Gingerbread Village

The holiday season at 9 Beaches was a ton of fun! Our holiday activities helped guests get in the Wintery-spirit (the pleasant weather made some guests feel as if it weren’t wintertime at all!) One evening everyone gathered in the lobby to make gingerbread houses. Our pastry chef made some delicious homemade gingerbread. Here is a picture of several of our guest's gingerbread houses. Aren't they fancy?

Plan Your Wedding at 9 Beaches

The following is a letter from a bride-to-be who originally had plans to have her destination wedding here at 9 Beaches. We thought it said such wonderful things about 9 Beaches Preferred Wedding Coordinator, Kay-Annie, we wanted to share it with everyone! We sure are sad that Julie decided to go with the “mountain” scene but still wish her the best wedding she could imagine. For every bride-to-be who is pondering a destination wedding – choose 9 Beaches in Bermuda! You’ll be glad you did!


Dear Rachel and Kay-Annie,

I apologize profusely for not getting back to you earlier! My fiancé and I have actually decided to go with a mountain setting. 9 Beaches was the only beach setting we were looking at because we like it so much, and if we were going to host our wedding weekend at a beach setting we absolutely would do it there! But in the end, we decided to stick with our most natural inclination which is the mountains.

We have and will continue to recommend 9 Beaches and hope to make it there again ourselves, soon.

I'd also like to note that my fiancé and I were both extremely impressed with Kay-Annie, her demeanor, responsiveness and thorough communications. In our search process we spoke with a lot of places and few could compare (in fact, the reason I haven't sent you a note sooner was because the place we've decided to have our wedding in Colorado is so NOT as efficient and responsive as you are, Kay-Annie, and we haven't finished the contract yet--aye!)

Thank you both so much for all the time you put in to our inquiries. Best of luck in the future and Happy Holidays!

Sincerely,
Julie

Rachael Ray loves 9 Beaches!

Pay attention in the next few months! 9 Beaches will be featured in the March 2008 issue of Everyday with Rachael Ray.

Photographers John Kernick and his assistant, Jenny Wilson, recently visited 9 Beaches to take some stunning photographs for the article. John is an independent photographer who is currently on assignment for Rachael Ray. Be sure to read this article – there could be a delicious surprise waiting for you!

9 Beaches Engagement

For many years Jo Pollit and Mike Hibberd lived 1/2 mile from each other in Gloucester, England but had never met until a mutual friend introduced them. Together they are renovating a house they now share and needed to get away for a little R&R. Jo has travelled the world working on a cruise ship and felt Bermuda would be a perfect place to bring Mike.

They picked 9 Beaches and stayed in Cabana 58 in late October. During their stay Mike popped the question and asked Jo to marry him. She accepted of course (why else would we be posting this?) and they went to a jewelry store in the Royal Navy Dockyard where they picked out a fabulous tanzanite engagement ring. They got engaged at Snuggler’s Beach - one of our 9 beaches - where this picture was taken.

We’re encouraging Jo and Mike to return and get married at 9 Beaches giving them our new wedding planner and other goodies to help get them back.

If you got married or honeymooned at 9 Beaches, please drop us a line.

Cabana #1 Makes an Impression

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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.

Bookmark the 9Beaches blog now so you don't miss our next contest announcement! You could be our next winner!

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