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		<title>Winter Sun at Cocoa Island</title>
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The summer never ends at this private island paradise where you can enjoy gourmet cuisine, holistic wellness and utmost privacy. Until 20 December 2008, stay seven nights for the price of six and enjoy a complimentary COMO Shambhala couples massage during your stay.
This offer is valid for all new bookings until 20 December 2008, subject [...]]]></description>
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<p>The summer never ends at this private island paradise where you can enjoy gourmet cuisine, holistic wellness and utmost privacy. Until 20 December 2008, stay seven nights for the price of six and enjoy a complimentary COMO Shambhala couples massage during your stay.<span id="more-219"></span><br />
This offer is valid for all new bookings until 20 December 2008, subject to availability.<br />
Applicable to all room categories and inclusive of breakfast and one COMO Shambhala couples massage.<br />
Free nights are subject to US$8 government tax per person, per night.</p>
<p>Cocoa Island<br />
Makunufushi South Male Atoll Republic of Maldives<br />
Tel +960 664 1818 Fax +960 664 1919<br />
Email <a title="res@cocoaisland.como.bz" href="mailto:res@cocoaisland.como.bz">res@cocoaisland.como.bz</a>  <br />
Website <a title="cocoaisland.como.bz" href="http://cocoaisland.como.bz" target="_blank">cocoaisland.como.bz<br />
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		<title>Maldives Package at Cocoa Islands &#8211; Two nights free</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cocoa Island, the luxurious resort in the Maldives which is part of COMO Hotels and Resorts, shines like a jewel in the Indian Ocean.
Now visitors can pay for five nights to stay at this beautiful resort and receive two additional nights at no extra cost, making it the perfect excuse to explore this amazing part [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img align="left" width="150" src="http://uniquetourism.com/albums/cocoa-pool/Infinity_pool_03.thumb.jpg" alt="Cocoa Islands infinity pool" height="110" style="width: 150px; height: 110px" />Cocoa Island, the luxurious resort in the Maldives which is part of COMO Hotels and Resorts, shines like a jewel in the Indian Ocean.</p>
<p>Now visitors can pay for five nights to stay at this beautiful resort and receive two additional nights at no extra cost, making it the perfect excuse to explore this amazing part of the world.</p>
<p><span id="more-159"></span>For <strong>$3695</strong> per person twin share, your package includes:-</p>
<ul type="disc">
<li>Seven nights accommodation in a Dhoni Suite</li>
<li>Return economy airfares flying Singapore Airlines from Sydney/Melbourne/Adelaide/Brisbane</li>
<li>Breakfast daily</li>
<li>Speedboat return transfers with personal meet and greet</li>
<li>Government taxes and charges</li>
<li>(Airport taxes and associated charges are an additional $590(subject to change)</li>
<li>Prices departing Perth also available</li>
<li>Valid 1 September to 15 October 2008</li>
</ul>
<p>Bookings through Wildlife Safari on 1 800 998 558</p>
<p>or email: <a href="mailto:indianocean@wildlifesafari.com.au/">mailto:indianocean@wildlifesafari.com.au/</a><br />
website:  <a href="http://www.wildlifesafari.com.au/">http://www.wildlifesafari.com.au/</a></p>
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		<title>Cocoa Island Honeymoons</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:02:59 +0000</pubDate>
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Cocoa Island&#8217;s new set of complementary amenities for honeymooners makes their offering better value than ever.
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The following complimentary benefits are offered to honeymooners, on presentation of a recent marriage certificate, dated within a 3 month period &#8211; copy to be sent to the Hotel at time of booking:

Bottle of champagne on arrival
Complimentary sunset cruise with [...]]]></description>
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<h4>Cocoa Island&#8217;s new set of complementary amenities for honeymooners makes their offering better value than ever.</h4>
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<p>The following complimentary benefits are offered to honeymooners, on presentation of a recent marriage certificate, dated within a 3 month period &#8211; copy to be sent to the Hotel at time of booking:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bottle of champagne on arrival</li>
<li>Complimentary sunset cruise with wine and antipasto platter</li>
<li>Private yoga class for 2</li>
<li>Honeymoon souvenir from Cocoa Island</li>
</ul>
<p>The above amenities are valid for all room types and for minimum stays of 7 nights or more.<br />
In addition to the above, a complimentary couples’ COMO Shambhala massage (1 hour) will be offered for guests booking Loft Villas, One and Two bedroom Villas. Valid for a minimum stay of 7 nights.</p>
<p align="center"><img width="500" src="http://uniquetourism.com/albums/cocoa-misc/2C9B1639LOW_RES_CROP.sized.jpg" /></p>
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<li>The honeymoon amenities may be combined with other promotional offers (subject to availability), but only for the following room categories: Loft Villa, One Bedroom Villa and Two Bedroom Villa.</li>
<li>The honeymoon amenities may not be combined with special offers on Dhoni Suites and Dhoni Loft Suites</li>
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		<title>Singapore Airlines Cocoa Islands Offer</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[7 Night Package at Cocoa Island
From $2,000* pp
Including:

7 nights for the price of 5 nights
Accommodation in a Dhoni Suite
60 minute COMO Shambala Treatment for 2
Meet and Greet on arrival in Male
Return Speedboat transfers
A delicious breakfast daily


HONEYMOON INCLUSIONS
Honeymooners will receive a half bottle of champagne on arrival and a fruit bowl which is replenished daily.
