Beautiful Bermuda
Bermuda is a semitropical island about 650 miles (1046 kilometres) off the east coast of the USA. Long a much loved vacation destination, Bermuda is so special that Travel & Leisure magazine named it the number one island destination for 1997 among the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Bermuda's ocean-scapes, beaches, pastel houses, quaint lanes and friendly people combine to create a unique environment for the bridge event of the millennium!

Where to Play
The venue for the Orbis World Bridge Championships is the five star Canadian Pacific Southampton Princess Hotel, which enjoys sweeping views over the Atlantic Ocean and the hotel golf course. The Southampton Princess has been the venue for numerous successful bridge tournaments, and offers spacious and luxurious playing areas, with an auditorium-style Vu-Graph room that can seat 700.

Where to Stay
The Southampton Princess is Bermuda's premier resort, with facilities including an outstanding "executive" 18-hole golf course, multiple tennis courts, an indoor pool and a spa. The guest rooms are well appointed with items such as robes, an iron and a safe.

Thanks in part to sponsorship from Orbis Investment Management Limited, the Southampton Princess is extending a special rate to participants in the event. For reservations or more information about the Southampton Princess click please here.

Bermuda offers a variety of other accommodation, including guest houses, self catering apartments, cottage colonies and small hotels. For more information, contact the Bermuda Central Reservation Service by clicking here.

There's more…
There's plenty to do in Bermuda between bridge games! Hamilton, the capital, is 20 minutes from the Southampton Princess. Hamilton offers an intriguing mix of old and new. Visitors enjoy strolling the streets, lanes and parks; shopping in old-fashioned stores with modern touches; browsing in chic boutiques; riding the ferries and lunching in attractive eateries.

St. George's makes a fascinating day trip. Located on the east end of the island, the town was the original settlement. It retains unique charms and a wealth of history. To the west end of the island, Somerset and the Royal Naval Dockyard offer spectacular views and fascinating naval memorabilia.

Nature lovers may enjoy visiting the beautiful Botanical Gardens, some of Bermuda's many nature reserves, and the breathtaking limestone caves.

Bermuda is a golfer's paradise, boasting several championship courses including the Mid-Ocean Club, the venue for the Gillette Tour Championship Challenge. Port Royal, a Robert Trent Jones masterpiece operated by the Government of Bermuda, is 10 minutes from the Southampton Princess. The Princess' own course, though short, is one of the finest of its kind.

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