Malé, Republic of Maldives -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/20/2012 -- No plans yet for a real Summer Holiday? There's a resort island in the Indian Ocean that is offering a super special package for the perfect exotic summer escape. More than just lazing on the beach, Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/) is a world away from stress; the perfect island getaway: to slow down, relax, and leave the world behind, without forsaking the finer things in life.

This small, private island, its golden sand beach ringed by a beautiful house reef, has an eco-friendly dive school with a resident marine biologist who leads escorted snorkelling excursions. Complimentary for guests as part of this Exotic Summer Package (http://www.baros.com/special-offers/exotic-summer) is an island discovery excursion, participation in a coral planting workshop, a sandbank yoga session, a snorkelling safari, a cooking class with a Master Chef, and a Maldivian or Asian buffet dinner for two. Return speedboat transfers (just 25 minutes) from the airport are also included in the resort's great value Summer Holiday rates.

At Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/) guests experience the heartfelt hospitality that is the essence of the Maldives. Every villa is private, whether on the beach or over-water, and is furnished in elegant luxury, with a sumptuous king-size bed, a/c and fan, and a gorgeous bathroom with sea view or secluded courtyard garden. With free, in-villa Wifi and satellite television, guests can keep in touch with the world if necessary.

There are three gourmet-class theme restaurants, an island-chic cocktail lounge and a congenial palm grove bar, daily guided diving and snorkelling safaris, lush botanical gardens, and a Spa for soothing herbal therapies, enhancing the bliss of relaxing and discovering the joy of an exotic, different Summer Holiday – only at Baros Maldives.

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Malé, Republic of Maldives -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/17/2012 -- The award-winning Indian Ocean resort of Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/) has again been nominated for recognition by the World Travel Awards. These awards are the most comprehensive, biggest and most prestigious awards programme in the world, representing the highest level of recognition in the travel industry.

Last year, Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/) was acclaimed as the World's Leading Water Villa as well as being nominated in eight other categories. The award was presented at the World Travel Awards ceremony held in Doha in January 2012, as a result of voting by the world's travel professionals.

The success of Baros Maldives in winning the title of World's Leading Water Villa has added to the growing reputation of the resort among discerning visitors to the Maldives.

This year the resort has been nominated in the following categories:

- Indian Ocean's Leading Hotel
- Indian Ocean's Leading Luxury Resort
- Indian Ocean's Leading Villa
- Maldives Leading Resort
- Maldives Leading Water Villas

A spokesman for Baros Maldives said, "Management, staff, guests and the travel partners of the resort are very excited about the nominations and we all look forward to adding another prestigious award to our collection."

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Malé, Republic of Maldives -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/01/2012 -- Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/), the award-winning resort in the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Maldives, has just been acclaimed as one of the Top Ten Hotels out of the 25 best hotels in Asia, listed by the influential www.tripadvisor.com website.

This "Traveller's Choice" Award is the result of reviews by guests who contributed to the Trip Advisor website following their holiday at Baros Maldives. One couple describes Baros Maldives as "the perfect honeymoon destination" while others have commented on the outstanding, personal service and the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of the resort.

Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/) is ideal for couples in love as it is a resort of intimacy and romance created on a lush, uninhabited island isolated in a lagoon and ringed by a golden sand beach and a vibrant house reef.

Some of its 45 luxuriously-appointed beachside Villas have private swimming pools while the 30 individual Water Villas (http://www.baros.com/water-villa) offer complete privacy in elegant luxury, suspended over the translucent waters of the lagoon. All Villas feature a gossamer curtained king-size bed, and bathroom opening to a tropical garden or with a stunning ocean view.

The resort has three gourmet-standard restaurants while meals can also be arranged for couples on the deck of their Villa, under the stars on a sandbank, on a private sailing boat or on a luxury motor yacht.

