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dear visitor Greetings friends and welcome to Bermuda, We are delighted that you chose our island home as your vacation destination. We hope that your stay is highlighted with the sights, sounds and experiences of this vivid island. Beyond the beautiful, the pink, and the lush, Bermuda is a country steeped in history, art and culture that begs a closer look. The combination of British charm and island soul, along with friendly residents and fabulous scenery create a safe, comfortable open-air island-resort that compares to none other. Boasting the most golf courses per capita in the world, Bermuda is the ideal place to perfect your drive or putt. Our championship Port Royal Golf Course and its signature 16th hole also makes the course one of the world’s most picturesque. The UNESCO World Heritage site Town of St. George, is the oldest continuously operating English town in the Western Hemisphere. The town, situated at the water’s edge, with its cobbled-stone walkways, narrow lanes and traditional Bermudian architecture, represents a unique pairing of a ‘living historical museum’ and world-class yachting port. Hamilton, Bermuda’s business and retail center bustles with restaurants, retail shops, art galleries and historical landmarks worthy of a day’s excursion. A guided walking tour with the Town Crier lets you see areas of historical significance in the ‘back of town’ while enjoying a unique blend of urban and island chic. The South Shore continues to boast miles of pink-hued coastline, dotted with intimate coves and bays that we, and our visitors love. Beyond the world-famous Horseshoe Bay, the newly restored Gibbs Hill Lighthouse and our railway trails provide unique sightseeing alternatives to sand and sea. The Royal Naval Dockyard offers a variety of experiences in one location. From land and water excursions, a craft market, al fresco dining, beach activities, live entertainment, and more, all activities are in close proximity to one another. The Hall of History mural depicting Bermuda’s 400-plus years of existence is a ‘must-see’ amongst all of the activities on offer in the west end. Lastly, but not at all least, Bermuda’s surrounding waters and aquatic activities, including world-class big game fishing, shipwreck and reef diving, whale watching, boating, snorkeling and more are ideal island experiences. Bermuda and its people have much to share with you while you are here. We encourage you to get acquainted with the local charms and welcome you to share your fond memories with others living beyond our shores. Sincerely, BILL HANBURY CEO, BERMUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY
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Work Ethic, or Lack Thereof BY ROGER CROMBIE
During my working life in Bermuda, I employed about 100 people, mostly Bermudians. Having come to the island after working in the US, I was used to 12-hour days as a standard, and often worked on weekends and holidays. This approach was not entirely welcome in Bermuda, among locals or expats. On one occasion, the dreaded Immigration was called to sort me out. Throughout my career, people displayed an extraordinary set of attitudes to employment. I’ve mentioned before the man who arrived from England to work and went home unemployed, within a 24-hour span, because he simply didn’t like Bermuda. At least he put in an appearance. One woman failed to show up for work altogether. Two weeks later, after I’d hired someone else, the woman arrived in the office one Monday morning, dressed up in her finery. Asked why she was two weeks late, she explained that, since I had said at the interview that we gave two weeks’ annual leave, she had chosen to take them at the start of her employment. We hired an American fellow who became enraged when we asked him to work on Thanksgiving. “I’m an American and I don’t work on American holidays,” he said. This approach earned him a permanent holiday. His attorney threatened to sue for “ignorance of public holidays”. We argued that the ignorance was his. I had to fire a woman who arrived at 9am and then spent an hour preparing to start work. At 11, she spent an hour getting ready for lunch. Returning at 1pm, she took an hour to prepare herself for the afternoon’s effort, and then stopped work at 4 to spend an hour preparing herself for going home. Another fellow quit in high dudgeon over pay. He was angry that the annual raise was only four percent. “I’ve learned a lot in my first year,” he said, “and now I want 25 percent more for next year, since I’m that much smarter.” Not smart enough, though. A few weeks after starting work, one man told me that he found the whole thing distasteful. “I am a sensitive person,” he said. “I do not take kindly to being told what to do all the time, and then criticised when I get it wrong.” He left us and took a job in the civil service, where he didn’t have to do any work at all. One woman I hired quit her job in disgust after two days, when reminded that office hours were 9 to 5. “I was in the office between 9 and 5,” she said, blissfully unaware that actual work had to be done during those hours. Her perfect attendance record was matched by a perfect record of not doing any work whatsoever. She called Immigration, who swooped on me, but left empty-handed, after advising that the company should formally instruct all new employees that work would be required of them. “Otherwise, how would they know they had to work?” one Immigration officer asked.
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BERMUDA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - MARCH 20-26 BERMUDA SPCA’S 18TH ANNUAL PAWS TO THE PARK DOG CHARITY WALK March 1, 1pm-4pm, St. Paul’s Church Field, 69 Middle Road The walk will be followed by a doggie-themed festival featuring exciting attractions and free giveaways for you and your pooch, including the Wetnose Photo Booth, Doggie Fun zones and picnic areas, Dog Grooming, and lots of freebies, goody bags and much more. This event is open to all dog owners or simply people who love animals and wish to enjoy a fun day out, while supporting the lifesaving work of the SPCA. For info on registration visit www.spca.bm. Info: 441 236-7333 ext7 or dnarraway@spca.bm. BERMUDA FESTIVAL OF THE PERRORMING ARTS: SATYIN’ ALIVE March 7 and 8, 8:30pm, Fairmont Southampton. Canada’s tribute band to the Bee Gees will get you on your feet to dance the night away! Tickets $75. Info: www.bermudafestival.org or www.bdatix.bm. MET. OPERA IN GLORIOUS HD – ROSSINI’S ‘IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA’ ON SCREEN (PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY) March 7, 5-8.30pm (approx), BUEI auditorium, Hamilton TICKETS *$35 / *$30 students / *Package (min. 5 for $30 each) available online now at ptix.bm or purchase at door – cash/cheque/card. More info – synopses, video clips: www.metopera.org and www.gands.bm. BERMUDA TRIPLE CHALLENGE March 13, 14, 15, 6:00pm - 11:00pm, St. George’s Think you’re in pretty decent shape? Teams of 2 or 4 are invited to prove it by signing up for one or more events in the Bermuda Triple Challenge. Included are Urban Foot Race on March 13, Island Challenge on March 14 and Royal Challenge on March 15. This three day weekend obstacle course series offers participants an action-packed excursion showcasing three of Bermuda’s beautiful, historical and cultural highlights. Each challenge offers a different physical test between 3 and 13K distances with varying obstacles suitable for all levels of fitness, challenging both strength and stamina. Info: www.bdatriplechallenge.com or signup at www.racedayworld.com.
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calendar highlights BERMUDA FOLK CLUB - THEME: IRISH NIGHT March 15, 7:30pm, Spanish Point Boat Club, Spanish Point, Pembroke Entertainment: Join us for a great musical event. Talented local performers playing all styles of music. Cash bar. We look forward to seeing you there! Admission: $10, (members $5) Info: 295 1030 or folkclub.bm, “like us” on Facebook. CITY FOOD FESTIVAL Chef Competition March 16 and 18, 5.30pm, Bermuda Gas, Serpentine Road, Pembroke. Local chefs will compete In a canape competition for bragging rights as well as great prizes. Wine Tasting March 20, 6:00pm, Gosling’s Wine Cellar, Dundonald Street, Hamilton. Street Festival March 21, 2:00-10:00pm, City Hall Car Park, Hamilton. Enjoy cultural food delights In a festive atmosphere for both families and food lovers alike. Info: www.cityhall.bm. 18TH ANNUAL BERMUDA FILM FESTIVAL March 20-26, Various times at Liberty Theatre. Tickets to all BIFF 2014 screenings, are $15, with the exception of opening, centrepiece and closing gala films which are $25 per ticket. Info: www.biff.bm or find us on Facebook. MET. OPERA IN GLORIOUS HD – LEHÁR’S ‘THE MERRY WIDOW’ (NEW PRODUCTION) ON SCREEN (PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY). Sat., March 21, 5-8pm (approx), BUEI auditorium, Hamilton TICKETS *$35 / *$30 students / *Package (min. 5 for $30 each) available online now at ptix.bm or purchase at door – cash/cheque/card. More info – synopses, video clips: www.metopera.org and www.gands.bm. DUEL OF THE AGES March 27, 7:00pm - 11:00pm, Pier 6 Waterfront Complex, 24 Front Street An evening of dinner, dancing and sing-along, all in support of Age Concern. Info: Tickets available at www.bdatix.bm or contact 238-7525 for more info. BERMUDA BEACH ART FESTIVAL March 28, Horseshoe Bay Beach and beaches throughout the Island. Info: www.bermudabeachartfestival.com or find us on Facebook.
THE SECOND LAST SUPPER: WHO CALLED THIS MEETING? March 29, 4:00pm, St. Paul A.M.E. Centennial Hall Written by local scholar, author and now playwright Dale Butler, the life of Jesus Christ is brought to the stage by Director Rotimi Martins. Veteran Actor Paul Hayney (pictured above) plays Peter in this World Premier of ‘The Second Last Supper’. While most people have performed the story with the New Testament as a close point of reference, Mr. Butler has highlighted the disparate feelings of the twelve disciples as their nerves are tested. Set against a colourful market place backdrop with live band, this production follows the success of “We are Climbin’ Jacob’s Ladder,” which will return on May 3rd, for its third year, at St. James Anglican Church in Somerset. With Mr. Butler’s recent success, “Hubert Smith: The Play,” there is no doubt this new production, with an experienced cast and a host of international performers, will be a hit. Info: Tickets are $25 from the church or Music Box on Reid Street. bermuda.com
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calendar ongoing events BERMUDA NATIONAL TRUST PALM SUNDAY WALK March 29, 2:00 - 5:00 pm, Location T.B.A. This popular annual community event has been taking place for over 40 years and provides walkers with the opportunity to explore rarely seen parts of the Island with a map highlighting cultural points of Interest. Info: www.bnt.bm or find us on Facebook.
Ongoing events MOVIE BUFFS ARE IN FOR A TREAT AT BIFF 2015 Bermuda International Film Festival returns for its eighteenth edition this month (March 2026) and once again promises to be a week of action and intrigue for movie buffs and occasional theatregoers alike. BIFF shows over 20 feature films, both documentaries and narratives, that have never been seen before in Bermuda. The programme is a carefully curated selection of those films that have made waves at other major festivals around the world: Cannes, Sundance, Toronto, Rotterdam and Venice, to name a few. Our popular local filmmaker showcase, ‘From the Onion Patch’, also returns this year to provide a platform on which emerging home-grown talent can flourish. In addition to the muchcelebrated World Cinema lineup, BIFF screens a series of short film packages to the public and an esteemed panel of judges to fulfil its role as one of a handful of Academy Award qualifying festivals for the ‘Short Film – Live Action’ category. On top of all the activity on the big screen, there will be the usual busy social schedule of talks, parties and networking events to keep festival guests entertained. This year we are excited to be welcoming Dallas Buyers Club screenwriter, Craig Borten, as a presenter of a special writing workshop, The Write Stuff, taking place during the festival. Info: www.biff.bm or find us on Facebook.
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BYWAYS BERMUDA TOURS Daily. Various Locations Island wide Heidi Cowen, a sixth generation Bermudian, runs Byways Tours and offers an up-close and personal look at the island from her eight-seater van. Her tours last five to six hours and revolve around her passion for her island home and its incredible history. Every tour includes a visit to Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse, where Heidi’s grandfather was the lighthouse keeper, plus a stop for a picnic lunch. She also caters to families, offering a shorter tour designed to engage parents and children in the natural and historic world of Bermuda with stops to feed fish, climb forts, look for caves and visit turtles. Info: 441 535 9169 or visit www.bywaysbermuda.bm BERMUDA LECTURE & TOURS’ GUIDED WALKS & TALKS TOURS Daily. Various Locations Island Wide Join Tim and Mary Rogers as they lead private guided walking tours (no join-up’s). Tours are led by this husband and wife team, who specialise in history, architecture and natural history. Info: 441 238 0344 BERMUDA NATIONAL GALLERY Mondays - Saturdays, City Hall & Arts Centre, City of Hamilton Enjoy a free tour on Thursdays. BNG offers a variety of local and international exhibitions. The Ondaatje Wing is dedicated to telling the story of the development of the visual arts through the Bermuda Collection. Gallery Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm. Admission: $5 Adults. Free: Members, NARM Members, Seniors & Children under12. Info: 441 295 9428, www.bng.bm BERMUDA SOCIETY OF ARTS (BSOA) Mondays to Saturdays. City Hall, Church Street, City of Hamilton The BSOA has a number of exciting exhibits and workshops on. Info: Free. 441 292 3824 or www.bsoa. bm. hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am 4:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm.
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calendar ongoing events INFERNO LOUNGE WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT (NIGHTLIFE) Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat. 81 North Shore Road 2-4-Tuesdays, Twin Starr Lounge Wednesdays with DJ, Fire Fridays (DJ and happy hour) & Kick Off Saturdays featuring English Premier League Football. Info: 441 295 7474 ST. PETER’S THEIR MAJESTIES CHAPPELL Daily. 10:00am - 4:00pm, 11:15am Sunday Worship Duke of York Street, Town of St. George Visit the oldest Anglican Church in continuous use outside the British Isles that was originally built from Bermuda cedar in 1612. Learn about the significance of this church through a provided brochure. A small donation to this Bermuda iconic treasure, described as a must-see, will greatly assist in keeping this top visitor attraction open for our visitors to experience. FORT ST. CATHERINE & MUSEUM Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm, Coot Pond Road, St. George’s Closed January 1, Admission: $7 adults, $5 seniors and $3 children 75% wheelchair accessible, including restrooms MASTERWORKS MUSEUM OF BERMUDA ART Monday - Saturday, Botanical Gardens, Paget Georgia O’Keeffe, Winslow Homer and Henry Moore lead the way to an impressive collection of over 1,400 pieces of Bermuda inspired art. Stay for a quick lunch at Homer’s Café’ or visit The Museum’s gift shop full of goods and original art work. Museum is wheelchair accessible Open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Admission: $5; free for members and children under 12 Tours available during operating hours WALKING CLUB Sundays, Across the island Join us every Sunday morning all year round for our free weekly exercise walk an enjoyable way to stay fit and see parts of Bermuda you’ve never seen before. Start time: 7:00AM. Average distance: 6 miles Meet in the main parking area at listed start location. Refreshments provided at end. Visitors welcome. Mar 1 Albuoy’s Point, Hamilton Mar 8 Fort Scaur, Scaur Hill, Somerset Mar 15 A-1, Valley Road, Paget (across from St. Paul’s) Mar 22 Warwick Long Bay Playground, South Road, Warwick Mar 29 Clearwater Beach, Southside, St. David’s Info: walk.free.bm SUNDAY BRUNCH AT BEAU RIVAGE Sundays, Beau Rivage, Newstead Experience Newstead like never before with a new style of brunch and great views over Hamilton Harbour. Every Sunday, 11.30am - 2.30pm Info: 441 232 8686 or info@beaurivagebda.com, www.beaurivage.com
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SWEET P AFTERNOON HIGH TEA AT THE BERMUDA PERFUMERY Wednesdays and Saturdays A new addition to the Regular/Recurring Events section, Sweet P are offering Afternoon High Tea at The Bermuda Perfumery every Wednesday and Saturday. Their tiered tea tray offers fresh and seasonal treats, adapted every week to reflect the Island’s diverse local ingredients. You can expect a variety of finger sandwiches, mini quiches and tea sweets, as well as freshly baked cakes and scones with Chantilly cream and local honey and jam. Their winter hours are 1pm to 4pm until March 31st and then 2pm until 5pm from April 1st until October 31st. **UPDATE: From August 23rd, the hours are 1pm until 5pm. The cost is $28 per person, cash. Some walk-ins are welcomed but reservations are recommended, especially during the summer months. For reservations, contact Paula Hayward on 441 705 2390 or sweetpbermuda@hotmail.com. $32 pp. RUMBA°R RAINBOW WEDNESDAYS Wednesdays, Victoria Grill and Rumbar Lounge, Victoria Street, Hamilton Rumba°r’s master bartender has crafted a series of martini-style cocktails and sangria in the colours of the rainbow. Fill out their special punch card by trying all of them and be entered in a draw to win a return flight to Toronto, ON, Canada for Pride Toronto in June 2015, courtesy of Island Restaurant Group. For more information, contact info@rainbowbermuda.org or pbarnett@irg.bm.
