WHERE IN THE WORLD COASTAL ELEGANCE The luxurious Rosewood Bermuda is perfect for small corporate groups and incentive travellers alike. Set on 240 stunning coastal acres with access to the island's largest private beach, the award-winning resort offers 92 expansive guestrooms and suites, six restaurants and bars and 32,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor space, including a croquet lawn and oceanfront terraces. The on-site spa offers a tranquil escape, with island-inspired treatments, hydrotherapy and the soothing atmosphere of a refl ection pool. rosewoodhotels.com/en/bermuda HISTORIC FORTRESS Let your delegates explore the Royal Naval Dockyard where they can learn about the island’s rich maritime heritage at this historic fort turned dining, retail, arts and entertainment district. Located within the fort, the National Museum of Bermuda is a 16-acre property consisting of several buildings and outdoor spaces that set the stage for unforgettable events, including the landmark Commissioner’s House with its fascinating 1,000-sq.-ft. mural depicting over 400 years of Bermudian history, and the Keep Yard, which can accommodate 2,000 for cocktails. While at the Dockyard, groups can sample artisanal brews at Bermuda’s only microbrewery, Dockyard Brewing, visit Bermuda Rum Cake Company for a taste of this traditional dessert and peruse locally made and inspired prints, pottery, jewellery, cedar work and food items at the Bermuda Craft Market. dockyard.bm Island F avours Just like the diversity of Bermudian culture, the culinary scene has British, African, Portuguese, Caribbean and Native American infl uences, resulting in a delicious and unique blend of fl avours. Fresh seafood is, of course, a staple, and fi sh chowder is a Bermudian classic, as is a fried fi sh sandwich—stop at local hotspot, Woody’s Sports Bar, to try this famous fare, served on raisin bread piled high with coleslaw and tartar sauce. Wash it down with one of Bermuda’s classic rum cocktails: a Dark ‘n Stormy or a Rum Swizzle. Dinner with a View With sweeping views of the Great Sound and Hamilton Harbour, on the scenic Belmont Hills Golf Course, Blû Bar & Grill is an elegant dining venue specializing in steakhouse staples and fresh seafood, with an award-winning wine list. In addition to the stunning dining room with fl oor-to-ceiling windows, a variety of spaces are available for private events, including the 9th Hole Private Dining room that seats 80 for dinner, and the American Cup Deck, the perfect spot for sunset receptions or watching Bermuda’s many local and international sailing races. blu.bm TEE TIME Bermuda is a golfer’s paradise with seven world-class golf courses that are as challenging as they are spectacular. Port Royal Golf Course, host to the PGA Grand Slam for seven years, is ranked among the world’s best public courses, with panoramic ocean views from almost every hole. The 18-hole, par-3 Turtle Hill Golf Club at the Fairmont Southampton, with its remarkable elevation changes and strong coastal winds, has been named Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play Golf” three times over. PHOTO: KEN HAYDEN PHOTOGRAPHY/BERMUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY PHOTO: ROHAN SHASTRI/BERMUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY PHOTO: BERMUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY Commissioner's House, National Museum of Bermuda Winter 2022/23 | Ignitemag.ca | 69
