Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Although some couples seek out small cottages and guesthouses, most prefer a
package offered by one of the splashy resort hotels. The following resorts feature not
only romance, but also some of the best deals around.
Note:
It's a good idea to consult a travel agent for help in getting the best bargain.
Before you call any of these hotels directly, see “Package Tours,” in chapter 2.
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Tucker's Point Hotel & Spa
(Hamilton Parish;
&
866/604-3764
or 441/298-
9800; www.tuckerspoint.com): This is the most opulent resort in Bermuda. On 80
private hectares (200 acres) of the most beautiful seafront in Bermuda, the
88-room resort is a posh pocket of privacy. With four swimming pools, a champion-
ship golf course, a state-of-the-art spa, and a private pink-sand beach, lovers will
adore this resort's romance and honeymooners will want to return for a second
honeymoon. It's that special. See p. 72.
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The Fairmont Southampton
(Southampton Parish;
&
866/540-4497
in the U.S.
and Canada, or 441/238-8000; www.fairmont.com/southampton): The island's
most luxurious hotel does everything it can to attract honeymooners seeking lots of
activities, from watersports to nighttime diversions (other than those in the honey-
moon suite). Its honeymoon packages, which start at 4 days and 3 nights, include
breakfast and dinner on a MAP (modified American plan), “dine-around plan”
(dinner and breakfast are included in the hotel rate, but you can dine in any of the
two Princess resorts' restaurants), a bottle of champagne, a basket of fruit, admis-
sion to the exercise club, and even a special-occasion cake, plus a souvenir photo
and a watercolor print by a local artist. See p. 68.
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Elbow Beach Hotel
(Paget Parish;
&
800/223-7434
or 441/236-3535; www.
mandarinoriental.com/bermuda): This hotel promises “marriages made in heaven.”
Its Romance Packages include a daily breakfast, plus a candlelit dinner for two in
your room on the first night. Upon departure, newlyweds receive a copy of the
Elbow Beach Cookbook.
See p. 69.
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Cambridge Beaches
(Sandys Parish;
&
800/468-7300
in the U.S. or Canada,
or 441/234-0331; www.cambridgebeaches.com): Few other resorts in Bermuda
boast as loyal a roster of repeat guests, with some elderly clients breaking records
for as many as 40 repeat visits. Recognizing the allure of their resort for couples
and repeat visitors, Cambridge inaugurated, in 2008, an aggressive new self-image
as a resort for relationship-building, sexual healing, and romantic “rediscovery.”
As such, it articulates New Age sensuality with more verve and gusto than any
other hotel in Bermuda. Couples in search of self-discovery (or rediscovery) love
it. See p. 77.
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Grotto Bay Beach Resort
(Hamilton Parish;
&
800/582-3190
in the U.S., 800/
463-0851 in Canada, or 441/293-8333; www.grottobay.com): This resort, which
actively caters to honeymooners, features everything from midnight swims at a
private beach to cozy lovers' nests with private balconies overlooking the ocean.
The honeymoon packages include romantic dinners and arrangements for cruises
and walking tours, as well as optional champagne, fruit, and flowers. See p. 74.
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Pompano Beach Club
(Southampton Parish;
&
888/537-6448
or 441/234-
0222; www.pompanobeachclub.com): The first and only American-owned hotel on
Bermuda, this hotel appeals to couples in search of privacy, intimacy, and a sense
of mystical union with the sea, which seems to roar and foam virtually onto its
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