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Virtually travel to this royal-loved beach destination this summer© Getty Images

Vacation like a royal this summer without leaving your home

Holiday like Kate Middleton, Prince William and more royals at this exotic beach destination


UPDATED MAY 28, 2020 6:54 PM EDT

The novel coronavirus might have put a damper on some people’s summer travel plans, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t take a trip from the safety of your home. If you’re looking to escape to a sunny destination, then look no further than the Maldives. HOLA! USA has found your virtual ticket to the royal-loved vacation spot. The small island nation in South Asia is known for its turquoise waters, white-sand beaches and luxurious resorts with over-water bungalows.

Princess Madeleine of Sweden enjoyed a family vacation in the Maldives back in 2016© Facebook
Princess Madeleine of Sweden enjoyed a family vacation in the Maldives back in 2016

The Maldives has served as a getaway for royal family members over the years. Ahead of  Prince William  and  Kate Middleton ’s 2014 royal tour of Australia and New Zealand, the then-parents of one enjoyed a romantic holiday in the Maldives sans their son  Prince George .  Princess Madeleine  of Sweden and her family, husband Christopher O’Neill, daughter  Princess Leonore , and son  Prince Nicolas  also paid a trip to the exotic destination in 2016, while  Queen Elizabeth  and  Prince Philip  visited the Maldives in 1972 following a one‐month tour of Southeast Asia.

Now here is your chance to holiday like a royal for free by virtually visiting the Maldives via these 360-degree views of the islands provided by five luxury resorts. Simply click on the links below and use your mouse or mouse pad to take in the idyllic sights of the Indian Ocean and the resorts’ grounds.

Bon voyage!

Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa© Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa

1. Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa

Escape here.

Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi© Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi
Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi

2. Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi

Find your virtual ticket here.

Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives© Grand Park Kodhipparu
Grand Park Kodhipparu

3. Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives

Travel from your couch to the beach here.

Heritance Aarah© Heritance Aarah
Heritance Aarah

4. Heritance Aarah

No need to pack your bags for your trip here.

Adaaran Select Meedhupparu© Adaaran Select Meedhupparu
Adaaran Select Meedhupparu

5. Adaaran Select Meedhupparu

Cocktails not included on your virtual trip (but encouraged if over 21) here.

Bonus: A live cam of One&Only Reethi Rah  here!