Jumeirah is expanding its presence in the Americas with a new luxury resort in Bermuda. As part of the Dubai-based group’s plans to extend its international portfolio to 40 luxury hotels and resorts by 2009, the Jumeirah Southlands Resort will cater largely for the North American market and will have 300 spacious balcony suites (including 17 “incomparable” two-story suites built into beach cliffs), as well as five restaurants and bars, a spa and numerous pools, a nightclub and outdoor entertainment space, a complete spa, and access to over 1,700 feet of beach. It is expected to open midway through 2008.
February 2, 2007
Jumeirah Southlands Resort, Bermuda
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I’m packing right now!
Comment by Allison — February 2, 2007 @ 6:05 pm
If you go to this “Bermuda Resort”, built by non-Bermudians, designed by non-Bermudians, and forced through planning permission by bribing the government, you will be taking away from the local economy and destroying the rich diversity of the BRITISH island nation with ABSOLUTLY no connection to America. There are currently campaigners trying to force the construction to stop so that the anti-globalisation policy introduced by the government can be upheld. This is a country that doesn’t even have McDonalds, Burger King or any other international franchise. You shold probably expect to be VERY unpopular with the locals if you go there.
Comment by Samantha — February 10, 2007 @ 8:25 am
That’s a little strong, Samantha… have you any evidence for your claims?
Comment by Paul Johnson — February 10, 2007 @ 4:41 pm
First of all I am a born Bermudian. I feel this is a great opportunity for upcoming individuals who are getting in the hospitality field. These people have promised many things for our Bermudian people such as work and overseas training. Even though Bermuda is not associated in the franchising of Mc Donald’s, Burger king etc. there is nothing to beat a try in something Big and exciting. So please people jus give them a break and get off that globalize crap.!!!!
Comment by Peter John — February 13, 2007 @ 7:18 pm