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10 Things to See and Do in Bermuda
By Sandy Fenton
If you’re planning to vacation in Bermuda next year, lucky you!
Considered the world’s oldest British Colony, Bermuda is a semi-tropical island, 21 miles long and located 650-miles east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.
I fell in love with Bermuda the moment I stepped off the plane in July 1983. My husband Stewart and I were on our honeymoon and had never been out of the country before. During the taxi ride from the airport to the Castle Harbour Resort (now known as Tucker’s Point) I never knew any place could look or smell so beautiful.
And Bermuda is still beautiful – although not as sleepy or quiet as it once was.
At one time, Bermuda had the highest percentage of repeat visitors anywhere in the world, and I’ve had the great fortune to return to Bermuda over 20 times, by sea and air.
It is still a popular destination, offering charming B&B’s, full- service luxury resorts – and everything in between. But beware, Bermuda can be an expensive island for both lodging and dining, so it’s best to get expert AAA advice and ask about cruise specials and air/hotel packages.
For active travelers, Bermuda is home to over 70 tennis courts and more golf courses per square mile than anywhere in the world and is played year-round.
”Let’s Talk Travel with AAA,” hosted by Sandy Fenton, is broadcast Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to noon on iHeartRadio’s WHP580. For more information, go to whp580.com and click on the link to “Let’s Talk Travel.”
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Once you’ve spent time swimming and snorkeling in the ocean or sunbathing on one of the many pink sand beaches, take some time to do the following:
1. Rent a scooter/moped or an electric bike and explore the less crowded roads and alleyways from St. George to the Royal Naval Dockyard. (Pay attention and be careful on the busy roads heading in and out of Hamilton and on the roundabouts. There are no rental cars in Bermuda.)
2. Indulge in an authentic Dark’n Stormy, Rum Swizzle or Bermuda Triangle cocktail at one of the friendly pubs or hotel lounges. (Friday happy hours are super-popular for locals and tourists.)
3. Serving guests for over 320 years, splurge for dinner at the historic Waterlot Inn and take in the dazzling sunset on the terrace.
4. Spend some quiet and grateful moments inside the Heydon Trust Little Chapel, circa 1620, and then take a stroll around the peaceful and undeveloped Heydon Trust grounds in Somerset.
5. Walk through both the Royal Naval Cemetery, (circa 1700) and Scaur Hill Fort and Park (circa 1860), offering outstanding views of the Great Sound and the Dockyard.
6. Ride a bike or walk along the Railway Trail, taking in some of the best natural scenery throughout the island.
7. Spend an afternoon exploring the quaint lanes in the historic Town of St. George, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
8. If you want to see how everyday Bermudians live, hire a taxi, take the public pink bus or ride a scooter and go to St. David’s Island. Check out St. David’s Lighthouse; the Lost at Sea Memorial and Coopers Island Nature Reserve.
9. Tour Crystal Caves and the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo (fun for families).
10. Formemorableislandphotos,climbthe185steps inside Gibbs Hill Lighthouse (circa 1846) and click away.