Heidi Cowen, a sixth generation Bermudian, runs Byways Tours and offers an up-close and personal look at the island from her eightseater van. Her tours last five to six hours and revolve around her passion for her island home and its incredible history. Every tour includes a visit to Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse, where Heidi’s grandfather was the lighthouse keeper, plus a stop for a picnic lunch. She also caters to families, offering a shorter tour designed to engage parents and children in the natural and historic world of Bermuda with stops to feed fish, climb forts, look for caves and visit turtles. Info: 535 9169 or visit www.bywaysbermuda.bm
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WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT AT THE HOG PENNY Wednesdays, Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays Wednesdays are Open Mic Night where hosts Will Black and Tony Brannon invite you to share your musical talents at Hog Penny’s mid-week singer/songwriter showcase. Thursdays are Theme Night, which changes every week. Fridays are the Classic Rock Dance Party with up-tempo rock classic hits to continue your Happy Hour festivities on the dancefloor. Saturdays, Will Black will be joined on stage by local bands. There is no cover charge for any of the nights. For more information, contact Hog Penny at 441 292 2534. TRIVIA QUIZ NIGHT AT SOUTH SHORE SWIZZLE INN Mondays, Swizzle Inn, South Shore Test your proficiency in general knowledge, music, entertainment, current affairs and more at Trivia Quiz Night at the Swizzle Inn on South Shore from 8pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. Your host will be Quizmaster Mike Bishop and the cost is $5 per team member, with dinner specials created by Chef Johnny. For more information, or to book your table, call 441 236 7459.
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The insiders guide to Bermuda’s cultural adventures MONDAYS Visitor Golf Day at Port Royal Golf Course, Info: 441 234 0974 Hidden Gems, All-Inclusive Eco Tours in Dockyard, 10am - 3pm. Info: 441 236 1300 $100 pp Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art – Director’s Tour Botanical Gardens, Paget, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Info: 441 299 4000 Guided Walking Tour in the City of Hamilton, , departs from Library on Queen Street,10:00am Sessions House Tour in the Sessions House, City of Hamilton, 11:00am Skirling Ceremony, Fort Hamilton, City of Hamilton, 12noon Bermuda Cookery Demonstration, Fort Hamilton, City of Hamilton, 12:30pm - 2:00pm Talking About Bermuda: Bermuda’s Culture and Traditions. 11 am at Bermuda National Gallery, City Hall, Hamilton TUESDAYS South Shore Eco Walking Tour, Jobson’s Cove/Warwick Long Bay car park Warwick Long Bay, South Road, Warwic. 10:30 - 12noon Bermuda Gombey Revue, Pier Six Passenger Terminal, Front Street, City of Hamilton, 4:15pm WEDNESDAYS Visitor Golf Day at Ocean View Golf Course, Info: 441 295 9093 Hidden Gems, All-Inclusive Eco Tours at Royal Naval Dockyard, 10am - 3pm Info: www.bermudahiddengems.com or 441 236 1300 $100 pp The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences Tour (BIOS) Biological Lane, Ferry Road, St. George’s, 10:00am. (First Wed of each month) Guided tour, Mayor’s Greeting and Historic Re-enactment in the UNESCO World Heritage Site King’s Square, Town of St. George, 10:30am, 11:45am and 12noon Defenders of Bermuda: World Heritage Forts Tour King’s Square, St. George’s, 1:30 pm - 3:30pm. $25pp Talking About Bermuda: Bermuda’s Culture and Traditions 11 am at Bermuda National Gallery, City Hall, Hamilton THURSDAYS Visitor Golf Day at Port Royal Golf Course, Info: 441 234 0974 Somerset Boat Tour & Slide Show Somerset Country Squire, Somerset, Sandy, 10:00-11:35am. Bermuda National Gallery Tours, City Hall & Arts Centre, City of Hamilton10:00am. Chit Chat, Dolphin Quest, Royal Naval Dockyard, 12:00noon. Hands on Craft Bermuda Craft Market, Royal Naval Dockyard, 1:30pm - 4:00pm. Discovering The Royal Naval Dockyard, The Victualling Yard 2:00pm. - 3:15pm and 3:20pm – 4:00pm. FRIDAY Hidden Gems, All-Inclusive Eco Tours at Royal Naval Dockyard, 10am - 3pm Info: www.bermudahiddengems.com or 441 236 1300 $100 pp Sweet Honey Tour, Honey Bee House, Fracture Street, Hamilton Parish, 10:00am. $15 Talking About Bermuda: Bermuda’s Prisoners of War 11 am, Bermuda Historical Society Museum, Queen Street, Hamilton SATURDAY Spittal Pond Nature Reserve Tour, Smith’s. 10:00am – 11:30am (not held Dec 26) Bermuda National Trust Historical Homes ‘Tucker House’ on Water Street, Town of St. George, 11:00am – 3:00pm. Historical Re-enactment & Tour in the UNESCO World Heritage Site King’s Square, Town of St. George, 10:30am, 11:45am and 12noon Dolphin Show, Dolphin Quest, Royal Naval Dockyard, 1:00pm Defenders of Bermuda: World Heritage Forts Tour King’s Square, St. George’s, 1:30 pm - 3:30pm. $25 pp SUNDAY Royal Naval Dockyard Tour, 10:30am - 11:30pm (meet at the Clocktower) Dolphin Demonstrations, Dolphin Quest, Royal Naval Dockyard, 1:00pm Sunday Tastings, Bermuda Craft Market, Royal Naval Dockyard, 1:30pm - 3:30pm Hands on Craft, Bermuda Craft Market, Royal Naval Dockyard, 1:30pm - 4:00pm Railway Trail & Herbal Gardens Walk, Paget, 2:00pm - 4:00pm (tour starts at the Railway Trail on South Road)
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watersports Explore our Turquoise Waters AXIS Adrenaline Projects wake-boarding, wake-surfing, wakeskating & waterskiing, tubbing & snorkeling. Pickup Island Wide Experience Bermuda like never before with Axis Adrenaline Projects, Bermuda’s newest luxury watersport provider. Instructors boast more than 10 years experience and offer lessons or simply get you out to the best spots where you can do your thing! Caters to all ages! Info: 441 537 1114, www.axisbermuda.com
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K.S. WaterSports (Royal Naval Dockyard Location) Jet Skis, Parasailing, WildCat Adventure Tours and Boat Charters Dockyard Watersports Centre, Royal Naval Dockyard Experience the very best Watersports Adventures & Tours while visiting or living in Bermuda. The K.S. Watersports Jet Ski Adventures are rated one of the best on the island amongst visitors and locals alike, and their Parasailing Adventure has become one of Bermuda’s favorite excursions to do amongst thrill seekers and persons looking to see Bermuda from an ariel perspective. Now with the addition of the WildCat tour boat which takes guests on a high-speed adventure and tour around the entire island, water adventurists can really see Bermuda from several fun and unique perspectives. Whether by air or by sea, K.S. Watersports has an amazing adventure that will suit just about anyone who’s looking for fun and excitement on their vacation. Dockyard Location: 6 Dockyard Terrace, Dockyard. (Located at the “Dockyard Watersports Centre”) St. George’s Location: 8 King’s Square, St. George’s. (Located at the White Horse Pub & Restaurant) Info: 441 238 4155, info@watersportsbermuda.com, www.kswatersports.com
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watersports explore our turquoise waters K.S. WaterSports (St. George’s Location) Jet Skis, Pontoon Boat Rentals, Boston Whaler Rentals, Parasailing, Kayaks, Paddleboards and Boat Charters 8 Kings Square, St. George’s Experience the very best WaterSports Adventures & Tours while visiting or living in Bermuda. The K.S. WaterSports Jet Ski Adventures are rated one of the best on the island amongst visitors and locals alike. Join their experienced guides as they take you past some of the best areas and places to see in the east end, plus stop at a secluded beach area for a swim and a taste of paradise. If you’re looking for something adventurous and slower paced then try their one or two person ocean kayaks or stand up paddleboards where you can explore private islands, lagoons, beaches and amazing parts of Bermuda at your own leisure, plus get a nice workout too. Fancy something private and at your own pace to bring out the explorer in you, then rent one of their brand new 23’ Pontoon boats or 16’ Boston whaler boats which are easy to navigate and allow you to plan out your own itinerary, stop at a secluded beach for a picnic or swim, or just get out on the water and have fun. Their staff will provide you with a detailed map of points of interest to see plus give you a thorough orientation on how to operate your vessel safely. Cooler with ice, map, beverages, fishing tackle, and snorkeling gear is provided. They can also provide a picnic style lunch for you and your guests which can be provided by the White Horse Restaurant in St. George’s. Whether by air or by sea, K.S. WaterSports has an amazing adventure that will suit just about anyone who’s looking for fun and excitement on their vacation. Dockyard Location: 6 Dockyard Terrace, Dockyard. (Located at the “Dockyard Watersports Center”) St. George’s Location: 8 King’s Square, St. George’s. (Located at the White Horse Pub & Restaurant) Info: 441 297 4155, info@watersportsbermuda.com, www.kswatersports.com
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A Living legend, Johnny Barnes He’s the ultimate ‘morning person’ and a warm greeting from folk hero Johnny Barnes is the ideal way to start your sightseeing tour. Every weekday he’s at Crow Lane roundabout from 6am to 10am, showering city commuters with waves, blown kisses and a smile that could melt the heart of even the most jaded traveller. We begin our tour in the historic former capital, St. George’s. Wherever you go, don’t forget to greet all you meet: as Johnny reminds us each morning — it’s the Bermuda way!
Using our maps It’s easy to find your way around Bermuda. There are four main arteries: South Road runs along the south shore, North Shore Road hugs the north shore, Middle Road runs through the centre of the island and Harbour Road follows the inner harbour, across from Hamilton. Each road brings you into the city of Hamilton. Key attractions are numbered on our maps in this section and described in the text. In addition to the full key map of the island on pages 32 & 33 there is a large pullout map in the centre of this magazine; for a map of St. George’s, see page 19, the City of Hamilton on 24 and Dockyard on 34. ‘W’ at the end of a listing denotes ‘wheelchair accessible’.
Parishes In 1609 the survivors of the English wreck of the Sea Venture struggled onto Bermuda’s shores, well short of their intended destination of Jamestown, Virginia. By 1615 the Somers Island Company was developing Bermuda and exploiting her natural resources. The island was surveyed and what is now St. George’s Parish was set aside as public or company land. The remainder was divided into eight tribes or parishes, named after the principal shareholders in the Somers Island Company. These were, from east to west: Hamilton, Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, Southampton and Sandys. Along with St. George’s, they have become the nine parishes of Bermuda.
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ST. GEORGE’S PARISH Bermuda’s oldest town, St. George’s, was founded in 1612 and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. It was our capital until 1815, when Hamilton became the capital. 1-17 are on our detailed map above. 1 St. Peter’s, Their Majesties Chappell, Duke of York St., is the oldest Anglican church outside the British Isles. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm, Services Wed 8am, Sun 11:00am. Suggested donation of $5 per adult. Call ahead for group visits. 297-2459 2 Bermuda National Trust Museum at the Globe Hotel, corner Duke of York St. & King’s Square. Built by Governor Samuel Day, circa 1700. The offices of the Confederate agent, Major Norman Walker, were housed here during the American Civil War (1861-1865). The museum highlights Bermuda’s American Civil War involvement along with a video presentation ‘Bermuda: Centre of the Atlantic’. For opening hours tel. 236-6483 or 297-1423. Closed on Public Holidays. Admission: adults $5, children (6-18 years) $2. Gift Shop. *Combination tickets to all 3 museums $10 (#2 Bermuda National Trust Museum, #3 Tucker House, #33 Verdmont). 3 Tucker House, Water Street. Built in the 1750s. Henry Tucker, President of the Governor’s Council, moved here in 1775 and his family stayed until 1809. On view are antique heirlooms from one of Bermuda’s oldest families and a room furnished as a tribute to Joseph Rainey, the first black man to be seated in the U.S. House of Representatives. The cellar houses a permanent archaeological exhibit. For opening hours tel. 236-6483 or 297-0545. Admission: adults $5, children (6-18 years) $2. *Combination tickets to all 3 museums $10 (#2 Bermuda National Trust Museum, #3 Tucker House, #33 Verdmont). bermuda.com
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THE UNFINISHED CHURCH, ST. GEORGE’S 4-13 are on our detailed St. George’s map on page 23 4 St. George’s Post Office, open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Tel. 297-1610 5 World Heritage Centre, at Penno’s Wharf in the Queen’s Warehouse, circa 1860. History is brought to life through the St. George’s Foundation’s restoration of this building. Enjoy the Orientation Exhibits Gallery, ‘A Gateway to Bermuda’ and film ‘A Stroll through St. George’s’. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm. Adults $5, seniors $3, students $2. Tel. 297-5791. Also home to Second Hand Rose Charity Shop. W 6 Stocks & Pillory and the Ducking Stool re-enactment at King’s Square. See the ‘gossiping wench’ get ducked in the harbour at noon on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs & Saturdays. 7 Deliverance, a full-scale replica of the ship built by the Sea Venture castaways to take them on to Virginia. Located across the bridge from King’s Square, on Ordnance Island. Mon-Fri and Sat, 10am - 2 pm, tel. 297-5791. Adults $3, children $2. 8 Town Hall, facing King’s Square, the meeting place of the Corporation of St. George’s. Open 9am-4pm, Mon-Sat except holidays. W 9 State House, above and behind the Town Hall, one of the oldest British stone structures in the New World, dating from 1620. Originally the seat of government, now a Masonic Lodge. Open Wednesdays, 10am-2pm, May to October. 10 The Bermudian Heritage Museum, junction of York & Water Streets, showcases accomplishments of black Bermudians. Open Mon-Wed, 10am-2 pm. Entry $4, seniors $3, children $2. Tel. 297-4126. W (lower floor only). 11 St. George’s Historical Society Museum, Printery & Garden, Featherbed Alley. This historic house, a museum since 1922, features cedar furniture, paintings, and other local relics along with a replica of an early 16th-century Gutenberg press. Open Wed and Sat, 10am-4 pm. Adults $5, children $2. Tel. 297-0423 12 The Old Rectory, Broad Alley, behind St. Peter’s Church. Captain George Dew built this Bermuda cottage circa 1699. A private residence owned by the Bermuda National Trust. Exterior viewing only. Tel. 236-6483 13 Unfinished Church. Top of Duke of Kent St. This magnificent Gothic revival structure was meant to be a replacement for St. Peter’s Church. Started in the 1870s, it was beset by financial difficulties, parish infighting and a damaging storm. It was abandoned on the eve of its completion.
