The Reefs is Honored by Condé Nast Traveler Readers

Our most heartfelt gratitude to you, our loyal fans, and the other Condé Nast Traveler readers. In the Condé Nast Traveler 2012 Readers' Choice Awards announced this week, The Reefs was honored as the #1 resort in the Atlantic for the fourth year in a row.

The Reefs earned a total score of 95.1, earning a spot among the Top 100 Hotels & Resorts in the World.

A record 46,746 readers participated in the 25th annual survey, which ranks hotels based on rooms, service, food, location, design and activities.

While it is always nice to be recognized by the travel industry, our biggest joy comes from creating a memorable Bermuda vacation for our guests and welcoming you back to our pink sand beach home.

Thank you for your ongoing support. We hope to see you soon!

La Serena Spa Honored by Travel + Leisure

La Serena Spa at The Reefs has been recognized by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the "World's Best Spas" for 2012.

In its debut on the prestigious World's Best Spas list, our intimate Bermuda spa is ranked No. 3 among the top five hotel spas in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas. With a score of 92.60, The Reefs was also the top-ranked Bermuda hotel spa.

For its annual World’s Best Spas award, Travel + Leisure readers evaluated hotel spas based on ambience, treatments, service and value. This is the second award for La Serena Spa this year.

You may view the awards online and in the October 2012 issue of the magazine.

Sports Massage Talent at La Serena Spa

One of our newest Massage Therapists, Greg Ozarowski, was recently featured in an article in The Bermuda Sun.

Originally from Poland, Greg has completed more than 1,200 hours of training and has 14 years’ experience in massage therapy.

He joined us at La Serena Spa last year when he moved to Bermuda with his family. We are very lucky to have him on our team and to offer sports massage to our guests.

Greg says, "I put my heart into my work. When I work with someone I really want to help them, to make them feel better and to be in less pain."

Read more about Greg in the The Bermuda Sun and be sure to schedule a relaxing massage appointment with him on your next visit!

Top Resort in the Caribbean

The Reefs in Bermuda has been named the Top Resort in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas in the Travel + Leisure 2012 World’s Best Awards.

We scored 92.71 in the annual reader’s survey and were also recognized among the Top 100 Hotels worldwide.

This marks our 13th consecutive appearance on the World’s Best list and second time as #1. The Reefs was also the only resort in the Caribbean and Atlantic honored among the Travel + Leisure Hall of Fame, which recognizes hotels worldwide that have been featured on the list for a solid decade.

We are truly honored to receive such a high recognition from the readers, and discerning travelers, of Travel + Leisure magazine. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff who help deliver a memorable Bermuda vacation to our guests.

Travel + Leisure’s 17th annual awards are based upon the results of the World’s Best survey, which asks readers to rate their favorite hotels, cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, car rental agencies, spas, safari outfitters and tour operators. Hotels are rated based on rooms, facilities, location, service, restaurant, food and value.

The awards are currently online at www.TravelandLeisure.com and will be featured in the August issue of the magazine available on newsstands in mid-July.

Enjoy Bermuda Like a Local

Assistant Resort Manager Barb Jones was recently interviewed by Authentic Luxury Travel's Elizabeth Hansen for insider tips about our beautiful destination.

Photo credit: ADAMS / HANSEN STOCK PHOTOS.

Barb shared, "If your readers want to enjoy Bermuda like a local, they should visit during one of Bermuda’s public holidays. It’s the best way to feel the culture, eat the local food, and enjoy the people."

For more of Barb's tips about the public holidays and why The Reefs is Elizabeth's favorite place in Bermuda, visit Authentic Luxury Travel.

La Serena and The Reefs receive high ratings

The Reefs and our wonderful La Serena Spa were just named among the Top 25 resort spas in the Atlantic and Caribbean in the 2012 Condé Nast Traveler Top Spas List.

The Reefs ranked #7 with a score of 94.1, up from last year’s ranking of #8 with a score of 92.4. La Serena Spa is also the top-ranked Bermuda spa on the list.

This is the third year that The Reefs and La Serena Spa have been featured on this prestigious list. The Reefs has been the top-ranked Bermuda resort spa each time it has appeared.

The list is in the June 2012 issue of the magazine which will be on newsstands this week and online at cntraveler.com.

You can view the score and the other resorts on the list by clicking on this link and following the slide show.

"Pure Bliss" at The Reefs, Bermuda

Elizabeth Hansen, Authentic Luxury Travel writer and Travel Editor at Ranch & Coast magazine, recently stopped by The Reefs on her second trip to Bermuda.



Photo credit: ADAMS / HANSEN STOCK PHOTOS.

This seasoned traveler called her experience "pure bliss" because of our beach location with coral reefs that are ideal snorkeling, great spa and food, personal service and authentic luxury. We're honored!

Read all about Elizabeth's Bermuda experience and what makes The Reefs "an ideal place to stay."

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.

#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.

The Reefs - a World's Best!

Thanks to you, we've done it again!
 
The Reefs has been named within the top 25 Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda and Bahamas in Travel+Leisure’s 2011 World’s Best Awards and is the only Bermuda hotel listed. This is the 14th consecutive year The Reefs has made this prestigious list!

In addition, for the first time, The Reefs was included in the Top 10 Best Hotel Spas in the Caribbean list. The Reefs is also the only Bermuda resort to be featured on this list.

The World's Best Awards are based on a poll where T+L readers name their favorite hotels, spas, airlines, cruise lines, outfitters, cities and islands.

You can view the full list on the Travel+Leisure website now, in an iPad app that will be available for download on Monday, July 11 and in the printed issue which hits newsstands July 22. The spa list will be in next month's print issue.

