FANCY some Maldives scenery this summer but don’t fancy the long haul flight or the pricey holiday?
You can also experience a same-style sitting on a small uninhabited island in the Mediterranean.
Suluada – which means ‘water island’ – is often dubbed the ‘Turkish Maldives’ thanks to its pristine blue waters (caused by microorganisms called foraminifera) and stunning beaches.
The unique island used to be volcanic and while the island has no restaurants, bars or hotels, it is a great spot to explore bays and relax on the beach.
And if you are lucky, you might even spot some turtles visiting.
Instead of the long-haul flight, you could fly to Antalya which takes between four and four-and-a-half hours.
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And while the island is a great day trip – be warned it is a little difficult to get to.
From Antalya, you can book onto a £11 per person day trip with GetYourGuide to the island, which includes a pick- up from your hotel in the city, the two-hour drive to Adrasan Port and then the boat trip across to the island.
As part of the day trip, you’ll get to explore the island by boat for an hour before hopping off for a couple of hours to swim in the water and chill on the beach.
And it is not the only pretty spot you’ll get to see on the excursion – the boat will also take you to another hidden bay on the island later in the day.
Once back onboard you’ll be given lunch before sailing back to Adrasan.
Don’t worry – most of the boats have loos, so the lack of facilities on the island shouldn’t be an issue.
This boat trip is one of many on GetYourGuide, with others taking place at sunset instead with dinner included or you could book onto one from either Kemer or Belek, if you aren’t staying in Antalya.
Different tours will also provide different things, so make sure to check before booking whether you need to bring your own snorkelling gear and food.
One recent guest said: “This excursion was, without a doubt, my favourite of the trip!
“I absolutely loved the boat tour and was particularly impressed by the swimming stops, which were definitely the highlight for me.
“The boat itself was perfect, with plenty of comfortable seating, sunbathing areas, and a bar.
“I also have to mention the lunch selection, which was by far the best I experienced during my stay.
“It was an absolute delight from start to finish.”
Flights to Antalya in June cost from around £50 per way and if you are looking for a hotel, there are lots of different options.
For example you could stay at the Crowne Plaza by the beach, with both an indoor and outdoor pool, from £109 per night.