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.

Oceanfront Yoga

Your goal for your Bermuda vacation is most likely to seek relaxation. With a tranquil and secluded pink sand beach, calm turquoise seas and attentive personal service, you will surely find that at The Reefs.

Now you can gain an even deeper sense of relaxation during your stay with a blissful oceanfront yoga class.

The yoga classes are held each Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and are complimentary for hotel guests. You may reserve your yoga mat by signing up at the front desk earlier in the day.

The Reefs’ yoga classes will be held throughout the summer, ending in late September.

Led by Bermuda Ashtanga expert and instructor Peter Rehmer, the weekly Essentially Easy Ashtanga Yoga classes are ideal for every yoga level including beginners. The class format is a kinder, gentler form of Ashtanga yoga. With each guided yoga pose, participants focus on their gaze and breathing to calm the mind, and bring a deep relaxation.

See more pictures of yoga at Caso's Point on The Reefs' Facebook page.

Sizzling Saturdays in Hamilton

A trip to Bermuda is not complete without a visit to the city of Hamilton. Every Saturday this summer, experience a great African, Bermudian, Cultural and Heritage experience from 10 am to 1 pm.

African Spirits in Stone Gallery Tour with tasting – 10 am at Front Street
Discover some of the most exquisite African art and sculptures by 'The Fine Artists' of Zimbabwe. 

African Diaspora Heritage Trail Tour – 11 am starting at the Cabinet Grounds 
Experience the untold stories of Bermuda's own African Diaspora Heritage Trail (ADHT) and discover the universal linkages that connect the Island with the profound history of the Diaspora world-wide.

Gombeys in Par-la-Ville Park at 12 noon 
Don't miss a lively welcome by the City of Hamilton's Town Crier followed by a live entertainment performance in Par-la-Ville Park. Enjoy island Calypso tunes on the steel pan and take a photo with a Gombey dancer.