We thank you for enjoying The Reefs and our wonderful staff who continue to make sure you feel perfectly at ease. If you have any staff members to thank, post a comment below!

A top Bermuda resort

You've done it again! Thanks to our fabulous guests, The Reefs has been named the #1 Resort in the Atlantic in Condé Nast Traveler's 2010 Readers' Choice Awards! Bermuda was also named the top island in the Atlantic!

You can grab a copy of the magazine when it hits newsstands later this month.

There were 25,916 readers who voted on more than 10,000 properties and destinations in this summer's Readers' Choice Survey.

Regis Philbin presented the Bermuda award this morning on his show, Live with Regis & Kelly. See what he has to say about our beautiful island in this clip below.

Thanks again for your support of our Bermuda resort and our hardworking staff! Please share your comments and let us know if you voted "yes" for The Reefs!

Results of Igor

What was once a Category 4 hurricane with a projected path directly toward our tiny island, Hurricane Igor thankfully brought much less damage than was anticipated. Igor was downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane early Sunday morning but still brought howling winds, horizontal rain and huge waves.

It was quite a sight to see the waves crashing over Caso's Point and Coconuts restaurant. As Igor moved closer to Bermuda, we moved all guests to Club residences.

Since Bermuda had several days notice of the storm's arrival, everyone was well prepared for the worst.

Top Oceanfront Spa

Ocean-focused treatments and panoramic ocean views make La Serena Spa one of the best oceanfront spas in the world.

Ocean Home magazine listed it's Top 15 Oceanfront Spas in the September/October 2010 issue. Included in the elite list are properties such as Peter Island, Hermitage Bay and Jamaica Inn.

At La Serena Spa, the top-rated spa in Bermuda, many treatments and services sound like they should be served up in a hollowed-out coconut alongside the massage table: the Exotic Lime & Ginger Salt Glow and Exotic Coconut Polish & Milk Ritual Wrap top the menu. 

Read the full article here.

Have you treated yourself to a pampering spa treatment at La Serena? Share your experience!

Leave utterly relaxed

Utterly relaxed - that is exactly how you will feel after a spa treatment at Bermuda's best spa (Condé Nast Traveler's 2010 Top Spas List).

This article in The Bermuda Sun describes one editor's firsthand experience at La Serena Spa. She describes in detail her pro-collagen quartz lift ­facial along with a soothing hot lava stone massage.

In addition to being rated the number one spa in Bermuda and the fifth best in the Caribbean by Condé Nast Traveler, La Serena also won the ‘Best Place to receive a Manicure and Pedicure' in The Bermudian magazine.

If you're a Bermudian resident or a vacationing guest, be sure to make an appointment at the spa. There is a full-service menu with treatments suitable for both men and women.

Experience beachfront residences in Bermuda

A private pink sand beach, warm, friendly service and the most sparkling blue waters your eyes will ever see. You'll find it all here at The Reefs Club!

Being a multi-generational family business, The Reefs naturally attracts families who visit over generations as well. Owner and visionary of The Reefs Club, David Dodwell says, "Our people are very loyal. They come back here for generations. They know we're going to take care of them."

Read more about the benefits of owning a Bermuda vacation home at The Reefs Club in an article in The Best of Burlington.

Bermuda's Best Hotel!

Condé Nast Traveler just announced the results of its 22nd annual Readers' Choice Awards ranking the best cities, cruise lines, airlines, hotels and resorts worldwide.

This year, more than 25,000 travel enthusiasts submitted their votes on more than 10,000 properties and the results are in:

The Reefs was ranked the #1 Resort in the Atlantic!

And in addition to that, Bermuda was ranked the #1 Island in the Caribbean and the Atlantic Ocean for the third year in a row!

So, when you stay at The Reefs, you will know why travelers worldwide think so highly of The Reefs and beautiful Bermuda.

Bermuda's a "Best," Too!

In addition to The Reefs being the only Bermuda property to be named in the 2009 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, Bermuda was ranked the #2 island in the Caribbean, Bermuda and Bahamas!

Our tiny island consistenly ranks among the top, as Bermuda was ranked #2 in 2008, too.

To view the entire list of top islands click here.

A Travel + Leisure World's Best!

The Reefs was just named one of the top 25 Best Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda and Bahamas in Travel+Leisure’s 2009 World’s Best Awards and was the only Bermuda hotel to make the list!

This is the 14th annual poll where T+L readers have named their favorite hotels, spas, airlines, cruise lines, outfitters, cities and islands.

You can view the full list by clicking here.

We thank you for enjoying The Reefs and our wonderful staff who continue to make sure you feel perfectly at ease. If you have any staff members to thank, post a comment here!

2009 T+L 500 Award

In their seventh annual "T+L 500", Travel + Leisure’s international team of reporters and editors checked out the 500 highest-rated hotels, resorts, inns, and lodges in their World’s Best survey and identified what makes them special.

The Reefs was ranked the #3 hotel in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas, up from #9 last year.

The entire list of 500 hotels is published in the January 2009 issue of Travel + Leisure on newsstands now.

Bermuda's Best Makes the Gold List

The editors of Condé Nast Traveler have named The Reefs as one of the World’s Best Places to Stay for its fifth year in a row on their 2009 Gold List in the January issue on newsstands now.

Of more than 700 hotels worldwide selected from the 2008 readers’ survey results, The Reefs was the only Bermuda hotel to make the list.

More than 32,000 readers tested the top hotels and resorts around the world and named their favorites in the Readers' Choice Awards in November 2008. The Reefs was named the #3 Resort in the Atlantic!

What did Condé Nast Traveler readers have to say about The Reefs?

"Staff welcome you and they mean it."

And that's exactly what you will get when you stay at The Reefs ... superior service and the perfectly luxurious experience you are looking for.