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Malé, Republic of Maldives -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/26/2012 -- Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/), the award-winning resort in the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Maldives, has just won another important award, being acclaimed as the World's Leading Water Villa. The award was presented at the World Travel Awards ceremony held in Doha in January 2012, as a result of voting by the world's travel professionals.

The awards are the most comprehensive, the biggest and the most prestigious programme representing the highest level of recognition in the travel industry. The success of Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/) in winning the title of World's Leading Water Villa has added to the growing reputation of the resort among discerning visitors to the Maldives.

Baros Maldives was also nominated by travel experts in eight other categories.

There are 30 individual Water Villas at Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/water-villa) reached by a crescent shaped boardwalk suspended over the translucent waters of a pristine lagoon. Each water villa offers complete privacy in elegant luxury, and features a gossamer curtained kingsize bed, and bathroom with a view. Each has its own wooden deck for sunbathing with steps down into the lagoon.

Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/) is a resort of intimacy and romance created on a lush, uninhabited island isolated in a lagoon and ringed by a vibrant house reef, but just a short speedboat cruise from the Male' International Airport. Some of its 45 luxuriously-appointed island villas have private swimming pools and all adjoin a golden sand beach. The resort has three gourmet-standard restaurants, two bars, and an exclusive spa set in a garden of serenity.

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Malé, Republic of Maldives -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/29/2011 -- A new Resort Manager has joined the award-winning resort, Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/), in time for the forthcoming holiday and festival season.

Sven Walter was born in Lucerne in Switzerland and, although only 41 years old, brings a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry to his new post as Resort Manager. Having started his career as a chef, he served for 14 years in hotels in Switzerland, the USA and Canada, before becoming an Executive Chef and then deciding to use his experience to train for hotel management.

He returned to Switzerland and took up studies at the prestigious hotel management school Belvoirpark in Zurich. After successful completion he joined Sheraton as F&B Manager in Georgia and Director of F&B in Nigeria later on, before moving to Mauritius where he continued his career as EAM in charge of F&B of two business hotels in Port Louis before becoming Resident Manager. He was General Manager of a pre-opening class hotel in Myanmar prior to joining Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/).

His knowledge of the hospitality industry and of working in tropical countries, gives Sven Walter a deep understanding of guest expectations and requirements for the perfect holiday. Since he sees Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/) as already one of the best resorts in the area, he aims to build on the personalized service standards that are its hallmark to make a stay at Baros Maldives an even better experience for all guests.

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Malé, Republic of Maldives -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/28/2011 -- A new Executive Chef has joined the award-winning resort, Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/), in time for the forthcoming holiday and festive season.

Holger Joost hails from Germany where he began his career age 18 in 1997 as a trainee chef at a fine dining restaurant in Jabel. He progressed to working at Intercontinental Hotels in Vienna and Edinburgh before moving to Dubai as a Chef with the Jumeirah Group for four years. In 2007 he joined the Westin in Leipzig rising to become Executive Chef there.

As Executive Chef at Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/), Holger Joost is responsible for three gourmet standard restaurants, including The Lighthouse Restaurant (http://www.baros.com/the-lighthouse), recognized as one of the best in the Maldives. He will also be introducing new culinary concepts to the resort's beachside Cayenne Grill Restaurant (http://www.baros.com/cayenne-grill).

As the newest member of the Baros Maldives family, Chef Holger aims to build on the 40 years of hospitality excellence that has become the hallmark of the resort.

As well as focusing on culinary excellence of superior quality, Chef Holger looks forward to exceeding guest expectations with his innovative cuisine, as well as fostering the personalized service and attention to guest satisfaction that makes a holiday on Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/) memorable.

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Malé, Republic of Maldives -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/02/2011 -- From the moment guests pass through the doors of the Spa at Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/) and follow the stepping stones across the calming flowing water feature, the Spa Consultants will gently guide them through a healing spa experience which will leave them feeling refreshed, whether from the long journey to Baros Maldives or from a day of adventure in the islands.

