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A tiny tropical island set in the shimmering waters of a shallow lagoon and ringed by a vibrant house reef offering superb snorkelling and diving, Baros Maldives is a charming and idyllic island retreat. It is located in the North Malé Atoll and is conveniently accessible via a short 20 minute speedboat ride from Malé. A member of the prestigious ‘Small Luxury Hotels of the World’ portfolio, Baros offers 75 contemporary thatched-roof villas beautifully built in harmony with their surroundings. All have elegant interiors, lavish bathrooms and in-villa amenities such as a mini-bar, Lavazza espresso machine, flat-screen TV, DVD/CD player, complimentary WiFi and an iPod docking station. The intimate Water Villas, which are scattered over the lagoon on stilts, provide the ultimate in privacy and romance – sunbathe on your private wooden deck, relax on the four poster day bed, descend the stairs straight into the azure lagoon – or simply enjoy a chilled bottle of premium wine from the in-room wine chiller! The Water Villas are stylishly furnished with a king bed draped in silk and cotton and each boasts a sumptuous bathroom poised over the lagoon with enviable views of the ocean. Set amongst the coconut palms, the Deluxe Villas face the beach and exude style with their teak floored bedroom, king bed and superb open-air bathroom with stand-alone tub and refreshing waterfall shower. The equally romantic Baros Villas are discreetly secluded by the tropical vegetation and boast a four poster bed and expansive outdoor living area just steps from Baros Maldives. The exclusive Baros Residence, with its private plunge pool and personal butler on call 24 hours, provides the quintessential extravagant romantic hideaway, and was the proud recipient of the Indian Ocean’s Leading Villa 2008 Award at the World Travel Awards. Renowned for its atmosphere of relaxed refinement, the overwater Lighthouse Restaurant (a culinary landmark in the Maldives) is undoubtedly one of the island’s dining highlights. The gourmet a la carte cuisine is wonderfully complemented by the distinguished wine cellar – and upstairs, The Lighthouse Lounge, with its sundowner gallery, provides the perfect spot for sipping Champagne as the sun slips over the horizon! The Cayenne Grill offers relaxed alfresco dining in thatched gazebos above the lagoon whilst the open-sided pavilions of the Lime Restaurant provide the delightful setting for an enticing all day menu. Be pampered in the tranquil Spa – the signature spa ritual, aptly called Baros Indigenous Bliss, is a ‘must’! Baros offers a host of water sports as well as superb snorkelling and diving – and there is also a Marine Centre with a resident Marine Biologist. Children under the age of 8 are not permitted.
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