The Ultimate Bermuda Experience

The Ultimate Bermuda Experience participants stopped by
The Reefs after their challenges

The Reefs was very fortunate and honored to participate in a great event last week organized and inspired by Phil Keoghan, host of the CBS show The Amazing Race. Dubbed “The Ultimate Bermuda Experience” and sponsored in part by Mr. Keoghan’s energy bar NOW, four lucky couples won a sweepstakes to fly to Bermuda, stay with us here at The Reefs, and compete in an activity filled experience around the island.

In the theme of The Amazing Race, they rode mopeds, kayaked, rode jet skis, had a rum cake eating competition and ended the event at The Commissioner’s House at the Maritime Museum in the Royal Naval Dockyard.

David and Mr. Keoghan overlooking
The Reefs Club's infinity pool

Although it was all in good fun and everyone was a winner, the official winner and big congratulations went to Joy McDaniel from New Mexico. The contestants spent the next few days as our guests and got to spend time relaxing and recovering from their busy day!

In addition, Mr. Keoghan brought his women’s cycling team, NOW and Novartis for MS, with him to Bermuda where they spent many hours training on Bermuda’s windy and hilly roads. His team helps in raising money for multiple sclerosis and while here put on a gala which raised over $24,000 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda.

Additional photos and event details are available in The Bermuda Sun.

New Honors to Ring in the New Year

The staff members at The Reefs are welcoming in the New Year with even bigger smiles. Our Bermuda resort was named among the best in the world by both Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines.

2012 Gold List

In the January edition of Condé Nast Traveler, The Reefs was honored on the 2012 Gold List as the No. 3 resort in the Caribbean and Atlantic. Our score of 94.9 earned us the top spot in Bermuda.

In addition, The Reefs was named to the Platinum Circle of “Gold List superstars” for being on the Gold List for the past five years in a row. In fact, this makes our 16th consecutive appearance on the Gold List.

T+L 500

Travel + Leisure recently announced the 2012 T+L 500 List. The Reefs was named among the Best in the Caribbean / Atlantic and the only resort in Bermuda to be featured. This is The Reefs’ 9th time on the list.

Thank you for your continued support and to our wonderful staff to delivering a memorable Bermuda vacation experience.

New Bathrooms, Low Club Condo Rates

We are pleased to announce that we will begin the first phase of bathroom renovations this winter. This project will include several Cliffside rooms and is expected to be completed by early spring.

Renovation details

Here is what you can expect to find in our renovated Cliffside rooms.

• Larger, more open bathrooms – The wall between the vanity and bathroom will be knocked down to make for one large room.
   
• Upscale vanity area – A new dark, hard-wood vanity will be installed across from the closet doors, which will still have floor-to-ceiling mirrors.
   
• Walk-in rain showers – Bathtubs will be replaced with large, walk-in rain showers. A neutral stone tile, similar to the Club Condo bathrooms, will be used throughout.
   
• Attention to detail – A mosaic tile accent wall will nicely compliment new countertops and bathroom fixtures.

Changes to winter travel

To allow for these renovations to take place with as minimal disruption to guests as possible, the hotel accommodations and restaurants will be closed from January 3 to March 15. This brief closure will also allow us to make some improvements to our main kitchen that serves Ocean Echo and Royston's.

Club Condo availability

If you want to escape to The Reefs from what is starting to look like a long and cold winter, the Club Condos and La Serena Spa will still be open and are a quick getaway. In fact, this winter 2 guests can stay in a 2-bedroom luxury Club Condo for just $299 a night or 4 guests can stay for just $399 a night. Or, 6 guests can stay in a 3-bedroom Club Condo with 2,500 square feet of living space for $499 a night.

The Club concierge will be here all winter long to ensure you have a relaxing stay and can even handle your pre-arrival grocery shopping.

Halloween Dinner Menu

If you're not with us this Halloween, you're missing out on a devilishly spooky dinner menu. Order if you dare!

Starter

Shrimp Salad on Black Ink Noodles with Devilish Dressing

Warlock Tart with Mushrooms, Mixed Greens and Tomato Dressing

Soup

Pumpkin Soup with a Grilled Cheese Sand-Witch

Arugula Salad with Pecans, Roast Pumpkin and Feta

Seizure Salad with White Anchovy Crouton and Bacon

Main Course

Cauldron Curry, Green Chicken Curry with Okra, Tofu and Jasmine Rice

Char-Grilled Beef on Spooky Smashed Potato with Slivered Scream Beans, Devil Sauce and Olive Butter

Scared Scallops on Saffron Risotto with Rest in Peas and Lemon Butter

Mahi Mahi Wrapped In Prosciutto, Spooky Cous Cous, Asparagus and Tomato Salsa

Dessert

Candy Corn Parfait

Pumpkin Pie

Halloween Cheesecake

#1 Atlantic Hotel for the 3rd Year in a Row

There's a reason The Reefs is widely recognized as the best Bermuda hotel — a warm smile greets you upon arrival, and our staff work hard to help you feel perfectly at ease, whether it's your first visit or your 20th.

And now, for the 3rd consecutive year, The Reefs has been named the #1 resort in the Atlantic for in the annual Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards. Our overall score increased this year from 93.8 to 94.9, earning us a spot as #64 in the Top 100 Hotels in the World.

In addition, Bermuda was also named the Top Island in the Caribbean/Atlantic. Read the entire article in the November 2011 issue here.

Thank you to all our wonderful past guests and repeaters who voted for us in this year's Readers' Choice Survey. We truly appreciate the support and the recognition helps to reinforce what a wonderful job our staff does.