An �Extend that Summer Feeling� package at the idyllic, award-winning Cocoa Island in The Maldives, offers guests seven nights for the price of five on all room categories. Or, for those staying longer, guests can enjoy fourteen nights stay for the price of ten.

The exclusive offer from this unique COMO Resort is valid from May 1 to October 15, 2009.

The chic, Indian Ocean outpost is world-renowned for diving and its serene COMO Shambhala Retreat, an exclusive retreat for yoga and well-being, rejuvenation therapies, and indulgent pampering.

Room rates for the period of May 15 to June 30, and September 1 to October 15, range from US$680++ for a Dhoni Suite to US$900++, US$1,120++ and US$2,200++ a night for villas. In July and August, prices start at US$760++ a night, to US$1,000++, US$1,260++ and US$2,200++ for villas.

Complimentary meal upgrades are available for Cocoa Island�s guests who reside in the resort for more than 4 nights. Those who book bed and breakfast will be upgraded to half board, and those on half board will be upgraded to full board for the duration of their stay.

Prices are for either single or double occupancy with breakfast, and are subject to 10% service charge and government tax of US$8 per person a night.

COMO�s vision of privacy and stylish beach living, in the Indian Ocean, is located amongst South Mal��s coral atolls, just a 40-minute speedboat ride from the international airport. A transfer service is available.

The resort was designed by Singaporean architect Cheong Yew Kuan � who also designed two new highly regarded COMO Hotels and Resorts: Uma Ubud in Bali and Uma Paro in Bhutan.

At Cocoa, the style is barefoot and deliberately restrained, with some rooms designed after the Maldivian �Dhoni� boats. Duplex Loft villas are clad in wood with generous outdoor decking. All suites and villas are over-water, and accessible by planked walkways. Two-bedroom villas are distinguished by personal butler service.

Cuisine by Daniel Johnson, former executive chef at Bedarra Island, Australia's most exclusive resort, is from nature�s larder- the freshest yellow fin tuna caught locally, and herbs and spices from nearby southern India. The menu features a mixture of Maldivian, Indian, Continental, and selection of other Asian flavours. Guests can also choose COMO Shambhala cuisine, which is designed to maximise energy and well-being through the use of organic foods rich in living enzymes, vitamins and sea minerals.

The COMO Shambhala Retreat features an open-air pavilion for; group and private yoga classes; treatment rooms (including one for couples); a steam room; a large hydrotherapy pool; and a gym.

The Asian-based therapies range from specific body treatments to facials and sophisticated massages, including the COMO Shambhala signature massage, delivered by experienced practitioners who customise treatments according to individual needs.

A complimentary yoga class is conducted from 5-6pm daily at the Yoga Pavilion by resident Yoga Instructor, Pramod Kumar, who is also available for private tuition. His main style is Hatha yoga, although he is familiar with several other styles. He was trained by Sri Prahalade Redi, from the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center in India.

For the actively inclined, the Maldives� warm waters promise some of the world�s best diving. The famous Cocoa and Guriadhoo Channels lie on Cocoa�s doorstep, while snorkelers can enjoy a marine-rich lagoon. PADI certified instructors lead dives and provide tuition for divers of all levels.

Private excursions include island hopping, beach picnics, dolphin watching and exploring Mal��s markets.

Cocoa Island�s an all-day lounge is fully equipped with internet desks, espresso machines, new DVD/media players in all rooms and wi-fi internet.

For reservations, please contact: Tel: +960 664 1818; Fax: +960 664 1919; Email: res@cocoaisland.como.bz.

For more information, please visit www.como.bz.

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EDITOR�S NOTE

Understanding COMO Hotels and Resorts: COMO Hotels and Resorts� first property opened in 1991 � the Halkin in London�s Belgravia. The winning combination of smooth and accurate service, healthy Michelin-starred food and contemporary, understated style has since led to the creation of further properties, each different from the other while respecting COMO�s core commitments � to indulge every guest�s sense of respite, be it on a private island or a city hotel in the world�s most dynamic capitals. Currently, the COMO portfolio consists of two properties in London: the Halkin and Metropolitan, London. The resort product launched in 1998 with Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos. In 2002, Cocoa Island in the Maldives was born, followed in 2003 by the Metropolitan, Bangkok. In early 2004, COMO Hotels and Resorts assumed management of Begawan Giri Estate in Bali. In addition, 2004 saw the opening of Uma Paro, Bhutan, and Uma Ubud, Bali.

Understanding COMO Shambhala: Shambhala is Sanskrit for �peace�. COMO Shambhala is a health concept that has been developed in line with this meaning, manifested as centres of wellbeing at all COMO Hotels and Resorts. These include COMO�s city hotels spas, known as COMO Shambhala Urban Escapes, as well as COMO Shambhala Retreats at the company�s private islands and Uma resorts. Shambhala Yoga Centre in Singapore trains yoga teachers and therapists in order to create bespoke, holistic solutions for the specific needs of different clients. It is a consultative rather than prescriptive approach, allowing consultants to respond to guests on a one-by-one, day-by-day basis. Treatments range from yoga to shiatsu to Ayurvedic detox programs. They distil the best of ancient Asian traditions and, where appropriate, older techniques are combined with Western advances. Bodywork is also an essential element of the COMO Shambhala experience. At all properties, yoga facilities are available. At COMO�s full-service retreats, guests can partake in week-long programs led by the world�s very best yoga teachers. In addition, COMO Shambhala maintains on-going relationships with key health professionals, including nutritionists. COMO Shambhala cuisine, available at select properties, focuses on energising and organic foodstuffs. This emphasis on raw ingredients (more easily digested as well as richer in living enzymes, vitamins and sea minerals) is combined with pan-Asian influences. COMO Shambhala also produces a range of skin and bodycare products, COMO Shambhala At Home, made from all-natural ingredients (available in-room at every property) as well as an Active Living clothing collection.

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