An ultra-luxe retreat in the Maldives has been named the world's most romantic resort 6 times - here's a look inside the secluded island
Baros Maldives, a luxury retreat on an island in the Indian Ocean, has won "World's Most Romantic Resort" for the fourth time in a row, and the sixth time overall. It has garnered the honor from World Travel Awards almost every year since 2012, with the exception of 2014.
Baros opened more than 44 years ago, making it one of the first resorts to open in the Maldives.
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To get there, guests take a 25-minute speedboat ride from the Maldives' international airport.
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The resort offers different types of ultra-luxurious villas ...
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... all of which come with a private deck, beach sun loungers, an in-villa bar, deluxe bathrobes and slippers, yoga mats, a pillow menu, an outdoor rain shower, Wi-Fi, and a TV with a surround-sound system.
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Guests can choose from several different types of villas, starting with one of the 24 Deluxe Villas, which offer 958 square feet of living space ...
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... and luxurious open-air bathrooms. Rates for Deluxe Villas start at $370 per night for two people in the low season, and $870 in the high season.
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They come with a private pool, a canopied daybed, and sun loungers on the private deck.
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The two newly-built Baros Suites are some of the most exclusive suites at the resort, with rates ranging from $1,270 to $2,100 a night.
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Each one includes a king-size bed, a day couch, and a book nook, as well as a suite-assigned butler on call 24/7.
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Each suite also comes with its own private infinity swimming pool and both a hot and cold Jacuzzi. Couples who stay in a Baros Suite receive a private transfer to and from the resort by luxury yacht and a bottle of Champagne on arrival.
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Then there's the ultra-luxe Baros Residence, the most private and secluded of the villas.
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Its 2,885 square feet of living space includes a separate bedroom and living room, as well as an expansive bathroom with designer toiletries.
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And it comes with its own private infinity pool. Rates for the Baros Residence start at $1,540 and can go up to $2,475.
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Guests can enjoy a leisurely gourmet meal at the Piano Deck prepared by a private chef.
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The Lighthouse Restaurant sits out in the lagoon and offers a variety of seafood dishes.
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A sandy trail leads to Sails Bar, which offers drinks like mojitos ($15), classic Manhattan cocktails ($14), or a "smoking cocktail" that combines tobacco mixes and fruit cocktails ($48-$161).
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The Lime Restaurant serves seafood and Maldivian curries along with snacks, salads, pizzas, and sandwiches.
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And if those options aren't enough, guests can also opt for a secluded beach picnic.
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A steam bath and outdoor relaxation area with bathtub and rainfall shower in a tropical garden is included with every suite.
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Spa services range from manicures ($95) and pedicures ($115) to full-body mud wraps ($205) and 12 different types of massages ($145-$215).
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Resort guests can embark on various boat excursions, from a romantic cruise on the resort's luxury yacht, Serenity ...
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... to a sailing expedition on the Nooma, a traditional Maldivian sailing vessel.
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Baros also offers private vow renewal ceremonies by the sea, complete with a traditional Maldivian Bodu Beru dance procession, a traditional sarong for the bride and Baros polo shirt for the groom, a wedding cake, a memorial palm tree planting, and more.
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