Bermuda Honeymoon

Adamsgrl Posted: Mar 30, 2006 09:45 AM

Bermuda Honeymoon

has anyone been to bermuda or going to bermuda where is the best place to stay how are the beaches and nightlife thanks for your help is it warm enough in september

kathrynlinton Posted: Mar 30, 2006 10:22 AM

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I took a cruise out of NY to Bermuda about 10 years ago. It was lovely.

AlliNMatt06 Posted: Mar 30, 2006 05:20 PM

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I love Bermuda!! The beaches are gorgeous! It is nice and warm in the summer months, not sure about other times of the year.
Nite life, not so much. There are bars to go to and restaurants. It is a very relaxed island, so if you guys like to party, I wouldn't go. The island has little to no poverty and is super clean. The people are really nice as well.

We were considering Bermuda for the HM, but stuck with our original idea. I looked into The hotel 'The Reefs'. I was going to get a Junior suite since they had just gotten remodeled. The regular rooms looked a little old, but they might of updated by now. It is a small little resort, but it gets great reviews. Look up trip advisor. Also, it includes breakfast and dinner with your stay.

The Elbow Beach hotel looks beautiful as well.

There five star resort on the island is the Southampton. It looks great! The things I didn't like about it when I looked was the price, kind of expensive, Also, it didn't include any meals. Food in Bermuda is expensive, and I thought including it in the hotel was a good idea.

Sorry, so much info.

2003wedding. Posted: Mar 31, 2006 08:59 PM

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my friend stayed at the fairmont and loved it

and elbow beach and thought it was only ok (for her HM)
bermuda is beautiful-you will love it!

JPC1125 Posted: Mar 31, 2006 11:01 PM

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I have never been but a few a people Ive discussed vacations with recently say Bermuda is pretty cool (as in temperature) except for in the summer months. Other than that, Ive heard its gorgeous!!!

Adamsgrl Posted: Apr 01, 2006 09:56 AM

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thanks for the replies it is so difficult to make a decision! i will let you know where i decide

greenfreak Posted: Apr 14, 2006 10:51 AM

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We booked the Grotto Bay resort from 6/12 to 6/18. Anyone we talked to about the island has only had good things to say about it.

Our first choice for an all-inclusive package, price, and location was Cambridge Beaches but they were booked solid. Second choice was Grotto and we're pretty happy with the choice.

We are 'explorer' types who don't spend all day on the beach or in the pool so it was important to safely travel around outside the resort. Everyone has said it's perfectly safe and clean.

Temperature is also a factor, it's cooler than the Carribean in June although any tropical locale that time of year will be warm and humid.

And we were happy with the short flight. Only 2 1/2 hours from JFK. More time at our destination!!

I'm really looking forward to it! Good luck with your plans!

clarity Posted: Apr 14, 2006 11:06 PM

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Posted by greenfreak

We booked the Grotto Bay resort from 6/12 to 6/18. Anyone we talked to about the island has only had good things to say about it.

Our first choice for an all-inclusive package, price, and location was Cambridge Beaches but they were booked solid. Second choice was Grotto and we're pretty happy with the choice.

We are 'explorer' types who don't spend all day on the beach or in the pool so it was important to safely travel around outside the resort. Everyone has said it's perfectly safe and clean.

Temperature is also a factor, it's cooler than the Carribean in June although any tropical locale that time of year will be warm and humid.

And we were happy with the short flight. Only 2 1/2 hours from JFK. More time at our destination!!

I'm really looking forward to it! Good luck with your plans!

I've been and also stayed at Grotto Bay. they have an awesome Sunday brunch buffet that you have to try!

clarity Posted: Apr 14, 2006 11:21 PM

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Here are a few pics

clarity Posted: Apr 14, 2006 11:23 PM

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Adamsgrl Posted: Apr 15, 2006 07:06 PM

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thanks so much for the photos! everything looks beautiful and ive heard great things about it too! i just hope its warm enough! you girls are so much help! going to go check out the hotels on tripadvisor, good luck to all of you!

greenfreak Posted: Apr 17, 2006 12:33 PM

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Clarity, wow! Great pics! Have any helpful hints, things to avoid, etc? We will be eating most of our meals there, since we're paying for the food! But we'd like to find another place outside the resort to have a formal 'dress-up' kind of meal.

Also, where was your room and did you get to choose the room? I was going to call them because someone said to be prepared to walk if you get one of the oceanfront rooms on the end!

clarity Posted: Apr 17, 2006 03:42 PM

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Posted by greenfreak

Clarity, wow! Great pics! Have any helpful hints, things to avoid, etc? We will be eating most of our meals there, since we're paying for the food! But we'd like to find another place outside the resort to have a formal 'dress-up' kind of meal.

Also, where was your room and did you get to choose the room? I was going to call them because someone said to be prepared to walk if you get one of the oceanfront rooms on the end!

I booked on expedia and got an oceanfront room. there is a tiny beach on the resort thats good for walking in, but its too small to enjoy for too long.

Not sure about walking? I guess i walked but i dont remember feeling like i walked too much anywhere.

there are caves onsite that are really cool to visit. i forget where exactly they are, but somewhere past the jacuzzi.

As soon as you walk out of the resort, you will see the busstop and that takes you everywhere!
You can walk to the swizzle inn. Everyone raves about the food there but I didnt care for it. its kind of like english pub food. BUt its def worth visiting anyway, if only for drinks.

To be honest, I don't remember eating anywhere remarkable in Bermuda. The only amazing meal I remember is the brunch in the resort. its soooo good. it's the biggest spread I've EVER seen.

clarity Posted: Apr 17, 2006 03:43 PM

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here is the bartender from Grotto bay. second pic is of the caves on the property (really cool- you cant tell too much from the pic since it was fairly dark in there)

clarity Posted: Apr 17, 2006 03:52 PM

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also, i thought horsehoe bay beach was gorgeous

Gibs Hill lighthouse at the end of the island is worth visiting. great view from the top.

greenfreak Posted: Apr 18, 2006 03:12 PM

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I really appreciate the info clarity! After all this 'going without' to lose weight before the wedding, you better believe I'm going to stuff myself on our honeymoon!

JanuaryBride06 Posted: Apr 18, 2006 03:18 PM

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Love the Fairmont (it's in Hamilton). Expensive but goreous.

Tria1110 Posted: Apr 19, 2006 08:08 PM

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Love Bermuda. Have been there about a dozen times - my company actually has an office there which I get sent to once in awhile.

If you are looking for beautiful beaches - I would go to Elbow Beach.

Fairmount - Hamilton Princess - is within walking distance of town and has a sister property in Southhampton - which you can get to by boat.

Easily one of my favorite places - and what an easy flight!