Baros Maldives is a small exclusive coral island in the Indian Ocean ringed by a sun-kissed beach and a vibrant house-reef, just 20 minutes by speedboat from Maldives International Airport. It is a multi award-winning boutique luxury resort with a long history of outstanding service excellence.

(TRAVPR.COM) MALDIVES - July 25th, 2013 - This summer discover the spirit of an authentic Maldivian holiday escape only available at the boutique resort: Baros Maldives. Recently acclaimed as the Best Hotel in the Maldives, the five star resort’s 'Spirit of Summer' package offers an exceptional tropical experience - a holiday where guests enjoy the best in Maldivian exploration and relaxation in one luxurious and award-winning destination.

Set in a translucent lagoon surrounded by a sun-drenched, white sand beach, ringed with a colourful coral reef, Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/) is the ideal destination for a summer escape for discerning guests .It is one of the most easily accessible Maldives destinations - only 20 minutes by speed boat from Male International Airport - enabling guests to travel to this serene, private island resort with ease.

The 'Spirit of Summer' package gives recreation and relaxation equal emphasis. Guests can hone their dive skills and enjoy the mesmerising colourful marine life with a Scuba Diving Experience under the guidance of a Baros Dive Instructor, as well as explore stunning nearby sites during a snorkelling (http://www.baros.com/snorkelling) safari tour with a knowledgeable Marine Biologist. The Baros House Reef encircles the island and is one of the best house reefs in the Maldives, found just a few swimming strokes away from the Beach Villas. It can be explored at any time with a complimentary snorkel mask from Divers Baros, the first resort EcoDive Centre in the Maldives.

Only the third resort to open in the Maldives, Baros exemplifies authentic Maldivian hospitality. With the 'Spirit of Summer' offer, guests can immerse themselves in island lifestyle. They can learn the traditional method of fishing using a hand line and especially hand-tied lures on Hand Line trolling excursions at dawn. When it’s time to simply unwind and let the senses be pampered the package also includes a blissful private spa treatment (http://www.baros.com/spa-treatments) for two, and a private beach dinner for two under the stars. As the world’s fifth Most Romantic Hotel, a tile awarded by Trip Advisor in 2013, Baros is the epitome of romantic ambience and personalised attention.

This summer let the award-winning Baros Maldives take you on a journey to discover the real spirit of the Maldives. The Spirit of Summer package is available for stays between April 2013 and September 2013 as a special four-night or seven-night programme. Rates for the four-night package start at $875 per villa per night, and for the seven-night package at $ 765 per villa per night, based on double occupancy.

For further information on Baros Maldives, please visit www.baros.com

NOTES TO EDITORS

'Spirit of Summer' package inclusions:

The Spirit of Summer package includes for a couple:

1 Discover Scuba Dive

1 Marine Biologist Snorkelling Tour

1 Coral Gardening Workshop

1 60min Baros Signature Massage

1 Beach Dinner (Menu: Honeymoon)

1 Maldivian Hand Line Trolling

1 bottle of bubbly In-Villa upon arrival

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