Introducing Bermuda
The Arboretum offers trails beneath a canopy of exotic trees, while Paget Marsh and Warwick Pond offer unspoiled native environments that will enthrall birdwatchers. The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo presents a superb glimpse of the undersea delights around Bermuda and allows visitors to get up close to some cool creatures. For awesome underground sightseeing, explore the sparkling Crystal Caves. And of course the green world in Bermuda includes some fine golf greens with splendid scenery, like the Ocean View and Port Royal golf courses.
Bermuda is so steeped in history that the entire northeast end of the island has been declared a World Heritage site. Step back into a colonial setting at the Verdmont Museum, a former plantation house. Two grand standouts among Bermuda's numerous colonial forts are Fort Hamilton , towering above the City of Hamilton, and Scaur Hill Fort , which stretches clear across the island in Sandys near the amazingly narrow Somerset Bridge. The Royal Naval Dockyard marks the island's west end with a plethora of maritime sites, including the island's largest history museum.
Bermuda's pink-sand beaches with their glistening turquoise waters are world famous. Elbow Beach caresses beachgoers with some of the softest sand imaginable. Warwick Long Bay offers a splendid unbroken stretch that lures beachcombers and leads to a run of secluded coves and bays. A great way to enjoy the morning with someone special is by taking a horseback ride along the south shore's lovely beaches. Ideal swimming conditions can be enjoyed all year round in the protected waters of John Smith's Bay , while Tobacco Bay stands out for stunning scenery both above and below the surface of the water.
'You go to heaven if you want - I'd rather stay here in Bermuda.' So gushed Mark Twain in the 19th century, and Bermuda's promise of sun and sea still lures vacationers to its shores. These days celebs like Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones call Bermuda home, and millionaire executives pop over for a little R&R.
The island makes for a delightful getaway vacation. If you're looking for peace and quiet, Bermuda has pampering resorts to soothe your soul. Romantics will find atmospheric inns with four-poster beds and candlelight dining. Or perhaps you want to really let loose. Jump on a motor scooter and let the wind whip through your hair. Go out on the town and dance the night away.
The island is surrounded by a fantastic coral reef that harbors colorful fish and has ensnared scores of shipwrecks, all of which makes for memorable diving and snorkeling. The crystal-clear waters also provide perfect conditions for everything from swimming to kayaking and yachting. The offerings on land are splendid as well. You can play a round at a world-class golf course, hike peaceful trails and sunbathe on glorious pink-sand beaches. Or stroll the crooked streets of the colonial settlement of St George, Britain's oldest surviving town in the New World, which is so well preserved it's been made a World Heritage site.
Bermuda boasts a balmy climate that's comfortable all year round and friendly people who readily strike up conversations with strangers. And there's plenty of distinctive local color as well, from a landscape of tidy pastel houses to dapper businessmen dressed in Bermuda shorts.
Last updated: Sep 24, 2008
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