Overview
of Bermuda
Bermuda
is a land of pink sandy beaches, clear turquoise seas and picturesque old
colonial towns. Britain's oldest colony was once known to fearful sailors as
Devil's Island, its shallow waters and coral reefs claiming many shipwrecks.
Today, these reefs and wrecks provide a wonderful playground for swimming,
snorkeling and diving. The archipelago of Bermuda lies 650 miles (1,046km) off
the east coast of America in the Atlantic Ocean, forming one corner of the
legendary Bermuda Triangle. The seven main islands are linked by causeways and
bridges, and stretch just 20 miles (32km) from tip to tail.
The
majority of American visitors think of Bermuda fondly as being English in
character. British visitors, by contrast, seem to feel that it has a strongly
American flavor. The reality is somewhere in between. Bermuda has a unique culture
that draws influence from both British and American traditions. Business attire
on the island might constitute a jacket and tie with Bermuda shorts, while
bikinis are banned further than 25 feet (7.6m) away from the water! Not just a
coveted holiday destination, Bermuda has become a center of high finance thanks
largely to generous tax advantages and advanced satellite communications. Major
corporations have flocked to set up shop on the island, helping the country
become one of the richest, per capita, in the world.
With
its stunning natural beauty and close proximity to Florida, Bermuda has become
a popular destination for cruise ships and yachts, with over 200,000 people
visiting the islands from cruise ships every year.
Bermuda consists of around 180 islands and islets, lying just off the coast of
Cape Hatterras, North Carolina, in the Atlantic Ocean. Its many coastlines are characterized by small bays with beaches of fine pale pink coral sand and
surrounding vivid blue-green waters. Inland is an abundance of subtropical
plants and flowers, interspersed with quaint pastel cottages.
Overview of Bermuda
Bermuda is a land of pink sandy beaches, clear turquoise seas and picturesque old colonial towns. Britain's oldest colony was once known to fearful sailors as Devil's Island, its shallow waters and coral reefs claiming many shipwrecks. Today, these reefs and wrecks provide a wonderful playground for swimming, snorkeling and diving. The archipelago of Bermuda lies 650 miles (1,046km) off the east coast of America in the Atlantic Ocean, forming one corner of the legendary Bermuda Triangle. The seven main islands are linked by causeways and bridges, and stretch just 20 miles (32km) from tip to tail.
The majority of American visitors think of Bermuda fondly as being English in character. British visitors, by contrast, seem to feel that it has a strongly American flavor. The reality is somewhere in between. Bermuda has a unique culture that draws influence from both British and American traditions. Business attire on the island might constitute a jacket and tie with Bermuda shorts, while bikinis are banned further than 25 feet (7.6m) away from the water! Not just a coveted holiday destination, Bermuda has become a center of high finance thanks largely to generous tax advantages and advanced satellite communications. Major corporations have flocked to set up shop on the island, helping the country become one of the richest, per capita, in the world.
With
its stunning natural beauty and close proximity to Florida, Bermuda has become
a popular destination for cruise ships and yachts, with over 200,000 people
visiting the islands from cruise ships every year.
Bermuda consists of around 180 islands and islets, lying just off the coast of Cape Hatterras, North Carolina, in the Atlantic Ocean. Its many coastlines are characterized by small bays with beaches of fine pale pink coral sand and surrounding vivid blue-green waters. Inland is an abundance of subtropical plants and flowers, interspersed with quaint pastel cottages.
Where to stay in Bermuda
Hotels
Club resorts are noted for privacy and luxury and are for members or by introduction only. There are club resorts on the main island. Hotels are generally of a high standard. Resort hotels offer a range of facilities and usually have their own beach and pool(s). Hotels offer a choice of meal plans. The Bermuda Department of Tourism provides an online accommodation guide (website:www.bermudatourism.com). Reduced rates are available during the Golf and Spa, or 'low' season, which runs from November to March, and there are many special package tours for special interest holidays. A government tax, called Hotel Occupancy Tax, of 7.25% is added to hotel bills on check-out, and a service or gratuity charge (10-15%) is also added to the final bill.Grading: There
is no formal grading system for accommodation. There is a meal plan structure,
which grades according to how many meals are included. Smaller hotels are
normally less expensive than the resorts, have fewer facilities and are less
formal.
Bed And Breakfast
Most of these properties are historical homes in lush garden settings, which have been modernized into comfortable guest rooms. Bed & breakfast offers an intimate and traditional setting. Inns offer informal accommodation; most include breakfast; several waterfront units feature swimming pools. Some provide kitchen facilities.
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