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Bermuda's Newest Happenings: Spring & Summer 2015

TURNER Admin : April 29, 2015

The Atlantic’s most charming island, conveniently located less than two hours from many East Coast cities, has big plans for spring and summer 2015. With resumed seasonal flights from a number of major cities such as Philadelphia and Washington D.C., it is now even easier to get to Bermuda to experience all the "Jewel of the Atlantic" has to offer – everything from one-of-a-kind island festivals and a new restaurant from an acclaimed celebrity chef to unprecedented hotel renovations. Some of the top highlights include: Bermuda Buzz

Resumed Seasonal Flights: Seasonal flights resumed from Charlotte, New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. in March and April, meaning visitors can now spend less time in transit and more time on Bermuda’s pink sand beaches. Two new seasonal flights were also added this year, including flights from Boston that began in March and flights from New York that will launch May 3rd.
Heritage Month & Bermuda Day: This year’s Heritage Month and Bermuda Day theme is “Bermuda: An Atlantic Garden.” This theme encourages visitors and locals to celebrate Bermuda’s beautiful surrounding ocean and coral reefs, as well as the island’s abundance of flora and fauna throughout the month of May. A number of Bermuda Day events will be held on May 25, including the annual Bermuda Day Parade and a series of cycling, roller blading and running races.
Old Grand Atlantic Begins Transformation: The first phase of Grand Atlantic’s transformation into a condominium hotel is slated for completion by 2016. Once complete, the mid-market boutique hotel will feature two pools, a funicular elevator to the beach, a bar, restaurant and meeting room.

New Attractions

Marcus’ Opening at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, A Fairmont Managed Hotel: On the heels of a $90 million renovation project and recent name change, the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, will open a new restaurant, Marcus’, in May. Chef Marcus Samuelsson created the menu to reflect his own signature international style fused with the flavors of Bermuda. The restaurant will feature an open kitchen, wood burning barbeque pit and views of the Hamilton Harbour.
Grotto Bay Beach Resort Opens Natura Spa: Grotto Bay Beach Resort’s new Natura Spa, located in the ancient cave, opened in April. Body treatments are provided inside cabanas, floating on a crystal clear, ocean fed lake surrounded by stalactites and stalagmites.

Upcoming Events

Bermuda Heroes Weekend (Jun 12 – 15, 2015): As Bermuda’s first carnival event, Heroes Weekend will take place on the water, incorporating a large water-raft party, live entertainment and an afternoon of Bermuda fun in the sun.
Marion to Bermuda Race (Jun 19, 2015): Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Marion to Bermuda Race is a 645-nautical mile biennial sailing race that begins in Marion, Massachusetts and comes to an exciting conclusion in Bermuda.
LIV Bermuda (Jul 3 – 6, 2015): LIV Bermuda is a weekend filled with day and night parties both on land and at sea, including the “All White” pool party.
Bermuda Fashion Festival (Jul 6, 2015): The Bermuda Fashion Festival is an international and global fashion destination event, encompassing four runway shows and multiple social events.
Cup Match & Summer Splash (Jul 30 – Aug 1, 2015): Celebrate the rival cricket match between St. George’s and Somerset with free concerts, dance parties, wacky competitions and lots of food and drinks.

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