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Inside Countdown star Rachel Riley’s holiday as she poses in a bikini and goes diving with beau Pasha Kovalev in The Maldives

Posting snaps on Instagram, the star described her trip as 'utter relaxation'

RACHEL Riley had a fabulous time on her recent holiday in The Maldives, posing in a bikini and going diving with boyfriend Pasha Kovalev.

Posting snaps on Instagram, the Countdown star described her trip as "utter relaxation."

 Rachel Riley posed in a bikini for a selfie on the beach in The Maldives
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Rachel Riley posed in a bikini for a selfie on the beach in The Maldives

The 32-year-old revealed she bought the paradise holiday at a charity auction last year.

She revealed: "Bought this trip back in November at the @tusk_org charity ball.

"Such a win-win getting to support wildlife conservation and experiencing heaven on Earth in the process."

Rachel and her Strictly dancer beau also enjoyed a spot of diving where they swam in oceans teaming with sea life.

 Rachel and boyfriend Pasha Kovalev embrace while diving
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Rachel and boyfriend Pasha Kovalev embrace while divingCredit: Instagram
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 Rachel purchased the holiday at a charity auction last year
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Rachel purchased the holiday at a charity auction last year
 The pair posed for romantic sunset snaps
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The pair posed for romantic sunset snaps
 Rachel posed for the camera underwater
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Rachel posed for the camera underwaterCredit: Instagram

She added on Instagram: "Just back from what I can only describe as the loveliest place in the world!

"Utter relaxation in The Maldives @gili.lankanfushi with all the sun, sand, rays, sharks, dolphins and turtles you could hope for!

"No news, no shoes is the best motto going 😎"

The pair also indulged in some romantic dinners with the star gushing about the local cuisine and daily vegan meals.

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 Rachel described the Maldives as the 'loveliest place'
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Rachel described the Maldives as the 'loveliest place'
 Rachel tucked into some gastronomic delights
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Rachel tucked into some gastronomic delightsCredit: Instagram
 Rachel and Pasha chilled out on the beach
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Rachel and Pasha chilled out on the beach

Her snaps showed her posing in a series of pretty summer dresses, while she and Pasha posted several loved-up selfies.

The couple may have dated for five years, but Rachel has said she is in no rush to tie the knot.

She previously told The Daily  Express: "I am in love now. I don’t feel I have to get married.

 Rachel posed for stunning snaps in the paradise location
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Rachel posed for stunning snaps in the paradise location
 The couple were thrilled with one particular restaurant, posing for a snap with the chef
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The couple were thrilled with one particular restaurant, posing for a snap with the chefCredit: Instagram
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"I don’t worry about getting married or whether he is taking a long time in the morning or whether he has done the dishes.

"That does not really bother me in the long term. I feel settled."

 Rachel and Pasha tucked in to some delicious meals
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Rachel and Pasha tucked in to some delicious mealsCredit: Instagram

 

 

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