BERMUDA SETTING Sail


Hamilton harbour sparkles in the midday sun. As the rays glint and glisten against the water, an impressive cluster of yachts bob in their moorings, but one vessel takes the spotlight: Zara, the 23-metre catamaran operated by Bermuda Yachts that can carry up to 75 passengers and on which a sailing is an unmissable addition to any Bermuda itinerary. Clients can hop on board for sunset tours, swimming cruises, at-sea cocktail parties or, for smaller groups, even sit-down meals on the deck for a dinner under the stars. After setting sail from Hamilton, our voyage takes us alongside verdant peninsulas, past tucked-away mansions and into quiet coves for swimming and paddleboarding, before the unmistakable aroma of a barbecue draws us back on board and we enjoy plates of grilled goodies and glasses of chilled rosé. Snorkel gear and water toys are provided for aquatic adventures or, for a more leisurely sojourn, guests can sit back on one of the many loungers, sofas and beanbags and simply soak up the $GTOWFKCP UWP 6JKU KU UCKNKPI KP UV[NG RGTUQPKƂGF


the white-washed former mansion, with swathes of palms on either side of the building giving way to a tranquil pool area lined with pale-pink loungers.


Inside, this stylish Relais & Châteaux hotel nods to its rich heritage (the building has stood in the same spot since 1906), with traditional Bermudian design touches such as pastel-hued walls, antique wooden furniture and elegant swooping staircases. 7hili ,oÃi`on ià LoÕÌiµÕi «iÀÃoniwi`] ,oÃiÜoo`


Bermuda is a sprawling oasis of lush greenery, where 240 acres of pristinely kept gardens house 88 rooms and suites, four pools, a tennis court and golf course. The Àiwni` ili}>nVi ov Ìhià VhiV «Ào«iÀÌÞ ià iÛi`inÌ vÀom Ìhi mominÌ ÃÌi« vooÌ onÌo Ìhi ëoÌliÃÃlÞ ÃhinÞ m>ÀLli yooÀ of the lobby – but it faces tough competition for the title of Bermuda’s most esteemed address.


Regal splendour


A short drive away is Hamilton Princess, a hotel whose n>mi m>Þ }iÛi >n im«ÀiÃÃion ov ÃÌÕvwniÃà LÕÌ] >à mÞ ÛiÃiÌ VonwÀmÃ] >VÌÕ>llÞ ià wÌ voÀ ÀoÞ>lÌÞ° /hià }À>n`i `>mi h>à > very special calling card hidden behind its unmistakable pink facade – its bar and restaurant Intrepid. The dinner we enjoy here is one of indulgence. Dishes of creamy gnocchi are tasted, rolls of expertly crafted sushi are sampled and crisp glasses of wine are quaffed, but what really puts the cherry on the cake (dessert is great, too) is the faultless service we are treated to from every member of staff we encounter. oÀ oÕÀ wn>l hÕÀÀ>h on oÕÀ l>ÃÌ ni}hÌ in iÀmÕ`>] oÕÀ


Ì>ÃÌi LÕ`à >Ài }iÛin Ìhi ÕlÌim>Ìi ÌÀi>Ì q `inniÀ >Ì wÛi-ÃÌ>À hotel The Loren at Pink Beach to mark the return of its Guest Chef Series. The evening sees two acclaimed chefs who work across the group’s properties in Bermuda and Texas Vook Ìo}iÌhiÀ voÀ Ìhi wÀÃÌ Ìimi] `iliÛiÀin} > VÕlin>ÀÞ VonVoVÌion ov `iÃhià Ìh>Ì Llin` y>ÛoÕÀà vÀom Ìhi ÌÜo destinations. As the evening concludes, we share a toast – not just to a delicious meal, but to a week spent exploring an archipelago that abounds with soul.


Zara


BOOK IT: Elegant Resorts offers seven nights in a Superior Room at Rosewood Bermuda for £3,195 per person. The price includes return


flights from Heathrow, private transfers and UK lounge access. ELEGANTRESORTS.CO.UK


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