Wyndham Bermuda Resort & Spa, Southampton

Advantages: A peaceful desert Oasis (Not the band silly!)
Disadvantages: Very, very, very, very expensive!

...Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa is located approximately 60 minutes drive from Dubai International Airport. Transfers can be organised with your tour operator, but will be in two stages. The first stage is a transfer from the airport down the highway and into the desert and onto the perimeter fence of the resort - this should take no more than 45-50 minutes. Once at the perimeter of the Al Maha estate, you will pass through security and await the arrival of the hotels jeeps, who will then transport you up to the main resort, which will usually take another 15 mins or so. Despite the transfer time, particualrly after a 7 1/2 hour flight from the UK, this was not uncomfortable or irritating like some transfers can be, so I hardly noticed the time. The Resort truly is an Oasis in the desert and is perfect for a romantic break or to kick... Read review

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Advantages: Superb location, very comfy beds, plenty of treatment rooms, not overcrowded
Disadvantages: There needs to be a clock in the pool area so you don't miss your appointment

...The Fairmont Hotel in Southampton - Bermuda, together with its sister hotel the Fairmont Princess in Hamilton, is widely considered to be one of the finest resorts on the island, since its opening over 30 years ago. The hotel is at one of the high points of the island, and it is difficult to miss, thanks to its elevation, with its beautifully manicured golf course meandering down to the road. My visit was not as an overnight guest of the hotel itself, but an afternoon in its Willow Stream Spa, as a special birthday treat with my sister for my 40th birthday recently. Well it's not every day a girl turns 40 is it? After a relaxing morning, and a breakfast of smoked salmon and scrambled egg bagels, washed down with a glass or two of fizz, we head off the mile or so to the hotel. Despite there being a major conference at the hotel... Read review

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Advantages: Close to the airport for transfers, Great Food.
Disadvantages: Lots of seaweed gets washed up on the beach.

...Flight Out: I used Virgin Atlantic who fly out here. The flying time is 8 hours but, because of the time difference, it was the equivilent to a 4 hour flight (great). Of course this means the opposite coming back. Its 8 hours flying but you have to add 4 hours onto the time. Not so good Landed: The resort is within a 10 minute drive of the airport. Once there, the drive with the coconut palm trees gives you the clues that you've well and truely arrived. All in: The hotel is fully-inclusive so all the food (even in the 2 specialist food restaurants) is all in, as are MOST drinks. If you want a bottle of 'champers' with a meal, this is extra. Reception: The reception staff are helpful and friendly but with any complaints, if you should have any, ask to speak to the manager. The counter is a long one and can cope with quite... Read review

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