Bermuda tops a lot of "best" travel lists – from the destination itself to scuba diving, golf, dining, spas and resorts. Travelers can now experience the Best of Bermuda this fall with a new four-night vacation package from The Reefs Hotel & Club.

No resort showcases Bermuda better than The Reefs Hotel & Club, an internationally acclaimed beachfront property with gourmet dining, personal service and the island's top-rated resort spa. All of the guest accommodations at The Reefs Hotel & Club offer balconies overlooking the spectacular ocean views and beautiful Bermuda sunsets.

For travelers who have not been to Bermuda or haven't visited in some time, The Reefs' new Best of Bermuda vacation package provides exceptional value for exploring this world-class destination and resort. Available August 21 through November 1, The Reefs' Best of Bermuda package includes:

• Four nights in an ocean view accommodation with private balcony
• Welcome rum swizzle, Bermuda's national drink
• Three-day bus/ferry pass to explore Bermuda's history and culture
• On one day, receive an island taxi tour of Bermuda
• On each of the other days, receive a choice of one round of golf at a local golf course or one spa treatment at La Serena Spa
• Daily breakfast, afternoon tea and three-course gourmet dinner

Package rates begin at $2,460 for a poolside room based on double occupancy. Taxes and service charges will apply. Travelers can extend The Reefs' Best of Bermuda package at the daily rate and will receive an additional spa treatment or round of golf for each additional day.

When guests are not out exploring Bermuda, they can relax on The Reefs' secluded pink sand beach, snorkel or kayak to explore the coral reefs, or lounge at the hotel's infinity pool overlooking the Atlantic.

The Reefs Hotel & Club has appointed Nagma Walker to the new position of Resort Manager, overseeing the daily operations of both the acclaimed hotel and new private residence club.

A seasoned hospitality management professional, Nagma joined the property in April 2009 as General Manager of The Reefs Club which opened in July 2009. In that role, she managed The Club’s daily operations, services and staff as well as established relationships with owners and guests to ensure a high level of satisfaction. Prior to joining The Reefs Hotel & Club, Nagma served as the General Manager of the Ariel Sands Hotel and Beach Club also on Bermuda.

"With The Club now open and sharing many amenities and services with the hotel, we felt it was important to create a management position to oversee both entities," says Ben Tutt, Managing Director of The Reefs Hotel & Club. "Nagma’s dedication to customer satisfaction, keen eye for detail and focus on quality makes her well-suited for the position."

"I’m excited to work more closely with the hotel staff and guests, while continuing to be involved with The Club owners," comments Nagma Walker. "The Reefs Hotel and Club staff are truly world-class and represent the best of Bermuda."

Every room at the intimate 64-room hotel offers a private balcony and stunning ocean and sunset views. The Reefs Hotel & Club carries these views into every bedroom and living room of every residence. For a limited time until all residences are sold, hotel guests may choose to rent a Club residence for a unique Bermuda vacation experience.

It has been a milestone year for The Reefs, recently being named the top Atlantic resort by Condé Nast Traveler readers and opening its new spa and Reefs Club residences. To celebrate, The Reefs is offering its popular Take 5 package with a free night and value-added incentives for guests wishing to vacation at the hotel or any of the new two- and three-bedroom luxurious Club Suites.

The Take 5 package is available on any five-night stay between December 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010 (excluding December 20, 2009 – January 3, 2010). Travelers receive the fifth night free, daily American breakfast, afternoon tea and gourmet dinner for two, roundtrip airport taxi transfer, and a three-day bus/ferry pass for two to explore Bermuda.

All of the guest accommodations at The Reefs Hotel & Club offer private balconies to take in the spectacular ocean views and beautiful Bermuda sunsets. Package rates, which include government taxes and service charges, begin at $1,869 for a poolside room.

Widely recognized as Bermuda's best resort, The Reefs was honored with four major awards in 2009 alone. Most recently, The Reefs was named the number one resort in the Atlantic in the 22nd Annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. This marks the first time a Bermuda resort has topped the list.

A commitment to providing an exceptional vacation experience and to meeting the ever-changing needs of travelers has continued to earn The Reefs international acclaim. In the last two years, The Reefs invested $55 million in major renovations. The Reefs recreated two of its three restaurants, debuted an all-new La Serena Spa overlooking the ocean and recently concluded a major expansion adding The Reefs Club.

