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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 honour 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. To get there, guests take a 25-minute speedboat ride from the Maldives’ international airport.The resort offers different types of ultra-luxurious villasall 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.
Guests can choose from several different types of villas, starting with one of the 24 Deluxe Villas, which offer 89 square metres of living space and luxurious open-air bathrooms. Rates for Deluxe Villas start at US$370 per night for two people in the low season, and US$870 in the high season (NZ$550-$1293)
The Baros Maldives spa has four private spa suites for couples treatments.Adventurous guests can go diving and paddling the clear blue waters in a translucent canoe.