Maldives / COMO Cocoa Island

COMO Cocoa Island is a nirvana for anyone who appreciates the pleasures of luxurious seclusion.

A private island, known locally as Makunufushi, it is located in the less developed South Malé Atoll, flanked to the west by a superb diving channel and to the east by a quiet snorkelling reef. Overhanging the water are a number of thatched Dhoni Suites in bleached wood with kajan roofs, along with a selection of one to four-bedroom villas and a number of enchanting white-finished Loft Villas featuring private sundecks and full-length windows overlooking the Indian Ocean.

The emphasis is on locally caught seafood at Ufaa Restaurant, where the chefs create delicate South Indian cuisine fused with European influences. Relax at the Faru bar by the infinity pool where bartenders produce refreshing cocktails and mocktails. Slip into the warm sea from your open deck, or venture to the scuba centre for a chance to see turtles, rays, tuna and much more. For utter rejuvenation the COMO Shambhala Retreat presents massages, yoga in the open-air pavilion, Ayurvedic treatments and a large hydrotherapy pool.