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Bermuda’s pristine pink beaches and crystal clear blue water are inviting you to swim, sail and dive. Our world renowned golf courses beckon you. Our five hundred year-old history, culture and British traditions are waiting to charm you. All this is a mere two hours away from the East coast of the US and less than seven hours from London, yet it is another world! High on Rose Hill overlooking the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage site of the town of St. George and its historic harbour is a cottage hotel and Bermuda’s premier vacation resort. The St. George’s Club is an exclusive enclave of condominium style Bermuda cottages with full kitchens and a large living space to relax and enjoy your visit. Visiting the resort as a hotel guest gives you all the benefits of a self-catering villa for your holiday on the island with no need to eat out every night. Your cottage is ready for your arrival and our resort staff is here to make sure you experience Bermudian hospitality at its best. Enjoy the full facilities of The St. George’s Club with its two restaurants, Griffin’s Bistro and Bar (at the main Clubhouse) and the newly refurbished beach facility across the golf course, The Beach House at Fort St.
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Catherine. Our resort has three pools (one heated for those cooler evenings), three tennis courts (two of them flood lit), a small gym and all the amenities of home. Scooter rental is also available on property. As an alternative ownership with The St. George’s Club gives you the advantages of a first class permanent vacation home in Bermuda and with various levels of membership available it provides options that suit everyone and allow them to return year after year. Consider adding the golfing membership at the private Riddell’s Bay Golf. Bermuda is not only one of the world’s most desirable visitor destinations, but it also home to many of the leaders in the international insurance and reinsurance industry. The island has a highly sophisticated business and communications infrastructure unequalled by any other offshore location. Bermuda takes pride in being a unique and harmonious blend of business and pleasure that you should experience. The St. George’s Club, 6 Rose Hill, St. George’s. 441 297 1200, info@stgeorgesclub.com, www.stgeorgesclub.bm
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FORT ST. CATHERINE, ST. GEORGE’S 14-17 are on our detailed St. George’s map on page 23 14 Fort St. Catherine, off Barry Road. 19th-century fort contains cannon, guns, military exhibits. Open Monday to Friday, 930am-4:30pm. Last entry at 4 pm. Adults $7, children 5 to 15, $3 (must be accompanied by an adult), seniors $5. Tel. 297-1920 W 15 Gates Fort dates from the early 17th century. Originally a small sea battery of three guns. Open during daylight hours. 16 Somers Garden, Duke of York Street. British Admiral Sir George Somers was shipwrecked in Bermuda in 1609, continued his journey to Virginia and then returned to the island in 1610. When he died in Bermuda his heart was buried near here and his body was taken to England. Open daily. 17 The Bermuda Perfumery is located in historic Stewart Hall, 5 Queen Street. For more than 80 years, the Bermuda Perfumery has been creating and manufacturing perfumes. All are made on the premises. Take a free tour and sample unique fragrances. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm. Tel. 293-0627. Afternoon tea served Wed and Sat 1-4pm. $33pp. Call 705 2390 for reservations.
18-22 refer to large island map on pages 38-39 18 Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, Ferry Reach. On the first Wednesday of each month at 10am visit this world-renowned research station. Take a free tour of the laboratories, grounds and learn about ongoing projects. Open Mon-Sun, 9am-5pm, last entry at 4pm. www.bios.edu Tel. 297-1880 19 L.F. Wade International Airport 20 Carter House. An historic stone structure thought to be the oldest dwelling in St. David’s and a replica settlers dwelling. No entrance fee, donations encouraged. Open Wed and Sat, 10am - 4pm. Tel. 293-5960 21 Great Head National Park. At the end of Battery Road, St. David’s, lies a 20thcentury abandoned fortification surrounded by open spaces, plus a Lost at Sea Memorial. 22 St. David’s Lighthouse, built in 1879. Stands at the top of Lighthouse Hill Road. For opening hours, tel. 236-5902. Continued on page 33
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AND STILL GROWING Visit www.caves.bm for more details. The Crystal Caves are a world of delicate splendour with magnificent crystal stalactites and stalagmites, each surrounding a clear lake. Come see the Crystal & Fantasy Caves, an exquisite world that Mother Nature began over 30 million years ago. HOW TO FIND US: BUS ROUTES 1/3/10/11 | JUST OFF WILKINSON AVE 8 Crystal Cave Road, Hamilton Parish CR 04, Bermuda | 441-293-0640 | info@caves.bm
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explore Dr. Thomas Iliffe and Bermuda Cave Fauna Crystal & Fantasy Caves | By Horst Augustinovic
Dr. Thomas Iliffe earned degrees in Biochemistry and Oceanography at Penn State, Florida State and the University of Texas Medical Branch. Prior to joining Texas A&M University at Galveston, he worked for 11 years as a Research Scientist at the Bermuda Biological Station, now the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences. With its many limestone caves, it was in Bermuda that Dr. Iliffe became interested in marine cave biology.
Arubolana Aruboides
Bermuda’s caves are close to the sea and contain tidal, saltwater pools inhabited by a great variety
of crustaceans and other marine animals that are found only in this environment. Diving explorations of these caves resulted in the discovery of more than 200 species, 70 of which were new to science, including 3 new orders, 7 new families and 50 new genera. Some are shown here, and each photographed by Dr. Thomas M. Iliffe
Bermudamysis Speluncola
Pseudoniphargus Grandimanus
Mictocaris Halope
Typhlatya Iliffei
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CRYSTAL & FANTASY CAVES, HAMILTON PARISH 23-32 refer to large island map on pages 38-39
HAMILTON PARISH Named after James Hamilton, second Marquis of Hamilton, an original member of the Somers Islands Company. After leaving the Causeway, go up Blue Hole Hill to the junction of Wilkinson Ave & North Shore Rd. You are now in Bailey’s Bay. 23 Crystal Caves, 8 Crystal Caves Rd, Hamilton Parish. Formed more than 30 million years ago and discovered in 1905 when 14-year-old Bernard Wilkinson stumbled upon a cave opening. He was later lowered down the 140-foot drop where he saw magnificent crystal stalactites and stalagmites that surround a clear 55-foot deep lake. Tours 9:30am-4:30pm year round. One cave, adults $22; children under 13, $10; under 5, free. Combination tickets, adults $30; children under 13, $12; under 5, free. Last combination tour 3:45pm, last tour of the day at 4.30pm. Tel. 293-0640 27 Blue Hole Hill Park. Located just over the Causeway, the park joins Walsingham Nature Reserve and Tom Moore’s Jungle and provides an excellent walking trail, with caves and fish ponds.
SMITH’S PARISH Named after one of the nine chief investors of the Somers Isles (Bermuda) Company, Sir Thomas Smith. 29 The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo boasts native fish, exotic reptiles, freeflying birds, and pink flamingos in a beautiful, colourful setting. Exhibits include ‘North Rock’, a 140,000-gallon replica of a local living coral reef, and ‘Islands of Australasia’, the interactive ‘Discovery Cove’, new ‘Madagascar’ exhibit and scenic ‘Coastal Walkway’. The Natural History Museum focuses on the island’s geology, native biodiversity and habitats. Open daily 9am-5pm. (last admission 4pm). Adults $10, children (5-12 years) $5. Tel. 293-2727 W 30 Flatts Bridge. Wander across to quaint Flatts Village with its magnificent views of the Inlet and Harrington Sound. 31 Devils Hole Aquarium 32 Spittal Pond, South Road. This 64-acre reserve is part of a necklace of wetlands
along the south shore, providing a diversity of habitats and a wide variety of birds, especially during migrations. Open daily dawn to dusk, admission free. Tel. 236-5902 bermuda.com
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CITY HALL & ARTS CENTRE, PEMBROKE PARISH 33-40 refer to large island map on pages 38-39 33 Verdmont, corner of Collector’s Hill & Sayle Road. Built about 1710 in the Georgian style, Verdmont houses our finest collection of antique Bermuda cedar furniture, porcelain, portraits, children’s furniture and toys. A new exhibit highlights the people who lived at Verdmont. For opening hours tel. 236-6483 or 236-7369. Closed holidays. Adults $5, children 6-18 years, $2. *Combination tickets to three museums $10 (#2 Bermuda National Trust Museum, #3 Tucker House, #33 Verdmont).
DEVONSHIRE PARISH Named after William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire. 34 Palm Grove, South Road. Well-manicured private estate. Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm (closed holidays). 35 Montpelier Arboretum, Middle Road. A tranquil retreat featuring a wide range of island trees and plants. Some areas of the Arboretum may be closed due to ongoing storm clean up.
PAGET PARISH Named after William Paget, 4th Baron Paget de Beaudesert. 36 King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Point Finger Road. Tel. 236-2345 37 Botanical Gardens, Berry Hill, Point Finger & South Roads. Enjoy hundreds of wellmarked flowers, shrubs and trees. Admission free. Visitors’ Centre usually open 9am to 1 pm, Mon - Fri. W 38 Camden, South Road, in the grounds of the Botanical Gardens. Official residence of the Premier. Open Tues & Fri noon-2pm, weather permitting. 39 Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, includes Bermuda-inspired work by Winslow Homer and Georgia O’Keeffe, plus changing exhibits. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sundays 11am-4.30pm, closed public holidays. Tel. 299-4000. 40 Waterville. An elegant house, built circa 1725, now the HQ of the Bermuda National Trust. See the Bermuda Rose Society’s showcase garden and the Mary-Jean Mitchell Green Memorial Garden & Gazebo. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, admission free. Tel. 236-6483
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42-49 refer to Hamilton Map on page 30-31
PEMBROKE PARISH Named after English aristocrat William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke (1580-1630). Home of our capital city of Hamilton since 1815. 42 Barr’s Bay Park, on Hamilton Harbour beside the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club on Pitt’s Bay Road. Sit in the sun and watch the boats sail by. W 43 Point Pleasant Park by the waterfront, Albuoy’s Point, next to the Ferry Terminal. Relax on a bench, bring a picnic lunch. W 44 The Birdcage, a photogenic traffic kiosk at the corner of Front & Queen Streets. 45 Perot Post Office, Queen Street. An architectural gem and a handy spot to buy stamps, transport passes, tickets and tokens. Credit cards accepted. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Tel. 292-9052 W 46 Bermuda National Library & Historical Society Museum, Queen Street. Set in the gardens of Queen Elizabeth Park. Library has free internet access, local studies room and displays on Bermuda’s culture. Open Mon-Thurs 8:30am-5pm, Fri 10am5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun closed. Tel. 295-2905. Museum open 10am-2pm Mon-Fri (May–Oct); 10:30am–1pm Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri (Nov–April); closed holidays. Free. Tel. 295-2487 W 47 City Hall, 17 Church Street, one of Hamilton’s most beautiful public buildings. Houses City Hall Theatre, the Mayor’s Parlour and Corporation of Hamilton offices. Tel. 292-1234. The Bermuda National Gallery is on the second floor (tel. 295-9428), featuring both historic and contemporary local and international art. Open MonFri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm, closed holidays. Guided tours Thursdays, 10:00am. Entry $5.Closed January 1- 15. Also home to the Bermuda Society of Arts Gallery, which hosts rotating exhibitions. Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm, closed holidays. Free. Tel. 292-3824 W 48 Central Bus Terminal, Washington Street, close to City Hall. All routes serving Hamilton arrive and leave from here. 49 Queen Elizabeth Park, Queen Street, Hamilton. A haven for relaxation, named to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. W
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FORT HAMILTON 50-58 refer to Hamilton Map on page 30-31 50 Victoria Park, Cedar Avenue. Lovely park created in the 1880s to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. W 51 Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Church Street, a neo-Gothic city landmark. Open 8am-5pm. The cathedral tower, with panoramic views of the city, is open 9am-4pm MonFri. Audio tours $3, tower entry $3. Sunday service at 8am and 10am. Tel. 292-4033 W 52 General Post Office, corner of Parliament & Church Streets. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-noon W 53 Sessions House. The House of Assembly meets Fridays at 10am. Visitors are permitted in the gallery; dress appropriately. Tel. 292-7408. Tours take place Mon-Thurs, 10.30am-12noon and 2.30-3.30pm. The Supreme Court is located on the lower floor of the Sessions House; visitors are permitted. Tel. 292-1350 W 54 The Cabinet Building, Front and Parliament streets. Here the Senate (our upper house) meets Wednesdays at 10am. Visitors are permitted. Fronted by the Cenotaph on Front Street, a memorial to war veterans, and Sally Bassett statue. Tel. 292-5501 55 Bermuda National Library Youth Division, 74 Church Street. Open Mon-Thurs & Sat 9am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm. Tel. 295-0487 56 Fort Hamilton, approached by Victoria & King Streets & Happy Valley Road. A restored fort, its moat is filled with native plants. Spectacular views of the city and harbour. Open daily 9am-5pm. Free. W 57 The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI), a 15-minute walk from the city centre, on East Broadway. Two floors of interactive exhibits revealing the mysteries of the ocean. Experience deep-sea exploration through the eyes of worldrenowned explorers including Bermuda’s own Teddy Tucker. See artefacts and treasure recovered from shipwrecks around Bermuda. Gift shop and waterside restaurant, The Harbourfront. Open seven days, 9am-5pm, last admission 4pm. Members free, adults $15, seniors $12, children (6-17) $8, children (under 6) free. Tel 292-7219. W 58 Johnny Barnes Statue. Just down the road from the BUEI, a life-size statue of our unofficial ambassador of goodwill, Johnny Barnes (see page 17), by sculptor Desmond Fountain.
