| In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, 570 miles east | | | | bus. They connect Hamilton with Paget, Warwick and |
| of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, lies an island filled | | | | the Somerset/Dockyard area. Moped rentals are |
| with pink sand beaches, pastel cottages and | | | | available by the 1/2 day, day, week and long-term. |
| quintessential British traditions. With a landmass of | | | | The cost varies according to length of rental and |
| only 21 square miles, it is one of the smallest | | | | type of cycle. Horse and Carriage tours are a nice |
| territories in the world. Bermuda actually consists of | | | | way to see Bermuda. By day the drivers will point |
| around 140 islands, of which 8 of these are linked by | | | | out the sights, and for the evenings it is very |
| bridges to form a continuous fishhook shaped area | | | | romantic. |
| of land that runs 22 miles in length and only 2 miles | | | | The currency here is the Bermuda dollar and it has a |
| across at its widest point. This is the Bermuda that | | | | 1-1 ratio to the US dollar. Both currencies are equally |
| most everyone knows because the other islands are | | | | accepted at all establishments but the US dollar is the |
| uninhabited and some are only rocks. | | | | currency of choice because unlike the Bermuda dollar, |
| Bermuda is a different island in many ways from | | | | it's exchangeable everywhere in the world. Average |
| those that you generally think about such as the | | | | room prices vary as such: Low - $100/120 Mid - $120 |
| Caribbean. It is very polite and slightly restrained in | | | | 180 High - $200+, average meal prices are: Low - $5 |
| the sense that you won't find laid-back locals | | | | 10 Mid - $10/25 High - $25-30. All hotels in Bermuda |
| wandering around barefoot and offering you | | | | are subject to a 7.25% hotel tax which is added to |
| piña coladas. It is somewhat formal in dress, as | | | | your bill at check-out and there is also a departure |
| you'll see the female residents in stockings and heels | | | | tax but this is included in the price of your air ticket. |
| and the men in jackets, ties, Bermuda shorts, and | | | | When it comes to tipping, most restaurants add a |
| knee socks despite the beautiful weather. Golf and | | | | 15% service charge to your bill, so just check to see |
| tennis are popular pastimes and you will find that | | | | if it is there so that you don't end up tipping twice |
| most visitors, as well as Bermudians, are over 40. It | | | | and of course, if it's not there, this is the average. |
| is a wonderful and charming island that offers many | | | | Hotels also generally add a service charge and this is |
| things to see and do with great places to go. | | | | 10%. For taxis, a tip of around 10% is average. |
| Bermuda weather is very temperate, not too hot | | | | Bermuda has more sights to see than you will be able |
| and not too cold. It is a semi-tropical island that | | | | to visit in a single vacation, here are a just a few of |
| doesn't have a rainy season and there is no one | | | | the highlights. Visit the awesome underground of |
| month that receives an excess of rain. Showers can | | | | Bermuda, with one of the highest concentrations of |
| be heavy at times but you'll find that the skies clear | | | | limestone caves in the world, it offers a dream world |
| quickly and that it doesn't usually affect your outdoor | | | | that has even been the inspiration for many creative |
| plans. The temperature rarely rises above 85 F, (29.5 | | | | achievements including Hensen Associates "Fraggle |
| C) perfect for sun bathing, swimming and all water | | | | Rock" muppets. Make sure to take a visit to the |
| sports and there is always a cool breeze at night. | | | | Crystal Caves or Leamington Caves, both are along |
| May to October are the warmest months with an | | | | the Harrington Sound Road. The Royal Naval |
| average high of 82 F and an average low of 74 F. | | | | Dockyard which began in 1809, can be seen today |
| The coldest part of the year runs from January to | | | | restored as an entertainment and shopping complex, |
| March with average highs of 69 F and lows 60 F. | | | | with restaurants, crafts market, arts centre, Bermuda |
| The Department of Tourism promotes 2 seasons for | | | | Maritime Museum, historic Commissioner's House, |
| Bermuda weather; summer's "beach and sizzle" and | | | | cinema, and the Clocktower shopping mall. The |