The Spa Consultants devise a series of treatments especially to suit individual guests' needs and desires.

The Spa (http://www.baros.com/the-spa) at Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/) offers a full selection of stretch, ayurvedic, and foot massages; cleansing scrubs; nourishing wraps; rejuvenating facials; manicures and pedicures; and personalised waxing services.

Treatments are designed to relieve stress while powerful botanical ingredients deliver the promised results. Knowledgeable staff are always present to recommend therapies for specific concerns.

The four large luxurious treatment rooms are hidden within the lush foliage of the spa garden. The outside showers allow you to feel the velvet tropical air on your skin as you shower. As for the mind and spirit also private yoga and meditation sessions are offered.

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Baros Maldives – The Essence Of Maldives

Malé, Maldives -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/27/2011 -- Since it opened as one of three pioneering resorts in the Maldives nearly 40 years ago, Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/) has been at the forefront of green initiatives in the islands. When it was first developed as a holiday resort, Baros was an uninhabited wilderness of coconut palms and tropical undergrowth surrounded by an untouched, coral sand beach.

The developers, a Maldivian family, recognized that the natural beauty of the island and the flourishing coral reef that protected it, would be the main attraction of the resort. Even in the 1970s when the importance of conservation was unknown in the Maldives, the resort was planned so that the eco-systems would be enhanced, instead of disrupted by development.

Since the beginning of Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/), paramount in the resort's evolving into one of the premier resort islands in the world, not just in the Maldives, is a genuine commitment to the environment. The result is a unique combination of environmentally responsible luxury, simple Maldivian authenticity (no monstrous buildings) and practical sustainability.

In addition, awareness programmes are conducted for guests as part of tours to neighbouring village and uninhabited islands, and on the diving and fishing expeditions, to promote understanding for ecological issues. Even the gourmet standard cuisine draws on green initiatives for inspiration, with the cultivation of herbs and vegetables on the island instead of being imported.

Green initiatives have been part of the Baros Maldives environmental ethic for years. These include the re-cycling of all 'grey' water so it can be used, after purification, for irrigation of the garden. Baros Maldives was one of the first resorts to install led light systems with a longer lifespan and lower electricity consumption.

All the air conditioning units are CFC free and there is an option of fans for guests who wish to switch off the ac units. Guest villas have been fitted with a heat exchange system that heats water used for bathing.

All the resort's staff members live on the island and are encouraged to respect the natural surroundings. Staff accommodation and back-of-house areas are supplied with hot water from the heat exchange system fitted to the island's generators. All chemicals used for the cleaning of kitchens, restaurants, public areas, staff accommodation, guest villas, boats, and in the laundry, are bio-degradable.

Great attention is paid to conservation of the sea, the beaches, the reefs and marine life. The resort has a resident marine biologist who conducts an environmental-awareness training course for all staff, and gives lectures on environment topics for interested guests. Baros Maldives is contributing to worldwide green initiatives by its Eco-Diver Programme (http://www.baros.com/marine-centre). This enables participants to take part in the rare opportunity of working with teams of scientists to combat the crises affecting reefs around the world.

The resident marine biologist is also engaged in the monitoring and safeguarding of the vibrant house reef. A highly successful coral planting project was introduced a few years ago, and guests are invited to participate. Many guests return to see the progress of the coral they have planted.
Guests at Baros Maldives who are novice snorkellers or divers can enrol in the half-day Discover Reef Check Course. Experienced divers who want to do more can enrol in a four-day Eco-Diver certification course. This qualifies guests to help Eco-Dive teams to monitor reefs worldwide.

The theme of Baros Maldives has been 'green-inspired' long before 'green' became a buzzword. The resort is still owned and operated by the same Maldivian family who created it, and the concept of ecological awareness and environmental conservation remains supreme, alongside unbelievable, unintrusive holiday luxury.

