IN TOUCH Magazine
JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH 2022
Welcome to this edition of IN TOUCH, our magazine created to keep you “in touch” with Baros Maldives. All of us at Baros look forward to being in touch with you every few months in this manner so we can provide you with valuable information on the Maldives and on our luxury boutique island resort. Imagine, we are even going to share some of our most delicious recipes with you and tell some of our best kept Spa secrets. We hope you will enjoy being reminded about Baros and that you will want to be in touch with us too. ©2022 Contents and photos are owned by Baros Maldives and should not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or displayed for any commercial use.
Dear Baros Guest, Happy New Year from your Baros team! We wish you all the very best for 2022 and hope you have a great start to the year. Although 2021 was a tough year for us all, we could still make the most of it despite the global challenges. I would like to sincerely thank you for your support this past year and over the years. As we embrace the beginning of this new year, we look forward to welcoming you back to Baros and ensuring that each stay with us is memorable and exceptional. 2022 will likely bring changes and new developments, and, of course, there is no way to foresee the impact of the ongoing pandemic on our resort. You can, however, be assured that we continue to strive to be the tropical haven you know and love, offering you equal measures of bespoke experiences and luxury comfort. Without further ado, I am pleased to share the latest IN TOUCH issue with you. In it, you’ll discover some of our new offers and experiences for 2022 and learn more about life at Baros. As always, we are here to attend to your every need and in the meantime, we are excited to start this year with you on a great note!
Sincerely, Shijah Resort Manager
CONTENTS Welcome note
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Our Heritage
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A Brief Maldivian Language Guide
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Bon Appétit
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Baros Mixology
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Baros Underwater
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Spa Secrets
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Baros News
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Get To Know
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Discover Baros
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Did You Know
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Get in Touch
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Fishing
Baby Spinach Salad
Hemmingway Daiquiri
The Longnose Hawkfish
Theranaka Treatment Ritual
New culinary heights at Baros
Ken Gundu
Best overwater dining venues
HERITAGE
A BRIEF MALDIVIAN LANGUAGE GUIDE Fishing Surrounded by abundant glittering waters, it’s probably no
surprise that fishing in the Maldives has been an integral part
of the heritage for decades. Today, what started as a popular trade in the island nation, has transformed into a recreational activity and hobby for many locals.
Maldivian fishermen will typically fish up to twice a day. For reel fishing, they depart around 10 pm and set up lights in the deep lagoon or ocean waters to attract bait. After four hours or so, there will typically be enough baitfish around to attract
larger fish. Using the net, the fishermen then catch the bait, which they put into the boat before heading out into the ocean to find larger fish.
The most popular fish to catch in the Maldives are tuna and yellow-fin tuna. Tuna is found in abundance locally and is
undoubtedly the favoured fish in the island nation. It’s used in
a plethora of dishes that range from breakfast meals to dinner recipes. It’s not uncommon for fishermen in the Maldives to catch four to five tons of tuna per day.
The majority of which is then sold to government and private fishing companies, some of which can the fish and export it
internationally. By selling the fish, the local fishermen can earn
an income and sustain their authentic and simple lifestyles, as well as help provide for their families as they can take a few fish home to enjoy with their families.
Fishing is a huge part of the lifestyle in the Maldives. It brings
joy and peace and, although it is a competitive industry in the Maldives, it centres on authenticity, passion and love.
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Fish Mas
Hook Bulhi
Bait Enn
Fisherman Masveriyaa
Fishing Mas beynun
Fishing Line Kanvaaru
Anchor Nagili
Deep-sea Fun kandu
Boat Dhoani
BAROS MIXOLOGY Hemmingway Daiquiri Made just the way Papa Hemmingway would enjoy it before heading out on a fishing trip, this delectable drink centres on silver rum, Maraschino liqueur, freshly squeezed lime and grapefruit.
Ingredients
BON APPÉTIT!