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explore our west end 59-67 refer to large island map on pages 38-39 59 Government House, North Shore Road & Langton Hill. The imposing residence of His Excellency the Governor.
WARWICK PARISH Named after Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick (1587-1658). 60 Christ Church, historic Presbyterian Church dating back to 1719, one of the oldest in the western hemisphere. 61 Warwick Pond. Take a walk on the interpretive woodland nature trail in this nine-acre nature reserve, with Bermuda’s second-largest fresh water pond. Open daylight hours.
SOUTHAMPTON PARISH Named after Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton (1573-1624). 62 Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, built in 1846, provides panoramic views. Open daily 10am4:30pm. Entry $2.50, children under 5 free. Tel. 238-0524.
SANDYS PARISH (Somerset) Named after English aristocrat Sir Edwin Sandys (1561-1629). The western-most parish, made up of five islands. 63 Somerset Bridge is the smallest drawbridge in the world; just wide enough to let the mast of a sailboat pass through. 64 Scaur Hill Fort, Somerset Road. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Sound and Ely’s Harbour. Open daily 7:30am-4pm, free. Grounds open 24 hours. Tel. 236-5902. 65 Heydon Trust, 43 acres of meticulously preserved grounds, filled with indigenous plants. The tiny, exquisite chapel was built in the 1620s. Open daily, dawn till dusk, free. 66 St. James’ Church, the Anglican church of Somerset, has a graceful spire and imposing walkway. 67 Springfield & Gilbert Nature Reserve, Somerset. This National Trust Property once Bermuda.com 1-2 plantation. ad 2014_Layout 2 1/31/14 PM Pagewith 1 buttery and slave comprised a small Springfield, the 2:04 old mansion quarters, dates back to 1740. Five acres of walking trails.
National Treasure Visit the National Museum of Bermuda, home to 500 years of island culture and history. See the massive mural of Bermuda history, our exhibit Shipwreck Island: Sunken clues to Bermuda’s past, and spectacular views.
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69-75 refer to Royal Naval Dockyard Map 69 Somerset Village overlooks charming Mangrove Bay. Stop for a meal or some shopping. 70 Dockyard Visitor Information Centre is near the fast ferry dock. Open daily, Sat and Sun, 9am-4pm. Tel. 542-7104 71 The National Museum of Bermuda includes the Commissioner’s House, which exhibits our rich nautical history and extensive artefact collections. Open daily, 10-4 Mon - Fri, 10 - 5 Sat and Sun, last admission 3pm. Adults $12, senior citizens $10 and children under 16 free, if accompanied by an adult. Tel. 234-1418. W 72 Dolphin Quest Bermuda, Dockyard. Enjoy an extraordinary encounter with dolphins. Open 9:30am-4:30pm daily. Reservations required. www.dolphinquest.org Tel: 234-4464 or toll free 800-248-3316 73 The Bermuda Craft Market in the Old Cooperage features Bermuda cedar work, candle and jewellery making, pottery, banana dolls and many other crafts, with demonstrations by local artisans. Open daily 9am-5pm and until 8pm when cruise ships are in port. Tel: 234-3208. W 74 The Bermuda Arts Centre features studios housing various artists and exhibits which change every few weeks. A shop offers an extensive range of locally made gifts, paintings, sculptures and a wide print selection. Open daily 10am-5pm (closed Good Friday. Tel. 234-2809 W 75 Clocktower Shopping Mall boasts a delightful collection of boutiques and branch stores in a charming, covered mall. W
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inspired by bermuda Alexandra Mosher Studio Jewellery Bermudian artist Alexandra Mosher draws from the island’s natural beauty to create inspired, sculptural jewellery. “I create expressive and original pieces; they’re certainly conversation starters,” she explains. “There is nothing more fascinating than taking art as we know it and giving it a whole new context on the body. I make sculptures to be worn.” Considering Alexandra’s background as an artist, it is no wonder her intricately sculpted jewellery designs have been influenced by her studies in fine art. “I developed a love for craft at a very young age, and was often creating little presents for my parents out of assembled found objects,” she told us. “My family still has a collection of pretty little things I made them.” Alexandra studied Studio Art at the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts and later, Jewellery Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. She launched her line of jewellery in 2005 and since that time has won several prestigious awards for her collections. Her process involves the ancient technique of lost wax casting; she first hand carves her designs in wax and then casts them in silver and gold in limited numbers. “I remember reading an art critic’s review of my work and feeling like I was on the right path when he said he was surprised at how I could create such original pieces at such an affordable price.” Although her work is highly coveted, she has something for every level of collector.
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Alexandra is perhaps best known for her Bermuda Reef Collection in which she incorporates Bermuda’s famous pink sand into sterling silver and gold to create captivating pieces of wearable art. “‘Is it a gemstone?’ people ask me, and I just love watching their reaction when I explain how I’ve set our beautiful sand into each unique piece.” She told us that visitors often go on to say their daughter, sister or friend would never forgive them if they didn’t bring a little something from her pink sand collection back home as a gift. “It warms my heart to hear that,” she beams. Finding a little piece of your own is a delightful experience. You can find the lovely pink Alexandra Mosher Studio Jewellery Boutique in the Washington Mall at #7 Reid Street in Hamilton or some of her collections at A.S. Cooper & Son’s stores island-wide. For infomation or to shop online call 441 236 9009 or visit www. alexandramosher.com.
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A great way to see Bermuda and all its attractions Regularly scheduled buses operate at frequent intervals to most of the destinations throughout Bermuda which visitors may find of interest. Bus stops are indentified by pink and blue poles. Poles that are pink indicate service inbound to the City of Hamilton. Poles that are blue indicate service outbound from the City of Hamilton. The table below lists many of the destinations that visitors ask us about most frequently. Alongside each destination is the number of the route(s) serving that destination, the appropriate fare zone, and the times buses leave The Central Terminal in Hamilton. If possible avoid the rush hour. The best time to travel by bus is between 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and after 6:00 p.m. Destination Route Number Fare Zone* Buses Leave Hamilton** L.F. Wade International Airport 1,3,10,11 14 Zone 09 15 21 33 45 57 Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo 10,11 3 Zone 09 21 33 45 57 Belmont Hills Golf Club 8 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 57 Botanical Gardens 1,2,7 3 Zone 05 15 17 29 41 45 53 Crystal Caves of Bermuda 1,3 14 Zone 15 45 Royal Naval Dockyard 7,8 14 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Elbow Beach 2,7 3 Zone 05 15 17 29 41 53 Gibbs Hill Lighthouse 7 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Grotto Bay Hotel 1,3,10,11 14 Zone 09 15 21 33 45 57 Horseshoe Bay 7 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Mangrove Bay (Somerset) 7,8 14 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Maritime Museum 7,8 14 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 John Smith’s Bay 1 3 Zone 15 45 Surf Side Beach Club 7 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Fairmont Southampton Hotel 7,8 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 St. George’s 1,3,10,11 14 Zone 09 15 21 33 45 57
* See Bus Fare Information for additional details on 3 and 14 Zone fares. ** Departures on the hour and minutes past the hour from The Central Terminal in Hamilton.
Bus service in Bermuda is operated by the Bermuda Department of Public Transportation (DPT). Bermuda is divided in 14 Zones, each about 2 miles long. Fare Category
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Telephone: (441) 292-3851 Fax: (441) 292-9996 E-Mail: info@ptb.bm Internet: www.BermudaBuses.bm 26 Palmetto Road devonshiRe dv 05 • P.o. Box hm 443 hamilton hm Bx, BeRmuda
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FRAGRANCE OF THE MONTH JUSTIN BIEBER THE KEY Justin’s fragrance unlocks the next chapter of the story with THE KEY channelling Justin’s authentic voice that inspires his millions of dedicated fans to believe – to believe in themselves, to believe in their connection with Justin, and most of all, to believe that their dreams will come true. Available at Gibbons Company. A.S Cooper & Sons Ltd. and Brown & Co. Info: infobb@pdl.bm
shopping guide A.S. COOPER & SONS LTD. MAIN STORE 59 Front Street, City of Hamilton Fashion, Cosmetics, fragrances, duty free perfume, fine jewellery with diamonds, precious and semi precious stones in gold and silver. Gifts & collectibles. Info: 441 295 3961 ext 407, www.ascooper.bm MAN 29 Front Street, City of Hamilton Men’s Fashion including Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Bahama, Vineyard Vines, Perry Ellis, TABS, Brooks Brothers Info: 441 295 3961, www.ascooper.bm CHILDREN 27 Front Street, City of Hamilton Infants to children’s clothing up to age 14. Info: 441 295 3961, www.ascooper.bm EXPRESS WASHINGTON MALL, Reid Street, City of Hamilton Juniors fashions & accessories. Info: 441 296 6525, www.ascooper.bm DOCKYARD CLOCKTOWER MALL, Royal Naval Dockyard Ladies fashions and accessories, gifts, souvenirs & fragrances at duty free prices. Info: 441 234 4156, www.ascooper.bm FAIRMONT SOUTHAMPTON 101 South Shore Road, Southampton Ladies and Mens fashions and accessories. Info: 441 239 7094, www.ascooper.bm 27TH CENTURY BOUTIQUE | THE HAIR STUDIO & BEAUTY SALON 92 Reid Street, City of Hamilton Fashion for men and women. The Hair Studio offers manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails, eyebrow waxing, braiding and all other hair services. Info: 441 292 2628 or 441 295 2258, 27_century@northrock.bm ANTHONY PETTIT By appointment only. Bermuda Fine Art, Antique Maps, Books, Prints and Ephemera. Info: 441 292 2482, www.anthonypettit.com
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ALEXANDRA MOSHER STUDIO JEWELLERY ALEXANDRA MOSHER STUDIO JEWELLERY Lower Level Washington Mall, 17 Reid Street, City of Hamilton Bermudian artist Alexandra Mosher creates art jewellery designs inspired by the beautiful motifs found in Bermuda’s Flora and Fauna, the ocean, architecture, history and culture. Info: 441 236 9009, www.alexandramosher.com ARROWROOT GIFT SHOP Botanical Gardens, Paget Works of art by local artists including paintings, drawings, prints, pottery and an extensive list of items made of Bermuda cedar. Books by local authors, note cards with images from Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art permanent Collection. Info: 441 236 2950, www.bermudamasterworks.com ASTWOOD DICKINSON LTD. JEWELLERS & WATCHMAKERS 83-85, Front Street, Hamilton Astwood Dickinson has an outstanding reputation for bringing the worlds finest jewellery and watches to Bermuda. Hearts on Fire, Effy, Mont Blanc, Links of London, as well as gold and gem set jewellery from all over the world are all available at U.S. prices with the bonus of no sales tax. Also available is the original Bermuda Collection, designed and manufactured on-site by master goldsmiths. The first of its kind in Bermuda, it features aspects of the islands culture and traditions in stunning 18-karat yellow or white gold. Designers also offer the limited Signature Collection, which includes pieces that are not Bermuda specific in 18-karat gold, as well as a jewellery repair and design centre. Available exclusively at Astwood Dickinson are some of the world’s finest timepieces including Cartier, Omega, Baume & Mercier, TAG Heuer, Corum, Longines, Michele, Tissot all at duty free prices with no sales tax. Info: 441 292 5805, info@astwooddickinson.bm, www.astwooddickinson.bm BERMUDA HEAT, BERMUDA BLUE & BERMUDA BREEZE Available from: Gibbons Company, City of Hamilton, The Bermuda Island Shop, St. George’s. , The Perfume Shop, Royal Naval Dockyard, Brown & Co., City of Hamilton, A.S. Cooper, Front St., City of Hamilton, and branch stores, Carole Holding Shops, Royal Naval Dockyard & Fairmont Southampton Hotel. Distributed By P.D.L. Limited. Fine Perfume. Info: 441 292 1710 BERMUDA CEDAR GIFTS Washington Mall, City of Hamilton Handcrafted cedar pens, winestoppers and more sold at the Alexandra Mosher Studio in Washington Mall just off Reid Street; on Queen Street at the Island Shop, Hand Made Bermuda in the Clocktower mall in Dockyard and online at www. luxurygiftsbermuda.com. Info: 441 532 4869, www.bermudacedargifts.com
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shopping guide BROWN & CO. 35 Front Street, City of Hamilton Fragrances, gift ideas and greeting cards. Books from local and internationally acclaimed authors. Info: 441 279 5442, www.brown.bm BROWN & CO. - HALLMARK Reid Street, City of Hamilton Gift ideas and greeting cards. Info: 441 279 5442, www.brown.bm BROWN & CO. - BOOKMART Reid Street, City of Hamilton Books from local and internationally acclaimed authors. Info: 441 279 5442, www.brown.bm CHATHAM HOUSE 63 Front Street, City of Hamilton A historic retailer of Cuban cigars. Info: 441 295 2351 CRISSON JEWELLERS 16 Queen Street, City of Hamilton 55 Front Street, City of Hamilton Fairmont Southampton, Southampton Fairmont Hamilton, Pembroke Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard Crisson Jewellers means the very best of Bermuda shopping. Your trip to Bermuda is incomplete without a visit to this landmark store. A family business since 1922, Crisson stands for good taste, quality and value. Crisson Jewellers proudly represents watch brands such as Rolex, TAG Heuer, Movado, Ebel, Tudor, Raymond Well, David Yurman. Frederique Constant, Philip Stein, Victorinox Swiss Army, Michael Kors, Luminox, Seiko, Citizen and Casio. Jewellery brands include David Yurman, Pandora, Roberto Coin, Marco Bicego, John Hardy, Kabana, LeVian, Nanis, MarahLago, Memoire Diamonds, Cento, Michael Kors, Konstantino, Elizabeth & James, Fope, Rebeeca, Mikimoto, Tara and Honora. Info: 441 295 2351, www.crisson.com DAVIDROSE JEWELRY Water Street, St. George’s Fine Jewelry. Info: 441 293 7673 or www.davidrose.bm DIGICEL Church Street Retail Store, Washington Mall, Church Street, City of Hamilton Court Street Retail Store, Corner of Dundonald & Court Street, City of Hamilton. Info: 441 500 5000, www.digicelbermuda.com OCEANS GIFT SHOP Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, 40 Crow Lane, Pembroke Oceans Gift Shop is a treasure trove of unique gifts, memorable keepsakes, books, toys, t-shirts, artefact reproductions, Bermuda souvenirs and more! Info: 441 292 7219, www.buei.org PICTURESQUE GALLERY Walker Arcade, 47 Front Street, Hamilton The Picturesque Gallery showcases Bermudian photographer Roland Skinners best work spanning a 50-year career. Roland’s images of Bermuda truly capture the unique colours and contours of the island, its flamboyant sunsets, lush floral landscapes and sweeping aerial views. Archival colour prints in various sizes are available from the gallery along with two best-selling books and a number of unique gift items featuring Roland’s images. Info: 441 292 1452, www.picturesquebermuda.com bermuda.com
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REBECCA LITTLE JEWELLERY
P-TECH 5 Reid Street, City of Hamilton P-Tech, a department of the Phoenix Stores is Bermuda’s premier provider of consumer electronics, including digital cameras & accessories, MP3 Players and so much more. We also provide other complimentary brands of products & services; which include online photo processing services, digital picture frames and Cellular Phone accessories. Info: 441 295 5496, www.ptech.bm REBECCA LITTLE JEWELER DESIGNER MAKER ‘Inspired by the stark contours of Bermuda’s distinct architecture and the Bermuda triangle, Bermudian jeweler Rebecca Little designs and creates contemporary, cutting edge jewellery with geometric, clean lines using gold, silver and incorporated precious gem stones to add texture. Her bold and sculptural jewellery is exhibited internationally and has won several awards. Rebecca designs and hand makes all her jewellery here in Bermuda.’ Info: To make an appointment call 441 704 0766 or shop online at www.rebeccalittlejewellery.com
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art matters The Art of Risk Taking By Lisa Howie, Director, Bermuda National Gallery
“I do not set out to ‘make a painting.’ If I did that, I might likely take a ‘safe’ or ‘recipe’ route to an acceptable result. I would therefore close myself off to the privilege of so many of the wonderful possibilities that arrive when learning something new, working out of my comfort zone, taking risks.” Steven Masters Artist Steven Masters actively investigates the art making process in the current exhibition Marking Territory: A Focus on Bermuda’s Landscape. Masters pushes through his academic training to arrive at landscapes that are both readable and curious. One can see the house, one understands the splash of water- the emptiness- as a spray of seawater against a breaking wall, but there are deliberate gestures in the paint- the drips- the voids- that bend the interpretation. Steven Masters, After the Storm, 2014, watercolour on paper. Collection of the artist.
