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The Signature Collection by Hideaway: Redefining luxury at Hideaway Beach Resort

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Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa has announced the launch of an iconic brand for the world’s most discerning traveller, seeking bona fide opulent experiences.

The Signature Collection by Hideaway will offer secluded luxury and villa-style living on the far Northern Point of the 33-hectare island. It is a novel concept – a ‘resort within a resort’ – in one of the most sought after, award-winning destinations in the world: The Maldives.

The Signature Collection by Hideaway features nine ultra-luxurious villas, offering the sophisticated luxury traveller a unique sense of exclusivity and indulgence.

All the villas have been designed with Middle Eastern influences and finishing touches with an enhanced signature architectural style inspired by five-star villa living combined with ‘barefoot luxury’.

Signature Beach Residence with Sunrise Pool

The most luxurious single bedroom beach residences on the island. It offers opulent Middle Eastern interiors and finishes and is the exemplar of privacy and seclusion.

At 350 sqm (just under 4000 square feet), luxury guests can indulge in the stylish, spacious interiors that are filled with wonderous inclusions like a king-sized marble bathtub, a handcrafted wooden private deck leading onto a private swimming pool, and direct access to the luminous white sandy beaches.

Grand Beach Residence with Sunrise Pool (Three-Bedroom Villa)

The open-plan, unique villa offers an air of exploration, with a blend of Middle Eastern styles and textures, complimented by artisan-made furniture and enticing glass fittings.

These villas are set at 700 sqm (just over 7500 square feet), offering sophisticated, signature designer-style living.

The crowning glory of this villa is the recessed gazebo in the large curved private swimming pool, with an expansive wooden deck and direct private access to the classic Maldivian beaches and turquoise waters of the island’s North Point.

Well-being is key, with private outdoor treadmill and exercise bike located on the expansive wooden deck, offering spectacular ocean views, which is complimented with floor to ceiling mirror style television experience, which reflects the splendour of the natural surroundings.

Guests can then go on to indulge themselves in a relaxing sauna bath, conveniently located nearby in the villa, to feel well rested after the workout.

Sultan Beach Residence with Sunset Pool (Four-Bedroom Villa)

At 1100 sqm (almost 12000 square feet), this villa offers an elite private luxury residence experience.

Guests will enjoy contemporary designs, with floor to ceiling glass windows that provide a luminous interior and exemplary ocean views across the spatial and secluded Northern Atoll.

Access is gained through a private entrance, which leads into a spacious living area and outdoor wooden deck – the ideal location for lounging at sunset.

A unique feature of this villa is the distinctive water slide feature that extends into the scintillating and ostentatious swimming pool with a Gazebo, truly a unique concept in the Maldives.

The captivating outdoor wooden deck boast a luxurious living area, with plush sunbeds and designer couches and Signature umbrellas on each side.

The four-bedroom villa is comprised of private bedrooms, all offering a standalone suite with walk-in rain showers. Two of the bedrooms offer king-size beds, while the other two bedrooms feature luxurious double beds.

Well-being is also a key element of the experience in this villa as guests can enjoy a private indoor gym with modern, state of the art treadmill and designer equipment available, which is all complimented by an indulgent and relaxing steam bath right inside the villa.

This is the ultimate restorative needed to rejuvenate after a strenuous workout while enjoying the experience together with loved ones.

The Signature Collection of villas are all complimented by the finest dining, bar, and lounge area, found at The Oasis. Here, guests will be invited to delight in al fresco dining experiences, with local and international culinary dishes, all prepared and hosted by world-renowned Chefs. The experience will be paired with personalised Signature Collection choice wines and rare champagnes.

The private library in The Oasis offers a comfortable spacious interior and contemporary furnishings, which is complimented with the ‘Signature Collection’ hand-picked selection of local Maldivian books, filled with inspiration, culture and history of the Maldives.

Soak up the unhindered views across the Indian Ocean from the lounge area, while relaxing in comfort and style and enjoying the finest of drinks.

Find a moment’s reprieve to take it easy, relax, and recharge around a little pool shaped like ‘an oasis in the desert’. In the evenings the space is turned into one where guests can socialise and trade stories and is purposed to become the ‘best watering hole’ at the resort.

A host of privileges accompany a stay with The Signature Collection, such as private check-in and check-out services, all Signature Guests will be hosted by private butlers during their stay, preferential reservations in the resort’s restaurants, exclusive access to The Oasis, and many more.

Signature Collection guests will be invited to choose from the list of activities that are available at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, whether it is world-class scuba diving, private sundowner cruises, or stand-up paddle boarding.

Hideaway Spa is surely the most sought after; located just moments away from the collection, offering ultra-indulgent experiences with exquisite Asian treatments, combined with tailor made packages.

In addition, there are multiple dining experiences and bars, a litany of wellness and fitness experiences in the sports complex (like yoga, golf simulator, basketball, and tennis), and a Water Sports Centre with a floating aquatic water park.

“The Signature Collection will offer the luxury 5-star discerning traveller an experience that exudes exclusivity and privacy, combined with the captivating and unspoiled beauty of Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa. The collection is the ideal escape for those who wish to retreat from the modern world in style,” Group Director of Sales and Marketing Desislav Gospodinov said.

The Signature Collection is set to be unveiled in early November. More detailed information will be provided over the coming weeks for the luxurious brand located at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa.

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, which has been awarded The Best Luxury Hideaway Resort in the Maldives by Luxury Lifestyle Awards in 2021, offers a secluded and private villa style experience and is a mere one hour and 25-minute private seaplane ride from Velana International Airport, just a stone’s throw away from the country’s capital – Male.

