Cycling is a great way to get around Bermuda Island. There are bicycles, e-bikes, and motorized scooters available to rent. Discover the winding streets and coastal roads of this beautiful island and explore at your own pace. The Bermuda Railway Trail is a popular destination for cyclists, and downtown Hamilton is a fun place to cruise around on an e-bike. Scooters are a great way to explore locations that are more spread out, cruise around, and visit different beaches, towns, shopping areas, and more. There are plenty of rental opportunities dotted around the island towns, many offering affordable rates.

There are no motorized vehicles available to visitors in Bermuda. There are no options for rental cars. 

Taking a boat ride around the beautiful island and getting a perspective on the views from the sea is a must when visiting Bermuda. There are four public ferry routes offered as an alternative for getting around the island. The ferries depart from the Ferry Terminal on Front Street in Hamilton. Cash is not accepted, so you must have a transportation pass, a ticket, or a token in hand. The ferries cross the Great Sound between Hamilton and Sandys Parish, and from Hamilton to the parishes of Paget, and Warwick. There are four color-coded routes to choose from. A one-way fare costs around $2.75-$5 depending on age and your route. 

Yes, walking around Bermuda is a great way to explore the island and its attractions. There are many places to wander around on foot including the city center, the beautiful beaches, and lots of scenic nature trails. Walking around Hamilton’s downtown allows visitors to check out local boutiques, restaurants, pubs, and attractions such as the Bermuda National Gallery, the Historical Society Museum, and the National Library. 

You can also walk the ‘End-to-End’ 24.1-mile stretch from St. George’s to Dockyard with plenty of breathtaking views to take in and historical landmarks along the way. 

There is an 18-mile trail along the abandoned railbed in the Bermuda Railway Trail National Park through the island’s stunning landscapes and stunning coastline. 

Take a beach walk on the South Shore Walking Trail which connects four South Shore beaches including Horseshoe Bay Beach, Chaplin Bay Beach, and Jobson’s Cove. There are a wide variety of spectacular beaches to walk along with your toes between the soft pink sands and the soothing sounds of the tranquil turquoise waters are one of the perfect ways to start your day on the island. Bermuda offers miles of spectacular coastline and secluded beaches to savor a more relaxed way of life. 

Yes, cycling is a great way to get around Bermuda Island. There are bicycles, e-bikes, and motorized scooters available to rent. Discover the winding streets and coastal roads of this beautiful island and explore at your own pace. The Bermuda Railway Trail is a popular destination for cyclists, and downtown Hamilton is a fun place to cruise around on an e-bike. Scooters are a great way to explore locations that are more spread out, cruise around, and visit different beaches, towns, shopping areas, and more. There are plenty of rental opportunities dotted around the island towns, many offering affordable rates.

Bermuda is considered a very safe destination to visit. Take the necessary precautions when sightseeing, use common sense, and keep your valuables out of sight from pickpockets, especially in crowded areas like markets, and tourist attractions. At night stay in well-lit and populated areas, and use reputable transportation companies instead of taking rides from strangers.

The island of Bermuda is an excellent shopping destination, drawing in shopaholics from all over the world. For those visitors seeking a day of retail therapy, they can find it in the island’s local markets, modern shopping malls, and trendy dockside streets, many found within a few blocks of each other. Some popular shopping destinations include Washington Mall, Reid Street, and Front Street in Hamilton City, and in the historic town of St George’s, there are some unique boutiques found along Water Street in Somers Wharf. In the waterfront capital City of Hamilton, shoppers can stroll along the chic waterfront in a charming setting and check out the different shops selling local rum, high-end clothing, and luxury items. There are many unforgettable shopping experiences to check out in Bermuda with retailers offering the best selection of some of the top brand names in the world, as well as locally crafted artisans, innovators, designers, and merchants. 

Bermuda has some unique finds when it comes to the perfect gift or souvenir to take home. Take home an authentic gift like Bermuda-inspired resort wear such as colorful-knee length Bermuda shorts, and knee socks, beachwear, ceramics, glassware, handcrafted cedar carvings, island-inspired pottery, perfume, and locally made pink sand jewelry.  

The Old Cooperage Building is home to the Bermuda crafter market at the Royal Naval Dockyard, the hours vary depending on the season. Also at the Dockyard is the Bermuda Arts Center with beautiful artwork on display from local artists, there are also workshops, and shows hosted here. Harbour Nights is held every Wednesday during peak season (May to September), when the street closes down to traffic from 7-10 pm, the streets are filled with the island’s best artisans who come out to showcase their work.

The Washington Mall is located in the heart of downtown Hamilton, the largest shopping center in Bermuda, and home to over 50 retailers selling everything from leather goods, furniture, clothing, and sportswear to jewelry. The mall is also home to one of Gibbons Companys Shop-In-Shops the Gibbons Home Store. The mall offers a wide variety of dining options including dine-in and takeout at their food court. There is a spa on-site and a virtual gaming cinema.

The Clocktower Shopping Mall is the top retail destination in Bermuda found at the historic Royal Naval Dockyard offering visitors a mixture of history, Bermuda-inspired souvenirs, and restaurants to choose from. The Mall’s iconic 98-foot twin clocktowers are a great photo opportunity, one tower displays the actual time, and the other marks high tide.