| winter's "golf and spa." In summer, the island is filled | | | | Botanical Gardens which feature over 1000 varieties |
| with activities; hotel barbecues and evening dances | | | | of plant life spread out over 36 acres of landscape |
| to set off your daytime sightseeing trips, and the | | | | and are open all year from sunrise to sunset. Take |
| public beaches never close. During the off-season | | | | time to visit the Bermuda Aquarium, Natural History |
| which runs from Nov-Mar, you'll find that the pace | | | | Museum and Zoo where you can take self guided |
| slows down significantly. Some of the sightseeing, | | | | tours if you choose and learn about Bermuda's |
| dive, snorkeling, and water-skiing boats are | | | | beginnings, whaling industry, captivating undersea |
| dry-docked and only taxis operate tours of the island. | | | | exploration, and fragile environment. The aquarium, |
| There are also a few hotels and restaurants that will | | | | museum and zoo are internationally recognized as a |
| close, although having said that, most hotels in | | | | centre for the preservation and reintroduction of |
| Bermuda do stay open and you'll find the prices | | | | threatened species. |
| slashed up to 40%. This is a great time to travel with | | | | If diving and snorkeling are your thing, you will find |
| perfect weather for golf and tennis, you can still rent | | | | some 350 shipwrecks that are scattered among the |
| boats, tour the islands and the best part? You can | | | | reef formations, making it an ever changing, living |
| travel Bermuda and take full advantage of the | | | | museum under the sea. Another great way to see |
| uncrowded beaches, shops, restaurants, and walking | | | | this amazing world is through a Glass Bottom Boat |
| tours and totally enjoy the beautiful sunny days. | | | | Tour, offered during the days and nights. And let's |
| If you're looking to rent a car while you travel | | | | not forget the endless array of the beautiful |
| Bermuda, you are going to be out of luck, as there | | | | Bermuda beaches. With their pink sand and limestone |
| are no car rentals available there! You can get around | | | | dunes, you will find that the beaches on the |
| with public buses, ferries, rent a moped or scooter, | | | | south-shore are more scenic than those on the |
| you can use taxis - or even hire a horse and carriage. | | | | north-shore. The most popular, also the most |
| The bus system is fantastic, running on schedule all | | | | crowded by tourists and locals is Horseshoe Bay |
| day, although there is no late system. Exact change, | | | | Beach. Your best bet is to pick up "Bermuda's Guide |
| tokens or tickets are required. Tokens can be | | | | to Beaches and Transportation," a free publication |
| purchased at some hotels and guest houses, | | | | available at most hotels and in all Visitors Service |
| sub-post offices, and at the Central Terminal in | | | | Bureaus. It combines map and bus/ferry schedules, |
| Hamilton on Church Street. You can also get multi-day | | | | showing you the locations of the beaches and how |
| Transportation Passes for three or seven days that | | | | to reach them. |
| allow for unlimited bus trips which will save you some | | | | Whether you are looking to visit a bustling city like |
| money. Metered taxis can be found at the airport | | | | the capitol of Hamilton, which offers plenty of |
| and most large hotels and they can also double as | | | | shopping and sightseeing during the day; dinner, drinks |
| tour operators if you want to put together your | | | | and dancing by night to a lazy day on the beach, to |
| own sightseeing tour of the island. Bermuda taxi | | | | the World Heritage Site and historic Town of St. |
| operators are among the world's finest and their | | | | George; Bermuda will cater to all of your needs. It |
| knowledge and commentary can make for an | | | | can be a relaxed vacation destination or an |
| unforgettable tour. You can rent them by the day, | | | | international business center. It is a mix of ancient |
| hour or mile. All taxis are metered and the tariff is | | | | and new worlds, friendly people and there are so |
| fixed by law so rates are the same for all: $4 for the | | | | many things for you to take part in and enjoy. |
| first mile, $1.40 for each additional mile and higher | | | | Whatever your desire, Bermuda is sure to welcome |
| rates after 10 pm. Ferries are a scenic way to get | | | | you. |
| around and can sometimes be much faster than the | | | | |