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Malé, Maldives -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/27/2011 -- Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/) has won an award for the fifth consecutive year in the annual World Travel Awards. The resort, a short speedboat ride away from Male' International Airport, has been voted by travel agents worldwide as having The Indian Ocean's Leading Villa.

This is The Baros Residence (http://www.baros.com/baros-residence). It offers a sanctuary of the highest luxury in an exclusive tropical garden where guests relax and rejuvenate in ultimate privacy. With 268 square metres of refined elegance, The Baros Residence Villa boasts a linen-canopied king-size bed and a luxurious bathroom, a shaded veranda with a four-poster day bed, pool deck loungers and its own secret garden swimming pool.

With a personal butler on duty 24-hours a day, meals can be enjoyed in The Baros Residence or in one of the resort's three renowned gourmet restaurants. It has a sommelier-stocked wine chiller, a library of coffee table books, and there is direct beach access from this secluded, romantic hideaway to the golden-sand beach and lagoon.

With this award, Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/) continues its award-winning tradition, having won the Leading Indian Ocean Villa award four times, and having been voted The Indian Ocean's Leading Hotel (http://www.baros.com/awards) in 2010. In addition, earlier this year Baros Maldives won an award from Trip Advisor as one of world's Top Ten Luxury Hotels.

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Maldives -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/04/2011 -- Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/) has again been nominated for the World Travel Awards.

This is the 18th year of the awards, which serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sections of the global travel and tourism industry.

The categories in which Baros Maldives has been nominated are for recognition

• As the Indian Ocean's Leading Hotel,

• The Indian Ocean's Leading Luxury Resort and

• The Indian Ocean's Leading Villa, and also

• As the Maldives' Leading Hotel and

• The Maldives' Leading Resort.

Baros Maldives was recognised at the World Travel Awards last year as the Indian Ocean's Leading Hotel, and the Indian Ocean's Leading Villa.

About Baros Maldives
Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/) is an exotic Maldives luxury resort (http://www.baros.com/baros-residence) on a coral fringed bijou island in the heart of the crystal clear waters of the Maldives.

For 3 consecutive years now, we are proud to announce that Baros Maldives has again been rated as one of the best luxury hotels in the World by the prestigious 2011 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice awards. Baros Maldives is rated among the world's Top Ten Luxury Hotels and among the TopTen Luxury Hotels in Asia. Baros Maldives is also ranked among the Top Ten Hotels for Romance in Asia.

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Maldives -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/01/2011 -- Nestled within the tropical and elegant setting of Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/), a sanctuary of the highest luxury awaits. The Baros Residence Villa, the most exclusive and luxurious villa at this boutique resort, is the perfect setting for guests to relax and rejuvenate in ultimate privacy and luxury.

With 268 square metres of refined elegance surrounded by green foliage and bird-of-paradise blossoms, with a private swimming pool and personal butler on call 24 hours, The Baros Residence (http://www.baros.com/baros-residence) provides the quintessential harmonious and secluded romantic hideaway, with direct access to the tropical island beach. And yet it is only 20 minutes by speedboat from Male' International Airport.

The Baros Residence features rooms of granite, tropical timbers and bas-relief with a linen-canopied king-size bed and a luxurious bathroom. There is a shaded veranda with a four-poster daybed and pool deck loungers.

In its tranquil surroundings complimentary high-speed internet access connects guests to the world and there is a vast array of options in the DVD and CD library, with a 'Bose' Surround sound system, and a library of coffee table books and paperbacks.

Meals can be served by the butler and his team to The Baros Residence, or enjoyed in one of the resort's three renowned gourmet restaurants, or on an exclusive dinner cruise.

Activities available include taking a dolphin cruise at sunset, exploring the tropical marine life by snorkelling and diving, or discovering the natural beauty of the Maldives with an "Island Discovery" trip.

To stay at The Residence Villa on Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/) is to experience exquisite and dedicated personal private luxury, unlike any other.

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