BERMUDA 5 days
Bermuda, with its capital Hamilton, is a small island in the North Atlantic Ocean famous for pink-sand beaches like Elbow Beach and Horseshoe Bay. It combines British and American cultures. English is the main language, and some people also speak Portuguese. The economy mainly depends on tourism and international finance.
The island has a subtropical climate and is prone to severe weather but is partly shielded by a surrounding coral reef that lessens storm impact. Bermuda faces a damaging tropical cyclone about once every six to seven years. Because the island is small, direct hits are rare. From 1906 to 2006, most hurricane threats happened between early September and late October.
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Travel Guide: Fodor’s Bermuda and Frommer’s Bermuda.
Arriving to Bermuda by cruise ship:
🚤 There are three (3) ports in Bermuda for cruise ships to dock...The busiest port is Royal Naval Dockyard located at the western end on Great Sound. <Learn more>
The other two (2) ports are Hamilton Port located centrally on Hamilton Harbor and St. George's Port located at the eastern end of the island on St. George's harbor.
Arriving to Bermuda by air flight:
✈️ Bermuda gets more than 75% of its tourists from the USA, 5% from Canada, 4% from the UK and the rest from other parts of the world.
It’s a 90-minute direct flight from New York City, about 3 hours from most U.S. East Coast cities, and 7 hours from London.
Bermuda LF Wade Airport <Learn more>
Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, JetBlue, United, and WestJet fly to the island.
Bermudian and US dollars are both accepted, but change is usually given in Bermudian dollars.
DAY 1
Arrive in Bermuda and transfer to your accommodations.
🏖️ Bermuda's famous pink-sand beaches are considered some of the prettiest seaside retreats in the world, and the shores of Horseshoe Bay are no exception.
Horseshoe Bay - great for snorkeling if you go a bit offshore near the rocks. Horseshoe Beach is a free, public beach with chairs and umbrellas for rent daily.
Located on the South Shore, take the Bus #7.
Experience some great Water Sports.
Best locations to stay:
Southampton Parish district—here is Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda's most famous beach, great for families and ⛳ golfers. The Fairmont Southampton, a luxury resort is located in this stunning south shore region.
Paget Parish district - hotels are closer to downtown Hamilton’s dining, shopping, and nightlife (10-15 mins) and near public transportation to all parts of Bermuda. In addition, you will find Elbow Beach, one of the most popular beaches on the island. The pale pink sand stretches for almost a mile at Elbow Beach.
Where you stay in Bermuda depends on your personal choice. The island offers natural beauty, historic towns, and beautiful pink beaches everywhere.
Where to stay: Bermuda Dept. of Tourism
Where to eat: Dining in Bermuda.
Getting around in Bermuda:
Visitors are not allowed to rent cars in Bermuda, taxis are always available.
Uber is not available yet, but they do have an electronic taxi app for which you can download at www.hitch.bm.
🚢 Ferries: public ferry routes aboard the SeaExpress Ferry Service are a popular (and scenic) way to get around the island.
All ferries depart from the Ferry Terminal (Albuoy’s Point) on Front Street in Hamilton.
Buy a Transportation Pass (available for one, three, and seven days) for unlimited use of buses and ferries.
A new way of transportation for visitors is now being offered: <Electric small car rental>
Remember that in Bermuda, motorists drive on the left.
Where to beach — — How to get around.
DAYS 2-4
Highlights:
🏖️ Relax at Bermuda’s top beaches: <Horseshoe Bay Beach, Southampton Parish> <Warwick Long Bay Beach, <Warwick Parish> <Elbow Beach, Paget Parish> <Tobacco Bay Beach, St. George's Parish> <Clearwater Beach & Turtle Bay, St. George's Parish>
To get a feel of the island, adventurous visitors might consider the 18-mile Bermuda Bike Trail.
You can start at various points along the way. The path winds through tranquil landscapes and along rocky coastlines.
