Bermuda

Credit: Project Travel

Spend your days lounging by the pool or explore the 22 mile long island by taxi or scooter. With no billboards and no neon lighting, every view is a postcard and you will be swept away by the island's beauty from the moment you land.

Activities on offer include some wonderful golf courses, horse riding, swimming with dolphins, visiting the glittering 'Crystal Caves', and of course, great fishing, snorkelling and other water sports.

Despite many people believing Bermuda is part of the Caribbean, it is actually located hundreds of miles north in an astoudingly beautiful section of the Atlantic, just 650 miles east of North Carolina.

The island is an overseas territory of the UK so there are daily flights from London to Bermuda between May and October, with four flights per week the rest of the year. With flight time of only around 6 hours access from Ireland is a cinch. It's also a great luxury cruise destination allowing visitors to experience the full diversity of this historic, unique island.

The best weather is experienced between May and mid-October when temperatures range between 23°C and 29°C. During the winter months it averages a balmy 21°C making it a great winter sun holiday alternative to the Canary Islands. Since the island's only supply of fresh water is from rainfall, the occasional rainstorm which can occur at any time of year, is welcomed by the locals.

Hurricanes do occasionally visit but very rarely and unlike the Caribbean there is no rainy or hurricane season. Reassuringly, hotels that are members of the Bermuda Hotels Association offer a "Hurricane Guarantee"* allowing you to cancel your hotel reservation if one is forecast before your departure, or offering free meals and accommodation during the event if you are already on the island. (*Terms and conditions apply. Click here to download a copy of the Hurricane Guarantee for details).

Project Travel is the expert on holidays and honeymoons in Bermuda from Ireland. We only work with hotels and resorts we have either stayed at or visited ourselves. Some of our favourites include:

  5* Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa - An exclusive, romantic resort with   94 cottage-style rooms and suites set on a private 30 acre penninsula   with four private beaches and three private pools. Award-winning   restaurants plus private island or candlelit beach dinners available.The   ultimate in honeymoon privacy and luxury.

Rates shown include return economy flights & taxes from Dublin and include all resort fees, taxes & gratuities. Flight supplement applies July & August. Subject to availability at time of booking.
Prices correct at time of print (April 2010).

  5* Fairmont Southampton - Standing atop one of the highest points in   Bermuda, the hotel offer panoramic views across the island. This luxury   resort is set amid breathtaking gardens and its own, challenging and   exclusive par-3 golf course. It offers its own private beach club, indoor   and outdoor pool deck, tennis courts and fine dining. Every room has its   own private balcony.

  5* Fairmont Hamilton Princess - This charming, historic hotel is set on   the waterside in Bermuda's capital, Hamitlon. It is a 5 minute stroll to   the heart of the town with its wide range of shops, bars and   restaurants. Public transport (bus and ferry) are steps away giving easy   access to the rest of the island. As well as enjoying the dining facilities   on site, guest may dine at the Princess' sister property, Fairmont   Southampton.

  5* Elbow Beach Bermuda - Set in 50 lush acres of manicured gardens,   overlooking one of the best prink sand beaches in Bermuda, Elbow   Beach is part of the Mandarin Oriental group of hotels. Choose from   rooms or suites in the main hotel or one of the recently refurbished   laniais (cottage-style suites) in the grounds. Dine at one of several   restaurants in the hotel and pool-side or browse in the hotel's own   shopping arcade.

  3* Grotto Bay Beach Resort - Take in the panoramic views as you   explore the 21 acres of naturally landscaped gardens and crystal cave   pools surrounding this casual resort with the finest facilities. The   resort's private beach features two secluded coves in an enclosed bay, a   deep-water dock, heated freshwater pool and outdoor hot tub. Two   underground grottos give the resort its name. All the Oceanview and   Oceanfront rooms have recently been refurbished, have private balconies or patios offering panoramic sea views and are located in 11 separate lodges. With its 4 all-weather tennis courts (two lit for night play), scuba diving (lessons and equipment available), sailing and snorkeling and exercise room this is a great option for families. Bus stop at hotel for easy access to the rest of the island. Click here for details of our all-inclusive package for Summer 2010.

  3* The Royal Palms - This intimate, quality estate hotel is family owned   and operated. It is a fine example of Bermudian architecture in a   tranquil garden setting. Only a short walk from the centre of Hamilton,   facilities include a restaurant, lounge and bar, terraces and garden pool.   Rooms are spacious and richly decorated. Mini-suites and cottages set   around the garden has small kitchens.

Give Project Travel a call on Tel: (01) 210 8391 to discuss your requirements and we would be happy to recommend the best option for your luxury honeymoon in Bermuda. As a rough guide, a budget in the region of €2750 - €3500 per person would be required for a 7-night, half board stay in a full-service resort with fine dining every night to include flights and transfers during the high season summer months in 2010.