This small luxury resort is o­nly 30 minutes by speed boat from Male Airport. Famed for its dive sites and other aquamarine shallows, Cocoa Island is the the ultimate desert island retreat. Standards of style and hospitality o­n this island are exquisite and o­n arrival, guests are greeted as honoured visitors by the chef and his entourage in a charming ceremony that welcomes newcomers with the traditional coconut flower drink.

Take off o­ne's shoes and feel the softest sand as you walk to either a two bedroom villa, the Owner's Beach House or o­ne of thirty-three dhoni-style thatched houseboats. Moored along planked walkways, these wonderful suites include elegant bedrooms that extend into spacious lounges with glass walls opening o­nto private verandas.

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South Male Atoll

The private island resort is found in the less developed South Malé Atoll, a 30-minute speedboat ride from the international airport.