This Valentine’s Day Weekend come to paradise and relax, reconnect and rekindle the flames of romance! Bermuda’s “Grande Dame” of hotels, the landmark Fairmont Hamilton Princess will be your home away from home while you enjoy a host of special activities created just for couples. 

Events include an exclusive cocktail reception and dinner with the Premier of Bermuda, a golf outing at the world-renowned Port Royal Golf Course (recently host to the PGA Grand Slam), VIP seating for a concert by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, a private performance by the legendary Chuck Jackson and much more! See complete Festival schedule.

Festival Schedule

Friday, February 12

11:00am-7:00pm – Arrival and Check In
When you arrive at the legendary Fairmont Hamilton Princess, check in at the Love Desk to meet your personal Love Marshal and to pick up your International Love Festival Welcome Package.

7:00pm-10:00pm – Dinner Reception with Bermuda’s Premier and Robb Report’s “Best of the Best” Luxury Goods Presentation
Join Premier Dr. the Honourable Ewart F. Brown, JP, MP and Mrs. Wanda Henton Brown to toast opening night! Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dinner will be served at Tucker’s Point Hotel & Spa, featuring Bermuda’s most picturesque views of the South Shore. During this event, Robb Report will bring its annual “Best of the Best” issue to life, showcasing extraordinary items from their exceptional luxury partners. This event will feature the world’s finest jewels, timepieces, cigars, wines and spirits...and so much more! You will also have the opportunity to mix and mingle with brand representatives to discuss their unique offerings.

10:30pm
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind musical experience with the hard swinging, straight-ahead jazz of the Wycliffe Gordon Quartet. Touring the world, Gordon has performed for audiences ranging from heads of state to elementary school students. With an extraordinary career as a performer, conductor, composer, arranger and educator, Wycliffe has won numerous awards for his powerful and intricate style of trombone play.

Saturday, February 13

10:00am - Men’s & Women’s Golf Tournament, Port Royal Golf Course – Hosted by Golf World Magazine
Join us at The Port Royal Golf course to enjoy a little friendly competition. Designed by the renowned Robert Trent Jones, Sr., this course was recently renovated and features some of the world’s most scenic holes. During this event, prizes will be awarded for longest drive, closest to the tee and hole-in-one. In addition, an expert from Golf World will be on hand to offer tips and advice on how to conquer the course! He will also bring along the latest in golf equipment which you are invited to try out.

7:00pm-9:30pm - Private Dinner Party at Port O’ Call Restaurant
Enjoy cocktails and spectacular views of Hamilton Harbour, followed by fine dining at this intimate restaurant on Front Street.

10:00pm - VIP seating for performance by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds
Love Festival attendees will receive special VIP seating for a performance by Grammy award-winner, Babyface, sponsored by the Bermuda Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. As a singer, producer and songwriter, Babyface is known for his smooth, sensitive R&B song stylings.

Sunday, February 14

12:00pm Noon - Brunch at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
On Sunday, Love Festival attendees will be visiting Bermuda’s beautiful Botanical Gardens, home of The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. Here you can wander through the main gallery and view the works of local artists on display for the Charman Prize, a popular annual art show. The renowned Fourways Inn will provide a fabulous gourmet brunch, artfully created from the Island’s freshest ingredients. As the grand finale, Jernard Wells—“the chef of love”—will prepare a decadent Valentine’s Day dessert!

7:00pm – 9:00pm – Cocktails and Dinner
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with cocktails and dinner at your host hotel, The Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Jernard Wells, the “chef of love,” will prepare a romantic dessert selection from his repertoire.

9:30pm - Private Performance by Chuck Jackson
The best seats in the house are yours at a private performance by living legend, Chuck Jackson. Recently honoured at “Harlem Summer Stage 2009 Living Legends Tribute” Chuck will entertain you with his R&B renderings. His soaring baritone transformed such songs as “Any Day Now” and “I Don’t Want to Cry” into international chartbusters whose soulful declarations have transcended time.

Book Online Now call 1.800-441-1414 or email Hamres@fairmont.com and reference the Bermuda international Love Festival or booking code LOVEFEST. Residents of Bermuda, please call 1-441-295-3000.