An archipelago made up of unspoiled sweeping beaches of golden sand is loved by the British royals and sits on UK soil a short trip from the mainland.
Now that most coronavirus restrictions have been scrapped and big holidays are back on the cards, the most popular dream destination for Brits is the Maldives, according to a survey of 2,000 UK residents conducted by Willerby.
As beautiful as the Indian Ocean island paradise is, it's very far away from the UK, expensive and difficult to visit while being kind to the planet - a seven-day trip would generate over 1,200kg of carbon emissions per person.
