Oasis Magazine Goes to Maldives > Cocoa Island (the most zen & healthy island)

If you ever dreamt of being stranded on an island, this is the resort for you! Cocoa island is the smallest island in the Maldives and it's also the most zen. All rooms at Cocoa Island are ocean bungalows in the shape of boats! You'll find no buggies to drive you around here and no motorized water sports. This is a resort based on shambhala. What is shambala? It is the view that every human being has a fundamental nature of goodness, warmth and intelligence. This nature can be cultivated through meditation, following ancient principles, and it can be further developed in your daily life routines. 

The speedboat ride from the airport took about 40 minutes and when we arrived we were welcomed to Cocoa Island with fresh coconut drinks. Cocoa Island is strikingly calm and zen. You'll only hear the humming of the yoga instructor as you pass by the yoga pavilion. 

The food on Cocoa Island is exquisite. Every single dish we tasted was absolutely delicious. We even ventured onto the extra healthy Shambhala menu and were delightfully surprised to find the dishes delicious as well. 

 View from our ocean bungalow

 Exquisite Dining 

 Breakfast...

Diving 

One of the richest diving spots we've visited with an amazing amount of very different kinds of fish, sea life, and turtles!

Spa and relaxation

All Asian massages and spa treatments can be found here (from Bali to India to Thailand). Underwater pool treatments are also available. 

The Ocean Bungalow: (pictures below)

• Gorgeous ocean views
• Spacious 2 floor bungalows (rooms on the upper floor and living room on the ground floor)
• Feels like you're on a cozy boat

Unique Features: (pictures below)

• Shambhala way of life
• Shambhala optional dining menu
• All bungalows are ocean bungalows in the shape of boats
• Complimentary yoga sessions every day
• Every holistic spa treatment you can think of

Kayaking our way around the Island

Sports: 

• No motorized sports
• Diving, snorkeling, kayaking and other non motorized are all readily available

Environmental Awareness:

• Fish Watch & Project Aware: protecting sea life in the Maldives
• Coral Reef Conservation
• The products used are Como Shambhala which are organic and eco friendly products 

http://www.comohotels.com/cocoaisland