Masters says of his work: “I am quite willing to make mistakes in my endeavour to learn, an approach that produces a far greater number of ‘fails’ and far fewer successful paintings. Risk-taking does, however, produce paintings that are far more unique and exciting.” Equally risk taking, but altogether different in expression, Kok Wan Lee creates an emotional landscape. Lee has spent time in a particular park on the South Shore but has not communicated the realism of the moment, rather the feeling of the time spent there. It is vibrant in palette choices- these red and orange and blue hues- each capturing tones of emotion rather than the photograph of the scene. The risk in this landscape rendering is that the viewer might not ‘get it’. They might not ‘see’ Lee’s work as a landscape at all. But if this daring approach makes the viewer feel something, then Lee has been successful. Kok Wan Lee, Astwood Park #2, 2014, acrylic on paper. Collection of the artist.
Jean Dufy’s oil on canvas Horse and Carriage in Front of Arc de Triomphe is featured in the Highlights of the Young Collection exhibition. Here is an excellent example of the expressionist style that, in the early 1900s, was considered radical. Dufy’s busy Paris scene near the Arc de Triomphe captures the hectic city with bustling carriages and figures in elegant wear. The street is portrayed as a carousel with impossible colour. We can only imagine how this would have been ‘read’ by viewers during its time. The artwork described in this short article Dufy, Horse and Carriage in Front of Arc reminds us that risk taking and art are Jean de Triomphe, nd, oil on canvas. Collection of the inseparable. When artists take risks we are then Bermuda National Gallery. Gift of John Hinson forced as viewers to challenge our perceptions, Young II and Nelga Vivian Young. to question the actual questions that we use to read artwork. To perhaps not start with: Do I like this artwork? Rather: How does this artwork make me feel? Join us for an art experience. Take away a memento with a BNG art book. Exhibition tours on Thursdays at 10:00 am. For more information: www.bng.bm or call (441) 295-9428 For more information: www.bng.bm or call (441) 295-9428
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art matters ALEXANDRA MOSHER STUDIO JEWELLERY 17 Reid Street, Lower Level of the Washington Mall, City of Hamilton Art jewellery designs are all handmade and inspired by the colours and natural motifs of Bermuda. Info: Free, 236 9009, www.alexandramosher.com Monday to Friday 11:00am-5:00pm ANTHONY PETTIT By appointment only Bermuda Fine Art, Antique Maps, Books, Prints and Ephemera. Info: 292 2482, www.anthonypettit.com BERMUDA NATIONAL GALLERY City Hall & Arts Centre Church Street, City of Hamilton (Upstairs) Exhibitions change throughout the year & hold a variety of interesting lectures, films, and events. Adults $5, Free for BNG Members, NARM members, seniors and students Info: 295 9428, www.bng.bm Monday to Friday 10:00am-4:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm BERMUDA SOCIETY OF ARTS City Hall & Arts Centre (Upstairs) Exhibitions change regularly. Call for more info on classes, current and upcoming exhibits. 441.292.3824 | info@bsoa.bm
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS MARKING TERRITORY: A FOCUS ON BERMUDA’S LANDSCAPE An exhibition of contemporary landscape expressions
DNA CREATIVE SHOPPE 129 Front St., City of Hamilton Bermuda’s only online and brick & mortar art supplies store. Monday to Saturday, 11:00am-7:00pm Info: 747 5399, www.dnashoppe.biz
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE BNG COLLECTION Historical and contemporary artwork THE YOUNG COLLECTION Global eclecticism in painting, sculpture, and prints
MASTERWORKS MUSEUM OF BERMUDA ART Botanical Gardens, Paget Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm, Sundays 11:00am-4:30pm Info: $5, free for members and children under 12, 299-4000, www.bermudamasterworks.com
CITY HALL & ARTS CENTRE CHURCH STREET, HAMILTON Monday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm
WINDJAMMER II ART GALLERY Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton Where professional artists come together and show their work. Monday to Friday 10am-5pm, Weekend 12pm-5pm Info: Free, 295 1783, www.windjammer2.com
Tel: (441) 295-9428 Admission: $5 Adults Free: Members, NARM Members, Seniors & Children under 12
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One of Bermuda's Leading Art Dealers Bermuda Fine Art, Antique Maps, Books, Prints & Ephemera
Denis Lord 1926 – 2013 The Road to St David’s Lighthouse 9 x 13/5 inches c1990 What a varied career some of the artists who came to Bermuda had. Denis Lord was a fighter pilot in World War Two, worked as a cartoonist for numerous publications in England. He was recruited by Disney Studios as background illustrator for great films like Snow White and Bambi, before offering his watercolour and oil paintings worldwide. This vibrant East End view with its figures and daring use of colours well emphasizes his adventurous technique. Price on request. By Appointment Only / 441 292 2482 / www.anthonypettit.com
Located on Front Street in the City of Hamilton, the Picturesque Gallery features Bermudian Photographer Roland Skinner’s colour archival prints of Bermuda. Select images can be reproduced on canvas and a variety of available boutique prints make an idyllic souvenir perfect for preserving a memorable stay in Bermuda. The latest reprint of Roland’s At A Glance book is also available. Roland Skinner has been photographing the island since 1958. His wonderful photography truly captures the unique colours, contours of the island, its flamboyant sunsets, lush floral landscapes and sweeping aerial views.
Walker Arcade, 47 Front Street, Hamilton. 10am - 3pm Tuesday - Saturday 441 292 1452, www.picturesquebermuda.com Facebook/PicturesqueBermuda
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art Bermuda Cedar Gifts Alan makes a number of beautiful gifts using old Bermuda Cedar. He has created a special collection of pens, pencils, wine stoppers, men’s razors and shaving sets and even a coffee scoop! Each piece is carefully hand crafted and special orders including engraving by Bermuda Blueprinting can be requested. These hand crafted pieces of art make the perfect gift for anyone who appreciates having a little piece of Bermuda. Alan uses reclaimed wood and sometimes a small nail hole appears as he turns the wood on his lathe. It is especially cool to come across these markings as it really makes each and every piece original. Alan’s beautifully hand crafted Bermuda Cedar Gifts can also be found at the Alexandra Mosher Studio in Washington Mall just off Reid Street; on Queen Street at the Island Shop and online at www.luxurygiftsbermuda.com where all purchases are elegantly giftwrapped and hand delivered same or next day. Alan is happy to talk about custom designs and orders. He also works with coloured acrylic. So the next time you’re looking for a gift that is really unique and special, give Alan a call at 532 4869 or email him at info@bermudacedargifts.com
By Appointment Only Tel: 441 292 2482 www.anthonypettit.com bermuda.com
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golf “The Answer is in the Dirt” BY KIM SWAN, J.P. TEACHING PROFESSIONAL
Golf is a great game, I am so thankful to have found the game of golf or to have had the game of golf find me, as my life in golf has been a match made in heaven. Today, it is a labour of love for me to work once again in my trade as professional golfer being involved hands on with the game of golf operating exclusively as a golf coach and writing articles about the game. Each day my life revolves around the actual game of golf itself, coaching persons how to play golf, how to swing the golf club effectively, how to control the golf ball as they navigate the golf course and writing articles about the game and providing instruction based on my experiences. First and foremost, golf as a game is built on fairness and fair play, which can be a challenge for many who play golf, as the world as we know and live in often encourages and rewards unscrupulous behavior. As a great model to follow, I am reminded and guided by the gentlemanlike example set by golf legend Bobby Jones, who penalized himself for an infraction known only to himself and God. Ironically, one of the greatest slogans within the game of golf is attributed to both Ben Hogan and Gary Player, which serves as a mantra that encompasses the work ethic required to succeed at the game of golf. “The answer is in the Dirt” Clearly, there is so substitute for practice and it is incumbent on a player to hit through the dirt regularly in practice to bear the fruits of better golf play. Our aim at the Port Royal Golf Developmental Program is to encourage our students to practice consistently, get better at applying proper fundamentals when hitting golf shots and help them to learn to at each shot online with purpose. We invite you to contact us and join one of our programs for all ages and levels of golfer.
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The “America’s Cup” comes home By Dr. Edward Cecil Harris, MBE, JP, PHD, FSA
This painting captures Samuel Triscott’s Bermuda sloop Pearl racing downwind in the Great Sound towards Gibbs Hill Lighthouse (just erected) in November 1846. Three years later, Pearl beat the American vessel Brenda on what might be considered the first “America’s Cup” in waters off Bermuda (Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection, Bermuda Archives).
Bermuda is rightly agog at the prospect of having the America’s Cup in local waters in 2017. However, it is perhaps fair to say that “the America’s Cup is coming home”, for such competitive racing with fore-and-aft sail technology owes much to events at Bermuda in the early decades of settlement after the arrival of the good ship Plough in the summer of 1612. As suggested by the late Eldon Trimingham, the geographical orientation of the island led to the invention of the “Bermuda Rig” before 1674, when it appears in a manuscript drawing of ten sail types of the world as the “Bermoodes saile”, the distinctive triangular cloth that today adorns most racing yachts of the world. Other than the people-related “Tartar Saile”, it is the only one of the ten named for the country in which it was born and evolved, with the help of the diverse Bermuda boating community of the day. With the addition of high-tech enhancements, it is the Bermuda Rig which basically drives the “Search for Speed under Sail” that is the reason for being of the America’s Cup. As Charles Dickens later opined (and as may be suggested), the Rig and the Bermuda sloop (of indigenous cedar) made “Every Bermudian… amphibious…White or black, they were all sailors and seafaring to a man, almost to a woman…”. In 1859, one Samuel Truscott (sic) presented a model of a Bermudian Sloop to the United Services Museum, at which time it was noted: “this gentleman The 1674 manuscript drawing from the Pepys Library, Cambridge University, which records the “Bermoodes Saile”, as one of the ten sail types of the world at that time.
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A small Bermuda Sloop powered by the classic Bermuda Rig races through local waters off Paget Island in St. George’s Parish in the early 1900s (National Museum).
appears to have had great experience in the Bermudian sloops, and states that beating to windward nothing can compete with them”! An article in the Newport Daily News of 17 June 1954 alludes to the sponsors of the epic race from that town to Bermuda as the Cruising Club of American and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and suggests that “What some call the first international yacht race ever sailed was held in 1849 between the Bermuda ship [sloop] Pearl, owned by Samuel Triscott, and the Brenda, owned by George Collamore of Boston. The race, held off Bermuda, was won by the Pearl by a 55-second margin.” So we can say, in a sense, that the first “America’s Cup” was won in the waters of the American hemisphere off Bermuda fully two years before the 1851 race around the Isle of Wight, for which a trophy was awarded by the Royal Yacht Squadron to the vessel America. That cup was subsequently named for that boat and given by the Royal Yacht Squadron to the New York Yacht Club, “which made the cup available for perpetual international competition”. No doubt Samuel Triscott and Eldon Trimingham and all sailing Bermudians of generations past would be delighted that the “America’s Cup” is coming home after 168 years. To Larry Ellison, Michael Bloomberg, the Bermuda Government, and all the sponsors, officials, competitors and interested visitors: “Fair winds and following seas” for the America’s Cup 2017 at the island of the Bermuda Rig.
A painting of a particular type of local vessel, known in the 1700s as “a Bermudian”, shows it sailing off of Port Royal, Jamaica, carrying the Bermuda Rig: that type of vessel is illustrated in the present training ship, the Spirit of Bermuda.
