Perhaps best known for its pink sand beaches and pastel architecture, Bermuda is a tiny island nation—just 21 square miles—situated about 650 miles off the coast of North Carolina. Its reputation also extends, of course, to the legendary Bermuda shorts still worn regularly for both business and leisure.
Discovered nearly 500 years ago by Spanish explorer Juan de Bermudez, the island's treacherous reefs claimed the ship Sea Venture, an event memorialized in Shakespeare's "The Tempest." Shipwreck survivors' tales of the island's be... READ MORE
Perhaps best known for its pink sand beaches and pastel architecture, Bermuda is a tiny island nation—just 21 square miles—situated about 650 miles off the coast of North Carolina. Its reputation also extends, of course, to the legendary Bermuda shorts still worn regularly for both business and leisure.
Discovered nearly 500 years ago by Spanish explorer Juan de Bermudez, the island's treacherous reefs claimed the ship Sea Venture, an event memorialized in Shakespeare's "The Tempest." Shipwreck survivors' tales of the island's beauty and balmy climate attracted more settlers to the island and, as the years went on, visitors to its sunny coasts.
Sports are a major pastime here, whether on land or sea. You'll find world-class golf courses, tennis courts galore, soccer or cricket matches to attend, strolling or cycling along the old Bermuda Railway Trail, and horseback-riding through peaceful beachside paths. The beautiful ocean waters also beckon, offering swimming, snorkeling, diving, sport fishing or a leisurely yacht sail.
Museums, forts and historical structures abound throughout the island as do attractions that showcase its natural attributes, including the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, Botanical Gardens and Crystal Caves.
Shopping is another popular pursuit here, and visitors will find an international collection of high-quality goods—from Scottish cashmere and Irish linens to Italian leather and Belgium lace.
Stroll the streets of St. George's and soak up the history that surrounds you in this 400-year-old town. Take a break at a quaint cafe or pub or browse through an eclectic collection of shops housed in the centuries-old structures. Explore historic homes, like the stately Bridge or Tucker houses, or picturesque St. Peter's Church.
Take a carriage ride through the capital city of Hamilton, where you can also explore the popular shops, restaurants and taverns lodged in the colonial buildings along Front Street. Hamilton is also home to the Bermuda Historical Society Museum, Bermuda Farmers Market and the pretty Par-La-Ville Park.
King's Wharf, located on the island's western tip, is the site of the former Royal Naval Dockyard and a renovated fort that houses the Bermuda Maritime Museum. There's also an arts center and crafts market nearby as well as the Clocktower Mall with its array of shops and boutiques.