A private retreat of 19 luxurious beachfront residences with gourmet kitchens and spacious living areas, the Club maintains the intimate atmosphere and personal service found only at The Reefs. The residences are being offered on a fractional basis making them an affordable option for anyone considering owning a Bermuda vacation home. For a limited time until all residences are sold, travelers can reserve the Club Suites for a one-of-a-kind Bermuda vacation experience with access to all The Reefs and Reefs Club amenities.

The Reefs, widely recognized as Bermuda's best hotel, celebrates the opening of its new La Serena Spa. Created by luxury hotel design firm Vision Design as part of the completion of the new Reefs Club, the new La Serena Spa offers guests a tranquil environment to connect with the ocean and experience total relaxation.

La Serena Spa calms guests with a unique bubbling water globe that opens through a moon gate into the stunning Relaxation Room, which offers endless views of the Atlantic Ocean. More than four times larger than before, the spa features eight treatment rooms, including two dedicated facial skin care rooms, a spa suite for dual massages, and a manicure/pedicure room offering guests spectacular ocean views. La Serena Spa also includes fully equipped men's and women's locker rooms with saunas. A new full-service menu features the luxurious Elemis of London products. This popular skincare line uses both a scientific and a natural formulation of ingredients that contain essential oils, medicinal use of herbs, natural botanicals and organic extracts.

"Unique to La Serena is its holistic approach, which is designed to help guests make the most of their experience here at The Reefs," says Nicolay Kreidler, Director of iSPAD and spa consultant for the new La Serena Spa.

Spa experiences can be enhanced with guided imagery and aromatherapy. With guided imagery, guests can choose from one of seven themes, including serenity, rejuvenating and healing, to meditate to before or after a treatment when their body is relaxed and their mind is more open to receiving messages. Guests can also choose from various island scents to customize their treatments.

"While the new spa is significantly larger, our focus is not on the masses but on the individual," says Sylvia Heinonen, Director of La Serena Spa at The Reefs. "Our team of therapists interacts with each guest to develop a tailored plan built around their style and needs for a truly unique experience."

"Guests have been delighted with the new La Serena Spa," says Ben Tutt, Managing Director of The Reefs. "La Serena perfectly complements The Reefs and The Reefs Club with a design to help our guests feel even more at ease and an approach that delivers exceptional personal service."

Special Spa and Golf Package

In celebration of La Serena Spa's opening and the upcoming PGA Grand Slam of Golf being held October 19 through 21 on Bermuda, The Reefs has announced a special offer for guests who stay five nights or more between now and December 26, 2009. With the Spa and Golf package, guests can choose to indulge in three complimentary 60-minute spa treatments, three complimentary rounds of golf at the nearby Belmont or Riddell's Bay golf courses, or any combination of the two.

The complete package includes ocean view accommodations and daily breakfast, afternoon tea and gourmet dinner. Daily rates start at $369 for a poolside room. The package is available in any room category, but not combinable with any other offer.

Due to the popularity of La Serena Spa with local Bermudians and Reefs Club Owners, guests are encouraged to make appointments in advance of their trip to Bermuda. To schedule a spa visit, please call 1-441-239-0184.

The Reefs, widely recognized as Bermuda's best hotel, announces that Nicolay Kreidler and Vision Design have teamed up to re-create La Serena Spa to open in June. With the latest approach to relaxation, and a design to match, La Serena Spa delivers on its namesake promise.

Spa Expert Nicolay Kreidler of iSpad and Spa College is working his magic to develop a program for La Serena at The Reefs that incorporates the spa experience as an integral aspect of the vacation, similar to how guests view dining. He emphasizes that the spa should be enjoyed not just once but throughout the stay, enhancing the travel experience, maximizing the results of a vacation or business trip and augmenting health, wellness and beauty.

"We are thrilled to have the expertise of Nicolay Kreidler shaping our approach with the new La Serena Spa," says Managing Director of The Reefs, Ben Tutt. "Mr. Kreidler's knowledge of mind-body wellness is superior and he understands the intricacies involved in spa dynamics."

As the new spa menu unfolds, La Serena will include eco-centric treatments using natural indigenous ingredients tapping into the abundant island flora. Kreidler is coaching the on-site spa professionals, all of whom enjoy a dedicated following, to enhance their individual approaches to meet each guest's needs. "A Manhattanite requires a different approach from a Bermudian or a Brit," says Kreidler. "At La Serena, we will have a tailored approach to match the style and needs of each of our guests individually."

