Morning Kids!

Well, it certainly feels like our little island has been invaded – in the best possible way, of course!  Welcome to all of our visitors – we hope you are enjoying the best that Bermuda has to offer!

Just to keep you on your toes, don’t forget that Harbour Nights will be on Thursday instead of Wednesday this week – and please see below for what is new to the calendar this week.  As always, don’t forget to check out the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of this post for a full listing of all upcoming events, including those previously covered in previous posts

Have you ever thought about becoming a public speaker and a strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you and they invite you to their On The Rock Toastmasters Open Meeting on Wednesday, May 31st.

From 6pm until 7.15pm at BUEI, you’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. Learn how Toastmasters has changed the lives of members.

There is no cover charge and you can just show up on the night.

For more information, contact Mel Ferson at melferson@gmail.com or 292-7219. Continue reading this post…

Happy Bermuda Day, Kids!

Hope you all enjoy the holiday today – have fun and be good to each other!

As always, don’t forget to check out the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of this post for a full listing of all upcoming events, including those previously covered in previous posts.

Looking for something fun and different to do during the Bermuda Day Holiday?  Wild Herbs N Plants of Bermuda invite you to join them on a Wild Edible Herbal Tour on Wednesday, May 24th.

From 10am until 11.30am at Spittal Pond, you will learn how to identify various edible herbs and learn of the many health benefits.  Following the tour, you will have the opportunity to taste the flavours of Bermuda through tasters provided for you made from some of the plants featured on the tour.

The cost is $35 per person and all participants must register.

For more information, or to register, contact wildherbsnplantsofbda@gmail.com. Continue reading this post…

Morning Troops!

The speeding towards summer continues and there is definitely lots coming up in Bermuda to keep you amused for the season!

As always, don’t forget to check out the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of this post for a full listing of all upcoming events, including those previously covered in previous posts.

Promising the happiest hour of drink specials starting at 4pm – IF you can beat the clock, that is – head down East for Friday Beat the Clock Bonfire at Tobacco Bay, weekly on Fridays.

Starting at 4pm, all Happy Hour specialty drinks are $4, and at 5pm, they’re $5.  As the time goes up, so do the Happy Hour drink specials so beat the clock to The Bay and catch the deals.  The Bonfire will start just before sunset until closing, just after sunset.

Friday Beat the Clock Bonfire at Tobacco Bay will run every Friday until October 27th.

Admission to the beach and bonfire is free and reservations are not required.

For more information, contact info@tobaccobay.com. For menu and rental pricing, visit www.TobaccoBay.bm. Continue reading this post…

Morning Boys and Girls!

It’s another jam-packed update for you all this week – and this is only the events in Bermuda that have been added to the calendar since last week!

As always, don’t forget to check out the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of this post for a full listing of all upcoming events, including those previously covered in previous posts.

Enjoy the iconic Sunset Beach BBQ at Cabana at Fairmont Southampton every week throughout the summer from Wednesday, May 10th.

From 6pm until 9pm each week, you can listen to live island entertainment as you choose your favourites from the hot fire pit, including grilled wahoo wrapped in Bermuda banana leaves, St. Louis-style BBQ pork ribs, and Caribbean grilled chicken, complimented by delicious sides such as calamari salad, mac & cheese and corn on the cob.  Then you can watch the waves crash on their private beach next to Horseshoe Bay as you sample some of the dessert buffet selections.  Cabana Bar & Grill is also open from 11am until 5pm daily.

The BBQ will be on Wednesdays, May 10th and 17th, Monday the 22nd, Tuesday the 30th, Thursday, June 8th, Wednesdays, June 14th, 21st and 28th, Wednesdays, July 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th, Wednesdays, August  2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th, Wednesdays, September 6th, 20th and 27th, and Thursday, September  14th.

The cost is $55 per person, plus 17% gratuities.

For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 238-8000. Continue reading this post…

Morning Kids!

It’s finally May – the month when we can get back to beach days and ocean swims!  And if that’s not enough for you, there has been plenty added to the Bermuda calendar since last week to keep you occupied.

As always, don’t forget to check out the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of this post for a full listing of all upcoming events, including those previously covered in previous posts.

BUEI and ACEA present The 35th America’s Cup with Tucker Thompson on Thursday, May 4th.

The America’s Cup, sailing’s pinnacle event, is the oldest and arguably the most difficult trophy in the world to win. For the first time in its history, the 166 year old competition will be hosted in Bermuda. Tucker Thompson, the official Public Host of the 35th America’s Cup, will present an informative and entertaining, multi-media presentation highlighting the Cup’s storied history including the dramatic comeback of AC34, an overview of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series, a look at the six competing teams, and what to expect in Bermuda during the upcoming competition from May 26th through June 27th.

Tucker Thompson is the official Public Host of the 35th America’s Cup. A veteran sailing commentator, Thompson has hosted over 1,500 sailing shows on T2PTV and live TV and covered the America’s Cup on TV since the 2007 Cup in Valencia, Spain. He is a national award winning TV and video host, producer, and public speaker, and also a former champion sailor during the 2000 America’s Cup in New Zealand.

The lecture starts at 7pm.  Harbourfront are offering a 10% discount (food only) to anyone dining there before or after the event.  Reservations are available from 5pm for the sushi bar with Sushi Happy Hour prices on selected sushi and drinks available until 6.30pm.  The full menu will be available from 6pm.  Please mention the lecture when booking to avail of the discount and note that it cannot be combined with any other special offers.  For dinner reservations call 295-4207.

Tickets are $20 for BUEI members, $25 for non-members and $10 for students.  Tickets are non-refundable within 24 hours of the event.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop in person or by phone on 294-0204. Continue reading this post…