Bermuda Update

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Extraordinary Efforts Producing Extraordinary Results in Bermuda



HAMILTON, BERMUDA, Sept. 11, 2003 9:00 pm ADT – Bermuda steadily continues its cleanup and recovery efforts in the wake of last week’s Hurricane Fabian. Bermuda has been able to quickly get back on its feet – a testament to Bermuda’s infrastructure and strong building codes and the strength and resourcefulness of its residents.
Power restoration continues with power being restored in almost all areas of the island.

Work to repair The Causeway continues. The Causeway is open to one-way traffic from between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:30 pm. Repair work to The Causeway continues to be conducted during the night time hours. Visitors should allow for extra travel time as the causeway does get congested with morning and evening rush hour traffic. Expect delays traveling to and from the Bermuda International airport as a result. We appreciate your understanding as restoration work continues.

Repairs to the Bermuda International Airport continue. The airport continues to be open to private and commercial air traffic. The runway lights have been repaired. However, night flights to the island will not resume until repair work to The Causeway is complete. The flights affected by this include:

AA 1443 Bermuda - New York (JFK) - cancelled
AA 1444 New York – Bermuda – cancelled
BA 2232 Bermuda – London (Gatwick) – time change – Dep: 6:00pm Arr: 4:40am (next day)
BA 2233 London (Gatwick) – Bermuda – time change – Dep: 12:15pm Arr: 3:45pm (same day)


Due to damage in the Departure lounge at the Bermuda International airport US Customs & Immigration Pre-Clearance remains closed and is currently taking place in the United States. Flights out of New York’s LaGuardia and Washington DC’s Reagan National Airport are cancelled until further notice. The flights affected by this include:



US Airways US 235 Bermuda – Washington (Reagan)
US Airways US 981 Washington (Reagan) – Bermuda
US Airways US 1015 Bermuda – New York (LaGuardia)
US Airways US 950 New York (LaGuardia) – Bermuda


All other flights to the Bermuda International Airport have resumed their normal flight schedules. Visitors are still encouraged to contact their airlines to confirm departure times. Visitors to the island may experience some delays in getting to and from the airport.

Air Canada, American Airlines, Continental, Delta and US Airways have instituted flexible cancellation policies as a result of Hurricane Fabian. For more information on these policies please contact the airlines directly or visit their web sites.


Several of the island’s hotels and guesthouses have reported damage. Currently the following hotels that have reported damaged and are temporarily closed. Reopening dates are estimates and are subject to revisions:

Ariel Sands – Expected reopening September 22, 2003
Blue Horizons – Will reopen as soon as power is restored
The Fairmont Southampton – Expected to reopen November 1, 2003.
Hamiltonian Hotel – Awaiting damage assessment and completion of any needed repairs
Horizons – Expected reopening September 20, 2003
Marley Beach Club – Awaiting damage assessment and completion of any needed repairs
Mid Ocean Club – Expected reopening September 19, 2003
Sonesta Beach Resort – Expected reopening May 1, 2004
Pink Beach Club – Expected reopening March 15, 2004.


The following properties have reported that they have sustained some damage and are open, but are not currently accepting new reservation.

Fairmont Hamilton Princess – Accepting reservations for dates after September 22


The following properties have reported they have sustained some damage, have electricity, remain open, and are currently accepting reservations: Clearview Suites, Dawkins Manor, Edgehill Manor and Little Pomander have had its power restored and are open for business. The Reefs was erroneously reported as not accepting reservations in an earlier release. We regret the error and apologize for any confusion.

Brightside Guest Apartments
Cambridge Beaches
Clairfront Apartments
Clearview Suites
Coco Reef (Stonington Beach Hotel)
Coral Beach Club
Dawkins Manor
Edgehill Manor
Elbow Beach Hotel
Erith Guest House
Fourways Inn
Grape Bay Beach Hotel
Greene’s Guest House
Grotto Bay Beach Hotel
Harmony Club
Hi-Roy
Little Pomander
Marazine By the Sea Guest House
Ocean Terrace
Oxford House
Paraquet
Pompano Beach Club
The Reefs
Robin’s Nest
Rosedon
Sound View Cottages
Surf Side Beach
St. George’s Club
Syl Den
Waterloo House
Willowbank


The following properties have reported that they did not receive any damage as a result of Hurricane Fabian and are currently open and accepting reservations.

