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PORT ROYAL GOLF COURSE This Robert Trent Jones-designed golf SOUTH SHORE PARK Lovely beaches, parkland trails and dunes are
course was renovated and is now owned by the government. 18 cham- perfect for a horseback ride. The beaches can be ridden only in the
pionship-quality holes, play to par 71, 6,842 yards, and a 131 slope morning. Contact Spicelands Riding Center on Middle Road at 238-
rating on the blue tees. 8312, Get there via Bus #8.
WHALE BAY FORT & BATTERY Two forts from the mid-1700’s HORSESHOE BAY Bermuda’s best beach has everything you could
defended Hogfish Channel, just offshore here. The Battery contains want for your day at the beach, including lifeguards, snorkel gear rent-
magazine and store rooms, plus a barracks. als, restrooms, a snack bar, and a gorgeous expanse of Bermuda’s soft
WEST WHALE BAY Whales can be seen December to July. This is rosy pink sand. Locals love this beach park too, and love to camp
a favorite picnic spot and a great snorkling spot, but has no facilities. on the hill above the sand on all holiday weekends. South Shore Park
CHURCH BAY Enjoy your privacy in this lovely beach park with above the bay is a popular equestrian area as well.
beautiful snorkeling and picnicking. It has recovered well from Hurri- JOBSON COVE This tiny beach is one of Bermuda’s coolest hidea-
cane Fabien’s savage attack in 2003. Visitors walk down from the road ways for a private picnic or just to explore. Many people swim or snor-
above via a steep path. kel here from next door at Warwick Long Bay.
FAIRMONT SOUTHAMPTON GOLF CLUB This demanding par-3 WARWICK LONG BAY Almost 2,500 feet (800m) of pink powder
course features elevated tees and numerous hazards. 18 holes, par 54, sand make this Bermuda’s best jogging beach. It is also a favorite for
2,684 yards. swimmers, bird watchers, and sun bathers. Equestrians ride the hills
RIDDELLS BAY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Bermuda’s oldest golf just above. A playground adds to the fun for the little ones.
course opened in 1922. Features lots of scenic views. 18 holes, par 70, ASTWOOD PARK & COVE Bermuda’s Parks Department maintains
and 5,854 yards. this superb park full of nature trails and natural greenery. The Cove
DREAMCATCHER BOAT RENTALS Be your own captain on a luxu- is suitable for advanced snorkelers, but is most known as a supremely
ry deck boat. Boat is delivered to your dock. Tel. 53-DREAM scenic spot for photogenic island weddings.
BRIGHTSTAR II Sail aboard a 55’ (17m) yacht. 238-0116 BELMONT HILLS GOLF CLUB Features panoramas of Great Sound
LADYBOATS Trio of luxury boats for charter at Jonathan’s Landing. and Hamilton Harbour. Designed to be challenging with lots of deep
236-0127 bunkers. This course also has lakes separated by a waterfall. 18 holes,
par 70, 6,100 yards, and a tough slope rating of 130.
