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Spotted: Minissha Lamba enjoys serene holiday at Hideaway Beach Resort Maldives
Popular Indian actress Minissha Lamba, who played memorable roles in Bollywood movies and is well known for her portrayal of Mahi Pasricha in Bachna Ae Haseeno and Adaa in Yahaan, was spotted holidaying in the Maldives.
The actress and professional poker professional poker player is spending her getaway at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, a 33-hectare crescent-shaped island with naturally socially distancing villas.
Minissha has been giving her followers on Instagram a glimpse of her getaway destination and her tropical life through posts and stories. She posted shots lounging around the island and showcased the beautiful views inside and outside of her water and beach villas.
In a series of Instagram stories, Minissha noted that she could really get used to living on a tropical island like this– probably for a year to teach and take people snorkelling. She exclaimed how she cannot get over how beautiful ocean is in the Maldives.
In another post, the actress is seen exploring the beautiful turquoise depths of the ocean on a marine adventure to see the rich marine life in the double house-reef around Hideaway. Admittedly, she looks pretty cool in her snorkelling outfit while exploring some of the best sights Maldives has to offer underwater.
Fans poured in the love that they have for her, commenting and liking every tropical hideaway post on Minissha’s Instagram.
In one clip, she gave fans a mini-tour of her villa as well. If this were a competition between villa types, it seems that huge beach villas at Hideaway have truly won her admiration, due to the natural beauty of the space provided with the pool in the backyard.
To quote Minissha herself, she is truly ‘a tropical island baby’.
While having an all-encompassing active and serene retreat which can be seen from her Instagram stories and posts here, Minissha is truly in her element in the tropical Maldives with her ‘million-dollar’ smile in tow.
The Indian actress is spending her getaway at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa in the Maldives. This island retreat with spacious and naturally socially distancing villas ensures maximum health safety and security for its guests.
Since last year, Hideaway has strict cleaning and contactless interaction procedures in place through its Safe Hideaway Programme. This way, guests can arrive, stay, and depart confidently, taking advantage of free PCR tests (for two adults and 1 child per booking) — now available for stays till the end of May.
The idyllic resort offers an abundance of activities to keep guests engaged during the trip. In addition to exploring the 33-hectares island on their very own bike, the more adventurous can opt to try an array of water sports and dive activities including snorkelling, scuba diving, wakeboarding, kayaking, and hopping onto a giant inflatable aquatic water park at the resort’s well-equipped Water Sports Centre.
Guests at Hideaway will also find a selection of curated unique experiences. More recently known as the “go-to-resort” in the Maldives for fishing experiences such as hand and reel fishing at sunset and even upcoming pole and line fishing.
The resort has been preparing an expansive Ocean-to-Table food concept called the Hideaway Fish Market, where guests can eat fish fresh and have it their way — whether fried, steamed, as sushi, with many variants of marinades, or in another style altogether.
The choices are endless for guests who love to eat fresh fish made to their preference at their favourite tropical hideaway.
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has been nominated in the Resorts category for the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (UK) and the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (US), marking a further development in the resort’s international recognition.
The Readers’ Choice Awards are based on traveller feedback and are considered a key benchmark within the global travel industry. The dual nomination reflects the resort’s presence across international markets and its engagement with guests from different regions.
The nomination follows a series of recognitions for the resort. In 2025, Kuda Villingili was ranked among the Top 5 Overseas Leisure Resorts Worldwide in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards, placing fifth globally. It was also listed among the Top Resorts in the Indian Ocean in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 (US). The resort was similarly recognised in the 2024 edition of the awards.
Located in North Malé Atoll, approximately 30 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives offers 75 villas and residences, each with private pools and views of the surrounding ocean.
The resort features eight restaurants and three bars, including Japanese-Peruvian dining at Mar-Umi and Teppanyaki by Mar-Umi. Other dining options include Asian cuisine at East and grill offerings at Fire. Additional facilities include a cigar lounge, a large swimming pool, a spa with overwater treatment villas, and a range of wellness and recreational activities such as yoga, sound therapy and surfing.
Amjad Thaufeeg, Commercial Director at Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, stated that the nominations reflect feedback from guests across international markets and noted the importance of maintaining consistent service standards.
Voting for the Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 is open until 30 June 2026, with results scheduled to be announced in November 2026.
Baros Maldives is set to host a curated Earth Day experience titled Earth Day in Bloom on 22 April 2026, offering guests an evening programme centred on sustainability, nature and locally sourced ingredients.
The event will begin at 6:30pm at the resort’s Chef’s Garden, where guests will be welcomed with a Garden Spritz before taking part in a guided tour of the garden. The tour will introduce participants to local herbs and island-grown produce cultivated on the property.
As part of the programme, guests will be invited to plant their own herb, contributing to the garden while engaging in an activity aligned with environmental awareness. The experience will continue with a garden dinner starting at 7pm, featuring a menu designed around fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from the island.
An optional pairing of organic wines will also be available, providing an additional element to the dining experience.
The event is priced at USD 175 per person, excluding applicable service charge and taxes. Reservations can be made through the resort’s butler service.
The initiative reflects Baros Maldives’ focus on sustainability-led guest experiences, integrating environmental awareness with culinary offerings and on-island activities.
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives has been recognised as a Quality Winner at the TUI Global Hotel Awards 2026, an accolade based on guest feedback from travellers worldwide. The recognition reflects the resort’s delivery of guest experiences shaped by service standards, facilities and alignment with evolving traveller preferences.
Located in North Malé Atoll, Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives offers a range of accommodation options, with more than 140 units including overwater suites, beach bungalows and duplex garden bungalows. The resort is designed to accommodate couples, families and groups.
The resort features seven dining venues offering a mix of international and local cuisine. Tex Mex serves Mexican and Spanish-inspired dishes, while Dalchini offers an Indian à la carte menu available for lunch and dinner. Raalhu Bar provides a setting for evening refreshments, with views of the sunset.
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives is also known for Pasta Point, a surf break recognised for its left-hand waves. The resort attracts surfers from international markets who travel to access the location. Surf operations at Pasta Point are managed by Atoll Adventures, with bookings handled through Atoll Travel to ensure a structured approach to surf access.
The TUI Global Hotel Awards are determined by guest reviews, making the recognition an indicator of guest satisfaction. The resort’s inclusion as a Quality Winner reflects its performance in meeting guest expectations within the Maldives tourism sector.
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