A couple have said their "once in a lifetime luxury holiday" to theMaldiveshas turned into"one of the most stressful experiences"after having to ditch their luxury resort for a "budget" £500-a-night hotel due to the Iran-US war. Lauren Higgins, 38, and her partner, Adam Wilson, travelled to the paradise destination to celebrate his 40th birthday.
However, Lauren was left devastated after her flight home, viaBahrain, was cancelled due to the ongoing conflict in theMiddle East. The duo has had to check out of their five-star luxury resort,DhigurahIsland, in the Noonu Atoll, and now fear they may have to spend up to three weeks in the Holiday Inn before they can fly home.
Lauren said that although friends at home have told her "there's worse places to be stranded", she has found the situation extremely stressful, as she is self-employed, so is not making any money while she is away.
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The couple are nervous about what will happen when their credit card gets maxed out, and believe their travel company "should be doing more to help".
Lauren, a lash and brow technician fromSheffield, South Yorkshire, who originally shared her story with Talk To The Press, said: "It was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime luxury holiday and a chance to celebrate a big milestone together.
"Instead, it has turned into one of the most stressful experiences we’ve ever been through. The trip was amazing; the Maldives is the best place we've ever been to; it's paradise.
"When we found out our flight home was cancelled, it was horrific, we have no idea when we're actually going to be home. There's no availability on anyflights, we could be here another three weeks.
She described checking out of Siyam World Resort and into a Holiday Inn "a huge downgrade".
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
