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St George has been named one of the world’s most picturesque villages in a recent article on Yahoo Travel.
The article, by Sandra Ramani, lists the East End town alongside Wengen in Switzerland, Pariangan in West Sumatra, Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia and...
DATE: Mar 07, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
British Airways is offering a seat sale to Bermuda residents travelling to and from London before May 21 this year.
Tickets for the winter period, between March 1 and April 1, begin at $373, or $877 with taxes and fees, for a midweek trip. Tickets fo...
DATE: Feb 28, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A streamlined visa process should make it easier for visitors arriving on the Island by yacht.
National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief told the House of Assembly that as a result of meeting with private sector partners, the Department of Border C...
DATE: Feb 20, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A small, exclusive holiday resort to be built on Hawkins Island has been given planning approval.
The high-end resort will feature fewer than 30 beds, but include beach spa buildings, beachside cabanas, a restaurant and nature trails.
The application...
DATE: Dec 29, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermudian college students are being encouraged to bring friends to the Island for Spring Break, offering iPads and money as rewards.
Government yesterday announced that in February and March next year, hotel deals and special events are being organi...
DATE: Dec 20, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Hotel Association (BHA) named honoured Cambridge Beaches Manager Richard Quinn yesterday, naming him Hotelier of the Year.
Mr Quinn, who has worked in the tourism industry for more than 30 years, has held management positions at the forme...
DATE: Dec 20, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A $52 million expansion proposed for the Fairmont Hamilton Princess has been described by Shadow Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell as a “welcome decision”
However, he said the move demonstrates the demand for space by the international business commun...
DATE: Dec 16, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s loss is Alaska’s gain, according to Princess Cruise Line.
The Canadian news outlet The Star yesterday quoted Princess Cruises media relations manager Karen Candy as saying that the reduction in trips from New York to Bermuda in 2012 can be ...
DATE: Dec 08, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Coco Reef Tobago, owned by Bermudian Hotelier John Jefferis, has been named the leading hotel in the Caribbean at the World Travel Awards.
The hotel, the sister hotel of Coco Reefs Bermuda, has now won the award four years consecutively.
Accepting th...
DATE: Dec 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The cruise ship schedule for 2012 shows Bermuda’s regular visits down ten percent for the coming year, with the occasionally-visiting ships showing the sharpest drop overall.
However a Ministry of Transport spokeswoman said 2012 is expected to record...
DATE: Dec 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
