LEXPERT MAGAZINE
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FEBRUARY 2019 65
TRAVEL COLUMNS
Sometimes, when you're
planning a vacation, how
soon you can get to it is as
important as how good
it will be when you ar-
rive. Much like that pile
of affidavits staring at you
from the corner of your desk, your vacation
should require only a few quick actions to
set you free of the winter funk burden you're
currently in. When you find a destination
that is equal parts easy-to-get-to and fun-
when-you-arrive, you know you've got a win-
ner. Bermuda delivers on all fronts.
Here's what you need to know to make
the most of a quick getaway … aer you
tackle those affidavits.
THE SPOT: Bermuda is the "B" island that
isn't in the Caribbean. Flights from Toronto
will get you there in under three hours. And
with subtropical weather in the summer
months, and temperatures in the high-teens
in the winter months it'll always be warmer
than what you're used to here at home. Add
stunning sunsets and a plethora of great
activities and you've got guaranteed good
times. www.gotoBermuda.com
THE STAY:
Book into the Newstead Bel-
mont Hills Golf Resort & Spa and you can
wake up to views of a pink sunset right from
the hammock in the backyard of your suite.
Better still, keep the relaxation going at
the on-site spa & salon where a 60-minute
Lomilomi massage will make those papers
on your desk seem like a distant memory.
www.newsteadbelmonthills.com
THE SAVOUR:
is is an island that takes
its food very seriously. You won't have to go
far to be spoiled. At Beau Rivage, you'll dine
on the flavours of France thanks to Meil-
leur Ouvrier de France (MOF) bestowed
on chef Jean-Claude Garzia. Or head out
to Blu which overlooks the 18-hole golf
course. It was named one of the "100 Best
Restaurants in the World" by Condé Nast
Traveler magazine. With a menu that offers
everything from tortelloni to Iranian Beluga
caviar, it's no wonder. www.blu.bm/
THE SUN:
It's everywhere, even in the cool-
er months, but you can maximize exposure
on a cliffside chair at Coco Reef or (in the
summer) book a spot on a Rising Son sail-
and-snorkel tour of the Great Sound on a
catamaran for half a day. Now, all that's le
to do is sip your Rum Swizzle and smile.
www.beaurivagebda.com/
This island in the Sargasso Sea has it all: natural beauty, beaches and coral reefs, plus great restaurants and culture
Bermuda Break
By Heather
Greenwood Davis
Heather Greenwood Davis is a lawyer,
contributing editor to National Geographic
Traveler and columnist at The Globe and Mail.
Reach her at hgreenwooddavis@gmail.com.
PHOTO:
SHUTTERSTOCK
