Ariel Sands
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Ariel Sands is a luxury beach resort on Bermuda, privately owned by the Dill family whose most famous member is Michael Douglas. The resort, originally opened in 1954, has recently been renovated.
Why Go
Ariel Sands is a great vacation getaway with attentive service, beautiful setting, sandy beaches and tasty cuisine. The resort has two unique naturally fed ocean pools overlooking the water, a heated fresh water pool and an outdoor hot tub overlooking the ocean. Guests can get pampered at the Day Spa, exercise at the fitness center, snorkel, play tennis and volleyball. Spa services include massage, hydrotherapy, hot-rock massage, facials and beauty treatments. Resort guests can also play golf on one of Bermuda's scenic golf courses.
Hotel Rooms & Food
The Ariel Sands resort offers 47 guest rooms situated in several distinct buildings on the property. The rooms are decorated with pastel colors, terra cotta floors and walls adorned with shells and coral. All rooms have a private patio area with ocean views.
Guests at Ariel Sands can dine on the beach, just steps from the ocean, at the Seaside Restaurant and Bar. The restaurant serves seafood and various Bermudian specialties. There is often live music at the restaurant.
Location
Bermuda offers great beaches, diving and snorkeling. You can hire mopeds and scooters at the hotel to explore the island.
Best Time to Go & Getting There
The best time to go is late spring trough fall when the weather is warm. Bermuda is about two hours by plane from New York City. Ariel Sands can arrange transportation from Bermuda International Airport, about 10 miles from the resort, for an additional fee.
Plan this Vacation
For rates and reservations, call 800-468-6610. Five-night anniversary and honeymoon packages start at $2,340 per couple, depending on the season.
Ariel Sands, P.O. Box 334, Hamilton, 800-468-6610, 441-236-1010, www.arielsands.com
