A treat for the senses, a sanctuary for the soul, Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives is perfect for a tropical Eid Ul-Fitr escape.

Guests can take advantage of the resort's special Eid Ul-Fitr package available for a stay of five nights or more, from 1 August to 9 September 2012. Starting from US$924 per night, the package includes:

-    One signature Kandu Boli Cowrie Shell Massage at CHI, The Spa for two

-    One dolphin cruise for two

-    A private barbecue dinner

-    A complimentary Arabian welcome amenity

-    Daily shisha at the Manzaru lounge

-    Daily buffet breakfast for two

In addition, up to two children below the age of 12 can stay for free with their parents.

Situated on a three-kilometre-long private island, the resort has the luxury of space. Guests can choose to snorkel the house reef, windsurf the turquoise lagoon, cruise the atoll on the lookout for dolphins, relax at CHI or practice their swing at Villingili's golf course, the very first golf in Maldives, among other activities. Families will enjoy gathering around a barbecue lunch to celebrate the festivities in the intimacy of their villa. In the evening, shisha aficionados will choose to mingle with friends under a tent laid out on the beach at Manzaru Lounge and chill the night away gazing at the shining stars.

For further information or to make a reservation, please contact the resort directly at (960) 689 7888, via e-mail at reservations.slmd@shangri-la.com or online at www.shangri-la.com.

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and/or manages 72 hotels under the Shangri-La, Kerry and Traders brands with a room inventory of over 30,000. Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services. Shangri-La hotels are located in Australia, Canada, mainland China, Fiji, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. The group has a substantial development pipeline with upcoming projects in Canada, mainland China, India, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Turkey and United Kingdom. For more information and reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com.