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TRAVEL AGENCY
AAA
By Judie Karhan
Picturesque Bermuda –
An Island Gem in the Atlantic
In a world where billboard signs, high-rise buildings and traffic jams are a fact of life, it’s good to know that a place exists where you really can get away from it all. It’s the sparkling gem that is Bermuda.
The island territory of Bermuda sits all by itself
in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, six hundred miles off the coast of North Carolina. This isolation somehow adds to Bermuda’s charm. An overseas territory of the U.K., Bermuda actually comprises some 140 islands, most of which are small and uninhabited. Some of the friendliest people to be found anywhere live in Bermuda, primarily on eight main islands, which are connected by bridges and
a causeway. The vegetation is lush. Temperatures average 70 degrees in the winter and anywhere from 75 to 85 in the summer, making it an attractive year-round destination.
Bermuda is Britain’s oldest colony, and the British influence is prominent, from the governor’s annual tea party to the powdered wigs the judges in Hamilton might wear. Its proper, civilized culture includes rules banning billboards, neon signs and speed limits over 20 mph.
Though the Bermudan archipelago covers
just 20 square miles, it features 64 gorgeous miles of coastline, including its famed pink-sand beaches. Visit South Shore Park, which stretches from Warwick Long Bay to Horseshoe Bay, for the greatest concentration of pink-sand beaches.
There’s never a lack of outdoor activities to enjoy in Bermuda. The vibrant sea life and abandoned shipwrecks make it a perfect place to snorkel or scuba dive, while its lush greenery is home to more
golf courses per square mile than anywhere else in the world.
At the eastern edge
of the island group lies historic St. George, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. First settled in 1609, it is the oldest English-speaking colonial town still in existence. The town served as Bermuda’s capital until 1815 and features charming street
names like Old Maid’s Lane and Petticoat Alley.
Its historic town square, replica stocks and colonial houses are not to be missed. Today’s capital, Hamilton, bustles with shops and restaurants.
Visit its quaint boutiques for top-notch shopping, and head to Front Street after 6:00 p.m. when the nightlife begins.
At Bermuda’s West End, the fortifications of the Royal Naval Dockyard, known as the “Gibraltar
of the West,” date back to the 19th century. The Dockyard now features the Bermuda Maritime Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artifacts recovered from old shipwrecks off the coast of Bermuda, as well as the Commissioner’s House and Dolphin Quest, a perfect place to swim with dolphins.
AAA Central Penn invites you to join us on a Celebrity cruise to Bermuda that makes getting there just as much fun as being there. Modern luxury has become the definition of Celebrity Cruises, and aboard the sleekly designed Celebrity Summit you’ll enjoy attentive service, exceptional cuisine, innovative entertainment, and spacious accommodations.
SPRING BERMUDA CRUISE
Aboard the Celebrity Summit Round-Trip Cape Liberty, New Jersey
May 19-26, 2019
From $1,389 per person, double occupancy
INCLUDED FEATURES:
CRUISE ITINERARY:
Cape Liberty, NJ
At Sea (2 days)
Kings Wharf, Bermuda (3 days) At Sea
Cape Liberty, NJ
• Free parking with round-trip transfers to Cape Liberty Cruise Port, NJ
• Seven nights aboard the Celebrity Summit
• All onboard meals and entertainment (specialty restaurants have nominal fees) • $50 per stateroom onboard credit
• AAA welcome reception
• Baggage handling
• Services of Discoveries Journey Manager
For more information and to make reservations, call 800-717-4222.
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