City A.M. - Cocoa Island, Maldives
02 August 2010
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Best for Spa - Cocoa Island
Voted best hotel spa in Africa, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean in this year's Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Awards, Cocoa Island is the go-to resort for spa aficionados. The whole island is effortlessly chic with a neutral natural vibe. Locally-sourced thatching and bleached driftwood blends seamlessly into the surroundings and there's none of the bling-a-ding of other big name resorts.
The spa is a cut above. Offering a full-on authentic Ayurvedic programme, a hydrotherapy pool, four treatment rooms (including one for couples), steam rooms and a gym, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better place to rinse out the pollution and restore your energy levels. Treatments include deep tissue, ayurvedic and detoxifying routines, plus facials and cleansing baths.
Must Do Free yoga or Pilates classes every evening in an open-air seaside pavilion
Wellbeing Escapes offers a seven-night full board 'Chill Out at Cocoa' package from £3,600 per person. Price is based on two people sharing and includes 1 hr private yoga class, 1 hr private Pranayama class, 1hr Purifying Holistic Facial, 1hr Como Shambhala Massage and 1hr Indian Head Massage. Flights with Emirate and transfers are included. Valid from Jul - Oct
