Business View Caribbean | March 2021

57 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN MARCH 2021 BAOASE LUXURY RESORT “and therefore the family-focused atmosphere extends to our guests, as well.” The resort is open to everyone, including couples looking for an intimate getaway and families wanting to spend quality time together. “Being family friendly is part of our philosophy,” adds de la Fuente, “at Baoase our guests become friends and our friends become family.” In early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to air travel from abroad, and even barred guests from the resort completely for three months . But the staff at Baoase made the best of the situation. “During these unprecedented times, you either sit still or you move forward,” de la Fuente says. “I believe most properties have been trying to do the latter, and so have we. We had to do some major flip thinking.” Within two months the Culinary Beach Restaurant was completely renovated, which created more space for guests. Meal plans