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TripAdvisor Ranks Horseshoe Bay #8 in World
TripAdvisor has listed Horseshoe Bay Beach as one of the top 25 beaches in the world, in a ranking list which was determined by feedback from travelers on the travel supersite. The rankings were released today [Feb 20], and show that Horseshoe Bay is also listed as #3 on the Best Beaches in the Caribbean list. Horseshoe Bay Beach is ranked 8th in the... Read more of this article
Upcoming: 2nd Annual Beach Art Festival
The second annual Bermuda Beach Art Festival is scheduled to be held on Saturday [Mar 23] with the public invited to participate and produce images in the sand at beaches across the island. A spokesperson said, “I’d like to introduce you to one of Bermuda’s newest and most unique, family, community events, The Bermuda Beach Art Festival.... Read more of this article
Photos: Kitesurfers At Horseshoe Bay
This afternoon [Oct 27] saw a few brave souls hit Horseshoe Bay to take on nature as the swells and wind approached from Hurricane Sandy. While the hurricane itself is still hundreds of miles away, high surf with severe chop and a steady 20 knot wind was enough to get these adrenalin junkies on the water. The Bermuda Weather Service has deemed Hurricane... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Waves At Elbow, Astwood, Horseshoe
Bermuda looks to be spared any major impact from Tropical Storm Leslie with the Emergency Measures Organisation saying today [Sept 7] we are expected to be spared a direct impact from a hurricane and that “weekend activities can follow their normal pattern with the exception that all warnings for the use of our beaches.” The waters off Bermuda... Read more of this article
Horseshoe Closed: Dangerous Surf Conditions
[Updated] The Department of Parks’ Lifeguard Service advised this afternoon [Sept 4] that due to dangerous surf conditions at Horseshoe Bay, the beach has been closed to swimmers. Tropical Storm Leslie is approximately 525 miles off the island, and the Bermuda Weather Service said it is expected to intensify to a category II hurricane as it approaches... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Surfers At Horseshoe Bay Beach
Surfers are taking advantage of the pre-storm weather today [Sept 4], making their way to Horseshoe Bay Beach in Southampton. The Bermuda Weather Service said that Tropical Storm Leslie is currently to our south-southeast and is forecast to arrive this weekend. Leslie is expected to intensify to a Category II hurricane as it approaches to about 60nm... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition
The Bermuda Department of Tourism’s Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition took place today [Sept 1] at Horseshoe Bay Beach. “The Sand Sculpture competition was started 17 years ago by the Institute of Bermuda Architects and spear headed by Mrs. Nicky Gurret. “This event has grown in participation and popularity and has proven to be a highly anticipated... Read more of this article
Upcoming: BDOT Sand Sculpting Competition
The Bermuda Department of Tourism’s Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition will take place on September 1st, 2012 at Horseshoe Beach. On August 30 and 31st there will be clinics at Horseshoe Beach each evening from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. where residents and visitors can learn about the tips, tricks, tools and techniques of sand sculpting. Director... Read more of this article
Swimmer Rescued At Horseshoe Bay, In ICU
A male swimmer received CPR and was taken to hospital last night [Aug 27] after running into difficulties while swimming at Horseshoe Bay. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:45pm on Monday, August 27th police and first responders attended a report of a swimmer in distress at Horseshoe Bay beach in Southampton. “It appears that prior... Read more of this article
Videos: BeachFest At Horseshoe Bay
Thousands of people made their way to Horseshoe Bay Beach Thursday [Aug 2] to attend Chewstick’s BeachFest Emancipation Celebration event, which kicked off at 11am with a full slate of entertainment taking place throughout the day. The beach area saw events taking place throughout the day while crowds were kept entertained as local artists and DJs... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: BeachFest At Horseshoe Bay
Yesterday [Aug 2] Chewstick hosted the BeachFest Emancipation Celebration event at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with thousands of people joining in the day’s fun. For our first BeachFest gallery click here, for all our Cup Match coverage click here and for all our Cup Match photo galleries click here. Click to enlarge photo: #gallery-4 { margin:... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: BeachFest At Horseshoe Bay
Thousands of people made their way to Horseshoe Bay Beach today [Aug 2] to attend Chewstick’s BeachFest Emancipation Celebration event, which kicked off at 11am with a full slate of entertainment taking place throughout the day. Crowds were kept entertained as local artists took the stage, the beach area saw events including tug-o-war, netball,... Read more of this article
Barrington Levy Replaced By Wayne Wonder
[Update: Barrington Levy will not perform, and Wayne Wonder will perform instead] Chewstick is at it again, producing the 7th Annual BeachFest Emancipation Celebration at Horseshoe Bay Beach. This year’s event kicks off on Wednesday night with a concert featuring Barrington Levy and The Detour Band, Trevor Hall and Dead Prez. Included in the entertainment... Read more of this article
Horseshoe Facilities: Multimillion Dollar Upgrade
[Updated] A public private partnership will be formed to effect a “major multimillion dollar infrastructure upgrade” to the toilets, shower facilities and concession shop at Horseshoe Bay Beach, Minister of Government Estates and Information Services Michael Scott said on Friday [July 27]. Minister Scott said the upgrades will include... Read more of this article
Digicel/Transact Launch Wi-fi At Horseshoe
Beach goers can now access the internet from their tablets, cellular phones or other PDA’s at Horseshoe Bay Beach thanks to a new Wi-Fi hotspot launched by Transact and Digicel. The Horseshoe Bay Beach Wi-Fi hotspot, the first area from which customers can use this service, is expected to be popular with visitors and Bermuda residents alike. Wayne... Read more of this article
Photos: Good Friday KiteFest At Horseshoe Bay
Kites, local entertainers, Gombeys and the Easter Bunny himself were all visible at Horseshoe Bay yesterday [Apr.6], as Chewstick hosted the Good Friday KiteFest event. The event was hosted by the United Bermuda Party for many years, with this year the first that Chewstick has arranged the event, with sponsorship provided by the Bermuda Department of... Read more of this article
