Last Thursday we hopped on a plane and less than two hours later we were…
In Bermuda!!It is SUCH a beautiful island! I hadn’t been there in years and was excited to go back to visit it again.
Curiously,
tourism to Bermuda has declined over the past 30 years. I really don’t
understand why – it offers spectacular weather from April to October and
comfortable weather year round for playing golf or tennis or just relaxing outside. The beaches are stunning – some of the prettiest I have ever seen – with pink sand
and the incredible aqua colored water.
tourism to Bermuda has declined over the past 30 years. I really don’t
understand why – it offers spectacular weather from April to October and
comfortable weather year round for playing golf or tennis or just relaxing outside. The beaches are stunning – some of the prettiest I have ever seen – with pink sand
and the incredible aqua colored water.
We stayed on the south side of the island at the Fairmont Southampton.
This was the view from our room…
The Fairmont is quite large and is popular with families, as well as large groups. It truly offers something for everyone – with many restaurants, two pools, a stunning beach club, a par three golf course, a full service spa, several excellent shops and ferry service to and from Hamilton three times a day, there is always something to do.The hotel is set on top of a hill looking to the ocean on one side and the Hamilton Sound on the other…
The view from the “back” of the Fairmont…
We especially enjoyed the Beach Club – the hotel offers shuttle service down the hill to the beach on a regular basis…
We also really enjoyed taking the complimentary hotel “ferry” into Hamilton.
The city of Hamilton is
bustling with lots of shops and restaurants, all with a distinctively British feel. Be
sure to stop into local favorite, The Pickled Onion, for lunch and to
try out their version of the official drink of Bermuda – the Rum
Swizzle…
bustling with lots of shops and restaurants, all with a distinctively British feel. Be
sure to stop into local favorite, The Pickled Onion, for lunch and to
try out their version of the official drink of Bermuda – the Rum
Swizzle…
In
2017, Bermuda is hosting the America’s Cup, which will quickly put this gorgeous island destination firmly on the radar screen of everyone in the world.
2017, Bermuda is hosting the America’s Cup, which will quickly put this gorgeous island destination firmly on the radar screen of everyone in the world.
Getting
to Bermuda is incredibly easy from anywhere on the east coast, which
means it should be at the top of the list of vacation destinations for quite a few people. It is a perfect place for a summer vacation – arguably easier to get to from New York than the Hamptons or Nantucket for a long weekend. Direct flights from New York, Boston, Washington, Philly and Charlotte are all two hours or less. (Many people don’t realize
that Bermuda is not in the Caribbean or near the Bahamas – it is
actually off just under 600 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard and 600
miles east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.) And, to make life even easier, on your return to the US, you clear customs in Bermuda, which means no long lines when entering the US.
to Bermuda is incredibly easy from anywhere on the east coast, which
means it should be at the top of the list of vacation destinations for quite a few people. It is a perfect place for a summer vacation – arguably easier to get to from New York than the Hamptons or Nantucket for a long weekend. Direct flights from New York, Boston, Washington, Philly and Charlotte are all two hours or less. (Many people don’t realize
that Bermuda is not in the Caribbean or near the Bahamas – it is
actually off just under 600 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard and 600
miles east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.) And, to make life even easier, on your return to the US, you clear customs in Bermuda, which means no long lines when entering the US.
Beyond soaking up the
sunshine, shopping in Hamilton, sampling Rum Swizzles pretty much all
over the island, and basically falling into a mode of total relaxation
in just four short days, we also visited a fabulous hotel, the Rosewood Tucker’s Point…I can’t wait to share it with you in my next post!
sunshine, shopping in Hamilton, sampling Rum Swizzles pretty much all
over the island, and basically falling into a mode of total relaxation
in just four short days, we also visited a fabulous hotel, the Rosewood Tucker’s Point…I can’t wait to share it with you in my next post!
Stay tuned…
Good morning Sandy! HOW FUN that you were able to just go, just hop on the plane and in two hours, be there? If I could I WOULD TOO! I wonder why tourism has declined?
Aqua beaches and pink sand sound like the perfect combination for me, anywhere, anytime.
Welcome back!
What a gorgeous spot for a springtime getaway, Sandy. I have never been to Bermuda but it is definitely on my list. It seems to have such an elegance about it. The Fairmont looks lovely!
So happy that you were able to have some pure relaxation.
I'm continuing my plans for much more travel (and relaxation) come August. So excited as you can imagine! We'll catch up soon.
Happy weekend!
xx
Bermuda has always been on my list and now it is even higher on the list after your gorgeous post. I do remember hearing a lot more about Bermuda in the past but not much in the last 10 years or so. I think they really need to amp up their marketing campaign but I'm sure the America's Cup will help for sure. It just looks so clean and lovely! Look forward to your post about the Rosewood. 🙂
My husband often travels to Bermuda on business, and invites me to join him. The trip happens at an inconvenient time for my schedule and I've always declined. Not this year! Thanks to your posts, I'm going to put it on my calendar and make a point to join him. Thank you for all of the beautiful background, photos and information. I look forward to seeing Bermuda soon.
My parents honeymooned in Bermuda and I have never been there. I hear the Fairmont calling my name…
It all looks lovely.
Looks absolutely gorgeous, I wish this was a 2 hour flight away from me!
Lucky you Sandy! Never been there, will keep it on my "travel musts" list!
Bermuda is literally one of my favorite places!! We have taken the children there and they love it too! xo K
I have only been to Bermuda once but I am dying to go back! That short flight from the New York area makes it especially appealing since I am a wimp when it comes to flying! I could go for a rum swizzle now…It’s 5 o’clock somewhere…
Cheers!
Shelley