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This Island in the North Atlantic Has Gorgeous Pink Sand Beaches and

2023-04-08  Maliyah Mah

Amazing Caverns With Crystal Clear Water

pink-sand beaches
 

Bermuda is the closest place you can come to heaven. This British enclave is well known for its pink-sand beaches and laid-back yet sophisticated island ambiance. It is just two hours by air from New York while still seeming like it is on another planet when travelling from the East Coast of the United States. Bermuda is a well-liked tourist destination, yet it is fiercely protective of its strong sense of identity, and it has a distinctive ambiance that is upmarket, artistic, and naturally untamed.

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Bermuda isn't particularly touristy, despite its popularity with tourists; gaudy gift stores are rare, and fast-food franchises and other commercial blight are prohibited. (save for one pre-existing KFC that was grandfathered in). This Caribbean-northern island in the North Atlantic is home to some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world, as well as delicious island cuisine and great weather all year round.

Optimal Period to Visit Bermuda

Between May through October, when the weather is at its warmest, is peak tourist season. Don't forget to bring a lightweight jumper if you're visiting the island between November and February; it can get shockingly chilly during those times. Even so, it's not a terrible time to travel.

Adventuresome visitors can take part in events ranging from a mile run to a full marathon during Bermuda Restaurant Weeks in January and the annual Bermuda Triangle Challenge Weekend. Some of the brightest stars in the film industry attend the Bermuda International Film Festival every March.

Plan an Easter trip to Bermuda to take part in one of the world's most spectacular Good Friday traditions, the Bermuda Kite Festival, which fills the air over Horseshoe Bay Beach with kites in a variety of colours and patterns. Spring is another excellent time to visit Bermuda.

Another well-known island custom is Harbour Nights, which runs from early April through early September and features a Wednesday-night block celebration for pedestrians only featuring local craftspeople, performers, games, and Gombey dancers. Each June, Bermuda Carnival is held.

Visit T+L's guide to the best times to visit Bermuda for additional information on when to travel there.

How to Navigate Bermuda

Buses: The majority of the island's tourist hotspots are connected by pink-and-blue striped buses. There are 11 bus lines and 14 bus zones in Bermuda. $19 buys you access to all bus zones for the day. One to seven consecutive days, a month, or a three-month pass can all be reserved for transportation. Cash, tokens, or tickets may also be used to make per-ride payments.

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Public ferry routes operated by the SeaExpress Ferry Service are a well-liked (and beautiful) option to travel throughout the island. The Hamilton Ferry Terminal on Front Street is where all ferries leave from. The cost of the ferry varies by route and can be paid for via transportation cards, tickets, and tokens.

Taxis: Bermuda's taxis may take you from place A to point B immediately, but some drivers also conduct hourly sightseeing tours. Every cab has a meter, and the government has set prices for all of them. Install Hitch on your smartphone to instantly book a cab anywhere on the island at any time of day.

Bermuda does not allow car rentals in an effort to reduce traffic accidents, air pollution, and crowding. A two-seater electric vehicle can, however, be rented. Just keep in mind that the top speed limit in Bermuda is 21 mph and that cars drive on the left.

Bicycles and Scooters: Several outfitters on the island lend out bicycles and scooters. All riders must wear helmets, and only people who are at least 18 years old are allowed to operate motorised vehicles. The daily rate for rentals starts at about $30. For rentals of bikes and scooters, check out Pedego Electric Bikes, Elbow Beach Cycles, and Oleander Cycles.

Exceptional Bermuda hotels

The resort and spa at Cambridge Beaches

The 1923-built Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa combines elegance and heritage in one location. The majority of the building's original architecture, including the 100-year-old coral stone walls, is still there despite recent renovations in 2022. Four private beaches, indoor and outdoor pools, numerous sports courts, and a full-service spa are among the amenities offered by the 86-room resort. At The Sunken Harbor Club, a nautical-themed club with a location in Brooklyn, New York, sip classic island drinks surrounded by sunken treasure (recovered by Bermudian diver Teddy Tucker).

The St. Regis Resort in Bermuda

The St. Regis Bermuda Resort
 

With the debut of The St. Regis Bermuda Resort in May 2021, the Marriott brand will be back on the island of Bermuda, where it hasn't been since 1999. The hotel, which is situated on St. Catherine's Beach, provides an opulent getaway in a lovely location.

