Activities revolve around the water, with dolphin watching, snorkelling with manta rays, windsurfing, catamarans and kayaks all available. You can also visit the resort’s Marine Turtle Rescue Centre to learn about the great conservation work being done there and, if you’re very lucky, you could join the team on a boat trip to release a turtle back into the wild.

If you want a true castaway experience, the resort’s private desert island, just 15 minutes away, is perfect for a romantic picnic or even an overnight stay. Back at the resort, the pace of life is also pretty relaxed, so why not take advantage of Coco Spa, featuring a range of Ayurvedic-inspired products and treatments. For those wanting more active pursuits, badminton, tennis, table tennis, yoga and a gym are all on offer.

Airport transfer: 

A 30 minute seaplane flight or 25 minute domestic flight and onward 45 minute speedboat transfer from Malé airport.

Coco Palm’s two welcoming restaurants offer international, Asian and Maldivian delights. Cowrie serves a range of flavours from live cooking stations under a large thatched roof and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

For a more intimate atmosphere, Cornus is the resort’s speciality feet-in-the-sand venue, tucked away in the gardens and surrounded by verdant palms, serving Asian delicacies with a Maldivian influence, including fresh seafood. Two bars include Conch, a chic spot for coffee or a cocktail, and the Beach Bar on the west of the island, enjoying the best sunset views.

98 air-conditioned villas offer welcoming interiors, with light woods and white linens combining to create an airy and authentic Maldivian feel.

Ocean Front Villas are the closest to the water’s edge, while Beach Villas and Sunset Beach Villas are just a few steps from the sand. Each features a large garden bathroom with shower, private terrace, four poster bed, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities and complimentary WiFi.

Deluxe Villas provide extra privacy, set back from the beach amongst the natural vegetation, and additionally feature a freshwater plunge pool and sunken bath in the open-air bathroom. Lagoon Villas are over-water and also have plunge pools, and views towards the horizon can be enjoyed from a relaxing Jacuzzi bath.

Sunset Lagoon Villas not only occupy a prime location, but also feature a separate living room, larger private terrace, glass bottom pool and the option to take spa treatments in your own private retreat.

"This resort is about getting away from it all and enjoying a slower pace of life - villas don’t have TVs so take a good book and truly unwind."

"As you might expect, given Coco Palm’s location within a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, diving is a big draw here - look out for eagle and manta rays, turtles, giant Napolean wrasse and majestic whale sharks at dive sites just 15 minutes off the island."

"We highly recommend a trip to one of the local Baa Atoll communities during your stay - you’ll gain a fascinating insight into an authentic Maldivian way of life, as well as the opportunity to buy some unique souvenirs, handmade by local artisans."

Price per person is based on 2 adults sharing and includes:

• Return flights from Dublin
• Return airport transfers by speedboat
• 7 nights half-board accommodation at the 5* Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Maldives, in a Beach Villa

Please ask us about adding great value:

• Travel insurance
• Guided tours, day trips, activities and excursions
• Extra special luxury upgrades like going through private airport security and seaplane transfers

Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply. Book at least 45 days prior to departure.

 For more information on this luxury holiday, please get in touch:

• Call us on 021 427 7094 or 01 696 5135
• Email info@shandontravel.ie
• Request a call-back using the red button
• Or submit an enquiry through the form below