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historical stories Do you know… About the Bermuda Dioramas? Part 5 By Horst Augustinovic
In 1950 a series of eleven Dioramas showing scenes from Bermuda’s early history were created by the Belgian artist Emil Antoine Verpilleaux and the Polish sculptor Andre Bohomolec after much collaboration with historians Commander Leslie Howarth, Walter Hayward, Hereward Watlington and Dr. Henry Wilkinson. These Dioramic Tableaux are reproduced in three dimensions by placing figures and objects in front of a painted background. The Dioramas were initially exhibited at the ‘Bermuda Cavalcade Gallery’ on Front Street in Hamilton and after they were purchased by the Bermuda Trade Development Board in 1952, they became part of a display in Fort St. Catherine, also featuring replicas of the Crown Jewels, various wax figures featuring life in a military fort as well as Boer War carvings. Unfortunately the Dioramas were destroyed during renovations in 2010. WHALING OFF BERMUDA The early settlers of Bermuda were soon disillusioned when they realized that the island wasn’t quite the Eldorado they had expected. The large block of ambergris which was found early on turned out to be a one-off find, pearl diving was a non-starter and planting corn and tobacco proved disappointing. Even the wild hogs, turtles and tame cahows which supplied much of the food early on were soon exhausted. And so these early Bermudians turned to the sea for their livelihood with fishing, whaling and shipbuilding becoming important means of support. Of these endeavours, whaling was certainly the most adventurous and when successful, very rewarding. In 1667 Richard Norwood, the Surveyor of Bermuda, described Whaling rather vividly: “In the Spring-time and fair weather they take one, two or three whales in a day. They are less than those in Greenland, but more lively so that if they be struck in deep water they make into the deep with such violence that the Boat is in danger to be hauled down after them, if they cut not the rope in time. Therefore they usually strike in shoal water. For that purpose they have very good boats manned with six oars. They row gently up to the whale so he will scarcely shun them and when the Harpineer, standing ready fitted, sees his opportunity he strikes his Harping-Iron into the Whale.” A PIRATICAL EXPLOIT When Bermudians became disappointed with the poor productivity of their rocky soil and turned to the sea for a better livelihood, privateering became the most rewarding enterprise. With Britain frequently at war, Bermudian ship owners would often receive “Letters of Marque”, allowing them to prey on enemies of the Crown and essentially becoming pirates. This Diorama shows one of the more celebrated episodes involving Rhode Islander Thomas Tew and a number of Bermudians who in 1691 sailed in the Amity to the Gulf
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historical stories do you know... of Aden in search of French shipping. As it turned out, they came across a convoy of six Arabian ships, an episode that Henry Wilkinson described in “Bermuda In The Old Empire” as follows: “The tallest of these soon appeared. She was heavily armed and carried 300 soldiers, but Tew, certain that to them discretion would loom large, ran the Amity alongside and boarded forthwith. The ship was carried without loss to the pirates. The booty was so immense that, notwithstanding waste, it yielded £3,000 a man. There was also a store of powder. Tew wished to attack the other ships in turn, but the crew objected, for they now desired nothing as much as a frolic ashore. The Amity was accordingly headed for Madagascar. In due time, Tew made his return voyage, carrying, it was alleged, £100,000 and reached Rhode Island without misadventure.” Much of this ill-gotten gain went into the purchase of land and houses, some of them now fine examples of early Bermudian architecture. THE GREAT GUNPOWDER SCANDAL The story of the Gunpowder Plot, when on August 14th 1775, 100 barrels of gunpowder was stolen from a British powder magazine on Retreat Hill in St. George’s and shipped to the American rebels, is well know. Just like today, most of our food came from America with Bermudians shipping salt from their Turks Island salt pans to America and returning to Bermuda with food and other necessities of life. Unfortunately the American Revolutionary War changed all that when Congress placed an embargo on exports to Britain and her colonies. Suddenly supplies were cut and Bermudians faced starvation. Fortunately Bermuda had one thing that the American rebels needed urgently – British gunpowder – and stealing must have seemed the obvious solution to the problem. The Diorama shows the daring nighttime robbery underway. On the left is a French officer being overpowered. He happened to be a prisoner on parole and as he disappeared that night, it was assumed that he was in league with the robbers and left with them, however, when the foundation of the unfinished church was being excavated a hundred year later, a skeleton with a fractured skull and fragments of French insignia was found. Bermudians then recalled the story of the Frenchman who disappeared during the gunpowder robbery and believed that he came on the scene accidentally, was mistaken for a British officer, and quickly killed and buried nearby. Comments: Horst Augustinovic, netlink@link.bm bermuda.com
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golf & dine The Bella Vista Express BELLA VISTA EXPRESS / PORT ROYAL GOLF COURSE / BY NADIA HALL
The average game of golf takes four and a half to five hours, which is plenty of time for the average player to work up an appetite. Now, Port Royal is not your average golf course. With breathtaking ocean views and world-class design, its famous 16th Hole is widely regarded as one of the greatest par threes in golf and has a ravine dropping down to the Atlantic Ocean between the tee and the pin. Should your energy also drop between the tee and the green then an on-course delivery service is available courtesy of the Clubhouse restaurant, Bella Vista. “It is pretty much on the course room service, to put it bluntly,” manager Gordon Reid tells us of their next hole delivery service. Order on the 9th hole and they confidently promise delivery on the 10th. With an additional concession cart stocked with snacks and refreshments that runs the course all day, Port Royal is the only golf course offering this kind of service. Each cart comes complete with a selection of menus and all food is in keeping with golf etiquette. “These are dishes that you can eat on the run,” he vows. “You can order pretty much anything including a Dark ‘n Stormy or a rum and coke. We have a full bar inside ready to make any drink order. The main thing is, we never say, No.” Of course you can still take a pit stop at the Halfway House, a snack shop located conveniently between the 1st and 10th tee box, or enjoy some well-earned libation at “The 19th Hole,” Bella Vista’s Clubhouse bar. During tournaments the bar is packed creating a buzzing atmosphere that doesn’t rely on the stunning location alone. The Bar and restaurant are both open to non-club members. “We are really getting a great response from the locals,” Chef Raj beams. He and owner Livio Ferigo are committed to serving seasonal produce from the local farms, local fish and lobster when in season and the quality shows. “I go to the table to speak directly with the customers to get valuable feedback and adapt accordingly. This way we can see the customer’s face and know how they are enjoying their visit. We really appreciate feedback from diners.” And the diners certainly appreciate the warm and uniquely personal service both on and off the course. Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturdays & Sundays Halfway House: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Bar & Restaurant: 11:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Bella Vista Express / Port Royal Golf Course / Southampton 441 232 0100 / www.bellavistagrill.com
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BELLA JULIO CAESAR SALAD Served with Honey Roast Chicken, homemade dressing, paprika croutons, fresh parsley, shaved parmesan, fresh lemon Pairs well with: Eroica Riesling HOMEMADE ANGUS BEEF BURGER Served with caramelized onions, garlic button mushrooms, real cheddar cheese, and back bacon. Served with fries and coleslaw on a homemade Kaiser roll. Pairs well with: Carmel Road Monterray Pinot Noir BELLA FISH SANDWICH Corn flour crusted grouper, sweet potato fries and coleslaw. Homemade tartar sauce. Pairs well with: Sanford Chardonnay
SHRIMP EXTRAVAGANZA SALAD Served with avocado, apple, cherry tomatoes and a specialty curry dressing. Pairs well with: Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc SPONSORED BY
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a culinary adventure True Rustic Neapolitan Pizza SUL VERDE / ROSEWOOD TUCKER’S POINT / BY CANDICE DICKINSON
Sul Verde has always been known and loved for its authentic Italian experience so it only made sense to introduce true rustic Neapolitan pizza just last summer. Enjoy a classic Margherita complete with Italian favourites such as tomato sauce, house made mozzarella and basil or sink your teeth into a MAMA, just imagine chunks of tuna, accents of sliced red onion, capers scattered about, fresh basil, tomato sauce and house mozzarella. Meat lovers feast your eyes on a RICO’s CALZONE, house mozzarella, classic Italian house meatballs, shredded Parmesan, mushrooms, fresh basil and vivacious red peppers. A menu one step ahead of the rest wouldn’t be complete without something for seafood lovers, how about the OCEAN. Shrimps, scallops, calamari, mussels, tomato sauce, garlic, chili and fresh basil! Delicious! Chefs Max, Fabio, Riccardo and Andrea started by mastering the perfect dough following a recipe from the Neapolitan tradition of “Verace” or Verace Pizza Neapoletana (true Neapolitan Pizza). The dough is always shaped rather than rolled resulting in an authentic look allowing bubbles to expand around the crust line or “cornicione”. Only a specific oven temperature is used and the pizza is timed to perfection using the freshest ingredients with even the flour being shipped in from Italy. Rosewood Tucker’s Point, 60 Tucker’s Point Dr., Hamilton Parish, 441 298 4000, www.tuckerspoint.com
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One of the best parts of a pizza is the crust, so when thin crust pizza became all the rage we lost touch with the very reason that we fell in love with it in the first place. Neapolitan pizza has a thin base but the crust is delightfully puffy so there you have it folks, this pizza offers the best of both worlds! Sul Verde is located inside the Golf Clubhouse at Rosewood Tucker’s Point. Locals and non-members are welcome to enjoy take-out during the day and evening or enjoy dining in during the evenings inside or on the spectacular patio.
Pairs well with Castello Banfi BelnerO Rosso
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just desserts with Chef Ryan Solien VICTORIA GRILL / BY NADIA HALL
Originally from Los Angeles, Chef Ryan Solien calls Rome, Italy, home. His Venice Beach beginnings saw him take the unconventional path of touring with rock bands and legends like Bruce Springsteen, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, cooking for 45-300 of their traveling entourage. When he found himself mid-tour, with nowhere to go and no permanent base, this second-generation Italian decided to explore his roots. This, he explains, is when he “fell in love with Rome.” Chef Solien describes his cooking style as “heavily Franco-Italian. I’m an amalgamation of my travels.” It’s their philosophy of simplicity that appeals to him, the minimal ingredients. His time in LA brings with it the “Tex Mex vibe” – an easy transition – but fresh out of culinary school he found himself at legendary Commander’s Palace in New Orleans toiling away in the prep kitchen for six to eight hundred covers a night. If you know anything about the chefly progression, this is not a place you want to be. “If you’re going to be a chef, you have to be well-rounded,” he tells me, an attitude that has clearly taken him places. “I knew
“Chocolate Duet” Pairs perfectly with Dow Tawney Port 10 year Featured above top “Churros,” Pairs perfectly with Kahlua Specialty Coffee
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I needed to polish my pastry skills and I saw that as a way out of the prep kitchen. It was like paid school. You get a passion for desserts after a while.” Everything in the Victoria Grill kitchen is made from scratch. The “churros,” Mexican doughnuts, are borrowed from the traditional French pâte à choux recipe; the stolen dough put in a piping bag and squeezed into a deep fryer. It is their number one selling dessert, dusted while hot with cinnamon sugar and served with a chocolate dipping sauce. The restaurant’s name change (formally Latin) brought a brief foray into Southern cuisine, but that “Tex Mex” Latin American flavour returned with the new menu. The “Chocolate Duet” is a loose take on the Latin plate, empañadas stuffed with plantain, bananas and Nutella served alongside an chocolate-avocado mousse with just a hint of cinnamon. Often referred to as “true cinnamon” or “real cinnamon,” Mexican “canela” is a mellow, sweeter version of the common bark found in most shops. The avocado is untraceable in the cocoa, lending a unique richness that is lighter on the waistline than the traditional eggs and cream. The Calabaza Cheesecake, a flame-hued, pumpkin filled version of the classic dessert, is lightly spiced like the traditional pumpkin pie, but creamy with a traditional graham cracker crust and mango glaze. It is just one example of how Solien has worked local flavours into the menu. “And who doesn’t love cheesecake?” It’s a statement disguised as a question. Who, indeed.
