HAMILTON, BERMUDA, July 2, 2002—With more golf courses per square mile than anywhere else in the world, Bermuda features eight challenging courses with vistas of the vast Atlantic Ocean. Golf packages offered by Island properties, as well as a short 1 1/2-hour flight from most East Coast cities, make it convenient for travelers to partake in tee times on the fairways, and tea times off.

Cambridge Beaches introduces the “Golfer’s Delight”, a special year-round “add-on” cost to the resort’s room rate. The package includes four rounds of golf at a choice of Port Royal, Riddells Bay, or Southampton Princess’ 18-hole, par-3, executive course; shared golf cart; a one-hour “Pre Golf” or “Apres Golf” massage at the resort’s award-winning Ocean Spa; Cambridge Beaches golf shirt; and a fruit basket upon arrival. The “add-on” is $580 per person. Call (800) 468-7300 for more information.

The Fairmont Southampton Princess showcases their three-night “Royal Tee” package, starting from $915 per room now through October 31, 2002, and $635 from November 1, 2001-March 31, 2003. Included are three-nights accommodation, unlimited golf on the hotel’s award-winning 18-hole, par-3, executive course (with shared cart), two rounds of golf with shared cart at Port Royal or Riddells Bay golf courses, golf club cleaning and storage, personalised bag tag, and sleeve of balls. Related taxes, gratuities, and resort levies are also included. Rates are based on double occupancy. The Royal Tee package is also available at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Call (800) 441-1414 for more information.

Harmony Club offers an all-inclusive “Golf Around Bermuda” package starting from $279 per person, per night, now through October 31, 2002. Included are accommodations in a double room; daily rounds of golf at Port Royal, Riddells Bay, or Fairmont Southampton Princess; roundtrip transfers between the hotel and golf courses; all meals; unlimited open bar; entertainment; all taxes and gratuities. Call (800) 869-5824 for more information.

Sonesta Beach features a four day/three night “Year Round Golf Package”, which starts at $1,965 per room (double occupancy, two golfers in room) now through August 31, 2002, $1,860 from September 1-November 15, 2002, and $1,530 from November 15, 2002 through March 31, 2003. Included are accommodations for two, roundtrip airport transfers, three rounds of golf per person at one of the Island’s championship courses, use of golf cart, one massage per person including gratuities, welcome amenity of golf balls. Rates are based on double occupancy. Call (800) SONESTA for more information.

At the Pompano Beach Club duffers can also dine with a special five-day golf package starting from $1,499 from May 1 through October 31, 2002. Included are ocean-view accommodations, two rounds of golf at the championship Port Royal Golf Course, golf towel, roundtrip airport transfers, full American breakfast and five-course dinner daily, Bermuda Collection dine-around program, complimentary tennis, welcome cocktail, and service charges. Rates are based on double occupancy. Call (800) 343-4155 for more information.

The Pink Beach Club offers a special six day/five night golf package for two starting from $3,342 per room, now through November 15, 2002, based on double occupancy. Included are ocean-view junior suite accommodations, full English breakfast, afternoon tea and five-course gourmet dinner daily, two rounds of golf per person at Riddells Bay, two Pink Beach Club visors and golf towels, and all hotel taxes and gratuities. Call (800) 355-6161 for more information.

The Reefs “Golf Bermuda” package includes five days/four nights in an ocean-view room, full breakfast and afternoon tea daily, three day bus/ferry pass, one round of golf and golf cart rental at Riddells Bay Golf Course and Port Royal Golf Course, and service charges and occupancy taxes. Package is $741 per person, based on double occupancy, and is available from October 15, 2002 through March 31, 2003. There is a supplemental charge for weekend golf. Package is subject to availability. For more information, call (800) 742-2008.

The Island Advanced Tee Time system ensures duffers their desired tee time, booked up to 60 days in advance. The system features the Island’s top courses, including Port Royal, St. George, Ocean View, and Southampton Princess.

For more information, please call your travel agent or 1-800-BERMUDA.
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