Posted: under Nice Place, Place to Go, Travel Tips, Vacations.
Tags: Atlantic Ocean, Belmont Hills, Bermuda, com, dramatic ocean, east coast cities, gala celebrations, glorious landscape, Hamilton, harrington sound, Island, Luxury, pink sand beaches, Reefs, resort, sound, terrace, time, Tucker, Winter Lounge, year
It seems incredible to me that the gleaming island of Bermuda is celebrating it’s 400th anniversary this year. This beautiful island was first settled in 1609 by the survivors of a shipwrecked English vessel, The Sea Venture. Bermuda was the very first English colony and is the second oldest parliamentary democracy in the world. All I can say is ‘the years have been kind to Bermuda’ – she is as sparkling and beguiling as ever.
Visitors to Bermuda in 2009 will see the introduction of several new and redesigned resorts as well as gala celebrations all through the year. In case you haven’t considered the pleasures of Bermuda in some time, here’s a refresher about the charms that have captivated visitors for hundreds of years. Bermuda has 21 miles of glorious landscape including quaint harbors, pink sand beaches and dozens of mid-size luxury resorts and inns. Bermuda is one of the world’s top golf destinations with 9 championship courses – more courses per square mile than any other destination. 200 square miles of coral reefs will delight divers, who will find more wreck sites to explore than anywhere else on earth. Shopping and dining have always been a top priority in Bermuda, and you’ll appreciate that Bermuda’s currency is on par with the US dollar. Located just a two hour flight from major east coast cities, Bermuda makes a perfect long weekend escape destination.
There has never been a more exciting time to visit Bermuda and sink your toes into those warm, powdery pink sand beaches. Here’s a recap of the events and new venues awaiting you lucky travelers:
Tucker’s Point Resort – is a brand new luxury resort, private club and residential community that celebrated it’s opening in April, 2009. It’s dramatic ocean front location gives wonderful views of Castle Harbour, Harrington Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Guestrooms feature a lovely balcony or terrace, gracious decor, top amenities and amazingly, a fireplace for ambiance. 8 restaurants offer every dining experience you could wish for from formal dining in elegant rooms, quiet wine room or library, less formal palm court, Winter Lounge, Chef’s kitchen table, or Terrace Grill. Find all their information at TuckersPoint.com
Newstead Belmont Hills Resort – Open for just a year, this resort offers visitors a charming harborside boutique hotel with a dramatic infinity pool looking out over Great Sound. Each residence offers views over the gardens, to the infinity pool, across to the city of Hamilton and out to Great Sound – wonderful! Accommodations offer large living space with a kitchen, sitting room, bathroom and bedroom area. Check out them out at Newsteadbelmonthills.com.
The Reefs – Long considered one of Bermuda’s best hotels, 2009 sees the completion of The Reefs Club – a private club of 19 luxury two and three bedroom residences which will be available for a brief time as one-time rentals. The Reefs has also new and expanded services at it’s well respected La Serena Spa. Find the info you’ll need at TheReefs.com
Upcoming events to look for:
Cup Match Cricket Festival – July 30-31, 2009
Bermuda Music Festival – October, 2009
PGA Grand Slam of Golf – October 19-21, 2009
World Rugby Classic – November 8-14, 2009
Bermuda Christmas Boat Parade – December 12, 2009
For all the vacation planning information you’ll need – visit BermudaTourism.com. And the good news is that there is lots of ways to reach Bermuda. Eight major airlines serve the island – American, Continental, delta, JetBlue, US Airways, USA3000, Air Canada and British Airways, and a number of cruise lines make stops during summer months. With all the inbound service to Bermuda, prices stay competitive and reasonable. If you haven’t considered a vacation in Bermuda latetely – it’s time.
Jul 01 2009
Posted: under Hotels, Tour, Travel Tips, Vacations.
Tags: car, Hotels, Island, Nice Place, Place to Visit, Tour, Travel Tips, Vacations
Vacation’s supposed to be a relaxing time when you kick off your shoes, sit back and soak in the scenery. Driving can be fun, but sometimes you just want to ditch the car and explore a destination at a slower pace.
