IF you fancy a holiday to the Maldives without the long flight and price tag, then you’re in luck.
Just five hours from the UK you can find overwater bungalows which cost as little as £41 each a night.
Travellers can experience overwater bungalows at the Panorama Bungalows in Egypt
The bungalows overlook the lagoon in El Gouna
The hotel is a bargain too, with seven-night all-inclusive breaks for around £400
The Panorama Bungalows are found in El Gouna, a holiday resort near Hurghada, in Egypt.
El Gouna, which translates to “the lagoon in Arabic” is a relatively new destination, having been developed in 1989 by Egyptian billionaire Onsi Sawiris with the resorts scattered across 20 man-made islands.
The Panorama Resort has different types of bungalows, from pool and beach bungalows, garden view and family bungalows to the iconic overwater bungalows.
The hotel has two swimming pools with a kids’ section, a hot tub, a pool bar and a private beach.
The resort also offers a spa and wellness centre, with hot tubs, massages and saunas, while the main restaurant has a buffet service.
To stay at the hotel, we found a bargain deal for just £410pp, which includes return flights and seven-nights all-inclusive.
However, if you want to just book the overwater bungalows, they cost as little as £83 a night, working out to around £41 each.
All the prices are based on two adults travelling together and sharing accommodation on an all-inclusive basis.
We’ve found some other Maldives-style overwater villas that are even cheaper.
A tiny beach resort in Albania has overwater huts with hammocks for as little as £8 a day.
Travellers have discovered Pema E Thatë, a private beach found on the Albanian Riviera which is just three hours from the UK with Wizz Air.
Or head to Greece, as the Stella Island resort in Crete has its own overwater bungalows.
Don’t fancy leaving the country? Then head to Devon which has some overwater huts too.
Clawford Lakes Resort and Spa in Devon opened revealed their floating lodges overlooking the lake which opened last year.
But if you really fancy the Maldives, then you can find some great deals with TUI.
Panorama Bungalows Resort El GounaThe Panorama resort offers different types of bungalows[/caption]
The villas overlook El Gouna, a town on Egypt’s Red Sea near Hurghada Read More