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Deanna Van Putten, Concierge Fairmont Southampton Resort Deanna's Top Tips:
Best place to eat: It has to be Waterlot Inn, which is just top-notch. The Surf n’ Turf and the Caesar salad are two of my favourites and the desserts are divine. Best outdoor excursion: Hire a jet ski and get out on the water. The thrill you get from racing around is unbeatable. Best cocktail: The Ocean-tini (a vodka, rum and Hypnotiq based cocktail) available at The Ocean Club. It tastes lovely and goes straight to your head! Best nightspot: LVs (in Hamilton) as they play jazz music and there’s a really nice, laid-back atmosphere. Best attraction: You have to see the Crystal Caves, it’s great to hear the history of the caves and how the two boys stumbled across them. Best beach: Horseshoe Bay as there’s a nice atmosphere and rental chairs and windbreakers are available. If Horseshoe is busy, try Warwick Long Bay for something a little quieter.
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Connie Dey, Tour Guide Bermuda National Trust Connie's Top Tips
Best place to eat: Pompano Beach Club. I love the view out there as the water is so shallow and picturesque. It’s unique. Best outdoor excursion: You can’t beat the walk along the South Shore beaches, it’s just so beautiful. All the way from Horseshoe Bay to Warwick Long Bay, the views are gorgeous and there are lots of little coves. Best attraction: All the Bermuda National Trust museums — and if I had to just pick one, it would be Verdmont. It’s worth a visit just to see all the cedar furniture.
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Anthony Santucci, Food & Beverage Director Grotto Bay Beach Resort Anthony’s Top Tips: Best place to eat: (Other than the Grotto Bay Beach Resort, of course…) Henry VIII (try their prime rib and onion soup), Blu, Rustico and the Wharf Tavern in St. George’s (for their great food and al fresco dining) Best outdoor excursion: Take a pedal bike along the Railway Trail from Paget to Dockyard. Stop for lunch, pop into the craft market and enjoy a fast ferry ride back to Hamilton Best cocktail: See Lee Tucker at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess (Heritage Court bar) – he’s THE drinks guy Best attraction: Bermuda Aquarium Museum & Zoo Best night spot: Try LVs Piano Bar on Bermudiana Road or the Jasmine Lounge at the Fairmont Southampton Resort for a comfortable yet refined atmosphere Best tour: St. George’s luminary E. Michael Jones takes you on a tour of his favourite haunts in the former capital, with a unique spin on the town’s historical landmarks
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Lee Tucker, Cocktail Specialist Fairmont Hamilton Princess Lee's Top Tips: Best place to eat: Waterlot Inn at Fairmont Southampton, without a doubt! I love the atmosphere, the personal service. Of all the restaurants I have ever been to this one has the most charm Best outdoor excursion: A walk along the railway trail, in Sandy’s. Looking down on the Great Sound is so peaceful: it’s a time you can really think Best cocktail: It has to be one of mine, really! I will mix up something new just for you, and name it after you, and I guarantee you will come back for more Best night spot: You might think I’m biased, but it’s our happy hour here at the Hamilton Princess on a Friday night. The view is beautiful and you have enough space to wander and meet people Best attraction: Fort St. Catherine. You can feel the energy there because of the history |
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Alison Outerbridge, Bermuda Travel Expert Visitor Information Centre Alison's Top Tips Best place to eat: For families, diners such as The Speciality Inn or The Spot offer home cooked food at reasonable prices. But if you want to leave the kids at home, Tom Moore’s Tavern. Best place for a drink: Tavern by the Sea is right on the water or Blackbeard’s Hideaway for a beautiful sunset. Best attraction: St. George’s; it has beaches, watersports, shopping, restaurants and all the history. Best beach: The beautiful sandy beaches on Cooper’s Island are off the beaten path and tend to be quieter. Best outdoor excursion: A ramble through Spittal Pond; it’s quiet and the children have lot of space to run around.
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