“Calabaza Cheesecake,” Pairs perfectly with Movendo Moscato Pairings by Victoria Esposito, Gosling’s 29 Victoria Street, Hamilton / 441 296 5050 / victoria-grill.com bermuda.com
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eat & drink guide ANGELO’S BISTRO Walker Arcade, Just off Reid Street in Hamilton Located in the heart of Hamilton just off Reid Street in the Walker Arcade, Angelo’s Bistro is a very popular spot for locals and a hidden gem for visitors to discover. Enjoy a casual breakfast, lunch or dinner, reasonably priced. Highlights include delicious salads, handmade pasta, thin crust pizza, authentic European dishes, Bermudian fare and Gluten Free specialties. Dine inside or Alfresco by Angelo`s Bistro Fountain. A traditional legend holds that if Visitors throw a coin into the fountain, they are ensured a return visit to our shores. Takeout is also available. Info: 441 232 1000 or bistroangelo@logic.bm BEAU RIVAGE Newstead/Belmont Hills Golf Resort & Spa, 27 Harbour Road, Paget Unwind in style and enjoy a divine setting overlooking unsurpassed panoramic views of Hamilton Harbour and the City of Hamilton. Pan-seared Rock fish, roast rack of lamb, and beef Wellington are but a few of the tantalizing specialties prepared by award winning French Master Chef Jean-Claude Garzia with fine wines and great service to match. The newly refurbished patio, AZURE, boasts an exotic cocktail menu with tapas to share. Perfect for a picturesque Happy Hour or private parties and events. Info: 441 232 8686, www.beaurivagebda.com BARRACUDA GRILL 5 Burnaby Hill (above the Hog Penny), Hamilton. One of Bermuda’s most celebrated restaurants, this is THE place for outstanding seafood and chops prepared with expertise in a contemporary style. Proudly winning over ten Best of Bermuda Awards, classically stylish Barracuda features warm mahogany woods, plush banquettes and a sumptuous but comfortable dining room, suitable for power lunches or a romantic tête-à-tête. Join guests at the cozy bar and enjoy cocktails mixed by our award winning bartender, or one of many wines served by the glass. The Barracuda Grill’s lavish and inviting interior hints at a time of luxurious passenger ships, popping champagne corks, and refined dining, all with a fresh passion. Info: 441 292 1609. barracuda@irg.bm, barracuda-grill.com BELLA VISTA BAR & GRILL Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton Set atop one of the World’s finest golf courses; enjoy the West End’s finest food at Bella Vista, a menu bursting with fresh, innovative Mediterranean flavour. Overlooking the stunning views of South Shore and its incomparable sunsets, the “19th Hole” is the perfect post-round cocktail spot for golfers and spectators alike. And there’s no need to interrupt the game; hungry players can have lunch delivered to the course! Info: 441 232 0100, www.bellavistabermuda.com
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A Taste of Land & Sea 441 234 5151 | Royal Naval Dockyard \ bonefish.bm
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eat & drink guide BERMUDA BISTRO AT THE BEACH 103 Front Street, City of Hamilton Bermuda’s number one hot spot from morning through to late night. Located in the heart of Hamiton on Front Street The Beach offers the best drink specials and tastiest food in Bermuda. It is by far the most fun in Bermuda for the best value where anything goes. The Beach has everything from morning Breakfast starting at 9:00am through to a late night menu. Daily specials featuring the Islands freshestseafood and produce. Info: 441 295 0219 or www.thebeachbermuda.com BISTRO J 8 Chancery Lane Hamilton Tucked away in one of Hamilton’s most enchanting and historical alleys, Bistro J offers a unique, wholesome, and imaginative menu that changes daily. Served in a lively, bistro setting, the daily specials will tweak your taste buds with fresh local seafood, the finest European and American meats, homemade pastas and the best produce Bermuda has to offer. The wine list is extensive, with all wines available by the glass. Open for lunch five days a week and dinner 6 nights a week, this culinary jewel is a must for those wishing to enjoy modestly priced fine dining in a vibrant atmosphere. Info: 441 296 3388, www.bistroj.bm BOLERO RESTAURANT & BAR 95 Front Street, City of Hamilton Join Chef / Owner Jonny Roberts and his team at this lively and bustling Brasserie, while enjoying a classic Bistro atmosphere, creative and incredible food, friendly and efficient service, and an overall enjoyable relaxed dining experience. A “neighbourhood” restaurant, its entrance just off Front Street in the City of Hamilton, Bolero welcomes people from all walks of life, simply looking for good food. The menu is extensive, seasonal and has earned this busy establishment many awards and accolades. Info: 441 292 4507 or www.bolerobrasserie.com BONEFISH BAR & GRILL 6 Dockyard Terrace, Dockyard Bone Fish Bar & Grill is located at Royal Naval Dockyard, just a short walk from the cruise ship terminal and ferry dock. Come ashore or head West from anywhere else in Bermuda and let our staff show you why we are consistently rated among Bermuda’s top dining and entertainment venues. Join Chef/Owner Livio Ferigo and his team, while enjoying a happy atmosphere, fun music, wonderful indoor/ outdoor bar/dining and views of the waterfront. Live entertainment weekly. Open 7 days a week. Info: 441 234 5151, www.bonefish.bm
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441 292 4507 MONDAY DINNER ONLY – 6:00PM - 10:00PM TUESDAY TO FRIDAY LUNCH AND DINNER 11:30AM-2:30PM/6:00PM-10:30PM SATURDAY DINNER ONLY 6:00PM-10.30PM CLOSED SUNDAYS
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eat & drink guide CAFÉ AMICI Clock Tower Mall, Sandys Enjoy an enchanting experience in Dockyard at this casual Italian Cafe. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and the best Pizza in Dockyard, Cafe Amici is conveniently located just a short walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal and Ferry Dock. Join family and friends for traditional Italian Cuisine served up just as it is in the back streets of Italy! Dine inside or “al fresco” on the great outdoor patio. Traditional Bermudian Codfish Breakfast is served every Sunday morning. Info: 441 234 5009, www.amici.bm CAFE TEN 10 Dundonald Street Hamilton This award-winning café and bar is located in a state of the art residential building in the City of Hamilton. Your best choice for a casual lunch, their home-brewed coffees, fresh and delicious salads, pastas, sandwiches and daily blackboard specials are consistently delicious. Home made desserts and Bermuda‘s best Tapas can upgrade your meeting to celebration status. Compliment your meal with a glass of wine or a cocktail made with fresh fruit & ingredients from the bar. This casual but elegant cafe is sure to please. Info: 441 295 0857 or www.ten.bm
CHOPSTIX FUSION 88 Reid Street, City of Hamilton Bermuda’s original Chinese restaurant, Chopsticks has grown its menu over the last thirty years to include the best of Thai, Indian, Filipino and Vietnamese cuisine. Whether you’re in the mood for classics, including Sweet and Sour Chicken and Peking Duck or wanting to expand your taste buds with our rotating specials, Chopsticks is here to satisfy your Far East cravings. Open for lunch Monday to Friday 11:30am. until 2:30pm. and dinner seven days a week from 5pm. until 11pm. Info: 441 292 0791, www.chopsticks.bm
COCONUT ROCK 20 Reid Street, City of Hamilton Tucked downstairs just off Reid Street is a hidden gem featuring two exciting restaurants. Enjoy delicious food and creative drinks at Coconut Rock. The bar is open until 2:00am with Takeout available until late. Call for details and the weekly entertainment schedule. Fancy some of Bermuda’s best sushi? Check out Yashi, located inside Coconut Rock. This quaint little Japanese house is the perfect place to get away from it all and the sushi is superb. You can also order sushi in the main dining room or take it to go! Info: 441 292 1043 or www.coconutrock.com
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eat & drink guide FROG & ONION AND DOCKYARD BREWING CO. The Cooperage Building, 4 Maritime Lane, Royal Naval Dockyard. This authentic British-style pub, was created in 1992 by a Bermudian and a Frenchman. This historic Cooperage, completed in 1853, was converted to five storehouses in the 1940s. With great comfort food and tasty gastropub-style dishes, Dockyard Brewing Co. is Bermuda’s only microbrewery, and has the distinction of being the only producer of adult beverage that can wear the “Totally Made in Bermuda” stamp. Featuring 5 different types of beers and ales, it is a favourite destination of locals and tourists alike who wish to sample artisanal beverages of exceptional quality. Info: 441 234 2900, frog@irg.bm, www.frogandonion.bm. GRIFFINS BISTRO 6 Rose Hill, St. George’s Club, St. George’s Located at the georgeous St. George’s Club in the heart of the old towne overlooking the harbour, The extremly inviting and cozy Griffin’s Bistro and Bar is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Griffin’s Bar is a great place to unwind after work whether it be round the pool bar or sitting around the fire in the Somer’s Lounge in the sipping from some of the best Single Malt Whisky available on the island. Info: 441 297 1200 or www.stgeorgesclub.bm HENRY VIII 69 South Road, Southampton Henry VIII Restaurant, Sushi Bar & Pub is located on Bermuda’s beautiful South Shore. Named after a Tudor king renowned for his enjoyment of food, drink and music, Henry’s has been operating for over 40 years, providing good food and lively entertainment in a wonderful setting. Isn’t it time for a little fun? Dance the night away with our late night entertainment, or join us for Sunday Brunch. Info: 441 238 1977, www.henrys.bm HOG PENNY RESTAURANT AND PUB 5 Burnaby Hill (Just up from Front Street) Hamilton. The Hog Penny is Hamilton’s oldest licensed establishment and interestingly is the original inspiration for the Cheers pub in Boston. Our 50-plus year history gives us a delightful patina of age that you just can’t replicate. Gourmet Magazine exclaimed “it was love at first sight for us, as well as the throngs who flock here!” This great institution is hard to beat for a truly authentic experience. Featuring fantastic, hearty, pub-style comfort food that has won countless ‘Best of Bermuda’ awards, the Hog Penny continues to be a favourite spot for generations of locals and visitors alike! Info: 441 292 2534. hogpenny@irg.bm. www.hogpennypub.com
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BERMUDA’S BEST DINE AROUND DEAL UNTIL MARCH 19TH, 2015. AVAILABLE 7 NIGHTS A WEEK! PICKLED ONION
53 Front Street, Hamilton, 441 295 2263, thepickledonion.com
Starters Quick Fried Goat Cheese or Oven Roasted East Coast Mussels or Sweet Chili Chicken Spring Rolls Entrees Blackened Snapper or Grilled Wahoo or Chicken Pesto Linguini or New York Strip Dessert Dark & Stormy Bread Pudding or Mini Apple Pie $29.55
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5 Burnaby Hill, Hamilton, 441 292 1609, barracuda-grill.com
Starters Local Roasted Tomato Soup or Rock Fish Cake or Mixed Mushroom and Duck Confit Tart Entrees Pan Seared Chicken Breast or Barbeque Double Cut Pork Chop or Grilled New York Striploin or Seared Snapper Dessert Baked Cheese Cake or Dark Chocolate Banana Toffee or Local Pumpkin Pudding $49.55
VICTORIA GRILL
29 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 441 296 5050, victoria-grill.com
Starters Victoria Grill Spanish Croquettes or Jalisco Style Steamed Mussels or Nana’s Empanadas Entrees Flame Broiled Rockfish or Grilled Pork Chop or New York Steak Dessert Churros or Banana Empanada $29.55
HOG PENNY
5 Burnaby Hill, 441 292 2534, hogpennypub.com
Starters Creamy Sweet Potato, Carrot & Coriander Soup or Classic Avocado and Prawn Cocktail or Homemade Chicken Liver and Cranberry Pâté Entrees Vegetarian Meatloaf or Parmesan Breaded Wahoo or Black Pepper Pork Curry or Marinated Flank Steak Dessert Cherry & Pecan Crumble Pie or Traditional Sherry Trifle $29.55
FROG & ONION
Royal Naval Dockyard, 441 234 2900, frogandonion.bm
Starters Traditional Sausage Rolls or Curried Rockfish Cake or Spinach and Artichoke Pasty Entrees Salmon Wellington or Hearty Winter Meatloaf or Roasted Chicken Dessert Treacle Sponge or Warm Brownie $29.55
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eat & drink guide LOBSTER POT & BOATHOUSE BAR 6 Bermudiana Road, City of Hamilton A warm welcome awaits you at The Lobster Pot, Bermuda’s finest seafood restaurant for more than 40 years. A favourite with locals and visitors, the Lobster Pot offers an outstanding variety of Bermuda seafood specialties and fresh fish delivered daily. Don’t like seafood, try our centre cut filet mignon or sirloin steak, succulent rack of lamb or tender chicken breast. We’ll serve it just the way you like it. The Lobster Pot is a ‘must visit’ for anyone who enjoys fine food and friendly service. Info: 441 292 6898, www.lobsterpot.bm MAD HATTERS 22 Richmond Road, Pembroke Serving cuisine which can best be described as Classic European with a Thai/North-American fusion, our set menu and daily specials are constantly changing to reflect both seasonal demand and the diversity of our talented chefs. Serving signature gourmet cuisine in a casual, yet elegant environment, we are one of the only Bermuda restaurants who meticulously balance upscale quality with an unpretentious setting. When you enter our debonair dining room, you’ll notice that the walls are decorated with hats of all shapes, styles and sizes. Go ahead…try one on. Info: 441 297 6231, enquires@madhatters.bm, www.madhatters.bm PIZZA HOUSE We serve up delicious pizzas, salads and sandwiches for dine-in or take-out. Pizza House chain has restaurants in Heron Bay, Shelly Bay and Southside. Choose from 21 different toppings at 3 convenient locations to suit you. Heron Bay Plaza, Southampton, Info: 441 238 2753 Shelly Bay Plaza, Hamilton Parish, Info: 441 293 8465 Southside, St. David’s Info: 441 293 5700 PICKLED ONION RESTAURANT AND BAR 53 Front Street, Hamilton. The Pickled Onion is a contemporary upscale but casual restaurant, with Bermuda’s best bar and ‘see and be seen’ vibe. Our chefs won the prestigious Escoffier Cup at the 2004 Bermuda Culinary Arts Festival, and we have received accolades from Food and Wine magazine, the Washington Post and most recently Giada’s Weekend Getaways. Our food is North American focused, with global influences. Join us at our classy and fun Martini style bar, popular with local professionals or those wanting to enjoy a night out on the town. We feature live entertainment seven nights a week in season, and overlook the harbour. Info: 441 295 2263. pickledonion@irg.bm, www.thepickledonion.com
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Five RESTAURANTS ONE MOUTHWATERING STANDARD
Lunch: Monday - Friday Dinner: 7 days a week 87 Front Street, Hamilton Tel: 295-5373 www.portocall.bm Private Dining Room Available
Contemporary
Lunch: Monday - Friday Dinner: Monday - Saturday Closed: Sundays 87 Front Street, Hamilton (upstairs above Port O Call) Tel: 295-9150
Sushi
www.pearl.bm Take Out Available
Lunch: Monday - Friday Dinner: Monday - Saturday Closed: Sundays Chancery Lane, Hamilton Tel: 296-8546 www.bistroj.bm
Casual
Lunch: Monday - Friday Dinner: 7 days a week 2 Chancery Lane, Hamilton Tel: 295 5058
Indian
Take Out Available
Open: Monday - Saturday, 7:00am - Late Closed: Sundays 10 Dundonald Street, Hamilton Tel: 295-0857 www.ten.bm Take Out Available
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eat & drink guide PORTOFINO 20 Bermudiana Road, Hamilton For over 35 years Portofino has been a favourite for both locals and visitors alike. The cozy atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious Italian menu filled with classics beloved by the whole family will have you returning again and again. Don’t forget to ask about their daily specials, dreamed up by Head Chef Filippo Vianello, as well as their award-winning desserts. You can expect the same quality and attention from their takeout service allowing you to take the authentic Italian experience home. We look forward to serving you. Info: 441 292 2375, www.portofino.bm RUBY MURRYS 2 Chancery Lane, Hamilton Ruby Murrys is the newest addition to Bermuda’s restaurant scene ,which is quickly becoming the place to go for discerning diners who yearn for the real taste of India. Our menu features some of the most popular gastronomic delights from the many diverse regional styles of India, traditional and modern, all served in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The upstairs wine bar serves Indian-style tapas to share. Open for lunch 5 days a week and dinner 7 nights a week. Take-out and catering available. Info: 441 295 5058 or www.yellowfin.bm
Join us for a culinary adventure overlooking stunning views of St. George’s Harbour Reservations 441 297 0861, 22 Water Street, St. George’s
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eat & drink guide SPECIALITY CINEMA & GRILL 12 Church Street, Hamilton Previously known as “The Little Theatre,” the Speciality Cinema is your alternative to the megaplex movie going experience. We are, by choice, the small guy in town, providing a more intimate, personal setting in which to enjoy a perfect afternoon or evening out with friends or family. The inhouse café offers great food and showtime snacks and confection in a fun and casual atmosphere. Look into booking toe smaller screen room for private birthday parties and corporate events. Winner of the Bermudian’s Best of Bermuda Award for 6 consecutive years. Info: 441 292 2135 or www.specialitycinema.bm TEMPEST 22 Water Street, St. George’s There’s no denying the old charm of this UNESCO World Heritage site and this cobbled Water Street location is no exception. From the folks that brought you Mad Hatters at the Mariners Club in Hamilton, comes a unique culinary journey in the Old Carriage House. Classic bistro favourites take on a new identity in the hands of a fresh, young team seeing a classic Bermuda fish sandwich reinvented with grilled banana and avocado cream or deconstructed perennial favourite, lemon meringue pie. Specials change daily. Info: 441 297 0861
Mad Hatters Open: Lunch (Mon-Fri) 12 noon - 2pm Dinner (Mon-Sat) 6pm - 9:30pm
Ever Changing Lunch & Dinner Specials 441 297 6231
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eat & drink guide PEARL 87 Front Street, Hamilton Located above Port O’ Call ‘s bustling bar on Front Street, Pearl is a welcome addition to Bermuda’s sushi scene. When creating the menu, our skilled Sushi chefs have combined their traditional Japanese culinary training along with the culinary styles garnered through world-wide experience. A unique and extensive sake & wine list is available for you. The result is a modern and creative menu, which still satisfies the classic sushi experience. Open for lunch five days a week and dinner nightly. Info: 441 295 9150, www.pearl.bm or pearl@yellowfin.bm PORT O CALL 87 Front Street, Hamilton One of Bermuda’s most popular restaurants, Port O’ Call consistently draws a crowd from Happy hour and beyond. Enjoy award-winning signature dishes featuring contemporary styles with an emphasis on fresh Bermuda Seafood. Enjoy our award winning wine list, with over 40 selections by the glass, or a cocktail designed by our award winning bartenders. Open for lunch five days a week and dinner nightly, dine inside or on our al fresco harbour-view terrace - either way you’re sure to love the experience of superb service and a masterful menu in an elegant setting. Info: 441 295 5373, portocall@yellowfin.bm, www.portocall.bm
R e s ta u R a n t & B o at h o u s e B a R
Monday to Friday: Lunch: 11:30am to 4:30pm Dinner: 4:30pm until closing Saturday: 5:30pm until closing Sunday: 6:00pm until closing Closed Public Holidays Located on the corner of Bermudiana & Gorham Roads in Hamilton. Reservations:
“Bermuda’s premier seafood restaurant for more than 40 years. Sailors and landlubbers meet to enjoy the best in fresh fish and other delicious food for lunch and dinner!”
