"A backpacker-friendly island option in the Maldives that caters to budget travelers; the author notes that even staying at a resort on the island can be accomplished for under $350 per day, making it a more affordable entry point to the destination." - Katie Jackson Katie Jackson Katie Jackson is a New York City-based writer who covers travel, food, and more. Her work has appeared in USA Today, The Sunday Times, Esquire, Outside, New York Post, and Travel + Leisure, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines