I stayed at two overwater bungalows in the Maldives at different price points: Conrad Maldives and South Palm Resort. The cheaper one's a great value.
Early 2024 saw record-breaking increases in tourist arrivals to the Maldives, and I can see why.
The Asian country is beautiful, and after staying at two different overwater bungalows there, I learned you don't even need to spend thousands to have a luxurious vacation.
Here's how my stay at the high-end Conrad Maldives compared to my stay at the more affordable South Palm Resort — and why I don't think you need to spend thousands to have a nice overwater-bungalow vacation.