For the ultimate in relaxation, consider one of the 11 car-free island escapes featured in our new photo gallery. (Granted, some are more traffic-free than truly car-free, but at least you won’t need a car when you visit.) Whether you’re looking to relax on the beach, explore cultural riches or go hiking, biking or horseback riding, one of these picturesque islands likely has something for you. With no parking meters, gas stations or toll roads to worry about, vacationing on a car-free island will get you into relaxation mode lickety-split.
We’ve chosen just a sampling of the best car-free islands. What are your favorites around the world? Share your suggestions in the comments section.
Jun 20 2009
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Although it may not be possible for you to travel to every holiday destination in the world, you can make a visit to the top ten world attractions. These attractions are unique in their own right and are must see events and destinations.
- Disneyland in America – A trip to Disneyland is an experience in itself and is sure to bring out the child in you. With amusements for both children and adults, this location host parades, lightshows and floral tributes in grand style. You can also club your visit with a trip to Universal Studios.
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Jun 19 2009
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When I first thought about Tenerife holidays, I immediately thought of loud bars and nightclubs, stag and hen parties and just general mayhem – After holidaying there several times, I now realise that it has a lot more than this to offer holidaymakers of all ages.
Tenerife is a volcanic island, hence its main attraction being Mount Teide – the volcano. Teide is open to visitors all year round and is located in the North of the island, along with the resort of Puerto de la Cruz. I visited this resort for the day and was pleasantly surprised, although more suited to an older clientele, it had nice beaches and a big tourist attraction called the ‘Loro Parque’, which is a bird/animal park that really does make for a great value day out.
Further South, you can find the resorts of Los Gigantes and Las Caletillas along the East coast, which make for a quieter, more relaxed holiday with little fishing harbours and cafés to unwind.
Golf del Sur is another popular resort, only a 5 minute drive from Tenerife South Airport. This has been a firm favourite for years, with golfers originally, but has now grown into a popular tourist resort for all age groups. There are several golf courses nearby and many more further South in Playa de las Americas and Costa Adeje.
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May 21 2009
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Tags: accommodation, activity, addition, age, Association, balance, balcony, Bandos, bar, Baros, Beach, beach areas, beauty, bed, bedroom, beginner, beginner courses, bit, building, Cayenne, center, childcare, childcare facility, class, coffee, coffee shop, color, conference, country, day, daycare, deal, decompression, decompression chambers, decor, dive, dive center, dive centers, Divers, door, downside, effort, elite, expert, extension, facility, female staff, food, Garden, Gold, gold palm resort, group, half, hall, haute, high tide, hotspot, International, internet, Island, jacuzzi, Junior, lagoon, layout, level, lighthouse, look, lounge, Maldives, matter, Mediterranean, morning, Nice Place, Nitrox, ochre, overhaul, PADI, padi gold palm, padi gold palm resort, Palm, part, Place to Visit, plasma, plasma tv, Platinum, pool, poster bed, quality, quality dishes, range, reception, reef, resort, Restaurant, roof, room, scheme, sea, section, sense, service, set, shop, spire, staff, style, swimming, tall palms, Technical, Thsi, tide, time, top, tranquil, tranquil accommodation, Travel Tips, tv conference, upstairs, vegetation, villa, water, white, wine, wood, yellow
Bandos
Bandos had a major overhaul during 2005 which added some accommodation and an extension to its facilities. The look of the resort is a good balance between formal and casual styles. The reception has a modern set of conveniences such as internet hotspot, plasma TV, conference hall, etc. but this hasn’t affected the plain natural beauty of the resort which hasn’t been compromised at all. The general feel is of tranquil accommodation with private beach areas shaded by tall palms and other vegetation. The main bar and coffee shop are well-placed near the water, the bar generally being a hive of activity until the early hours of the morning. The restaurants, while not particularly inspiring in their decor, do serve a range of quality dishes.
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Sep 11 2008