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Environmentally Friendly Honeymoon

“Eco-neymoon”

Couples wishing to enjoy a romantic break, including activities that are educational and beneficial to the local environment, should consider an Eco-neymoon at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu. The hotel is dedicated to an award-winning program of sustainable tourism, carefully protecting its island ecosystem for future generations. There are a plethora of activities available, which are both interesting and entertaining as well as helping to sustain the local environment.

The “Eco-neymoon” package, available for guests staying for 7 nights or more, includes:

Planting of a Coconut Palm with Personalized Plaque & Certificate
Couples can contribute to the Maldives’ Million Tree Campaign and plant a young Coconut Palm in memory of their honeymoon

Dolphin Watching
An early morning trip on a traditional dhoni to a site where dolphin sightings are regular

Marine Life Discovery
An educational snorkeling trip with a Marine Biologist as the guide where couples have the chance to see sharks, stingrays, moray eels and turtles

Consultation with a Local Medicine Man (Fridays only)
Couples can learn how the island’s indigenous plants can be used to cure aches and pains, such as high blood pressure, arthritis and cholesterol

Guided Tour of the Island
An informative tour of the lush island, learning about its tropical vegetation and wildlife; which includes geckos, turtles and exotic birds. The couple will also learn about Coco Palm’s award-winning environmental initiatives

Organic Garden Cooking Lesson
A cooking lesson with the chef, using produce from the hotel’s organic garden, such as melons, passion fruit, sweet corn, banana and lemon grass

Introductory Dive
Discover the magical underwater world of the Indian Ocean

Overnight Stay & Seafood BBQ on a Desert Island
The couple will spend a night on a beautiful desert island with the moon and stars as their ceiling.  A beach villa is also available for comfort and breakfast will be served on the beach in the morning.

One Candlelit Dinner on the beach

The Eco-neymoon package starts from US$330 (approx. £170) per couple per night, based on 2 people sharing a Beach Villa

(For a supplement, guests can choose to upgrade to a Deluxe Beach Villa or a Lagoon Villa, both with private splash pools)

Extended exclusively for stays of 7 nights minimum

Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu is located on Dhuni Kolhu Island in the Baa Atoll of the Maldives.  Fringed by white sandy beaches, the hotel comprises 98 luxuriously appointed Villas, including 12 Lagoon Villas, with open-air, garden bathrooms, private terraces and large plunge pools.  ‘Barefoot luxury’ at its best, Coco Palm is a charming resort popular with honeymooners and couples.  Diving enthusiasts will enjoy the hotel’s superb international Dive School, which offers PADI courses.  The Spa, operated by Mandara Spa, features 4 open-sided pavilions where guests can relax with a range of Balinese inspired treatments.

The “Eco-neymoon” also includes:
Daily Breakfast
Sparkling wine & fruits upon arrival
Tropical fruit welcome cocktail
Floral bed decoration
Sunset cocktail
Coco Palm gift

For further information and reservations please telephone +960 23 00 11 or visit www.cocopalm.com.mv

Edited by Dave Shultz

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