TripAdvisor ranked island in its top 5 London - Arabstoday Baros Maldives has been recognised as number five in the World’s Top 25 Hotels for Romance in the current Travellers’ Choice Awards by popular website TripAdvisor. The only hotels beating Baros Maldives for romance are in Greece, Capri and the UK. 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, Baros Maldives is a multi award-winning boutique luxury resort with a long history of outstanding service excellence. Baros Maldives has previously been acclaimed in the 2013 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards as number eight in the World’s Top 25 Hotels and as the number one Luxury Hotel in the Maldives. Commenting on the award, resort manager, Shuhan said: “As Maldivians we are proud that Baros Maldives has proved so popular with guests, especially with honeymooners and repeat couples. Baros is perfect for lovers of any age because of its peaceful privacy, gourmet cuisine and romantic experiences like dinner on a secret sandbank.” This year Baros Maldives is celebrating its 40th anniversary as the third oldest resort in the Maldives. Completely rebuilt in 2005 it represents the essence of the Maldives in personalised hospitality with most of its staff being Maldivian and happy to welcome guests to this small, romantic island. With its lush gardens, vibrant house reef and golden beaches, palm-thatched overwater and beachside villas, three top restaurants, two bars, an inspirational spa and gym, Baros Maldives stars as a premier romantic luxury destination for couples on holiday.