Visit Gibb's Hill Lighthouse for spectacular views. Take bus #7 to Henry IIIV bus station and walk 5-10 minutes. <map>
Wander the cobblestone streets of the town of St. George for a historical perspective. <Learn more>
Descend into the Bermuda’s Crystal Caves to witness the formations framing blue subterranean lakes.
Bermuda walking trails - Two (2) popular ones are:
Tom Moore’s Jungle (Blue Hole) - a 1.4 mile walk through a lush forest trail and then cool off in translucent blue waters.
The trail begins not far from the Swizzle Pub & Restaurant (6 min walk).
Abbott’s Cliff - It is a nature reserve with quiet walking trails and ocean views of Harrington Sound.
🚸 You can access the trail from either Abbott’s Cliff Road or Abbott’s Crescent.
Take Bus #10 or #11 from St. George or Hamilton. Get off at the Abbotts Cliff Park bus stop, then walk down.
GPS coordinate: 32°20'41.0"N 64°43'41.5"W
Cap the night with a Rum Swizzle at the iconic Swizzle Inn at Bailey’s Bay, Bermuda’s oldest pub.
🍔 Food tour experiences.
Jump on a ferry to the Royal Naval Dockyard and hit the fantastic shops.
Visit Bermuda's capital town of Hamilton. Walk Front Street which is the main thoroughfare with colorful colonial buildings. Explore the boutique shops, go for lunch at one of the many restaurants or just people-watch.
Catch a romantic sunset at Albuoys Point which is located at Hamilton harbor in town, just behind the Ferry Terminal. —Right next to Albuoys Point is Point Pleasant Park. This shaded park offers great views of busy Hamilton Harbor.
At Dolphin Quest, you can touch or swim with dolphins.
Or just wander and relax at the gorgeous beaches!
DAY 5 Depart anytime.
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Why is Bermuda sand pink?
—Bermuda’s pink sand comes from a species of red foraminifera which is a marine organism growing on the coral reefs surrounding the island. The red foraminifera breaks off into the white sand because of fish feeding on the algae growing on the coral as well as with the power of the water moving around. This red/pink organism is what makes Bermuda’s sand pink.
2.What local Bermudian dishes should I try?
—Bermuda fish chowder with a shot of sherry peppers and Gosling’s Black Seal Rum.
—A codfish and potato breakfast on Sunday.
—Cassava Pie.
—Fresh Bermuda caught fish. Shark hash. Conch fritters.
3. What drinks should I try?
—Gosling’s Dark & Stormy, Rum Swizzle, and Black & Coke. The Bermuda Triangle of Drinks!
4. What side of the road do you drive on in Bermuda?
—In Bermuda you drive on the left side of the road. Be careful not to drive onto the wrong side when entering the road!
5. Do I need to exchange my US dollars?
—No, everywhere in Bermuda uses US dollars and Bermuda dollars interchangeably. So bring your US dollars, just make sure to change back or spend all of your Bermuda dollars before leaving.
What is Bermuda’s time zone?
— 4 hours behind GMT and 1 hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
How big is Bermuda?
—The island is 20.6 square miles – shaped like a fish hook, it is 2 miles at its widest point and 22 miles long.
Average cost:
(EXCLUDING AIRFARE)
$$$ USD for two (2) people
Budget: $2,100
Moderate: $2,700
Luxury: $3,500 +
🌤️ Climate
Spring is best time to visit.
Hurricane season runs from mid-August through early November.
Hurricanes are much more likely in the US or the Caribbean than in Bermuda. Bermuda faces a damaging storm about once every six or seven years.
The summers are warm and can be oppressive.
The winters are comfortable temps, but wet, windy and partly cloudy.
Throughout the year, the temperature typically varies from 61°F to 85°F and is rarely below 55°F or above 89°F.
The best times of the year to visit Bermuda for warm-weather activities are from mid-March to early June and from mid-October to late-December.
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