• Islands -

123 islands - 6 inhabited (Main, St. Davids, Boaz, Ireland - North and South, St. George's, Somerset) - joined by bridges and causeways

• Visa -

Not needed for Bermuda but you will need a multiple entry visa for the country you are flying in and out from valid at least 45 days after your departure from Bermuda.

Canada

United Kingdom

USA

• Budget -

The most expensive nation and city on earth. Count on US$200 each a day as a pair or couple doing it on the cheap with a few treats.

• Population -

61,724 very friendly people

• AKA -

Somers Isles after shipwreck survivor and founder Sir George Somers / "Isle of the Devil"  Bermudans are often called "Onions"

• About -

Spend a week in one of the world's most unique, well known - of, but not about and remote destinations. it doesn't come cheap but you could easily spend the same amount on a holiday in New York or Paris.

Enjoy gorgeous beaches with pink sand, world famous golf, museums, art galleries and get to know it's rich history in places like the UNESCO listed historical town of St. George's. It will be a holiday and destination to remember.

• Go -

March or April is good for cheaper prices. May to October is the busy season.

• Airport -

L. F. Wade Bermuda International Airport (BDA) - 

on St. David's Island - There are direct flights from the USA, Canada and the UK so you will need a visa for whichever one you come through. See VISA above. 

Check here for your flights.

• Ferry -

4 colour coded local routes from Hamilton. Cash not accepted, must have ticket, token, pass. See their website for details.

• Stay - 

Airbnb 

might be the cheapest option (apart from couchsurfing)

Hamilton 4N -

Cavendish Heights Suites

St. Georges 3N -

Quarterdeck Cabin

Airbnb

• Features -

Gombey -

Iconic Bermudan mixture of cultures featuring Dancing with Masquerade and Drumming / British, North American, Portuguese, African and West Indian influences - 

No outdoor advertising 

Sea Glass

• History -

Settled by British shipwreck survivors (Shakespeare wrote The Tempest about this), involvement in the slave trade, the American Civil War and defying Prohibition. Many historical sites and museums to learn all about it.

· See -

Horseshoe Bay Beach 

(One of the planets finest) / And many other wonderful beaches 

The underground wonders at 

Crystal and Fantasy Caves

Plenty to see at the Royal Naval Dockyard / and Fort St Catherine

· Do -

Hike

Walk or ride the Railway Trail 

(A great way to see the Island)

Play Port Royal Golf Course

Have fun with the simulators at the

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute  

Go diving (Wreck dive capital of the world) 

or Snorkelling (Clear water and lots to look at)  

The Bermuda Triangle Twilight Cruise

· Highlights -

UNESCO listed St. George's historical town / The friendliest people in the world

• Eat -

Fish Chowder / Bermuda Fish cake / The Fish Sandwich / Hoppin' John (Peas & Rice and meat) /  Black Rum Cake

Bermuda Harbour Nights - 

Wednesday Night Market with food and entertainment 

Bone Fish Bar and Grill

• Drink -

Front Street in Hamilton

Happy Hour at Harry's 

English Pubs

Irish Pubs

The Swizzle Inn (Birthplace of the Rum Swizzle)

• Sundowners -

Golf Bar (180 degree view of the water)

Pompano Beach Club (Sun Lounge Patio)  

South Shore Beaches  

The Beach House at Black Beard's

• Specialties -

Rum Swizzles (The National Drink) / Codfish Breakfast 

· Souvenirs -

Bermuda Shorts / Glassware / Rum (Cake) / Perfume / Soap / Clay and Ceramics

• Tips -

About one hurricane a year gets close to Bermuda

Be wary of Rips and Jellyfish when swimming

Foreigners cannot drive or rent cars, but they can rent scooters and small expensive electric cars 

• Famous -

Bermuda Triangle

Pink Sand

Tax Haven

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones brought their kids up here

· Festivals -

Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts / Gombey Festival