $12 can of beer was worth it!! 😮

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  Год назад

      Aww thank you Scott 😁 it really was the most incredible place we have stayed! Very magical waking up surrounded by water haha! We certainly did see chaos too 🤣

  • @bryandunbar5871
    @bryandunbar5871 Год назад +2

    Wow just amazing cracking video

  • @thebuffalooverlander
    @thebuffalooverlander Год назад +1

    Great footage once again

  • @justlookin3
    @justlookin3 Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing your adventures. Funny enough another channel I watch was there. (Different hotel, but similar out your door swimming!”) Wow!

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  Год назад +1

      Aw amazing! Hope they enjoyed it too 😁 we had such a lovely time

  • @BMW7series251
    @BMW7series251 Год назад +1

    Livin' the life Guys. Well deserved indeed. All the best, John.

  • @bertkelly7650
    @bertkelly7650 Год назад +1

    Campbell and Gemma in the Maldives, videoing, Yay!

  • @isking1715
    @isking1715 Год назад +2

    Well that's me sick with jealousy 😃 Enjoy every moment you gorgeous pair and Happy 10th Anniversary 😉

  • @estherthian-3802
    @estherthian-3802 Год назад +1

    My brother Chris and his wife Jade are heading to the Maldives and, if I remember correctly, a luxury bungalow for their honeymoon. From this clip I know they undoubtedly will have the time of their lives ❤😮...............

  • @Rama-cp9vi
    @Rama-cp9vi Год назад +1

    Hello, could please explain how to get into a bioluminescent place? I'm planning to go Maldives in July. Thanks in advance!

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  Год назад

      Sorry for the late reply! It was on Thulusdhoo island 😌 hope you got to see something and enjoyed your trip!

  • @NazuaIdris
    @NazuaIdris Год назад +1

    HI, what exactly is the name of the beach where you saw the bioluminescent plankton? Was it the one closer to your first hotel?

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  Год назад +1

      It was bikini beach that we saw the plankton on 😁

    • @NazuaIdris
      @NazuaIdris Год назад

      @@highlands2hammocks Thank you :)

  • @yaminthegrey
    @yaminthegrey Год назад +1

    Hari OM
    Okay, that is officially idyllic! Though, on balance, the 'budget' accoms probably offered much the same experience; luxury just gilded the lily. Will be interested to hear your conclusions and comparisons. YAM xx

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  Год назад

      Absolutely! We loved both so much 😁 overwater has always been on our bucket list though so we couldn’t resist haha

  • @tomassanesson902
    @tomassanesson902 Год назад +1

    Awesome epik beautiful ❤❤❤

  • @stevebignell9603
    @stevebignell9603 Год назад +2

    Nice vlog.but be careful the local feed the fish to get them in so close🤔

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the tip

    • @stevebignell9603
      @stevebignell9603 Год назад +1

      @@highlands2hammocks no probs enjoyed the vlog.get told off myself by my daughter who is a diving instructor 😀

  • @alexmac1999
    @alexmac1999 Год назад +1

    Do you think you could do a video about how you guys afford to do this?
    Do you have jobs? Extra sources of income? Nothing you do is cheap, even on a budget.
    I work full time and I couldn't afford one of your weekends away once a month. I'm totally mystified how you do it. Would you care to enlighten us?

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  Год назад

      We share a lot more of this kind of thing over on our Instagram stories if you are interested? We run our own businesses that allow us to travel whilst we work so we can take it with us 😁

  • @carolineelias9979
    @carolineelias9979 Год назад +1

    ❤❤

  • @harris4018
    @harris4018 Год назад +1

    i thought it was a sting ray that killed the ausie steve irwin

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  Год назад +1

      It was indeed sadly 😞 it’s given them a bad name though as they are perfectly safe

  • @theresabigwideworld2632
    @theresabigwideworld2632 Год назад

    You were so lucky to see the bioluminescence it's like the water equivalent of seeing the Northern Lights! I've been able to experience it a few times from a boat, which is amazing as the ship breaks through the water and the water lights up. As well as being able to swim in it. (I experienced it in the Inland Sea in Japan)

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  Год назад

      Yeah it was incredible!! Never thought I’d see it in my life

  • @waynedickens-i3r
    @waynedickens-i3r 4 месяца назад +1

    dies it have internet there

  • @anadeldramcintosh8909
    @anadeldramcintosh8909 Год назад

    The first time 😢😢😢😢😢