Royal Palms Hotel
Rosemont
Soundview
Wharf Executive Suites


The following properties have no damage, no electricity, but are open and accepting reservations.

Granaway
Greenbank Guest House
Salt Kettle
Sandpiper
Valley Cottages
Vienna Guest Apartments


The following properties have reported that they have sustained some damage are currently without electricity, but remain open and are accepting reservations:

Astwood Cove
Fordham Hall
Garden House
Grape Bay Cottage
La Casa Del Masa


Those parties with questions on their accommodations at Bermuda hotels and guest properties should contact the properties directly.



Bermuda will open its port facilities to cruise ships on Monday, September 15th. Each of the cruise lines serving Bermuda have been notified of Bermuda's ability to accommodate their ships and it is up to the discretion of each line to determine if their ships will assume their normal itinerary. We strongly recommend that cruise passengers check with their cruise line to confirm future sailing dates and itineraries.

The local bus and ferry service continues to operate on a limited basis.

An assessment of the island’s world-class golf courses indicates that most of the courses sustained little or no damage. However, several clubs have opted to remain closed until clean-up is completed. Currently, Belmont Hills Golf Club, Mid Ocean Club, Tucker’s Point Golf Club, Riddles Bay Golf & Country Club, Port Royal Golf Course and St. George’s Golf Club are all closed, with re-openings starting as early as Sept. 13.

The following sites and attractions are open for visitors. It is recommended that visitors check the hours of operation to avoid any disappointment: Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo, Bermuda Perfumery, Bermuda National Gallery, Bermuda Biological Station, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI), Dolphin Quest, Maritime Museum, and Visitors Service Bureau in St. George’s.

The following sites and attractions have reported some damage and are currently closed: Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, The Carriage Museum, Botanical Gardens, The Arboretum, Fort St. Catherine, St. David’s Lighthouse, Bermuda Society of the Arts and Spicelands Riding Center

Bermuda’s renowned restaurants are open for business. A comprehensive list of restaurants and their hours of operation are listed on the Bermuda Department of Tourism’s website.

Special upcoming events such as Jazz Festival and the Bermuda Culinary Arts Festival are currently under review and decisions will be made no later than Tuesday of next week. Here is the latest list of cancelled and rescheduled events. The Bermuda Grand Prix & Conyers, Dill, & Pearman Classic Criterium scheduled for September 18 – 21 is cancelled. St. George’s Market Night on September 16th is cancelled. Concert in the Park scheduled for September 14 has been rescheduled to September 21st and will be held in Barr’s Park in Hamilton. Beat Retreat Ceremony scheduled for September 17th in King’s Square, Town of St. George has been rescheduled to September 27th. Bermuda National Gallery Lunchtime Lecture on September 17th is cancelled. Bermuda Equestrian Dressage Group Schooling Show on September 14th is cancelled. Bermuda Mixed Foursomes Championship scheduled for September 13 -14 is postponed. Bermuda Quilters Guild scheduled for September 18th is cancelled. SPCA Animal Expo & Fun Fair scheduled for September 20th is cancelled. All other events listed on our website in the Calendar of Events section for September are tentatively scheduled to occur. Visitors are encouraged to contact event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations. This information is subject to change.

As a side note, Hurricane Isabel is not currently a factor for Bermuda at the moment. Its location and projected track will have it well south of Bermuda.

“Considering the extraordinary strength and duration of Hurricane Fabian, we’re proud to have withstood the storm in the manner we did,” says Minister of Tourism, Telecommunications, and E-Commerce, Renee Webb, JP MP. “We anticipate a swifter than usual recovery and as usual look forward to welcoming visitors new and old to our island.”

Agents with direct inquiries on the island’s status can call 1-800-223-6106 or contact any of Bermuda’s North American sales offices, which are open to answer travel agent or consumer questions. Up to date information on hotels, attractions, restaurants, and facilities is available on our website. To access Bermuda on the web, log onto www.bermudatourism.com.
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