Baby Spinach Salad Ingredients Cherry Tomatoes
40g
Mint leaves
20g
Pecans nuts
20g
Dried Cranberries
10g
Goji Berries
10g
Micro greens
20g
Bacardi white rum
40ml
Lime juice
10ml
Maraschino liqueur Grapefruit juice
20ml 20ml
Grapefruit slice (to garnish)
Method In a cocktail shaker add the rum, the liqueur, the lime juice and the grapefruit juice. Shake and fine strain into a Daiquiri glass. Finish off with a slice of grapefruit garnish.
For the dressing Olive oil
20ml
Lemon juice
10ml
Red wine vinegar
5ml
Salt and pepper to taste
Method In a medium bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until completely incorporated and season with salt and pepper.
Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing, toss to combine, and serve immediately.
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BAROS UNDERWATER The Longnose Hawkfish The longnose hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus), also
A fascinating species, the hawkfish are also seen
species found on tropical reefs in the Indian and
In other words, they start life as females but can
known locally as Thundhigu’gaa’boa, is a hawkfish
Pacific Oceans. It is one of eight species that have
been discovered in the Maldives and the only known member in its genus Oxycirrhites.
The longnose hawkfish can be seen inhabiting steep outer reef slopes amongst black corals or
Gorgonian fans in depths between 10m and 35m, and they are commonly found in the dive sites
around Baros. These incredible creatures feed on small benthic or planktonic crustaceans and can grow to be anything from 10 to 13cm in length.
Unlike other members of the Cirrhitidae family,
this species is incredibly distinctive, with very elongated snouts and vivid colouration that includes reddish stripes. The males of this species
are typically larger and more colourful than the
females, and they can be recognised by the black margins on their pelvic and caudal fins.
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to be protogynous, synchronous hermaphrodites. transform into males after maturing.
If you are an avid diver or snorkeller, this is one of the incredible species you should keep an eye out
for as you discover the mesmerising underwater world of Baros.
SPA SECRETS Theranaka Treatment Ritual Understanding our mutual interdependence with
earth, Theranaka was developed using only the finest natural ingredients while honouring the
eco-system. Based on this, we have included some of these unique treatments in our spa menu for your enjoyment.
THERANAKA AFRICAN WOOD MASSAGE Forming part of the welcoming ritual, we start this incredible journey with a Theranaka ceremonial
THERANAKA AWAKENING MASSAGE This ultra-relaxing indulgent full body massage
draws its inspiration from the marula tree and traditional African healing beliefs. The skilful
combination of contracting and oxygenating enhancing breathing techniques will awake your senses and revive your body and mind. Enjoy the
freedom of choosing your favourite scent from our selection of marula-herb infused body oils to address your every need.
foot soak. This exceptional foot ritual helps to cleanse, disinfect and refresh tired, aching feet.
THERANAKA TRI SCENTED SHEA BUTTER NUGGET MASSAGE
embrace a deeper state of relaxation.
This unique ritual was created to encompass
What’s more, this process invites the body to
The Theranaka massage that follows this ritual
includes light stretching and is specially designed to incorporate body and facial wooden implements
to relax and restore your weary body. Enhanced by a warm olive and shea butter ointment, any dry
skin will be healed and nourished while your body is invited to enjoy a deep sense of blissful relaxation and rejuvenation.
our connection with nature and to celebrate the circle of life. Small blocks of aroma infused shea
butter are placed on areas of your body which will aid circulation and clear areas of congestion. Experience the soothing warmth as the butter melts, leaving your skin nourished and hydrated.
The rich synergy of avocado butter and shea butter is coupled with the purest essential oils to create the Theranaka body nugget, used to combat aches
and pains, clear the sinuses and leave you feeling calm and relaxed.
