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25 Reviews The "Unfinished Church" is considered a point of interest in St. George's, but I really consider it more of a landmark. With no particular intention to see it while visiting, nonetheless we did see...

Hamilton (The City of) Bermuda

15 Reviews The Bermuda Anglican Cathedral, over on (of course) Church Street, is one of Hamilton's most impressive buildings. The original cathedral on the site was built in 1844, but was apparently burned down...

Sandy's Bermuda

12 Reviews One of the sites I was most disappointed that I didn't see during our visit to Bermuda was the Bermuda Maritime Museum. Everyone that I talked to who had been there said it was well worth a few hours...

Warwick Bermuda

4 Reviews Between Horshoe Beach and Warwick Long Bay lie two equally enchanting beaches. I should add that all of these beaches are linked together by footpaths along South Shorte Park, the length of which is...

Southampton Bermuda

6 Reviews One of Bermuda's most famous beaches, this is a great all around beach with beautiful water for swimming and very cool rocks that you can climb on. Watch out for your feet though, they're an almost...

Hamilton Parish Bermuda

5 Reviews Established in 1926, the Bermuda Aquarium is the island's premier natural attraction. Now teamed with the Bermuda Zoo and the Bermuda National History Museum, this Hamilton Parish/Flatts Village area...

Flatts Village Bermuda

3 Reviews We debated between doing the aquarium or a glass-bottom boat ride, but were happy we'd chosen the aquarium (esp. after seeing the rough water that day). Our daughter loved looking at all the fish, and...

Ireland Island Bermuda

1 Review Ireland Island south is separated from the north section by a man made channel, cut for defensive purposes, so you can walk from The Dockyard across the short bridge to Ireland Island south. Across...

Paget Bermuda

1 Review OK, I'll admit up front...we love botanical gardens. On our travels throughout the world, we'll generally find our way to the local garden spots. The Bermuda Botanical gardens are pleasant and...

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Smith's Bermuda

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The Travel Slut 's Top 10 Bermuda list

by TheTravelSlut

The Travel Slut's Top 10 things to do in Bermuda (all things being equal of course)1. Tobacco Beach is a protected cove with a very nice beach as is Horseshoe Beach. There are some amenities there but plan to bring most of your own personal essentials. Plan a great time in the sand and water. Enjoy what Bermuda has to offer.2. The Nine Beaches resorts has stilt houses and narrow access roads.3. The Lobster Pot in Hamilton is more expensive than most but it is surely going to be a excellent dining experience.4. Bermuda is not for people on a tight budget. In August, average room rates can be as high as $495 per night. The best accomodation bargain is on a visiting cruise ship so pick one and compare to hotels on Bermuda if money is an obstacle.5. There is a ferry to St. George from Hamilton that is air conditioned and a ferry to Hamilton where you can sit on the top deck and be exposed to...

The Royal Naval Dockyard

by cjg1

The Royal Naval Dockyard was our first image of Bermuda as we sailed into Port via our cruise ship the Caribbean Princess. The Dockyard is a hub of transportation with cruise ships, island ferries, water cruises, taxis and buses all arriving and leaving the area. The area also has some local historical sites as well as shops and pubs. The Dockyard also is a great example of British presence in Bermuda. Many people worked here to build naval ships during the 1800's for the British; shipbuilding became a major industy in this area.

DOCKLANDS Commissioner's house exhibits

by dlandt

On the upper floors of Commissioner's House you will find a lot of exhibits about the island in general. One room is devoted to the British presence, another to old coins. One room is devoted to Bermuda's ties with the West Indies, and another large room promotes its ties with the Portuguese. One room highlights Bermuda's banknotes, while another houses rare books on Bermuda. Artwork with Bermuda subject matter decorates all walls and there is a reasonably large room with art and artifacts pertaining to the past American military base and other American connections. Bermuda's sailors and airmen, civil and military, have their own exhibits, and there are great panoramic views from the patios, upper and lower. My favorite room was actually a staircase that had been turned into a mural depicting scenes from Bermuda life throughout the ages. I chose one image of a witch burning to post here...