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eat & drink guide ROBIN HOOD PUB & RESTAURANT 25 Richmond Road, Pembroke The best place to enjoy great pub style food and watch the best in LIVE Sports while enjoying a great menu with great prices! You can dine inside or outside on the restaurant patio, rain or shine, and enjoy sporting events on one of the many plasma television screens. Need to host an event? Ask about the functions room for private parties! The weekly pub quiz is fun and always attracts a lively crowd. Info: 441 295 3314 or www.robinhood.bm ROSA’S 121 Front Street, City of Hamilton Mixing up the island’s best margaritas and cocktails, Rosa’s not only offers the island’s sole TexMex cuisine but something to please even the pickiest of eaters. From fall-off-the-bone ribs and juicy burgers to sizzling fajitas and Bermuda’s most popular wings, Rosa’s fresh take on Mexican cuisine truly offers something for everyone. Come and relax on our balcony and enjoy 2-for-1 margaritas from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. daily. Rosa’s is open seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. Info: 441 295 1912 or www.rosas.bm
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eat & drink guide SWIZZLE INN - EAST Bailey’s Bay, Hamilton Parish Home of the original rum swizzle, our potent rum and fruit juice cocktail, The Swizzle Inn is Bermuda’s oldest and most famous pub. Established in 1932 in a 17th Century roadhouse, “Swizzle” serves up its namesake cocktail alongside great pub style food and evening entertainment in a setting filled with character and its popular, two-tiered patio. This Bailey’s Bay landmark is fun for all the family, with live music by local favourite, Ray Pasanen and weekly trivia nights. Shop the Swagger out Gift Shop for souvenirs to take home or drop in for a final cool one on your way to flight check in. Info: 441 293 1854 or www.swizzleinn.com SWIZZLE INN - WEST 87 South Shore Road, Warwick This second and equally popular location is situated along South Shore’s beach route. Enjoy the trademark Rum Swizzle and pub-style favourites, nachos, burgers, salads, sandwiches and sundaeson the wide patio after a day at the beach or stay late for a fun-filled trivia night. Mike bishop hosts a great evening of General knowledge questions with lots of prizes, cash, liquid libations, souvenir t-shirts and vouchers. Get a team together and join the fun! Info: 441 236 7459, www.swizzleinn.com
“Bermudaʼs Unique Dining Experience” Where you can choose from Premium Cuts of Steak, Seafood & Lamb
“Cooked to Perfection”
106 S O U T H S I D E ROA D ST. DAV I D’S
Along with Fresh Vegetables & Salads and The Most Mouthwatering Desserts Reservations 777.0555
Open 5:30pm Nightly except Mondays DRESS CODE: Smart Casual
Mini, Small, Medium, Large, X Large & Jumbo
21 DIFFERENT TOPPINGS
SOUTHSIDE ST. DAVIDʼS | 293-5700 SHELLY BAY PLAZA HAMILTON | 293-8465 HERON BAY PLAZA SOUTHAMPTON | 238-2753
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eat & drink guide YASHI SUSHI 20 Reid Street, City of Hamilton The most delicious Sushi in town! This quaint, little underground Japanese house is the perfect place to get away from it all and the Their house S w i z z l e isushi n n isS affordable o u t h Sand h osuperb. Re salad is beloved by all. Try some of their unique & b a i l e y ’ S b ay appetizers and signature rolls – you won’t be disappointed. Eat inside Yashi or in the Coconut Rock dining room and bar to mix it up. Take out available. Info: 441 296 622
Bermuda’s premier pub and restaurant and home of the Rum Swizzle
VICTORIA GRILL 29 Victoria Street, Hamilton Victoria Grill is an upscale-casual restaurant, quick-service café, and cocktail bar. Sophisticated urban chic exudes from each segment: Java Jive is a gourmet café featuring specialty coffees, fresh-baked goods, unique breakfasts and lunches to go. Enjoy your cappuccino on our street-level patio and watch the hustle and bustle of Victoria Street. Rumba°r features a 25-seat onyx stone bar with an outdoor lounge complete with upholstered banquettes, the perfect destination for a gathering. The menu includes tapas to share. Reserve the V.I.P. Room. With the flick of a switch it is converted from transparent glass to opaque seclusion. Our main dining room is the perfect place for that important power lunch or dinner, or an intimate dining experience and features seasonal cuisine changes from our talented chefs. Info: 441 296-5050, victoriagrill@irg.bm, www.irg.bm
Outdoor patios | Non-smoking areas Family friendly with a kid’s menu Swagger Out gift shop Live entertainment all summer
Open daily from 11am & food served all day Now at two locations!
3 Blue Hole Hill, Bailey’s Bay. Tel 441-293-1854 87 South Shore, Warwick. Tel 441-236-7459 bermuda.com
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the ‘bat’tender Biza Saltus
RED STEAKHOUSE & BAR / BY BELCARIO THOMAS
Introducing the infectiously charming Biza Saltus. A self-confessed people pleaser, her naturally bright smile and witty personality guarantee a fun environment when she’s tending bar. Biza’s forte is one of professional matchmaker. But before you envisage love everlasting, rest-assured that her talents lie merely as a Cocktail Cupid. With untold special powers, Biza is able to quickly capture the essence of patrons and tailor-make liquid libations to match any authentic adventure seekers visiting Bermuda. THE LOOSEY GOOSEY Ladies….get ready to dance! Grey Goose Cherry Noir Grey Goose La Poire Grey Goose L’Orange Ruby Red grapefruit juice * Garnished with two lime wedges and finished with a salt rim and fruit garnish then shaken & double strained B-RED PUNCH No punchline needed! Bacardi Razz Bacardi Dragon Berry Bacardi Peach Red Fresh cherry juice A splash of orange Shaken & double strained Drop a cherry on the bottom then garnish with a lime wedge
THE MORNING BULL Fresh & clean...ready for Spring! Bacardi Oakheart Bacardi Coconut Mr. Boston vanilla liqueur *Finished with orange juice topped with a spoonful of Marciano cherry juice *The bar at RED stays open between lunch & dinner service and is open extra late on Friday and Saturday evenings. RED STEAKHOUSE & BAR 55 Front Street, City of Hamilton 441 292 7331 www.redbermuda.com
M LIV US E IC !
441 295 3314
BERMUDA’S #1 SPORTS BAR FOOD, DRINKING, MUSIC, SPORTS, BROADCASTS, TRIVIA NIGHT Mon - $10 Menu (all day/night) Tue - Quiz Night (evening) Wed - Indian Curry Night (evening) Live Music with Paul Fedden (8:30pm) Thu - Wing Mania (all day/night) Fri - City Area Delivery (11am - 3pm) Sat - DJ Donnie (evening) Sun - Codfish Breakfast (9am - 3pm) Daily - Happy Hour (4 to 7pm) Conveniently located in Hamilton, offering traditional pub fare, as well as our famous pizza. We offer state of the art satellite coverage of all your favourite sporting events and teams. Sit inside and revel in our lively atmosphere or sit outside on our oversized patio. We offer superior service in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
441 295 3314 • WWW.ROBINHO OD.BM 25 RICHMOND ROAD, PEMBROKE
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entertainment guide ST. GEORGE’S & EASTERN PARISHES SWIZZLE INN BAILEY’S BAY . Baileys Bay Weekly entertainment including Pancho on the Patio, Trivia Quiz night with Mike Bishop, latenight entertainment with Rockin’ Ray and much more. Like Swizzle Inn Bermuda on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertainment and daily specials or call 441 293 1854 or visit www.swizzleinn.com.
HAMILTON & CENTRAL PARISHES FLANAGANS & OUTBACK SPORTS BAR . 69 Front Street, Hamilton Fridays & Saturdays - Top DJs & Karaoke (last Friday of the month) Happy Hour prices everyday from 5pm - 7pm. Like Flanagan’s Irish Pub on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertainment and daily specials or call 441 295 8299 or visit www.flanagans.bm. ROBIN HOOD PUB . 25 Richmont Road . Hamilton All day and night $10 menu, Quiz Night Tuesdays, Indian Curry Night Wednesdays & Live music with Paul Fedden, Wing Mania Thursdays, City Area delivery Fridays, DJ Donnie Saturdays and Codfish Breakfast Sunday mornings. Like Robin Hood Pub and Restaurant on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertanment and daily specials or call 441 295 3314 or visit www.robinhood.bm THE HOG PENNY . 5 Burnaby Street, Hamilton The Hog Penny has and continues to be a favourite spot in Bermuda for generations of locals and visitors alike featuring great cuts of beef, genuine Indian curries and to die for hearty pub style comfort food. Like The Hog Penny Pub on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertainment and daily specials or call 441 292 2534 or visit www.hogpennypub.com PICKLED ONION . 53 Front Street, Hamilton Graffiti Park Tuesdays, DJ Choice Fridays and more... Offering a hip and cosmopolitan feel, the Pickled Onion is known and loved for great food with a unique twist. Like Pickled Onion Restaurant & Bar on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertainment and daily specials or call 441 295n 2263 or visit www.thepickledonion.com RUMBAR LOUNGE . 29 Victoria Street, Hamilton A south beach style bar/lounge perfect for a business or casual Happy Hour and ideal for host ing special events. Follow Victoria Grill & RumbaR Lounge on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertainment and daily specials or call 441 296 5050 or visit www.victoria-grill.com COCONUT ROCK . 20 Reid Street, City of Hamilton A twist of underground themed entertainment. Like Coconut Rock and Yashi Sushi Bar on Facebook for weekly events, theme nights and general info on whats happening or call 441 292 1043 or Yashi 441 296 6226
ROYAL NAVAL DOCKYARD & WESTERN PARISHES THE FROG & ONION . Royal Naval Dockyard Bermuda’s most unique pub set in a historic Cooperage and one of the Western Hemispheres oldest British Naval Forts. The only Microbrewery in Bermuda Like Frog and Onion Pub on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertainment and daily specials or call 441 234 2900 or visit www.frogandonion.bm BONEFISH & BONERBAR . Royal Naval Dockyard Join the party at Bonefish with Salsa Mondays, Karaoke Wednesdays, Live DJ Thursdays and Spanish Guitar Tuesday, Friday and Sundays. Follow Bonefish Bar & Grill on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertainment and daily specials or call 441 234 5151 or visit www.bonefishbermuda.com HENRY VIII . South Shore Road Wednesdays 20% off sushi takeout, Fridays Tempo, Saturdays DJ Uncle, Sundays Local entertainment and brunch. Friend King Henry VIII on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertainment and daily specials or call 441 238 1977 or visit www.henrys.bm. SWIZZLE INN SOUTH SHORE . South Shore Road Weekly entertainment including Pancho on the Patio, Trivia Quiz night with Mike Bishop, latenight entertainment with Rockin’ Ray and much much more. Like Swizzle Inn Bermuda on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertainment and daily specials or call 441 293 1854, www.swizzleinn.com
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BERMUDA’S BEST TEX-MEX CUISINE! 121 Front Street, Hamilton 441 295 1912
DINE IN OR OUT FUSION FARE 88 Reid Street, Hamilton 441 292 0791
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Dream-like: Soft, late afternoon light on a ‘Bermudaful’ beach — could it be more romantic? Photo: Amanda Temple Fine Art Photographer
BERMUDA WEDDING ESSENTIALS TO GET YOU STARTED... FLOWERS GiMi on Front Street, 37 Front Street, Hamilton. 441.297.GiMi(4464), www.flowersbygimi.com MARITAL LICENSE Registry General, 30 Parliament Street, Hamilton. 441 297 7709 FOR THE GROOM Anthony’s, 2 Church Street, Hamilton. 441 292 3889 WEDDING PLANNER Bermuda Bride, 3 Park Road, Hamilton. 441 295 8697. www.bermudabride.com CATERING Indigo Catering, 6 North Shore Road, Flatts. 441 533 6503 VENUE Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, 40 Crow Lane, Pembroke. 441 292 7219. www.buei.org JEWELLERY David Rose, Water Street, St. George’s. 441 293 7673, www.davidrose.bm MAKEUP & HAIR Strands, 31 Reid Street, Hamilton. 441 295 0935 PHOTOGRAPHY Amanda Temple, www.amandatemple.com RESISTRY A.S. Coopers, 59 Front Street, Hamilton. 441 295 3961. www.ascooper.bm For a full list of vendors visit www.bermuda.com
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