As the seasons change, so will the spa options, to complement the weather as well as culturally what's happening on the island. Committed to sustainability, Kreidler elaborates that plans for La Serena will include using products in a way to minimize the impact on the environment. In sum, Kreidler offers a multi-layered process to ensure the ultimate in healing and renewal for each individual in the context of the environment — culturally, climatically and environmentally.

In tandem with Kreidler, Vision Design, the luxury hotel design firm of Dallas, has created an inspiring scheme incorporating water elements to encourage absolute relaxation. A cascading water feature serves as a focal point of a central court, which then opens through a moongate out to the recovery terrace with water views of the spectacular Atlantic Ocean. La Serena, perched above the surf, offers an endless view of the horizon, mesmerizing in its infinite beauty, and enhancing the experience for guests as they rest following their treatments.

The completion of the adjacent Reefs Club has allowed for the expansion of La Serena Spa. The Reefs Club opens to the delight of owners in July. A private club of just 19 luxurious, fully-furnished two- and three-bedroom beachfront residences, The Reefs Club is offered for sale on an affordable fractional ownership basis. For a limited time until the residences are sold, a few will be available for a one-time-only vacation rental.

The Reefs features three gourmet restaurants, a secluded pink sand beach, snorkeling and tennis, and is convenient to nearby world-class golf and diving.

The kitchens and restaurants at The Reefs have undergone an "extreme makeover," and the result is nothing short of spectacular. More than $3 million have been invested in the complete redevelopment of the kitchens alone at The Reefs. The two expanded and redesigned restaurants, Ocean Echo and Royston's designed by Vision Design (Rosewood's Mansion on Turtle Creek), have just reopened.

The new kitchens, designed by William Caruso and replete with more than $1 million in state-of-the-art appliances and operational flows honed by Baring Industries, will ensure superlative service. The entire culinary undertaking is being directed by The Reefs Escoffier Chef Laurent Ajas. Chef Laurent, solidly grounded in the basics of fine French cuisine draws on his experiences from around the world — Toulouse, Cannes, Ireland, Grand Cayman, Luxembourg, Thailand and Bermuda — to provide guests innovative international dining. "The hotel always has been famous for its dining, and now Chef Laurent will have a platform to take gourmet dining to the highest level," says Managing Director Ben Tutt.

Ocean Echo, located in the newly renovated south side of the main clubhouse, feels like an ocean lookout with a large curved window-wall providing nearly 180-degree views of the horizon from its perch high on the cliffs. Designed to be Bermuda's most serene fine dining experience, Ocean Echo features colors and materials chosen to enhance the native Bermudian architectural elements of coral stone and high peaked ceiling with cedar trusses. Silvery blue-green tones for the furnishings are accented by a select collection of Bermudian works of art and nautical antiques.

Bermudian classic starters like Cod fish cakes served on a chayote squash slaw and Bermuda fish chowder are offered alongside salmon "gravlax" or asparagus with wasabi hollandaise. The main course will feature a daily fresh Bermudian delicacy as well as enchanting pasta and risotto dishes, pan fried rock fish, grilled beef tenderloin and seared maple duck breast. The menu has mouth watering descriptions. Inside Ocean Echo jackets are recommended but not required; patio dining is slightly less formal.

Royston's, on the north side of the clubhouse, has the feel of a supper club, a huge fireplace, beamed ceiling and views of the display kitchen where chefs plate their creations. Attention to detail is apparent in the lighting – showcasing custom fixtures and a wall of candle niches with glowing alabaster shades to create a warm and convivial atmosphere.

The ambiance is casual affluence, staying true to the traditions of Bermudian hospitality that have been developed over the last 60 years. Food is ample in portion and elegant. The supper club feel is reflected in the menu with items like Gosling soaked pork chops and Steak Wellington.

Royston’s accents The Reefs' impressive wine list, by featuring an adjoining Wine Room, built around a custom-built, temperature-controlled, mahogany wine storage fixture holding over 1,200 bottles. The Wine Room, with Bermuda stone on the walls, can be separated from Royston’s by double doors to serve as your private dining room. After a dinner at Royston's a nice Cognac would be the norm.

The popular Reefs beachside dining venue, Coconuts, has been cited as "best place to fall in love in Bermuda." Its private pink sand beach, available for reservations May through November, provides the island's most romantic dining beneath the stars, complete with tiki torches and the rhythm of the waves.