The Ultimate Guys’ Getaway in Bermuda
Bermuda has just what you need for an epic guys’ getaway. Just two hours from the U.S. east coast, the island offers spectacular golf courses, incredible on-the-water adventures, vibrant nightlife eye-opening cultural exploration and much more. It’s not all just beaches (though let’s be real, Bermuda beaches are as good as they get)! Get your crew together and get out here for a long weekend. Here’s a three-day itinerary for your ultimate guys’ getaway in Bermuda.
- Adventure,
- Friend Getaways,
- Itineraries,
- On the Beach
Day 1
HIT THE LINKS, SIP SOME DRINKS, GET REFRESHED
The island is just 21 square miles – but boasts the highest concentration of golf courses in the world. These courses, located along gorgeous cliffs and coastlines aren’t just beautifully landscaped (and just plain beautiful). They’re also seriously challenging. Port Royal Golf Course’s legendary 16th hole has caused some of the world’s best golfers to send balls flying into the Atlantic.
No matter where your par ends up, you can toast to good friends and great golf afterwards at Port Royal’s classy Bella Vista Grill. The perfect post-golf cocktail? A Dark 'n Stormy®, of course. It’s one of Bermuda two signature cocktails (we’ll get to #2 later on), and it’s a deeply satisfying highball cocktail made with Gosling's Black Seal rum (the dark) and ginger beer (the stormy) served over ice and garnished with a slice of lime. You can also share some tasty appetizers here – everything from chicken wings to panko-crusted wahoo bites (an island specialty).
After you’ve spent the day in Bermuda’s sunshine, perhaps it’s time for a little rejuvenation? Hey, guys need to be pampered from time to time, too – and Bermuda’s many spas offer treatments that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready for adventure.
- Sports Massage at Natura Spa: Focused around stimulating your muscular, skeletal and nervous system, this treatment will leave you feeling relaxed yet extremely alert. Natura Spa’s setting is amazing, too; it’s located in a centuries-old cave, lit by flickering candlelight.
- Luxury Gentleman Facial at Newstead Spa: Specially formulated for gentlemen, this anti-aging facial offers exfoliation to help counteract ingrown hairs caused by shaving.
We mentioned that Bermuda has two signature cocktails – the other is the Rum Swizzle. It’s a bravura combo of Gosling's Black Seal rum, orange, lemon and pineapple juices, falernum (local sweet syrup) and a few extra secret ingredients. It might just be the perfect tropical cocktail. Share a jug at the Swizzle Inn, but be forewarned: the restaurant’s motto is “Swizzle Inn – Swagger Out!”
Day 3
ISLAND EXPLORATION
Check out the best of Bermuda's sights, sounds and activities.
Say goodbye to car culture. Rent a motorized scooter or moped and zip all over the island’s winding roads to see the sights, like the frozen-in-time Town of St. George’s or one of the many formidable British forts that guarded the island from invasion back in the day.
Bikes are also a great way to see Bermuda’s best with your bros. A ride on the Railway Trail, an 18-mile pedestrian/bicycle route that spans the island end-to-end. Pedal your way from striking rocky coastlines to breathtaking backcountry greenery.
The fish sandwich is a Bermuda specialty. Many will tell you Art Mel’s Spicy Dish is the best of the bunch – though it’s a hotly contested topic. An ideal lunch option, the sandwich is packed with perfectly fried, perfectly fresh snapper and drizzled with tangy, homemade tartar sauce. Compete with your buddies to see who can finish an entire fish sandwich – it’s harder than you think!