For all booking enquiries and sales related enquiries, please email Desislav Gospodinov, and copy the resort’s dedicated Signature Reservations Team, who will be on hand to facilitate your requests: desislav@lilyhotels.com or reservations@signaturecollectionmaldives.com

Please visit The Signature Collection by Hideaway website, by following www.signaturecollectionmaldives.com.

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Nova Maldives to host PADI AWARE Week this September

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Nova Maldives will renew its partnership with PADI this September to co-host Project AWARE Week from 16 to 20 September 2026.

Organised by the resort’s marine team, the programme will give guests, from first-time snorkellers to experienced divers, opportunities to combine marine wildlife observation with practical conservation activities. The initiative is intended to turn time spent in the ocean into an educational experience while encouraging greater awareness of marine conservation.

This year’s AWARE Week coincides with PADI’s 60th anniversary and Nova Maldives’ fourth year of operation in South Ari Atoll. Now in its eighth global edition, PADI AWARE Week has developed into a citizen science movement within the diving community and has helped rescue more than 41,000 entangled marine animals to date.

Through its continued participation, Nova Maldives aims to encourage guests to become ocean advocates and remain engaged with marine conservation beyond their stay.

Guests staying at Nova during AWARE Week will be able to participate in a programme designed for different levels of ocean experience. Activities will include:

  • Ocean immersion and storytelling: Sessions inspired by Blue Planet and other ocean documentaries, highlighting the diversity and vulnerability of marine life.
  • Dive Against Debris: Underwater clean-up dives in the resort’s lagoon, during which participants will remove plastic and other waste before recording the findings in PADI AWARE’s global database.
  • Whale shark snorkelling: Guided encounters that will allow guests to swim alongside whale sharks in the open waters of South Ari Atoll.
  • Manta ray and turtle-spotting excursions: Guided boat trips to feeding and nesting areas where manta rays and turtles can be observed in their natural habitats.
  • Coral restoration workshops: Practical sessions introducing guests to coral planting and the resort’s ongoing reef regeneration work.

“Some of the most meaningful work happens when you show up year after year. Four years into Nova’s story, we’ve learned that the health of the reef tells us a great deal about the impact we’re making, and that the guests who choose to return aren’t just here for the view,” said Abdulla Aboobakuru, General Manager of Nova Maldives.

“They’re here because Nova reflects something they already care about, including care for the ocean, a sense of community and a more thoughtful way of experiencing the places we visit. That’s what we hope Nova can inspire in new and returning guests alike: less a destination, more a calling.”

The resort’s marine conservation work continues throughout the year. Its coral nursery contains a growing collection of metal frames holding individually secured coral fragments, which are later transplanted onto the house reef. Guests are regularly invited to participate in the planting process, while the marine team monitors the young coral colonies as they develop.

Nova Maldives also maintains partnerships with the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme and Manta Trust. The resort is accredited as a Responsible Manta Tourism Operator, with the partnerships supporting its year-round approach to marine conservation.

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Sun Siyam Vilu Reef secures Best House Reef title at TTM Awards

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Renowned for its marine life and underwater experiences, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, part of Sun Siyam’s Privé Collection, has been named Best House Reef at the Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) Awards 2026.

The award recognises the resort’s marine environment, which is accessible directly from its beaches and overwater villas. The annual TTM Awards and Gala brings together travel professionals and hoteliers from across the archipelago to recognise achievements within the Maldivian hospitality industry.

The island’s coral reef is home to marine species including resident sea turtles, reef sharks, tropical fish and eagle rays. Guests can explore the reef through guided excursions led by the resort’s resident marine experts, customised scuba-diving experiences and coral restoration initiatives designed to support the long-term preservation of the marine environment.

“Our reef is the living soul of Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, shaping every visitor’s journey from the moment they step into our turquoise lagoon,” said Masdhooq Saeed, Cluster General Manager. “To be named the Maldives’ Best House Reef is an immense honour, strengthening our commitment to nurturing this remarkable marine sanctuary so our guests can keep discovering its quiet magic beneath the surface.”

Travellers seeking underwater experiences can book directly with the resort to access exclusive benefits and guided marine excursions.

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‘Eutopia: The Infinite Bloom’ comes to Sun Siyam Vilu Reef this festive season

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Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, part of the Privé Collection within the House of Siyam, has announced its festive programme, “Eutopia: The Infinite Bloom”, which will run from 22 December 2026 to 7 January 2027.

The seasonal programme features activities and experiences for guests of all ages. Dining will take centre stage with Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve gala dinners by the water, exclusive Chef’s Table experiences and seafood barbecues on the beach.

The evening entertainment programme will include live acoustic performances, island DJ sets, aerial dance shows and Maldivian cultural performances.

During the day, guests will be able to explore the resort’s lagoon through activities such as house reef snorkelling, sunset Jet Car rides and sandbank excursions. The Spa will offer wellness rituals and couples’ therapies, while younger guests can take part in gingerbread decorating, a fashion show and Santa’s arrival on the beach.

“Eutopia is our invitation to celebrate and embrace nature, meaningful moments, and the relaxed luxury that defines Sun Siyam Vilu Reef through our festivities,” said Masdhooq Saeed, Cluster General Manager.

“From unforgettable ocean adventures to starlit beach celebrations, every experience has been thoughtfully designed to create lasting memories that will continue to flourish long after the season ends.”

The programme will culminate with a New Year’s Eve celebration on the beach on 31 December, featuring live music, midnight toasts and a fireworks display over the water.

The resort’s festive programme is available to view online, with bookings open for stays between 22 December 2026 and 7 January 2027.

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