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BAROS NEWS
GET TO KNOW
At Baros, we do our utmost to constantly provide genuine value and
We are thrilled to announce the arrival
enhance our offerings, we always do so while remaining true to who
Ken Gundu! A very warm welcome to
New culinary heights at Baros: bespoke experiences for our guests. And while we love to evolve and
we are. In other words, when it comes to our culinary experiences, you can expect the perfect balance of classic offerings and unique delights.
Chef Ken is looking forward to offering you novel and exciting options
with dishes ranging from refreshing salads and vegan selections to
deliciously moreish health-conscious offerings and sustainable local
seafood dishes that are equally delicious and nutritious. One thing
Ken
of a new Executive Chef at Baros, Chef the Baros Family. With over 20 years
of experience in the industry, an
impressive CV covering establishments from the USA and Africa to South
America, and 10 years in the Maldives
itself, we feel very proud to have Ken in our team.
is for sure, with Chef Ken’s commitment to ethically sourced, local
During his tenure in the Maldives,
very best of the Maldives.
and Kandima Maldives. Ken has also
ingredients, you can be sure that all of the dishes here showcase the
Ken has worked at Niyama Maldives successfully
launched
numerous
award-winning restaurants, including an Afro Latin restaurant, and is pleased
to bring his unique skills to Baros. With a passion for healthy, simplistic food offerings, Ken will be here to ensure all your culinary dreams come true.
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DISCOVER BAROS Best overwater dining venues With four overwater dining venues, you are spoilt
If you want to experience an extraordinary
gourmet fare in the most quintessential Baros style.
is also a sensational option. Perched atop the
for choice when it comes to indulging in the finest
overwater dining experience, the Piano Deck
Baros’ iconic Lighthouse Restaurant should be the
grand-piano shaped deck surrounded by the
Built on stilts that extend into the lagoon, the
enjoy gourmet dishes to the sights and sounds of
to embrace the awe-inspiring sunset or romantic
another sensational option for private overwater
The
seafood
Lastly, you can voyage into the deep blue aboard
dishes that draw on Asian and Mediterranean
resemble the original Maldivian sailing boats and
created dishes can be enhanced further by the
the ideal vessel to sail into the sunset with while
the in-house sommelier.
incredible and authentic experience is made even
first port of call for exceptional overwater dining.
mesmerising lagoon, this is the ultimate place to
Lighthouse provides the ultimate place from which
the endless Indian Ocean. Floating breakfasts are
dinners under star-speckled skies.
dining with an undeniably immersive flair.
menu
offers
anything
from
symphonies to unique Maldivian fusion gourmet
our very own Maldivian dhoni, Nooma. Created to
flavours. The authentic, creative, and artfully
enhanced with modern creature comforts, it’s
ultimate wine pairing on the recommendation of
enjoying gourmet meals you will never forget. This more magical when the dolphins come out to play.
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DID YOU KNOW …that if there are large schools of fish present in the water, it can take only 1 hour for fishermen to catch 3 tons of fish? … that tuna is the most common fish in the Maldives? … that some fishing boats are now even equipped with television screens and air conditioning? … that apart from the tourism industry, the second-highest income generator in the Maldives is the fishing industry?
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GET IN TOUCH
Any questions, suggestions, comments? Get in touch with us on Baros, we are looking forward to hearing from you.
Shijah, Resort Manager, Maldivian Ibrahim.shijah@baros.com Shazeel, Executive Assistant Manager, Maldivian Ibrahim.shazeel@baros.com Nisha, Sales Manager, Maldivian Nisha.amir@baros.com Ken, Executive Chef, Botswana Exe.Chef@baros.com Mustafa, Food and Beverage Service Manager, Turkish Mustafa.burak@baros.com Afrah, Reservations Manager, Maldivian Ibrahim.afrah@baros.com Ivana, Marketing & Communications Manager, South African ivana.naidoo@baros.com
Arsini, Spa Manager, Indonesian Spa.manager@baros.com Ambra Frederica, Dive Base Leader, Italian Dive.manager@baros.com Tel: +960 664 26 72
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