With World Environment Day and World Oceans Day just around the corner-and with the powerful new film Ocean by Sir David Attenborough stirring awareness around the world-more and more travelers are looking for ways to turn concern into action. The desire to experience nature is evolving into something deeper: a need to protect it.
Tucked away in the UNESCO-listed Baa Atoll in the Maldives, Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu is showing that travel can be both beautiful and meaningful. This isn’t just a place to unwind-it’s a space where guests are invited to take part in real conservation efforts, all while surrounded by turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches, and the sounds of the ocean.
What makes this resort truly stand out is how effortlessly it blends luxury with purpose. Guests have the chance to do more than just admire marine life-they can help protect it. Here’s what that looks like:
- Join coral restoration efforts guided by a resident marine biologist, helping regenerate local reef systems that are essential to the ocean’s health.
- Visit the Maldives’ first veterinary-led turtle rescue center, created in partnership with the Olive Ridley Project. Guests can watch sea turtles being cared for and, with a bit of planning, even volunteer to help.
- Witness the magic of turtle hatchlings making their way to the sea-a rare, unforgettable experience made possible by careful nest monitoring.
- Explore the vibrant underwater world of Baa Atoll through guided snorkeling and diving trips, where you might spot anything from playful tropical fish to gentle sea turtles.
Following World Turtle Day in May, the resort has been celebrating the start of the turtle hatching season with marine talks and hands-on conservation activities that bring guests even closer to the island’s incredible wildlife.
The results speak for themselves: over 5,000 successful turtle hatchings were recorded in 2024, along with nearly 3,500 turtle sightings. Since 2013, more than 40,000 turtle encounters have been documented-many right here at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu.
But the experience doesn’t end with marine life. The resort also offers a wide range of activities that connect guests with both the ocean and local culture. Think water sports like paddleboarding and parasailing, or Maldivian-inspired experiences like Saifodhu-a traditional high tea paired with local handmade products.
Recognized as one of the Indian Ocean’s top resorts by Condé Nast Traveler in 2024, Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu has earned its reputation not just for its stunning setting, but for its deep-rooted commitment to sustainability.
This June, to mark World Environment Day and World Oceans Day, the resort will host a series of special experiences: tree planting, sustainability-focused dining, and engaging talks led by the Olive Ridley Project team and in-house marine educators. Each activity offers a chance to reconnect-not just with nature, but with the idea that travel can be a force for good.
Whether you’re passionate about conservation or simply looking for a peaceful escape with purpose, this is a place where your stay can truly make a difference.
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