It’s April first, but instead of playing some mean April Fools joke on you—ala Bermuda Shorts 2010 when I "spotted" a flame-throwing scooter on Middle Road—I’ll instead leave you with some good news. Some very good news, actually, especially if you're into rum, live music, the outdoors or all of the above. As you’ve probably determined from the headline, happy hour is back, which really just mean legions of boozy islanders will rum-punch in at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess today at 5pm (and yes, that's what the party looks like). If you’re in town don’t miss it: You can expect a live band, DJ and one of the best views in Bermuda as you sip Dark ‘n Stomies and rum swizzles until the fiesta winds down at 9pm. What? You can’t make it? Have no fear. Happy is every Friday evening from today through the end of September so let’s get our swizzle on, shall we?
As if we islanders needed yet another reason to get together for cocktails the Fairmont Hamilton Princess just announced it’s latest and greatest promotion: Free drinks! That’s right folks, if you’re one of the first 125 people to show up at the hotel’s inaugural happy hour this Friday at 5pm, you’ll be given a ticket good for one free cocktail, wine or beer. Even better, if you show up at happy hour the following two Fridays with proof that you’re a fan of the hotel on Facebook, you’ll also be given a complimentary drink. The boozy promotion is part of the hotel’s 125th anniversary celebration—a year-long fiesta featuring free nights for couples celebrating a wedding anniversary and mind-blowing blockbuster giveaways (a free destination wedding for ten with airfare, anyone?). In addition to complimentary drinks this Friday, the hotel is also featuring live music from the Kennel Boys Band, Bermuda’s beloved Rock/Top 40 cover band. So what happens if you’re the 126th person to arrive on Friday evening? Have no fear: The patio bar at the Hamilton Princess will be selling five-for-$25 drink tickets until 6pm. Bottoms up Bermuda.
is a Bermuda-based travel writer and television correspondent. To read his work visit DavidLaHuta.com or to follow him on Twitter visit Twitter.com/DavidLaHuta. Visiting Bermuda? Read his story, 36 Hours in Bermuda, which appeared in the New York Times travel section in September 2009 (http://bit.ly/36HoursBermuda) and Jetsetter's The Many Faces of Bermuda, which ran in January 2011 (http://bit.ly/FacesOfBDA).
It’s April first, but instead of playing some mean April Fools joke on you—ala Bermuda Shorts 2010 when I "spotted" a flame-throwing scooter on Middle Road—I’ll instead leave you with some good news. Some very good news, actually, especially if you're into rum, live music, the outdoors or all of the above. As you’ve probably determined from the headline, happy hour is back, which really just mean legions of boozy islanders will rum-punch in at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess today at 5pm (and yes, that's what the party looks like). If you’re in town don’t miss it: You can expect a live band, DJ and one of the best views in Bermuda as you sip Dark ‘n Stomies and rum swizzles until the fiesta winds down at 9pm. What? You can’t make it? Have no fear. Happy is every Friday evening from today through the end of September so let’s get our swizzle on, shall we?
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