Pink Beach's The Loren

The Loren at Pink Beach
 

The Loren is an opulent but small hotel on Bermuda's East End. The hotel has opulent amenities, is near to the beach, and has lovely complex details all around the place, including a personalised soundtrack that plays all day.

Bermuda's Azura

In the spring of 2021, Azura Bermuda made its premiere. Despite being perched on a clifftop along a section of the South Shore, it is conveniently close to Hamilton, the island's capital, being only around 10 minutes away. Spend the night in one of the hotel's 35 rooms, suites, or villas.

Princess & Beach Club in Hamilton

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club
 

The five-star Hamilton Princess is a hotel, beach club, and marina all in one, making it one of the best locations to stay in Bermuda. It is fully furnished with all contemporary conveniences. For more than a century, the island has been known for its distinctive pink exterior. Additionally, Hamilton's downtown is just a five-minute walk away.

Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa
 

Resort and spa in Grotto Bay Beach

The only all-inclusive hotel in Bermuda is Grotto Bay Beach Resort, which is situated on 21 acres along Bailey's Bay. The hotel's spa, which has crystal caves filled with 500,000-year-old stalactites and stalagmites and crystal-clear water below, is the main attraction. It is one of the most breathtaking places in the world for a massage.

Bermuda's top restaurants

Brasserie Bolero

Bolero's cuisine, which are overseen by chef/owner Jonny Roberts, are deceptively straightforward and pleasantly tasty. Although it has a modest entry down a little alley, the café is quite well-liked by both visitors and residents, proving that appearances may be deceiving. Treat yourself to speciality meals, entrees and dessert in addition to more traditional or vegan tapas. There is outdoor dining available.

Café on Devil's Isle

At Devil's Isle, a speciality coffee store with takeaway options and a restaurant providing wholesome, nutritionally conscious meals, mingle with locals. For breakfast or dinner, try a slice of their homemade sourdough bread or pasta. Reservations accepted; available patio outside.

The Irish Pub Flanagan's

Flanagan's, Bermuda's lone traditional Irish bar, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in addition to a selection of international beers. It's a well-liked place to relax on the outdoor patio on the second story while taking in the scenery because it's close to the Hamilton Ferry Terminal. Reservations are welcome.

Boat House Bar and Lobster Pot

The Lobster Pot, a Bermuda institution for nearly 50 years, is the place to go if you're looking for excellent seafood. Customers may anticipate daily fresh catch and cuisine with Bermudan influences here. Dining on the patio is possible; reservations are encouraged.

The Swizzle Inn Restaurant and Pub

The Swizzle Inn is Bermuda's oldest tavern and the birthplace of the rum swizzle, the island's signature drink, which was invented here in the early 20th century. (Of course, you can also sample the dark 'n' stormy, Bermuda's unofficial national beverage.) It's a must-stop on any trip to Bermuda since it's laid-back, informal, and rustic. There is ample outside seating; no reservations are necessary.

Spicy Dicky by Art Mel

Spicy Dicy
 

If you're looking for a Bermudian lunch, Art Mel's Spicy Dicy, which is off the main path close to Hamilton, is well worth the cab fare. A deep-fried fish fillet with tartar sauce on raisin toast may be found there, making it (perhaps) the greatest venue on the island to sample Bermuda's renownedly distinctive take on the fish sandwich. Before you dismiss something, give it a shot.

Activities in Bermuda

Fantasy and Crystal Caves

The Crystal Caves, one of Bermuda's most breathtaking sights, should not be missed on any trip there. Visitors descend below to reach deep, crystal-clear pools that are surrounded by stalactites and stalagmites on all sides. Guests can explore this strange setting using floating bridges. Daily tours are offered; no reservations are necessary.

Lighthouse on Gibbs Hill

Construction on Gibb's Hill Lighthouse started in 1844 following a series of shipwrecks on Bermuda's West End, where coral reefs extend 16 miles from the shore. It was one of the few lighthouses in the globe fashioned of cast iron because steel was not an economically viable building material at the time. Today, tourists are able to ascend its 185 stairs for unrivalled views of Bermuda's breathtaking blues and greens.

