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    Maldives: paradise gets real
    The Maldives is just sand, water and luxury resorts, right? Not so. Visitors can opt to stay within a local community to experience the real Maldives – a more authentic, varied and affordable holiday
    Long stretch of beach in the Maldives
    Credit: Husham Ibrahim
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    Colourful buildings on the beach

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    Children playing on the beach at sunset

    Credit: Aishath Naj/Two Thousand Isles

    Palm trees on the beach

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