Top Things to Know About Bermuda
Published Monday, August 31st 2020 - Updated Sunday, October 11th 2020Bermuda is 21-square miles of natural beauty, pristine beaches, and colorful island culture.
Where to Stay
Bermuda has many choices to fit your vacation style from luxurious beachfront resorts with breathtaking views, rolling golf courses, and top spas to boutique hotels tucked into the hillside. Or visit Bermuda while staying in a Norwegian Haven Suite, your sanctuary at sea.
Wherever you choose to stay, you will understand why Mark Twain said, "You can go to heaven if you want. I'd rather stay in Bermuda."
Bermuda’s Best Beaches
FOR FAMOUS PINK SANDS
Horseshoe Bay Beach lures visitors with its wide stretch of pink sand and stunning rock formations. Bermuda’s long crescent-shaped beach is on many of the world’s ‘Top 10’ lists for best beaches. So sink your toes the iconic pink sands of Horseshoe Bay Beach in the afternoon when there are fewer crowds.
FOR SECLUSION
If you are looking for fewer crowds, head to West Whale Beach. It’s one of Bermuda’s smaller beaches, but it has big appeal: a secluded bay and coastal bluff that is the perfect vantage point for sunsets and romantic picnics.
FOR SWIMMING
On the South Shore of Bermuda, the pink sand of Elbow Beach stretches for almost a mile with a gentle curve. The protective coral reefs near the shore are a barrier to waves. You'll find some of the island's calmest waters that are ideal for swimming.
FOR SNORKELING
Church Bay in Southampton Bermuda, is a paradise for snorkelers. With a network of shallow reefs that nurture marine life, snorkelers are sheltered from ocean waves. The reef is very close to shore, creating a home to abundant angelfish and parrotfish. And a convenient concession stand is nearby where you can rent snorkeling gear.
What to See and Do
Bermuda’s beaches are legendary, but beyond the pink sand is an island packed with enriching experiences. Go sailing or shipwreck diving, explore ancient caves, or discover the British colonial heritage in historic towns. Play on a championship golf course and shop local boutiques for your pair of iconic Bermuda shorts.
DON’T MISS
Blue Hole Park, is named for the deep, crystal-clear mangrove pool that is an enticing swimming spot. Walk the trails to discover idyllic grottos and secluded caves. Blue Hole Park is perfect for off-the-beaten-path adventures of hiking, spelunking, snorkeling, cliff jumping, and swimming. Blue Hole Park is free to visit, and it also has convenient parking with access to trails.
Rookie Mistake
Renting a scooter! You might be tempted. I suggest thinking twice about it. The roads of Bermuda are narrow and winding. You will spend most of your time getting out of the way of speeding locals who pass on the left and the right. You also must drive on the left and deal with rotaries. So how do you get around? Get yourself a Transportation Pass—it will give you unlimited rides on the ferries and the buses that go throughout the island.
The Dish Not to Miss
A trip to Bermuda is not complete without sampling the national dish: fish chowder. A true Bermuda Fish Chowder requires whole pieces of fish and a stock that includes Bermuda’s indigenous sherry pepper sauce and black seal rum. The Lobster Pot Restaurant in Hamilton is the usual winner of Bermuda’s Best Award for fish chowder each year.
What to Drink
Bermuda is known for delicious cocktails made with their local rum, which tends to be darker and sweeter than rums of neighboring Caribbean islands. Bermuda’s two most famous signature cocktails are the Dark 'n Stormy® and the Rum Swizzle. The legendary, Dark 'n Stormy, is a tall glass of ice filled with Gosling’s Stormy Ginger Beer and topped with Gosling’s Black Seal Rum. The island’s favorite, Rum Swizzle, is known as Bermuda’s National Drink with locals. It’s a fruity cocktail shaken with Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, Gold rum, Triple Sec, pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine, and bitters. The Rum Swizzle is perfectly laid back – just like Bermuda.
When to Go
When is the best time to visit Bermuda? May to October is Bermuda’s beach season with temperatures in the 80s and warmer Atlantic waters. The summer months have the greatest concentration of visitors. Unlike the Caribbean, Bermuda is cool in the winter. But temperatures in the low 70s make November through February a great time to visit for golf. Visit Bermuda in March and April when the weather is moderate enough for beach bathing but with fewer crowds.
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