The Bermudian - Best of Bermuda 2014

PLACE TO PLAY A
ROUND OF GOLF

p Port Royal Golf Course

With 6,842 manicured yards, 18 championship holes, sweeping ocean views and the home of the PGA Grand Slam, the Port Royal Golf Course is the gold standard of greens in Bermuda.

Playing on the same course as greats like Angel Cabrera, Lucas Glover, Ernie Els and last year’s winner Adam Scott is a dream come true for local golfers and visitors alike—but beating their scores will probably remain a dream!

• 5 Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton,

234-0974, www.portroyalgolf.bm

CHARITY/COMMUNITY
SERVICE ORGANIZATION

p Eliza Dolittle Society’s
Daily Bread Programme

This tough economic climate is hardest for those already on the margins of society, and it is estimated as many as 3–6 percent of locals suffer from hunger to some extent. This sobering statistic— and the knowledge that many local establishments like hotels, restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores discard consumable food— encouraged the Eliza Dolittle Society to create the Daily Bread Programme. The programme now provides food for over 1,000 meals per week for nine different feeding centres, allowing the Society to realise its mission to reduce hunger and food wastage in Bermuda.

• Tel: 333-4483 or e-mail info@elizado-little.bm, www.elizadolittle.bm

Reserve and even cliff diving at blue Hole national park—owner Ashley Harris promises visitors more than the average tour.

• 20 Patience Lane, Hog Bay, Sandys,

704-0999 or bermyreefexplorer@gmail. com, www.bermudahiddengems.com

PEOPLE-WATCHING
PERCH

p KFC Window Seats

Let’s face it, Bermudians are pokey people—and they love chicken! Tucking into a two-piece meal and watching the Hamilton crowd walk by in the window seats at KFC is the perfect combo lunch special.

• 21 Queen Street, Hamilton, 295-5564

COLUMNIST

p Christopher Famous

Columnists have a responsibility to gather as much information as they can about their subject and then present the facts in a comprehensible way to help educate their readers.

It can be a tough job to get the balance just right, so the best columnists—like Christopher Famous—develop a loyal following (and sometimes win awards!).

Whether he is taking on the government’s lack of transparency or waxing lyrical about the Bermuda of yesteryear, Famous speaks to all Bermudians in his

JOURNALIST
p Sam Strangeways

“The best journalist on the island by a country mile,” said one of our judges of the Royal Gazette journalist Sam Strangeways. “She is professional, her standards are incredible and she is immensely experienced.” We couldn’t agree more!

PLACE TO PROPOSE p Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Hoping she’s not too out of breath to say yes, the hike up to the top of Gibbs Hill Lighthouse is well worth it if you are searching for the perfect spot to propose. The views are spectacular and the romantic Dining Room restaurant downstairs is ideal for a celebratory glass of champagne once you return to earth!

• 68 St. Anne’s Road, Southampton, 238-8069

ATTRACTION
FOR VISITORS
p Hidden Gems Ecotours

Any tourist can find their way to standard visitor attractions, but Hidden Gems Ecotours can take the adventurous on a trip they’ll be sure to remember!

Swimming in the caves in Tom Moore’s jungle, swinging on the vines at Southlands, snorkeling at cooper’s island nature

People & Places

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RADIO STATION
p Vibe 103

From the entertaining morning rush with DJ Chubb and Sherri Berri to the afternoon energy drive with DJ Smokey and a host of Bermuda’s top DJs spinning the hottest music spanning multiple genres well into the night, listeners are guaranteed to hear their favourite jams all day long while tuned into Vibe 103. There is only one problem, however: tuning into the energy station on Throwback Thursday mornings has been known to make many a commuter late for work!

• Tel: 232-0699 or e-mail info@vibe103.com

RADIO PERSONALITY
p Keevel “The Captain”
Burgess

A veteran of the local airwaves, Keevil “The Captain” Burgess has been entertaining Bermudians on his radio show for over 30 years, winning several Best of Bermuda Awards in the process. Tune in to Mix 106 from 6:00am to 11:00am weekdays to hear The Captain playing your favourite tunes, hosting his upbeat interviews and of course sending out birthday shout-outs.

•Tel: 292-0050 or e-mail info@vsb.bm

WEDDING RECEPTION LOCATION
p Rosewood Tucker’s Point

Whatever your personal style—from a casual wedding on the beach followed by a barbeque, to an exquisite formal reception with 400 guests in the Camden ballroom—Rosewood Tucker’s Point can accommodate all manner of reception needs. With experienced wedding planners on hand to cater to your every whim, this luxury resort will guarantee your big day will be your best day.