Bermuda enjoys a temperate, subtropical climate with comfortable temperatures year-round ranging from the mid-60s in the winter to mid-80s in the summer. The blue skies are filled with sunshine and mild temperatures year-round with some seasonal differences such as tradewinds and afternoon showers. The beautiful warm summer months last from mid-April to November with high humidity but great beach weather. The peak season is from June to August which offers the best weather but higher prices for accommodations and more crowded. The Bermuda-Azores High is a high-pressure zone that lies east of the island in the summer and shields it from storm systems in the north by wafting light southerly winds its way.

The island of Bermuda is brimming with its famous pink sand beaches which exude comforting vibes. There are 75 miles of sprawling coastline fringed with diverse beautiful beaches, and sparkling ocean waters. The beach is never far away and each one invites you to refresh your senses, and explore hidden coves, relax on pristine soft pink sand beaches. The alluring shores of the island and the marvelous crystal-clear turquoise waters provide a refreshing reprieve from the sun-filled skies. The island is brimming with carefree beach vibes for all to inspire your beach getaway at Bermuda’s sublime beaches.

Tobacco Bay Beach in St. George is a protected bay that’s great for families with beach rentals. This beach is in a beautiful cove boasting calm waters excellent for swimming, and snorkeling. The waters feature unusual limestone formations making it a haven for abundant marine life such as blue angelfish, and sergeant majors. There is a beach bar, and restaurants offering food and drinks.

Horseshoe Bay Beach is one of Bermuda’s most popular beaches known for its unusual pink-tinged sand, shimmering dark turquoise waters, and lush verdant hills. There are hidden caves in Horseshoe Bay Cove located at the west end of the beach, which is also a fantastic spot for sunset on the headland. There are amenities at the beach with chairs and umbrella rentals, food concessions, restrooms, and showers.

Warwick Long Bay Beach is the longest stretch of shoreline in Bermuda boasting idyllic pink sands. A picturesque beach with crystal clear deep turquoise waters great for swimming. There are amenities such as bathrooms, showers, a playground, beach rentals, and food concessions. There are trails through limestone bluffs and secluded coves through the prized South Shore Park to Horseshoe Bay located here.

The currency of Bermuda is the Bermudian dollar, with a one-to-one ratio to the US Dollar. Bermudian dollars and US dollars are interchangeable on the island. There are exchange desks found in the airport and at banks in St. George Town, tipping is discretionary and greatly appreciated.

The official language spoken in Bermuda is English, but some Portuguese is also commonly spoken. English is widely spoken, especially in the service industry at hotels and restaurants. Many people speak fluent English, especially in hotels and restaurants. We recommend getting a good English/Portuguese guidebook and learning the basic questions like please, thank you, and numbers 1-10.

The rich food culture in Bermuda is delicious, and multi-dimensional, with its international roots and bounties from the sea, dining is a delicious cultural experience. The deep flavors of Bermuda are made up of savory, soulful, traditional dishes blending rich heritage and influences from British, Portuguese, African, Caribbean, and Native American cultures. The island of Bermuda is surrounded on all sides by the ocean making it a seafood lovers paradise, restaurants serve up incredibly fresh delicious sea-to-table fare like tuna, wahoo, and spiny lobster to name a few. In fact, a classic Bermy dish is the traditional codfish breakfast, a fried fish sandwich that takes on a unique twist with spices and ingredients from around the world, served with boiled potatoes, onions, and sweet banana slices, topped off with a sauce of your choice. 

Spinach, bok choy, avocados, prickly pear, passion fruit, and guava are local seasonal Bermudian fruits and vegetables used to make meals with lots of color and flavor. Honey, goat cheese, and seafood are also seasonal favorites. The Rum Swizzle is a fruit-flavored tropical beverage, this classic Bermuda can be found on many cocktail menus made along with Gosling’s Dark ‘n Stormy, a spicy ginger beer-based cocktail. Restaurants throughout the island are a mixture of upscale formal dining, cozy pubs, laid-back local joints, and beachfront restaurants with a view, wherever you choose to go and eat you are sure to be amazed by the food and flavors.

The best thing to do after the sun goes down in Bermuda is visit one of the laid back cozy pubs, casual cocktail lounges, lively beachside bars, buzzing sports bars, or upscale swanky clubs to enjoy some classic cocktails and live music. The island often hosts many fun festivals, and exciting parties in the summer with live DJs playing reggae, jazz, and calypso jams. A lot of Bermuda’s nightlife is found in the capital city of Hamilton with dozens of all-day venues, historic pubs, and restaurants to choose from along Front Street. St. George’s is also worth visiting for a relaxed evening out on the town with classy cocktail lounges, the historic theatre with plays and musicals, and lots of live music venues. The nightlife here is quite diverse and offers a great blend of the island’s culture and welcoming island vibes, many establishments here offer breathtaking expansive views of the Great Sound and the North Atlantic Ocean.

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Hospitals:King Edward VII Memorial hospital tel. 441-236-2345