Visiting the Maldives ON A BUDGET! (Budget hotel vs Luxury hotel - full tours)

[@berryaristide]

WOW, that stingray/ fish dive was breathtaking, Maldives has wildlife like crazy

[@highlands2hammocks]

Right?! Still one of the coolest experiences of my life 😍

[@glennbriggs2621]

So pleased you loved the over water experience, we have always loved it too, even 21 years later it never loses it’s appeal to us. Maldives magic eh? Thanks for sharing x

[@highlands2hammocks]

Absolutely haha, the most incredible thing we have ever done 😁 how once in a lifetime can quickly turn into wanting to do it again 😂

[@darrenshayler1946]

Great to see you so happy and enjoying a well deserved treat.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks so much Darren 😊

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

Stunning!! What an awesome experience. Maldives was not on my radar, thanku for taking us with you. X

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad you enjoyed it 😁 thanks for watching!

[@kathleenwragg8]

WOW, so pleased for you, you deserved every hour of that trip. I've really enjoyed following you around over the past year or so and am looking forward to seeing more of your adventures back in Ellie.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you so much 😁 we are so glad to be back in Ellie now!

[@Mel.H_]

Oh my gosh you guys that is so sweet that this was your lockdown bucket list item 😍 Congratulations and happy anniversary!!! ❤

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks so much Mel 😁 we’re so glad we managed to make it happen! The most incredible trip 🥰

[@Eb3nez3r]

Ah the first of many trips to come. Can't stay away from the place myself. Great video! xx

[@highlands2hammocks]

Haha I know! What was once a once in a lifetime trip we’re now already thinking how we’d love to go back 😂

[@LorraineG123]

This trip just gets better and better, oh my word, what a life ye are living, so delighted for you both. Such beautiful spots you both picked. The sunsets are so beautiful. Hope the chill time has gone well, nice to get down time. Thanks for sharing the adventures with us.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you so much 😁

[@dianebrady3546]

Thank you for sharing this with us, I really could feel you happiness; well deserved.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you so much Diane 😁❤️ glad you enjoyed it!

[@melcop]

Wow , wow , wow!! Maldives is on my bucket list & even more so now. It looks incredible. You 2 are so lucky enjoy 😊

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you Melissa! 😁 it’s definitely one of those places that is such a bucketlist to visit and we would say it is so worth it 😁❤️

[@jackrolfson312]

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity thanks for sharing that with us. Until next time be safe!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Was so amazing ☺️❤️ thanks Jack!

[@toobydude41]

I can't get over this! Honestly these eyes may have welled up ...especially during Gemma's infectious displays of unbridled joy. I am beyond delighted for you two, how you were dreaming of such place when locked down. I mean, this could be in a story and some ppl may not believe it. That guy on the boat said " I hope for chaos" lol well you got it , in the best way right? Whether it was under water, over water (that sky!) and on the water...are you kidding me with that plankton...this was unforgettable. I just hope that $12 can of beer was worth it!! 😮

[@highlands2hammocks]

Aww thank you Scott 😁 it really was the most incredible place we have stayed! Very magical waking up surrounded by water haha! We certainly did see chaos too 🤣

[@bryandunbar5871]

Wow just amazing cracking video

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad you enjoyed it Bryan 😁 thanks for watching!

[@thebuffalooverlander]

Great footage once again

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you 😁

[@travellingwithcrowsfeet]

Wow. We really enjoyed this vlog. It brought back some fond memories. Keep reminding people about the cost of alcohol and stay away from the mini bar unless it's included. Such an amazing country and the people are so beautiful. ❤️ Thanks for sharing.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks so much guys, we’re so glad you enjoyed it 😁 thank goodness it was all inclusive 😂

[@justlookin3]

Thanks for sharing your adventures. Funny enough another channel I watch was there. (Different hotel, but similar out your door swimming!”) Wow!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Aw amazing! Hope they enjoyed it too 😁 we had such a lovely time

[@TommyCartwright-n7k]

