Final month I launched into a Island hopping journey which included 5 nights on the non-public paradise island of Dhonakulhi, residence to Hideaway Maldives. Of all The Travelista adventures, this was in all probability the one I’ve been probably the most enthusiastic about. In weeks main up to the journey I had searched the #Maldives hashtag on Instagram way more occasions than I’d wish to admit, however no quantity of digital wanderlusting may put together me for the breathtaking pure fantastic thing about The Maldives.
Situated on Dhonakulhi Island, Hideaway Resort and Spa is within the far North of the Maldives (so north in truth that it was nearer to Sri Lanka than the Maldivian capital of Male). Katie and I had been each blown away with our complete Hideaway expertise, however there have been sure components that can keep in my thoughts ceaselessly. Listed below are the Prime 10 issues I beloved about Hideaway Seashore Resort & Spa…
1. The Sea Aircraft Arrival
Hideaway Maldives was our first cease after flying with Emirates from London by way of Dubai. For arrivals coming into Male, the quickest method to get to the island is by sea aircraft. The tiny planes take off and land on water from a mini floating airport, which is an expertise in itself! Arriving to the resort by sea aircraft had an additional affect because it actually makes you perceive simply how distant these islands are. The journey took about 50 minutes in complete, throughout which I took within the aqua-marine ocean views and naturally took copious quantities of pictures!
Upon arrival at Hideaway Maldives we had been greeted on the jetty by a protracted line of Hideaway workers who made me really feel immediately welcome and at residence. Earlier than we even thought to search for our suitcases they’d already been whisked off to our villa.
2. Our Deluxe Water Villa
Our villa was one of many high issues that made our keep on Hideaway island completely out-of-this-world. The deluxe water villa was constructed on stilts out within the ocean in a secluded space of the island. The deluxe water villa had 2 bedrooms, loos, and dressing rooms that had been a symmetrical in a mirror-image format. However the perfect a part of the villa was the large out of doors deck with turquoise infinity pool.
3. The turquoise waters
The ocean surroundingHideaway Maldives was for sure the bluest and crystal clear water I’ve ever seen in my life. We visited in July which is wet season in The Maldives, however even when the sky was barely cloudy, the seas had been nonetheless ust as blue. Earlier than visiting the Maldives I assumed the pictures had all the time been edited to make them look so turquoise, however they genuinely do seem like this in actual life! It felt so pure and unpolluted and was completely beautiful to swim in.
4. Solar downers at Joyful Hour
Among the best occasions of day on the island is at sundown, which was round 5.45pm after we was there. Daily round this time we might head right down to Meeru bar for cocktails at completely happy hour which lasted from 5-7pm, excellent timing to observe the solar go down. As we had been in The Maldives throughout wet season, the skies had been all the time so dramatic every night time however the sunsets had been nonetheless spectacular and made the ocean glow a spectacular pink.
5. The island bikes
Compared to many different Maldivian resort islands,Hideaway Maldives is kind of giant. Every part is unfold out throughout the island and related by sandy trails by means of lush tropical greenery. Every visitor is given a motorbike for his or her keep to get across the island independently (but when that sounds too strenuous there’s all the time the golf buggys!) I completely beloved utilizing the bikes day by day as they stored us lively and meant we may zip across the island very quickly. We jumped on them to go to breakfast each morning.
6. Breakfast by The Sea
Breakfast atHideaway Maldives was undoubtedly price getting up for! Essentially the most wonderful buffet of worldwide meals was obtainable. The selection was huge and in addition to the same old continental choices, there was eggs, pancakes, recent fruit and smoothies made to order. The omelettes had been scrumptious and each morning Katie and I might order some recent chopped mango which was the freshest and juiciest mango I’ve ever tried. We sat exterior on the decking and took within the stunning view by the ocean, prepared for one more day in paradise!
7. Butler Service
One other factor that places the Hideaway Maldives on one other degree is the inclusive butler service. Throughout our keep we had been sorted by the beautiful Nasim, who took care of the whole lot we may ever want. Once we arrived on the resort he greeted us on the jetty and whisked us off to our villa and picked us up later that night to take us for dinner. We in all probability didn’t use Nasim as a lot as different friends, however it was so good to know he was on the finish of the cellphone if we ever wanted any assist or had a particular request.
8. The Idyllic Indonesian Spa
The Hideaway Spa is the last word retreat on the island and has a right away sense of calm and tranquility. Deep teak wooden and trickling water options mix with tropical scents make it really feel like a world away from residence. Throughout my keep I obtained to expertise the complete physique therapeutic massage. We had been provided a refreshing lemon and ginger juice and chilly towel earlier than being lead right into a therapy room by one of many Indonesian therapists. The therapy began with a soothing foot exfoliation, which immediately made me begin unwind and really feel comfortable with the therapist. The therapeutic massage actually felt as if it has been tailor-made to me and the therapist discovered the proper stress.
9. Turtle Recognizing
Among the best moments of my keep on the island was after we went snorkelling. The coral surrounding the island attracts implausible marine life and it’s a particularly well-liked spot with divers. We picked up some snorkelling gear from the dive store (which is free to rent for friends) and went in the hunt for turtles. No sooner had we been within the water 5 minutes an enormous turtle swam straight previous us. It was such a surreal second! I used to be amazed by the visibility and the plenty of tropical fish simply meters from the seashore. 
10. North Level
My favorite a part of the Island was North Level which was (fairly actually) probably the most Northern level of the entire Island. A powerful breeze blew in continuously from this a part of the Island and you could possibly hear the dramatic crashing of waves on the coral barrier within the distance. The world was abandoned aside from an egg-shaped hole pod hanging from one of many palm timber. Katie and I went right down to North Level with our complimentary bottle of champagne from the room and watched the solar set. We sat there laughing about how romantic the setting was. I keep in mind feeling completely relaxed, content material and 1,000,000 miles away from residence.
I can say with confidence that time at Hideaway Maldives was probably the most stress-free and splendid 5 days of my complete life. I relished the recent meals, early nights, spa therapies and sunshine Vitamin D and switched off from emails and a relentless web connection. All of this mixed with the naturally breathtaking fantastic thing about this island created a once-in-a-lifetime journey expertise that I couldn’t ever recreate even when I attempted!
A particular Thank You to Kat and the group at Hideaway for an unforgettable keep.
What did you consider my keep at Hideaway Maldives? Have you ever stayed right here or are you considering of reserving a keep? If you wish to know anymore concerning the resort or should you merely loved studying this put up, please go away me a remark or query within the field under! Jess x
This keep was supplied as a part of a press journey to The Maldives.