BERMUDA,"THE ROCK"

BY CLAY LARROY

When you choose to travel, whether it is for business or pleasure, it is important to plan your trip well before hand. Here are some tips to help you.

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Things to see and do in Bermuda

Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo

Head to Hamilton Parish and investigate the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (www.bamz.org), as well as the Crystal Caves of Bermuda, made up of sprawling underground systems and crystalline tidal pools.

Botanical Gardens

Sniff the heavenly scent of Bermuda and see the Double Fantasy flower that inspired John Lennon at the Botanical Gardens in Paget Parish. This impressive 14.5-hectare (36-acre) paradise is the best place to enjoy and identify the island's delightful flora.

Ferry trip

Enjoy a ferry trip round Hamilton Harbour, or a longer cruise through the Great Sound stopping at Somerset Bridge, the rural village of Somerset, and the Royal Naval Dockyard.

Fort Scaur

Visit Fort Scaur, a good place to picnic, swim and enjoy the panoramic view of the picturesque Great Sound.

Fort St. Catherine

Explore Fort St Catherine (built in 1614), the largest and one of the most fascinating of the island's fortifications.

Gates Fort

Walk to Gates Fort, which dates back to the 1620 and is built on a promontory overlooking Town Cut and the sea, offering a spectacular view of the ocean and harbour.

Gibbs' Hill Lighthouse

Marvel at the best view of the island from Gibbs' Hill Lighthouse, in Southampton parish, one of the only lighthouses in the world to be made completely from cast iron. Recharge your batteries afterwards with a spot of afternoon tea at the cafe based at the foot of the lighthouse which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Go fishing

Bermuda is one of the world's finest fishing centres, especially for light-tackle fishing. Equipment may be rented for shore fishing and there are charter boats for reef and deep-sea fishing. The best fishing is from May to November.

Hamilton

Explore the old buildings of the capital Hamilton, including The Cabinet Building and the Sessions House. Front Street is Hamilton's main street, which runs along the water's edge. Visit the restored 19th-century Fort Hamilton's ramparts for a spectacular view of the city.

REFERENCE SITES

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