"Same blue water, with actual pasta"
World Famous
Maldives
Maldives
Crystal-clear turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and overwater bungalows. The dream tropical beach destination.
European Alternative
Sardinia (Costa Smeralda)
Italy
Impossibly turquoise waters rivaling any tropical island. White sand coves, granite boulders, and Italian food. The Caribbean of Europe, minus the 12-hour flight.
Why These Two?
Both offer crystal-clear turquoise waters and pristine white beaches that look straight out of a screensaver.
Maldives
Sardinia (Costa Smeralda)
The True Cost
World
Maldives
flight
Europe
Sardinia (Costa Smeralda)
train
€1439
True Cost Saved
1.5t
Less CO2
97%
Emission Reduction
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