Offering something unique and delicious, the COCO SPAS at Bodu Hithi and Dhuni Kolhu introduced its new Chocolate Therapy with chocolate based treatment products.

The scent of chocolate releases serotonin, the same hormone that we experience when falling in love or feeling happy. Experience a romantic chocolate massage or a chocolate body scrub to release tension, & activate the process of fat elimination. Chocolate is also good for your skin because of its high content of cocoa butter, which is a natural skin softener and conditioner. To receive the full benefit, COCO SPAS offer a chocolate body moisturizer giving your skin a healthy glow. After a day of re-energizing and being pampered with the delicious chocolate products, you can walk out having indulged in chocolate without having any regrets!

In addition to that, the new COCO SPA menu has extended its rage of treatments - body massages, body treatments, new packages, and à la carte salon. The spa also added some Indian traditional touches with new massage treatments like Shirodara, a constant and steady stream of ayurvedic oil poured onto the “3rd eye” - centre of forehead or Navarakizhi, a South Indian Traditional Herbal Poultices of rice & oils are rubbed rhythmically over the body to assist in the treatment of fatigue, insomnia & hypertension. COCO SPAS - Bodu Hithi and Dhuni Kolhu have seen a trend in the demand for couple’s massages - like the Sundari Abhyanga Massage, a full body massage with Sundari warm oil. Guests experience this as an ultimate relaxation comprised of rhythmical massage strokes and a relaxing warm oil rejuvenating massage. Abhyanga Massage revitalizes the body’s “prana” (life force) which stimulates the body’s vital energy. As Ayurveda, yoga and other meditative, mind-body philosophies continue to emerge around the globe, the potential for the Maldives to continue to grow and become an even more lucrative spa destination as a niche market, is inevitable. Both Coco Palm resorts have acknowledged this trend and reacted by offering a wide range of spa treatments and double treatment rooms in order to meet the expectations of the discerning traveller. There are also a growing number of couples who wish to share spa treatments together in a relaxing intimate sense and atmosphere, during their romantic holiday’s together, honeymoon, or wedding anniversary.

As the world economic climate improves, it is anticipated that international travellers will increasingly consider the Maldives, as a prime spa destination for rest, relaxation, rejuvenation, and spiritual renewal, with the added benefits of our Ayurveda therapies and yoga. The COCO SPA will provide an exclusive and extraordinary experience, so each and every guest will be able to unwind, relax and be able to find back to their inner selves. By Christiane Rieth, Exclusive Serenity