Snorkeling right off the ship at Snorkel Beach

by webula

We took the bus into Hamilton and stopped on the way in Horseshoe Bay. However, our family members got right off the ship and went to a beach within walking distance called "Snorkel Beach" and had some of their best snorkeling of the trip! They had to wait for a little while for it to open but then enjoyed the morning there without too many other people. Great photos and big fish!

Go Swimming in Winter?!

by Marisola

Why Not?! Well, if you're a tourist, you will, but if you're a local you won't. The locals think it's too cold... Not for me! To me, 70 F is warm enough, and it makes a great memory to swim on New Year's Day! The beaches are so beautiful and clean, and the water is so blue... How can you stay away?!Horseshoe Bay is the most famous beach on the South Shore with pink sand, clear water, and a beach house: 441-238-2651. Chaplin Bay and Warwick Long Bay are just east of Horseshoe Bay with a more quiet atmosphere. Continue on the South Shore to Astwood Cove and then Elbow Beach next to the Elbow Beach Hotel: 441-236-3535. Farther on the South Shore you'll find John Smith's Bay. Find your favorite, I love them all!

Rent-a-Scooter!!!

by Marisola

While you're in Bermuda, rent a scooter! Everyone drives them! It's so easy to get around, and it's so much fun! Don't be worried if you've never driven a scooter before. I never did! It's easy, if you try! Just be patient, and -- make sure you drive on the left side of the street! (They're British Islands, y'know!) The weather in Bermuda is fabulous for riding a scooter, but -- wear a jacket at night - it gets chilly! Go discovering! You won't be disappointed!

If you're there in early August....CRICKET CUP!

by 850prc

THE national sport in Bermuda is Cricket. The island natives love this convoluted and confusing game with a passion only equalled on the greens of the mother country. Bermudians are incredibly proud that their national cricket team made it to the "elite groupings" for the Commonweath Cup (or whatever its proper name is). This is the competition in cricket between all the various members of the British Commonwealth...ie the colonies and former colonies of the empire upon which the sun never set. Bermuda has taken its place among traditional cricket "powers" such as England, India, Pakistan, New Zealand and of course, Australia.If you happen to be in Bermuda during the first week of August, plan on attending the annual east end of the island versus the west end of the island Cricket Cup. Representing the far east is St. George's, and they meet the western team from Somerset. (out in Sandys...

DOCKYARDS The British military exhibits

by dlandt

Located on the basement level of Commissioner's House are the xhibits pertaining to the British military and its former Bermuda auxiliaries, i.e. The Bermuda Rifles etc. Quite a bit of military paraphernalia is on display, and there are free videos, photographs, and antique hardware.The Bermuda units primarily played an auxiliary role in North Africa during WWII, guarding prisoners and other rear echelon duties, but some of them did see combat, especially from the air wings.

DOCKYARDS The Keep- Commissioner's House

by dlandt

Commisioner's House is inside the keep of the former British shipyards and fortress. The gorijdns themselves offer extensive views of the harbor and south end of the island, but the building holds what amounts ot a museum of the island's history. You start by going through the outbiuildings, which house not just British history, but local and general nautical history and exhibits, with attention paid to sailboat racing and other peaceful pursuits. After that, youo can wander through the fortifications to see the gun emplacements, then go to the top, take in the views and pose by the cannon. When you finally enter the house itself, you are in a museum. When you leave, you see more of the grounds, a large cave, and some sheep.

The views from the lighthouse

by dlandt

If the weather turns questionable one thing you can do is go to the lighthouse. There is a nice little breakfast nook where you can drink tea or spit pineapple juice all over yourself and the floor if you're so inclined, then climb the 186 steps to the top. A few exhibits occupy each floor so you don't climb all at once, and when you get to the top you have a great view of the island or as much as weather conditions will allow you to see. The costis $2, done on the honor system.