Anambas has been dubbed "Poor Man's Maldives" and this is actually quite apt. The similarities the two regions, Anambas and Maldives, share are as unexpected as they are plentiful.

As a geographical region, both Anambas and Maldives each cover quite a large area. However, in both cases, most of this area covered consists of sea, given that both regions are archipelagos, comprising numerous islands. So, for obvious reasons, both areas are thinly populated.

Also, in the case of both Anambas and Maldives, the surrounding seas aren't only cobalt blue and crystal-clear, but both respective seas and islands are blessed with countless coral gardens of varying shapes, types, sizes and colours. In fact, both regions' reputations are more or less defined by their renown coral riches.

But there are differences between Anambas and Maldives too.

The main difference is their regions' distinct locations on the globe of course. But Anambas and Maldives are worlds apart in another respect: travel budget.

Whereas traveling to Maldives and staying in one of the Maldives island' resorts, typically, requires a considerable sum of money, a holiday in Anambas can be enjoyed for a fraction of that. A holiday in Anambas is considered budget travel. The reason is twofold.

1. Anambas is quite a new destination in international tourism. This means that rates charged by the hotels and resorts there tend to be below the norm and certainly below expectation.

2. The standard of living in Indonesia, an emerging market nation, is relatively low. In practice, this means that most items for sale, including food and drinks, are cheap. But most services too, including accommodation, are proportionately low-cost as well.

In a nutshell, for the moment, Anambas is ideal for budget travel.

That said, prices in Anambas are sure to soar as its stunning islands gain popularity as a holiday destination of choice in the years to come. But for now, a holiday in Anambas is considered cheap budget travel, particularly, considering the beautiful exotic paradise island surroundings, which are at least on a par with Maldives.

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