For most people, a holiday to the Maldives is prohibitively expensive but there are ways to visit the paradise islands while keeping costs to a minimum.
Travel blogger Lauren Juliff says there are still plenty of islands in the Maldives that are yet to be taken over by mega resorts that cost thousands to stay in.
However, she warned that it's not going to stay like that for much longer and explained why now is "the perfect time to travel to the Maldives".
According to Lauren, it's possible to spend as little as $50 (£39.40) per day and even have a better time than those who will stay in the really expensive accommodation.
The majority of the cheap accommodation in the Maldives are found on what are referred to as "local islands" i.e. an island that isn't owned by a resort.
They include places like Fulidhoo which offer white sand beaches with clear turquoise seas at a fraction of the cost of those found on resort islands.
Lauren said she was able to spend no more than $10 (£8) per day eating out at restaurants where it's far cheaper than other more frequently visited islands.