Honeymooners who [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><img align="right" width="150" src="http://uniquetourism.com/albums/cocoa-villa/Villas_at_sunset_1.thumb.jpg" height="112" style="width: 150px; height: 112px" />7 Night Package at Cocoa Island</h3>
<p>From <strong>$2,000*</strong> pp<br />
Including:
<ul>
<li>7 nights for the price of 5 nights</li>
<li>Accommodation in a Dhoni Suite</li>
<li>60 minute COMO Shambala Treatment for 2</li>
<li>Meet and Greet on arrival in Male</li>
<li>Return Speedboat transfers</li>
<li>A delicious breakfast daily</li>
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<em>HONEYMOON INCLUSIONS</em><br />
Honeymooners will receive a half bottle of champagne on arrival and a fruit bowl which is replenished daily.<br />
Honeymooners who stay a minimum of 5 nights will receive a magnificent dolphin cruise with wine and antipasto platter prepared onboard.<br />
<em>BOOK BY 31 MARCH 2008 AND RECEIVE: </em><br />
USD200<sup>*</sup> credit to put towards spa treatments, food &amp; beverage or excursions</p>
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<h4>LOCATION &amp; ROOMS</h4>
<p>Located in the South Male Atoll, a 30-minute speedboat journey from Male International Airport.<br />
Surrounded by lagoons and reefs teeming with marine life, this island destination is the perfect setting for that special holiday.<br />
The accommodation is laid out to maximise privacy. Inspired by dhoni boats, as used by the local fishermen, from your room slip into the warm Maldivian waters from the back of the dhoni.</p>
<h4>FACILITIES &amp; SPA</h4>
<p><img align="left" width="150" src="http://uniquetourism.com/albums/cocoa-shambhala/Treatment2.thumb.jpg" height="119" style="width: 150px; height: 119px" />Cocoa Island has a range of facilities to entertain all guests. The location of the island means that diving and snorkelling are ideal. Guests can also choose from a range of activities from the watersports centre. There is also a gym with yoga facilities, and a COMO Shambhala retreat offering a full range of treatments including massage, Ayurveda, facials and facilities such as massage pavilions, hydrotherapy pool, steam rooms and meditation area.</p>
<h4>DINING</h4>
<p>Dining at Cocoa Island is an experience in itself. The main restaurant Ufaa is in a perfect setting on the beach beneath an alang-alang pavilion.</p>
<hr /><strong>*</strong><strong>CONDITIONS:</strong>Limited offer only. Prices shown are land only per person twin share. Airfare costs are available on application. Valid for travel 16May08 &#8211; 30Jun08 &amp; 01Sep08 &#8211; 15Oct08. Surcharges apply for travel for other dates. Half Board &amp; Full Board packages are available on application. *Credit is per room per stay. Stay is based on consecutive nights and bonus night specials do not apply if there is a break in stay or change of room category. These specials are subject to change without notice. Additional nights may be required depending on flight departure date. Credit card payments will incur a surcharge. ABN 70 003 745 999. Lic No 2TA002974.<strong> </strong>Singapore Airlines Holidays is operated by Pinpoint Travel Group. ReIssued: 29 February 08</p>
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		<title>Escape to Cocoa Island, Maldives</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:41:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cocoa Island the beautiful private island in the Maldives owned by COMO Hotels and Resorts has been designed to maximise a guest&#8217;s sense of escape - endless horizons, a still lagoon and powder white beach.
