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Maldives Resort - Level 4

Would you be interested in an "all-you-can-stay" holiday? It sounds too good to be true. A luxury resort in the Maldives has a special, once-in-a-lifetime vacation - unlimited use of its property for all of 2021. Guests get to use a bungalow that is perched above the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean. It includes free airport transfers, 365 breakfasts, discounts on spa treatments, and cooking lessons. However, all this comes at a huge price of $30,000.

The Maldives is an archipelago. It is a luxurious destination famous for its beaches, palm trees and five-star hospitality. Its marine life puts it on the bucket list of many scuba divers. A lot of its resorts are on atolls, which is perfect for holidaymakers who want seclusion and privacy in paradise. It needs tourists and struggled during the coronavirus pandemic. A spokesperson said the $30,000 is good value and cheaper than staying in an average hotel.

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Maldives Resort - Level 5

We all know all-you-can-eat buffet, but have you heard of an "all-you-can-stay" holiday? It sounds too good to be true. The luxury Anantara Veli resort in the Maldives has a special, once-in-a-lifetime vacation package - unlimited use of its property for the whole of 2021. Customers will get the use of a bungalow that is perched above the crystal-clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean. The resort is also throwing in airport transfers, 365 breakfasts, discounts on spa treatments, cooking lessons, and scuba diving. However, all this comes at a hefty price of $30,000.

The Maldives is an archipelago about 700km southwest of India. It has developed into a luxurious destination. It is famous for its pristine beaches, palm trees and five-star hospitality. Its marine life has put it on the bucket list of adventurous scuba divers. Many of its resorts are on private atolls, making it a perfect choice for holidaymakers who want seclusion and privacy in paradise. The Maldives needs international tourism. It has struggled during the coronavirus pandemic. A tourism spokesperson said the $30,000 is good value and cheaper than staying in an average hotel.

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Maldives Resort - Level 6

We all love and have enjoyed an all-you-can-eat buffet, but how many of us have had an "all-you-can-stay" holiday? It sounds too good to be true, but a hotel company in the Maldives is offering guests a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. The luxury Anantara Veli resort has a special package that includes unlimited use of its property for the whole of 2021. Customers will get the use of a two-person bungalow that is perched above the crystal-clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean. The resort is also throwing in airport transfers, 365 breakfasts, discounts on spa treatments, cooking lessons on Maldivian cuisine, and scuba diving. However, all this comes at a hefty cost of $30,000.

The Maldives is a tiny archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean, about 700km from the southern tip of India. It has developed into a luxurious, high-end destination. It is famed for its pristine beaches, palm trees and five-star hospitality. The quality of its marine life has put it on the bucket list of adventure-seeking scuba divers. Many of its resorts are on private islands and atolls, making it a perfect choice for holidaymakers who seek seclusion and privacy in paradise. The Maldives is highly dependent on international tourism and has struggled during the coronavirus pandemic. A tourism spokesperson said the $30,000 package is good value and cheaper than staying in an average hotel for a year.

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