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MALDIVES by their own garden, separate sleeping and living area, open-air bathroom and a wooden patio area facing the beach with two thickly cushioned teak sunbeds. Island Hideaway offers an optional, 24-hour free butler service for each villa while the exclusive Hideaway Palace has two in attendance. Pick up the in-villa phone and your butler will be ready to help with day-to-day activities. With an intimate knowledge of all the activities available on the island, he is your one-stop, personal information centre. Whether it is arranging a catamaran lesson, a cultural experience, a scenic photo flight or a picnic on a deserted island, he will be delighted to help. The Hideaway Spas by Mandara (www.mandaraspa.com) offers an outstanding spa experience. There are four Spa Land Villas, two Lagoon Spa Pavilions, as well as a private treatment room in each of the Hideaway Water Suites where you will be pampered by the friendly, professional therapists. The natural channel that crosses in front of the island's house reef showcases spectacular marine life and the untapped and unexplored dive sites on the Haa Alifu Atoll guarantee divers of all levels a unique diving experience. There are at least 20 glorious dive spots with shipwrecks and natural underwater gardens waiting to be explored while turtles and other marine creatures drift by. Why not begin with a guided snorkelling trip that will have you keen to advance to the dive school? Operated by the Meridis Dive Team (www.meridis.de), children are encouraged to complete a PADI certified junior open water diving course. The Hideaway Junior Program has a variety of activities including the Junior Chef, Junior Marine Biologist, and Junior Environmentalist programs. Children are supervised by caring professionals in a safe environment where they learn to bake, enjoy underwater exploration or get in touch with nature on a guided tour of the island while parents enjoy a well-earned break. The Matheefaru Restaurant serves succulent, international cuisine and grills with the panorama of a stunning sunset view while the Faafushi offers fine dining with Asian specialities. The Meeru Bar is the perfect spot to laze away the evening while sipping on exotic drinks and enjoying snacks. The Island Hideaway, with a choice of shops and boutiques, fully equipped sports complex and luxuriously appointed villas remains a haven of peace, tranquility and serenity. Haa Alifu Atoll MALDIVES Tel: +960 650 1515 Fax: +960 650 1616 Email: sales@island-hideaway.com www.island-hideaway.com www.paradisesonline.com 121