FORGET the Maldives - you can now stay in an overwater villa in Greece for a fraction of the price.
Stella Island Resort, located on the Greek island Crete, has a number of bungalows and lodges where you can jump straight into the water from your bedroom.
The resort has a range of lodges to choose from, with 225 rooms overall, some with private pools and others with pool views.
Stella Island resort has rooms overlooking the lagoon style
Some rooms have private hot tubs and overwater hammocks
The resort is actually on a large lagoon style swimming pool
The lodges have some privacy screens - and ladders straight into the pool
However, the overwater villas are identical to many of the Maldives options, the only difference being that the lodges are over a large pool, rather than the sea.
Yet each bungalow has a private pool deck and hammock, with direct access to the swimming pool
If you want even more luxury, their new Grand Overwater Bungalows feature overwater hammocks and private hot tubs.
Guests can access the resort across bridges connecting the 'islands
Some rooms feature hammocks above the water to cool off in
While the resort is over the pool, not the sea, guests can still enjoy a similar vibe to the Maldives
You can also go all inclusive with dining options at the KIMATA buffet restaurant or La Parilla grill restaurant.
Other restaurants include Umami, with Asian fusion food, and Oceana, with Mediterranean food.
Hotel activities include a spa and fitness centre, water sports and horse riding and trekking, or just relaxing in the lagoon style pool.
Book for more than three nights and you get free private transfers from the airport, while premium bookings include transfers, a free spa session as well as complimentary fizz and fruit on arrival.
