Bermuda Features

Bermuda Features

• Quintessential Bermuda
  

  Although it's only 650 mi east of the United States, Bermuda seems like a world apart. Feeling at home on this oh-so-friendly archipelago, however... Read more

• If You Like
  

  You don't have to be here long to realize there's much more to Bermuda than sea, sand, and rum swizzles. As one of Britain's oldest colonies... Read more

• Top Experiences in Bermuda
  

  Lose yourself (and the crowds) on the winding side streets and mazelike back alleys of 400-year-old St. George's.... Read more

• Secrets from a Golf Pro
  

  Golf courses elsewhere are often designed with the wind in mind—long downwind holes and short upwind holes. Not so in Bermuda, where the... Read more

• Picnic Perfect
  

  Ditch your proper place settings for a little sea breeze with that sandwich.... Read more

• The Bermuda Railway
  

  The history of the Bermuda Railway—which operated on the island from 1931 to 1948—is as brief as the track is short. Bermuda's Public... Read more

• Spaaaah Resorts
  

  Befitting their lovely island location, the best of Bermuda's hotel spas are spectacular in appearance, with white columns, marble floors, flowing... Read more

• Think Pink
  

  Long before Bermuda's tourism heyday, when only British aristocrats, Hollywood stars, and blue bloods from America's East Coast could afford... Read more

• Bermudian Architecture
  

  The typical Bermudian building is built of limestone block, usually painted white or a pastel shade, with a prominent chimney and a tiered, white-painted... Read more

• Law and Order: Colonial Style
  

  Back in Bermuda's early days, colonists convicted of offenses such as drunkenness, blasphemy, and slander would be locked in the stocks or forced... Read more

• Island Weddings
  

  It's no wonder so many couples want to exchange their vows in Bermuda. For starters, this subtropical paradise has loads of pink beaches—and... Read more

• The Bermuda Triangle Demystified
  

  Long before the myth of the Bermuda Triangle became legend, Bermuda had already earned a reputation as an enchanted island. It was nicknamed... Read more

• Dining with Kids in Bermuda
  

  Kids are people, too, and very hungry little people on a regular basis. Little-big eaters are usually banished to a far-flung corner away from... Read more

• Where to Take Tea
  

  When afternoon arrives, Bermuda, like Britain, pauses for tea. Usually, tea is served between 3 and 5, but teatime can mean anything from an... Read more

• The Dish on Local Dishes
  

  Shark hash made of minced shark meat sautéed with spices may not sound too appetizing, but it's a popular Bermudian appetizer, usually... Read more

• Slavery in Bermuda
  

  Within a few years of the colony's founding, slavery had become a fact of life in Bermuda. As early as 1616, slaves—most of whom were "imported"... Read more

• Very Fine Arts Festivals
  

  Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts. In January and February, the Bermuda Festival brings internationally renowned artists to the island... Read more

• For Love of Cricket
  

  The Oval and Lords are names of English cricket grounds that evoke memories of Britain long ago, a time of cucumber sandwiches and tea poured... Read more

• From Tee Time to Bed Time
  

  If you stay in a hotel with its own golf course or one that has agreements with some of the golf clubs, it cuts out much of the planning you'll... Read more

• Wreck Diving
  

  If you've heard the stories of the Bermuda Triangle then you won't be surprised to hear that there are more than 20 ships wrecked off the island... Read more

• Shocking Pink!
  

  The sands of the world's beaches come in many hues, from basaltic black to gleaming quartz white, with a rainbow of red, green, yellow, and brown... Read more

• Aquatic Adventures
  

  Whether it's renting a glass-bottomed kayak for a gentle paddle over the reefs, taking a motorboat for a spin, or spending an adrenaline-filled... Read more

• Aquatic Adventures
  

  Somerset Bridge Watersports. This West End outfitter rents 13- and 15-foot Boston Whalers and is right next to Somerset Bridge. Rates are $75... Read more

• Yo, Ho, Ho and a Bottle of Rum
  

  One of the distinct pleasures of a visit to Bermuda is getting to sample a bit of island rum and rum-based products. Gosling's Black Seal Rum... Read more

• Gombey Dancers
  

  The Gombey dancer is one of the island's most enduring and uniquely Bermudian cultural icons. The Gombey (pronounced gum-bay) tradition here... Read more

• One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, World Cup Fish
  

  Bermuda's angling competitions attract top fishermen from all over the world. The Bermuda Blast tournament over the July 4 weekend coincides... Read more

• Bermuda Shorts in the Office
  

  You may have heard of Bermuda's peculiar business fashion, and you may even have seen pictures of businessmen in shorts and long socks, but nothing... Read more

• Local Do's and Taboos
  

  Bermudians tend to be quite formal in attire as well as in personal interactions. Casual dress, including bathing suits, is acceptable at hotels... Read more