Greek hotel boasts overwater bungalows that are far cheaper than the Maldives

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Maldives – the ultimate luxury holiday destination with white sands, tropical weather and overwater villas. However, flying out the the Indian Ocean atolls can cost a fortune.And, that’s before even considering the price of a bungalow on the ocean and the sea planes or boats you need to catch from Mali Airport to your resort.READ MORE: Cabin crew share things passengers should never do on plane such as wearing shortsIn all, Maldives hotels can cost thousands of pounds each night putting it out of reach for most UK tourists.Luckily, overwater bungalows are becoming more popular around the world.And, one hotel in nearby Crete has been described as "a Maldives experience in the Mediterranean sea”.So, those looking to sink into blue waters, relax in the sunshine and swim up to their room can finally afford to do so.The bungalows are decorated in wood and glass with tropical scenery and a private deck.

The Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa in Greece, looks just as amazing as the real deal. The 225-room adults only hotel boasts overwater bungalows, which looks like the ones you’d see in the Maldives.Guests can sunbathe beside a giant pool, on the stylish decks or at a private beach on Crete’s northern coast.Alternatively, holidaymakers can enjoy dinner at one of the resort’s five restaurants.These include a party garden, traditional cretan food, an asian restaurant, cocktail cabana and an all day lounge.There’s also a spa that offers manicures, massages, facials and couples treatments.Plus, holidaymakers can throw themselves into scuba diving, mountain biking, horse riding, trekking and sports if they’re after an adventure.Anyone who wants to leave the resort can head on an excursion to the archaeological site of Knossos where.