Bermuda To Feature On Tonight’s Bachelorette
The beauty of Bermuda will provide a scenic backdrop to the fourth episode of ABC’s hit show “The Bachelorette.” The show, whose visit to the island was arranged by the Bermuda Department of Tourism, is scheduled to air this evening [June 4] at 9pm on Channel #7.
The episode will cover three uniquely Bermudian dates with the newest Bachelorette, Emily Maynard, the first single mom to ever star on the series, who first captured America’s heart on the 15th season of “The Bachelor.”
“The Bachelorette is one of America’s most-watched primetime programmes and each season is highly anticipated,” said Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert. “The exposure that Bermuda will receive to tens of millions of North American viewers is tremendous and will highlight why this is truly one of the world’s ultimate romantic destinations.”
Viewers will join Maynard and her prospective suitors as they enjoy Bermuda’s natural scenery and cultural experiences. While on the island, Maynard and company stayed at Rosewood Tucker’s Point.
Video preview of tonight’s episode:
There she enjoyed the candlelit wine cellar at The Point, the resort’s fine dining restaurant, during a romantic one-on-one date. She also took part in a group date at the resort’s private beach club overlooking a stretch of Bermuda’s signature pink sand beach capped off by a fireworks display.
A walk along the cobblestone streets of the Town of St. George helped Maynard and her date understand where Bermuda’s distinctive culture began.
While in the town they visited attractions such as the Bermuda Perfumery for a signature fragrance and St. Peter’s, Their Majesties Chappell. After enjoying a rum cake and a Gombey troupe performance, Maynard and her date walked through a Moongate for luck.
Maynard also saw Bermuda’s maritime activities on full display during a visit to the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club for a fun and very competitive sailing regatta amongst her gentlemen suitors. In addition, she sailed aboard The Venetian, one of the island’s most luxurious yachts, and witnessed thrilling cliff jumping into the Atlantic.
Bermuda’s subterranean caves provided the setting for a memorable dinner date amidst crystal stalagmites and stalactites and cool reflecting waters. The show’s signature Rose Ceremony took place in one of Bermuda’s beautiful private homes before Maynard and her suitors left the island for their next adventures.
Minister Furbert added: “I would also like to thank the more than 100 people who assisted the production in Bermuda including of course Tucker’s Point and Grotto Bay but also the Town of St. George, taxi drivers, truckers, charter boats, restaurants, Gombeys and suppliers of services from flowers and candles to tents and electricians.”
The new season of The Bachelorette airs Mondays at 9pm Bermuda time on ABC [channel #7 on CableVision]
Update: The 2-hour program concluded at 11pm, with Bermuda receiving extensive coverage.
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Congrats Dept of Tourism, job well done!! Keep up the good work!!! We are the romantic island, for honeymoons and long romantic weekend breaks, this is exactly the best way to sell Bermuda!!
Unfotunately, it’s an unrealistic view of a Bermuda vacation unless you have bucketloads of money to spend on private dining in caves etc.
I believe the house they filmed the rose ceremony at is for sale… for a mere $9.8mm. Surely the average tourist would have no problem renting accommodations like that!
This is who Bermuda catered to in the past. We have changed and lowered our tourism standards in recent years. I say show the upscale part of our lovely country. It is a reality but not for everyone. We must bring big buck into this island so that we can survive this aweful recession.
Off course, the lower budget vacationers can still be accomodated but we must not forget we cater to all.
It’s also the Bachelorette. Not the most realistic of shows. It’s called American TV.
Well done Dept of Tourism!
I agree Limey which is money well spent! Congrats! This is one of my favorite shows! Emily deserves to find love!
Ok BDOT (Tourism), you’ve done Travel Channel- Rachel Ray, HGTV House Hunter’s International and This Old House, Bachelorette, Amazing Race, Food Network, etc… Great job!
Now, let’s see you get CBS Survivor! Can you pull that one!
I don’t watch that crap. But I will watch to see Bermuda. With a scotch on tthe rocks to help me get through it.
The girl sounded like a bad actor…
I must say Bermuda looks pretty good on this show tonight. Good job without all the politicians and crap!
Great footage of Bermuda – lame show. Mind you, loads of brainless Americans will be watching and some will surely come here. Great promotion for Bda!!!
I am certain that those same Americans will be looking at this website too! Geesh
I hope you are not referring to the ‘brainless Americans’ who make the American clothes you wear, the American movies you watch on your American TV, the American books and magazines you read, the American computers and software you use, the American television and the American appliances you use and the country you visit on vacation, the American companies that employ hundreds of Bermudians on the island.
Those’brainless Americans’?
Don’t worry Atlanta, Bermuda has a far higher per capita brainlessness rate. Bernews comments being a shining example.
Pretty sure most (not all) of what you have described are actually asian…
Great job BDOT! Bermuda looks great!
Looks a lot like Cuba !!!!!!!!!!!! lol
The footage taken from above was lovely. The water looked beautiful and the island amazingly green, considering. However…dinner for three in a cave? Yeah, ok. Where and when do we get to book these dinners?
The show was cheesy and horrendously scripted…and the Department of Tourism, I don’t think, had anything to do with it.
I’m pretty sure—but not positive—that Grotto Bay allows for those cave dinners. But don’t quote me!
Most likely a cave at Grotto Bay… I doubt anyone would have catered in Crystal Cave or Admiral’s Cave!
Funny how after dinner they took the Venitian back to the Yacht Club!?
I thought they would have at least taken them to Woody’s Drive Inn !
Well done Bermuda!
I’m not a fan of reality TV shows but this was great publicity for Bermuda whether we are a fan of the show or not. And BERMUDIANS worked behind the scenes on these sets and as part of the film crew. Well done to all involved!
@ Arthur in Atlanta – Well said. American who live here long enough have learned (unfortunately) to ignore comments made about Americans by the “brainless” Bermudians like Crystal Caves.
Did the BDOT actually have any involvement? @WinterSUn…They did nothing for House Hunters International that was brought in through the real estate company.
Well done, BDOT! This show is watched by millions of viewers, so it’s great exposure for Bermuda. I can’t wait to see the episode myself!