With the recent introduction of holistic health packages for 2008 it&#8217;s the perfect place to address issues of well-being, supported by spacious, meditative [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.como.bz/download/cocoa"><img align="left" width="150" src="http://uniquetourism.com/albums/cocoa-bar/Faru_Bar_Ufaa_Restaurant_Evening.thumb.jpg" height="121" style="width: 150px; height: 121px" /></a>Cocoa Island the beautiful private island in the Maldives owned by COMO Hotels and Resorts has been designed to maximise a guest&#8217;s sense of escape - endless horizons, a still lagoon and powder white beach.</p>
<p><span id="more-91"></span>With the recent introduction of holistic health packages for 2008 it&#8217;s the perfect place to address issues of well-being, supported by spacious, meditative accommodation in calming whites, healthful cuisine and quietly efficient service.</p>
<p><img align="right" width="150" src="http://uniquetourism.com/albums/cocoa-villa/Villa_Sundeck2.thumb.jpg" height="120" style="width: 150px; height: 120px" />Cocoa Island is only 35 minutes by speedboat from Male. The resort has a foot-in-sand Retreat offering a carefully edited selection of meaningful treatments for mind and body with four ‘paths&#8217; comprising a day&#8217;s suggested treatments to purify, rejuvenate, relax and restore. The following package, designed for sale in this market, is in Australian dollars.<br />
Honeymoon Worldwide Holidays is offering the Cocoa Island Earlybird Escape for $3099 per person, (ex Syd, Melb, Bne and Adel) which includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Return economy airfares to Male flying Singapore Airlines  </li>
<li>Seven nights staying at Cocoa Island  </li>
<li>Accommodation in a Dhoni suite  </li>
<li>Return speedboat transfers   </li>
<li>American breakfast daily  </li>
<li>FREE 60 min COMO Shambhala treatment for 2  </li>
<li>USD$200 cash credit to be used towards spa treatments, food and beverages or excursions for bookings before 31 March 2008. </li>
<li>Valid for travel 16 May to 30 June and 1 September to 15 October 2008</li>
</ul>
<p>Call Honeymoon Worldwide Holidays toll free on 1300 65 09 65 or email: <a href="mailto:reservations@honeymoon.com.au">reservations@honeymoon.com.au</a></p>
<hr /><img align="left" width="121" src="http://uniquetourism.com/albums/cocoa-shambhala/Beach_Yoga4.thumb.jpg" height="150" style="width: 121px; height: 150px" />Cocoa Island in the Maldives introduces new holistic health packages for 2008Cocoa Island is COMO Hotels and Resorts&#8217; private island property in the Maldives. With everything designed to maximise a guest&#8217;s sense of escape &#8211; empty horizon views, a still lagoon and powder-white beach &#8211; it&#8217;s the perfect place to address issues of well-being, supported by spacious, meditative accommodation in calming whites, healthful cuisine and quietly efficient service. The resort has a foot-in-the sand Retreat offering a carefully edited selection of meaningful treatments, for mind and body. Taking this health-giving purpose further for 2008, the resort has introduced four ‘paths&#8217; comprising a day&#8217;s suggested treatments to purify, rejuvenate, relax and restore.<img align="right" width="112" src="http://uniquetourism.com/albums/cocoa-shambhala/COMO_Shambhala_bath_1.thumb.jpg" height="150" style="width: 112px; height: 150px" />The Purification Path ($600 per couple; 150 minutes) focuses on Ayurvedic healthcare &#8211; a 5,000 year-old holistic system that hails from India &#8211; and is made up of Abhyanga, Shirodhara and an Ayurvedic Facial. All three elements work<strong> </strong>together to<strong> </strong>purify and detoxify by releasing stress while bringing stability to your particular constitution (or Dosha). The Purification Path starts with a 45-minute rhythmic Abhyanga massage using warm herbal oils. This is followed by a 15-minute application of exfoliating herbal powder. Guests sink into a deeper state of relaxation with Shirodhara whereby a steady stream of warm herbal oil is gently poured over the forehead, feeding the scalp and turning thoughts inward to induce clarity of mind. The session concludes with an Ayurvedic facial &#8211; a herbal-infused beautifying treatment involving a nourishing facial massage.</p>
<p><img align="left" width="150" src="http://uniquetourism.com/albums/cocoa-shambhala/Lular_Bath_Detail.thumb.jpg" height="119" style="width: 150px; height: 119px" />The Relaxation Path ($900 per couple; four hours) is ideal for honeymooners who want to zone out completely. The four-hour session begins with a Javanese Royal Lulur Bath involving an Indonesian Massage, a body scrub with aromatic mixed spices, the application of cooling yoghurt, a relaxing flower-filled bath and a soothing application of body lotion. What follows is an Aromatic Facial utilising aromatherapy preparations and botanicals from Guinot. The path concludes with a 60-minute reflexology treatment to stimulates your body&#8217;s own healing processes.</p>
<p><img align="left" width="150" src="http://uniquetourism.com/albums/cocoa-shambhala/Treatment2.thumb.jpg" height="119" style="width: 150px; height: 119px" />The Rejuvenation Path  ($960 per couple; 5 hrs and 15 minutes, including lunch) incorporates Yoga into the day&#8217;s programme &#8211; 60 minutes at the start of the day with Pramod Kumar, our resident Yoga teacher. This takes place in Cocoa&#8217;s open-air pavilion overlooking the mirror-flat sea.<strong> </strong>Pramod teaches a gentle yet dynamic private session based on Hatha Yoga working on Asanas (postures) that are suited to a guest&#8217;s ability (those new to Yoga can learn basic elements). Following this, enjoy a Cocoa Island Bath &#8211; a cleansing treatment that exfoliates and softens the skin with dry brushing, a COMO Shambhala salt scrub, an Invigorating soak and relaxing hour-long COMO Shambhala Massage. Let the body rest over lunch, which comprises a healthy main course and energising juice. To loosen the muscles more completely, The Rejuvenation Path concludes with a Deep Tissue full body massage that releases deeply held patterns of tension.</p>
<p><img align="right" width="150" src="http://uniquetourism.com/albums/cocoa-shambhala/Treatment_Room1.thumb.jpg" height="121" style="width: 150px; height: 121px" />Our fourth, most pampering option is called the Restoration Path &#8211; a six-hour, head-to-toe pampering extravaganza costing $1250 per couple (5 hours 45 minutes), incorporating an Indian head massage, COMO Shambhala massage, reflexology, an aromatic facial using Guinot botanicals, manicure and luxury pedicure.</p>
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