Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa

Located on Addu Atoll, Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa is due to open April 2009 and will offer a stylish experience in a spacious boutique-style environment. Surrounded by picturesque coastline and a beautiful white-sand beach the island also features lush vegetation, 17,000 coconut palms, three natural lagoons and nature trails.

Finely appointed accommodation is available in five distinctive styles from pool villas set in the forest to unique tropical tree house villas perched on stilts.

The most discerning palates will be particularly well catered to with restaurants offering the finest cuisine from the Indian Ocean, the South China Sea and the Arabian Gulf. Those who seek a culinary experience with even more of a difference will surely enjoy a lunch cruise on a luxury yacht.

CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La will offer innovative therapies in a seluded sanctuary and a unique yoga pavilion overlooking the Indian Ocean. Energetic guests will be able to take a speedboat to Gan Island and, by bicycle, explore the neighbouring islands. There is excellent snorkelling at the resort's house reef and snorkelling gardens close to the shoreline for less-experienced swimmers.

Prices start from £2699 per person for seven nights in a pool villa, breakfast, sea plane transfers and international flights with Sri Lankan Airlines.

Upgrade, each way ~ business class from £929