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Coco Privé is just 35 minutes from Malé International Airport. Guests are met at the airport, invited aboard a private yacht and whisked to the lapping shores of the island. Surrounded by the impossible blue of the Indian Ocean and the endless sky, Coco Privé becomes a personal paradise. The 1.4-hectare island has a stunning master residence and five equally beautiful guest villas – all designed by award-winning architect Guz Wilkinson. Every detail and amenity has been thought of and provided. The team at Coco Privé corresponds with you before you even arrive so that they can arrange personal touches that are unique to you. There is everything any world class five-star hotel would have and more. The residence is fitted with an ultra-modern kitchen and spacious dining room, bar, cellar and library, plus indoor and outdoor gym areas, a sauna and a 40-metre pool – all with the most breathtaking views of the natural landscape. Space and comfort have been masterfully conceived and designed with flair. McLaren and his permanent team of 30 provide consistent and note- perfect service. Although there is no reception, a simple phone call will be answered within three rings at any time of the day or night. Food and drink is unlimited and guests can specify any dish under the sun to their private chef and it will be made to request. Whatever is needed or desired, 24 hours-a-day, the dedicated team of hosts and butlers will attend to it swiftly and without fuss. Heavenly spa treatments are available around the clock from a personal therapist, and there is a wide variety of entertainment options – the water sports and diving experiences are extraordinary given the flawless natural environment. Every day at Coco Privé is an opportunity for guests to create their most perfect day. Awake to admire the sunrise over the ocean and, after a morning dip, enjoy an energising massage or a yoga session to charge up the system. After a deliciously fresh breakfast, try any non-motorised water sports such as windsurfing or paddle boarding, before snorkelling with turtles and manta rays and then diving with whale sharks. At lunch, try your hand at a Maldivian culinary masterclass and then enjoy a picnic on the sandbank. After lunch have a game of giant beach chess with Maldivian-inspired chess pieces and then head out for a private deep sea fishing expedition. Upon your return, be greeted by an ensemble of local performers followed by a world-famous DJ or live band to soundtrack the evening ahead, or enjoy the jungle cinema under the stars. Whether you prefer the night to end with a relaxing massage and a movie or dancing and fireworks, anything is possible on Coco Privé. The every wish approach of the island also extends to younger guests, and they can be endlessly entertained with tropical treasure hunts, bouncy castle parties, dolphin watching excursions and live children’s entertainment. “Rooted in tradition and authenticity – while true to the island’s beautiful and delicate environment – our unique experiences have been designed to match your tastes and genuinely exceed your expectations,” is the message from Coco Privé. The ultimate private island retreat, the whole team strives to give every guest a truly personalised experience – this is what makes a stay at Coco Privé an unforgettable and unparalleled experience. Coco Privé recently won the World’s Best Private Villa and Asia’s Best Private Villa at the 2017 Boutique Hotel Awards, and it’s no surprise that this peerless paradise retreat is a treasured resort for Middle Eastern and European royalty, A-list celebrities and discerning billionaires. An entire island dedicated to you and your family and friends – there is nowhere quite like it. Coco Privé is one of the only private islands for exclusive hire in the Maldives at $45,000 per night. Coco Chanel said, “The best things in life are free. The second-best are very expensive.” While she might be right, Coco Privé offers something priceless – true luxury with your loved ones.