Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Monday, October 8, 2007
Caption Contest Winner Announced!
Our fans have chosen the winner of the 9 Beaches Caption Contest. More than 2,000 people weighed in and voted on the top ten phrases submitted to 9 Beaches to describe the resort. The overwhelming favorite aptly names 9 Beaches “an unassuming paradise.”
Shannon E. has won a free 3 nights’ stay at 9 Beaches!
Guests came up with a wonderful array of descriptions for the uniquely ultra-casual resort experience – “Heaven on Earth for the Down to Earth,” “Sun-Kissed Peaceful Bliss,” “Back to Nature,” “Perfect Beach Style Wedding,” “Get Away From it ALL,” and “Bermuda WOW!” to name a few. All the finalists received one of the hotel’s most popular logo items - a free 9 Beaches hat.
9 Beaches is an understated paradise providing an unparalleled Bermuda experience for the right traveler – adventurous, water sports lovers. The spectacular beaches, big sky sunrises and sunsets, and relaxed atmosphere make a dreamy vacation for the ultra casual. Luxury seekers should vacation elsewhere. This flip-flop friendly resort promises no jackets and ties, no fancy framework, just exquisite seascapes and perfect beaches.
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Meet Kay-Annie - Bermuda Wedding Planner
Kay-Annie Reid-Young, a Jamaican national, has been planning weddings and events for 11 years. She joined 9 Beaches in 2007 and already has planned more than 20 weddings at the resort.
9 Beaches provides a stunningly beautiful backdrop for that special day in couples’ lives. Kay-Annie helps couples determine how to make their 9 Beaches’ wedding perfect for them. “But what is most memorable for me about the weddings I have planned for 9 Beaches are the stories of the couples themselves,” says Kay Annie.
Prior to joining 9 Beaches, Kay-Annie had become one of the most sought after wedding planners in the Cayman Islands. She has been featured on the Travel Channel’s “Weddings Away” series, as well as Destination Cayman magazine and several bridal publications. She received her certification from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Kay-Annie’s Tips for Prospective Brides and Grooms
- Know your date and approximate number of guests before you plan
- Know that all questions and ideas are welcome
- Make the wedding your dream come true (not someone else’s) and have fun planning
Friday, October 5, 2007
Bermuda Music Festival
Guests Angela Thomas, Barbara Devine, Gwyn Jones, and Audrey Burgher came to Bermuda from Philadelphia, PA for the first time ever to see the Bermuda Music Festival, and their favorite performer - Smokey Robinson!
They loved 9 Beaches and can’t wait to come back again for next year’s Music Festival. Their favorite part? Listening to the water as they fell asleep in their cabana.
Did you attend the Bermuda Music Festival? Let us know your favourite part.