Beach at Horseshoe Bay

The beaches in Bermuda are among the top attractions. Although Bermuda is home to several beautiful beaches, the curved Horseshoe Bay Beach is among the most well-known due to its recognisable pink sands and clear sea.

Willingham Nature Reserve, sailing with Sail Bermuda, and the island's numerous shipwrecks, which scuba divers can explore with Dive Bermuda, are further attractions to check out.

Heritage Trail of the African Diaspora

Museum of Bermuda
 

Most Bermudians are of African descent, and many are derived from persons who were abducted and sold into slavery in the 1700s. Discover their history and the legacies they created under great persecution by exploring the African Diaspora Heritage Trail. The National Museum of Bermuda, the Bermuda Heritage Museum, Cobbs Hill Methodist Church, and different monuments, sculptures, and old houses are some of the featured locations.

Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo of Bermuda

One of the oldest aquariums in the world, the seven-acre Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo features animal exhibitions, environmental education, conservation initiatives, and research. In collaboration with The Bermuda Zoological Society, the facility also provides whale-watching cruises that give guests an opportunity to see humpback whales travelling in the open ocean. (best in March and April).

Lili Bermuda Fragrances

Since its founding in 1928, the storied Lili Bermuda Perfumery has used fragrance to tell the story of Bermuda. Free tours of the perfumery are offered daily (except on Sundays and public holidays) at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. These excursions include perfume-making procedures and disclose where and how they age their perfumes. No reservations are necessary. Traditional afternoon tea is another enjoyable activity at the perfumery that offers a sense of the island's British roots. It is served on Wednesday and Sunday. (reservation required).

Watson Horses

The Railway Trail is a well-liked route for biking and hiking in Bermuda, but riding through it on a horse is superior. A morning horseback ride on the beach and beyond is a great way to personally see Bermuda's rich equestrian culture. Group and private trail rides are available at flexible hours via Bermuda's back roads, former railway tracks, native walks and beaches from Watson Stables.

The best stores in Bermuda

City Cottage

Urban Cottage
 

One of Bermuda's most adored stores, this two-story boutique blends old and new, vintage and classic. Inside, you'll discover everything from locally crafted jewellery to shipwreck finds to home products, clothing, and accessories.

To cut to the chase

Long Story Short is one of Bermuda's most distinctive stores and a must-see. The gift shop and tour center, which is run by a Bermudian blogger and entrepreneur, is curated with a focus on social progress, the African Diaspora, women, and environmental sustainability. As a result, you'll find everything from books by women of colour to gifts from social enterprises to earth-friendly home goods. She refers to it as "my dope emporium of wonderment." In addition, Salt Spray Soap Co., a local artisan skincare brand, operates a workshop within the store.

Craft Market in Bermuda

The Royal Naval Dockyard Craft Market's allure is so strong that even residents can't resist buying souvenirs like cigars, rum cake, prints, paintings, and even rum swizzle mix there. You can also get local jewellery here as well as other crafts, souvenirs, and artisan jewellery. The market is housed inside a former warehouse and barrel workshop that was first built in 1831 and is situated on Bermuda's West End.

Bermuda Communities to Know

Bermuda's 21 square miles are divided into three primary geographic areas.

East End: The East End is renowned for its history, culture, picture-perfect brick streets, and British colonial architecture. It is home to the historic town of St. George's, Bermuda's former capital and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tobacco Bay Beach's limestone formations, Tom Moore's Jungle, the Crystal Caves, Cooper's Island Nature Reserve, and Ferry Reach National Park, which is home to rich vegetation and unique species, are just a few of the natural attractions in addition to the man-made ones.

Hamilton, the island's capital, is located in Central Bermuda, giving the region a more modern, sophisticated, and international atmosphere. Bermuda's highly commercialized central region is where you'll find everything, notably along Front Street downtown, if you're seeking for restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. Beaches, botanical gardens, parks, and coastal golf are additional amenities.

West End: This neighbourhood is home to the Royal Naval Dockyard, a significant cruise ship port, as well as the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, the settlement of Somerset, and well-known South Shore beaches. It serves as a centre for dining, shopping, entertainment, and sightseeing.


2023-04-08  Maliyah Mah