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Baros<br />
<strong>Maldives</strong><br />
A Maldivian legend, the resort has<br />
been welcoming guests to its idyllic<br />
shores for five decades. It’s easy to<br />
understand why, with every island<br />
fantasy indulged, from a choice of six<br />
haute-rustically thatched villa styles<br />
(headlined by the textbook romantic<br />
setting of the overwater residences),<br />
to dining at the very edge of the ocean<br />
at The Lighthouse. A swift 25-minute<br />
speedboat ride from Malé airport, the<br />
house reef-ringed island is perfect for<br />
snorkelling adventures. Or, you can<br />
charter a private yacht to venture further<br />
afield in search of dancing dolphin<br />
pods. Back on shore, there’s a delightful<br />
infinity pool, daily life-affirming yoga<br />
sessions and more at Serenity Spa, as<br />
well as three world-class restaurants.<br />
WE LOVE<br />
Row your boat to the overwater Piano<br />
Deck for a spot of culinary seclusion and<br />
a sunrise bubbly breakfast or seafood<br />
sunset dinner for two.<br />
MEMORY MAKER<br />
No need to pack a waterproof camera.<br />
Book a resort reef dive and an<br />
underwater photographer will capture<br />
every memorable marine life moment.<br />
“White sands and lush vegetation<br />
meet impossibly blue waters”<br />
Reethi Faru<br />
Resort<br />
Named after the colourful house reef<br />
that embraces Filaidhoo (the island on<br />
which is stands), Reethi Faru Resort is<br />
where white sands and lush vegetation<br />
meet impossibly blue waters, creating<br />
an all-natural canvas for all types of<br />
holidaymaker. A 45-minute seaplane<br />
journey from Malé, eschew a beach or<br />
overwater stay in favour of a hidden<br />
Garden Villa on the island’s easterly tip,<br />
where contemporary interiors blend<br />
with Maldivian architecture. Marine<br />
conservation is a big deal, with dive<br />
centre guests invited to snap pictures<br />
of manta rays for the resident marine<br />
biologist. Rejuvenate the body with a<br />
papaya and red clay wrap at Coconut<br />
Spa, which should give you an appetite<br />
for the temptations of the resort’s five<br />
restaurants and four bars.<br />
WE LOVE<br />
The candy-striped deckchairs and<br />
isolated setting of the eastern shore sited<br />
Nala Bar. Perfect for a refreshing drink<br />
after snorkelling or kite surfing.<br />
MEMORY MAKER<br />
Clip on a GoPro for stunning shots<br />
of the resort from the air, as you brave an<br />
exhilarating parasailing experience.<br />
8 Hotels & Resorts
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