Looks great, the wife and I booked the over water bungalow in mercure for her 30th bday because of seeing it on this video. She's worried ahout mosquitos with zika virus now though. Were the mosquitoes bad when you was there? In particular the resort island. Thanks guys, good videos, keep it up

[@highlands2hammocks]

How exciting! As far as I am aware there is no risk of that in the Maldives, I think that’s just South America and Africa at the moment ☺️ and also tbh we weren’t bothered by mosquitos, especially in this island as they treat the air and there is usually a breeze to keep them away

[@TommyCartwright-n7k]

@@highlands2hammocks That's fantastic, my wife can sleep easy now and I'll have more peace because of it 😆. Thanks for getting back to me, I appreciate it. Look forward to more inspirational holiday videos

[@BMW7series251]

Livin' the life Guys. Well deserved indeed. All the best, John.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks John 😁 glad you enjoyed it!

[@bertkelly7650]

Campbell and Gemma in the Maldives, videoing, Yay!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks for watching Bert 😁

[@NazuaIdris]

HI, what exactly is the name of the beach where you saw the bioluminescent plankton? Was it the one closer to your first hotel?

[@highlands2hammocks]

It was bikini beach that we saw the plankton on 😁

[@NazuaIdris]

@@highlands2hammocks Thank you :)

[@isking1715]

Well that's me sick with jealousy 😃 Enjoy every moment you gorgeous pair and Happy 10th Anniversary 😉

[@highlands2hammocks]

Aw thank you 😌❤️ glad you enjoyed the video!

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome epik beautiful ❤❤❤

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you 😁

[@Rama-cp9vi]

Hello, could please explain how to get into a bioluminescent place? I'm planning to go Maldives in July. Thanks in advance!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Sorry for the late reply! It was on Thulusdhoo island 😌 hope you got to see something and enjoyed your trip!

[@estherthian-3802]

My brother Chris and his wife Jade are heading to the Maldives and, if I remember correctly, a luxury bungalow for their honeymoon. From this clip I know they undoubtedly will have the time of their lives ❤😮...............

[@highlands2hammocks]

They are going to have an amazing time 😁

[@stevebignell9603]

Nice vlog.but be careful the local feed the fish to get them in so close🤔

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks for the tip

[@stevebignell9603]

@@highlands2hammocks no probs enjoyed the vlog.get told off myself by my daughter who is a diving instructor 😀

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari OM Okay, that is officially idyllic! Though, on balance, the 'budget' accoms probably offered much the same experience; luxury just gilded the lily. Will be interested to hear your conclusions and comparisons. YAM xx

[@highlands2hammocks]

Absolutely! We loved both so much 😁 overwater has always been on our bucket list though so we couldn’t resist haha

[@carolineelias9979]

❤❤

[@theresabigwideworld2632]

You were so lucky to see the bioluminescence it's like the water equivalent of seeing the Northern Lights! I've been able to experience it a few times from a boat, which is amazing as the ship breaks through the water and the water lights up. As well as being able to swim in it. (I experienced it in the Inland Sea in Japan)

[@highlands2hammocks]

Yeah it was incredible!! Never thought I’d see it in my life

[@alexmac1999]

Do you think you could do a video about how you guys afford to do this? Do you have jobs? Extra sources of income? Nothing you do is cheap, even on a budget. I work full time and I couldn't afford one of your weekends away once a month. I'm totally mystified how you do it. Would you care to enlighten us?

[@highlands2hammocks]

We share a lot more of this kind of thing over on our Instagram stories if you are interested? We run our own businesses that allow us to travel whilst we work so we can take it with us 😁

[@harris4018]

i thought it was a sting ray that killed the ausie steve irwin

[@highlands2hammocks]

It was indeed sadly 😞 it’s given them a bad name though as they are perfectly safe

[@anadeldramcintosh8909]

The first time 😢😢😢😢😢

[@highlands2hammocks]

first time? 😌

[@waynedickens-i3r]

dies it have internet there

[@highlands2hammocks]

It does 😁

[@waynedickens-i3r]

@@highlands2hammocks thank you