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🌴 Hideaway Beach Resort Maldives | Private Island Luxury Redefined 🌊
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Indulge in five-star luxury at Hideaway Beach Resort Maldives, a secluded private island retreat where every villa comes with unparalleled service, breathtaking ocean views, and world-class amenities. 🏝️✨ Explore the finest dining, rejuvenating spa experiences, and bespoke adventures that define ultimate Mald...
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What to Pack
 
What to Do
 
Where to Eat

What to Pack

Pack like a pro for this amazing island.  

 
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UV protection is paramount to an enjoyable trip to the Maldives.  Being close to the equator means needing extra protection.
Women's UPF 50 Long Sleeve Sun Protection Shirt
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Wearing leggings in the heat may seem counterintuitive but trust me when I say I wish I had a few pair of these.  The backs of my legs got a nice sunburn one of our snorkeling trips.
UPF 50+ High Waist Women's Leggings Swimming Tights
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You'll definitely want a flowy dress for walks, meals and just hanging out.
UPF 50+ Dress - Sun Protective
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The scallop edge detail is cute and has a bottom piece buit right in.
UPF 50+ Skort - Sun Protective
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Easy to wear, quick dry and cute!
UPF 50+ Dress - Open Back and a Pocket!
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UV protection with a hood.  Great if you have the sun on you back to protect your neck.
Women's UPF 50+ Sun Protection Hoodie
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You are definitely going to want a long sleeve UPF50 protection shirt.  You will use it for hanging out, snorkeling and walks.
Lands' End Women's Long Sleeve UPF 50 Rash Guard
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A large brim hat is a must!
UPF 50+ Packable Wide Brim Hat Adjustable
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This swimsuit fits well and comes in lots of color options.
CUPSHE Women's One Piece Tummy Control Swimsuit
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Shorts!
UPF 50+ Quick-Dry Stretch Gym Shorts
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Leaves no white residue and is great for lips, nose and ears.
Coppertone Sport SPF 50 Lip Balm
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Just in case - this is one the best cooling gels!
Sun Bum Cool Down Aloe Vera Gel - 8 oz
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I don't go anywhere without SinkSuds.  Wash your quick drying garments out easily.  One packet will wash 4/5 small pieces like undies or swimsuits.
SinkSuds Laundry Detergent Travel Size Liquid Soap
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Must have is the UPF 50+ UV shirt.  This shirt comes in over 30 colors.
Men's UPF 50+ Rash Guard Shirt
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Recommended is at least one hoodie with UV protection.  Quick drying.
Men's UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Sun Protection Hoodie
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Husband says these are comfortable.  Offered in about 30 colors.
Men's Swim Trunks. Quick dry.
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What to Do

The Hideaway Beach Resort offers many fun activities. You can stay as busy as you want! Watersports, golf, tennis, yoga, boating… the list goes on and on!

 
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From jet skiing to kite surfing to playing on an inflatable in the middle of the ocean.  You will not be bored with all the over the top fun to be had.
Hideaway Beach Watersports, Perfect for Kite Surfing, Sailing, SUP & More
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We took two different snorkeling trips during our visit.  The first was to a reef where turtle live.  We saw 5!!  It was incredible.  The second was a reef off the beach that was brimming with fish - we even saw an eel!
Snorkeling at Hideaway Beach - Discover a new world of natural beauty
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Dig deeper into the water and scuba dive! There are over 30 dive sites within an hour of the island.
Scuba Diving: Stunning Coral Reefs, Manta Rays, Sharks
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DO NOT skip the Spa.  All different types of treatments are offered and I'm sure all as amazing as the massage we experienced.  I suggest you do this early in your visit because if you indulge in a little too much sun, you may want to skip these services.  Trust me you do not want to miss out!
Spa & Wellness: Massages, Beauty treatments, Yoga and More
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Where to Eat

Hideaway Beach offers 5 restaurants.  All are very different but all have incredible views of the water.  From beautiful buffets to elegant menus, there is something for everyone.  Meera Bar and Grill is a poolside restaurant that overlooks the ocean.  Perfect for Lunch.  Matheefaru is a Breakfast and Dinner buffet.  It's the most incredible buffet I have ever seen.  This restaurant was my absolute favorite because of the sheer volume of choices. Plus the chef created a beautiful vegan dessert for me every night.  The floor of the restaurant is sand, which I found delightful.  Samsara is an Asian Fusion style restaurant and a must for any seafood lover.  There you dine over the water.  Sunset Pool Cafe is is a lunch and dinner restaurant that overlooks the pool and offers poolside dining, while gazing out over the beach.

 
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It's all delicious!!
Wine & Dine - Luxury culinary experiences at Hideaway Resort
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