Bermuda

Dee0522 Posted: Jun 07, 2007 12:42 PM

Bermuda

Has anyone been to Bermuda? If so, what did you think of it? Since I started thinking about my honeymoon, I’ve had my heart set on staying in an overwater bungalow, but as far as I knew, the only islands that had them was French Polynesia. Then I just came across a resort in Bermuda that opened in 2005 that has them!! So I’m thinking… less $$$ and certainly a lot closer (I was having a tough time getting FH on board for the 12-13 hour flight to FP) however, I’ve heard mixed things about Bermuda. Some say there is no nightlife and that it is much quieter than other islands. Don’t get me wrong, we are definitely lounge-on-the-beach-all-day types, but I’d like to know that we could do activities/excursions as well.

I would appreciate any thoughts! Thanks!

GinaZ Posted: Jun 07, 2007 02:05 PM

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You are talking about 9 beaches correct? I have a friend that went there. She loved it and said it was so nice! However, it is not a luxury resort. i dunno if this is something you want or not. There is a dive resort in Hondorus that has over water bungalows, but again it is not luxury- actually I think its rustic. FH and i are going to Brazil and staying in an over pool bungalow. it is called Nannai Resort. (google it and it will come up also has reviews in tripadvisor.) Its supposed to be very luxurious. If interested contact Ali at travel solutions. She is doing some research on it for us. And its about 1/4 the cost of going to tahiti or bora bora or the maldives.

Dee0522 Posted: Jun 07, 2007 04:53 PM

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Yes, 9 Beaches. We were thinking of just staying there for a few nights and then flying somewhere in the Caribbean to stay in a more 'luxurious' resort for the rest of the trip. I just want the experience of an overwater-type room! I see pictures of it and it looks amazing! Brazil sounds wonderful too... I'm in the early stages of planning right now, so I'm open to anything!

MrsD06 Posted: Jun 07, 2007 07:05 PM

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haven't been..the only thing to keep in mind is it may not be HOT when you are there..that's the only reason we crossed Bermuda off our list when we were figuring out our HM

GinaZ Posted: Jun 08, 2007 08:48 AM

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Posted by MrsD06

haven't been..the only thing to keep in mind is it may not be HOT when you are there..that's the only reason we crossed Bermuda off our list when we were figuring out our HM

Ya Bermuda is like in line with the carolinas. April is when it stats getting warm there, but it isn't guareenteed to be warm.

Dee0522 Posted: Jun 08, 2007 05:22 PM

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Hmm, didn't even think of that! I forget how far north it is. Thanks!

MikeandLisa Posted: Jun 21, 2007 03:17 PM

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bermuda is GORGEOUS. i dont consider it to be built up at all, in a touristy sense. i found the ppl there to be really friendly as well. i would recommend it!

MrsD06 Posted: Jun 22, 2007 02:32 PM

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no prob...I still would really like to go there b/c I've heard that it's really nice. ..I looked up the average temp for when we were looking to go and I think it was 72

evnme Posted: Jun 22, 2007 03:14 PM

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DH and i are going to bermuda in 2 weeks for a belated 1 year anniversary trip.

i'll review it when we get back!

rdaw Posted: Jun 25, 2007 10:31 PM

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I was there last July. The weather was very warm, but the local people did say that it gets very cool there. The thing I liked most about Bermuda was that I felt very safe. We took the public buses all around the island, which I was skeptical about at first, but they were very clean, inexpensive and got us everywhere we wanted to go. It is definitely one of my favorite places I've been to. I would absolutely go back there again.

SunBride07 Posted: Jun 26, 2007 09:45 AM

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We were there last august. Didn't stay in the 'over water' resort but we were at the Fairmont Southhampton which was wonderful!! Bermuda is nice but very quiet - not a lot of night life at all...I think 3days there is about all you will want to do.

lb9977 Posted: Jun 26, 2007 11:01 PM

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I have a friend who just got back from Bermuda - they stayed at Coco Reef and really liked it, they did say that they went to dinner at the Fairmont Southampton and were totally wowed by that resort.
The beaches look gorgeous there!!!

mandc722 Posted: Jun 27, 2007 10:27 AM

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My sister and her husband stayed at that hotel and loved it! I've also been to Bermuda and I've always wanted to go back with my husband at some point. The only problem is that you could run out of things to do. But it is beautiful and the flight isn't too bad.