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Bermuda
Welcome to an island of no pollution, no billboards, no graffiti, no litter, no rental cars, and virtually no unemployment. Bermuda is justifiably famous for pink-sand beaches, impossibly blue water, and kelly-green golf courses. But that's only the beginning. Thanks to its colorful past, this small sliver of land also has a surprising number of historic sites. In addition to countless quaint old cottages, it's said to have the oldest continually inhabited town of English origin in the Western Hemisphere and — because of its strategic Atlantic location — more forts per square mile than any other place on earth.
Bermuda has a distinctive culture, too: one that combines a reverence for British traditions dating back to colonial days with a more relaxed attitude befitting a subtropical island. In court, for instance, local lawyers may still wear formal flowing robes — yet there's a good chance they're sporting Bermuda shorts beneath them. So while you're here, take time to look beyond the obvious and savor all that Bermuda has to offer.
King's Wharf, Bermuda
King's Wharf has something for everyone. Sample typical island food and stroll through the shops and museums of the Royal Naval Dockyard, an impressive military fortress built in 1815. Sail the clear waters of Hamilton Sound. Find quaint gems at the Bermuda Arts Center and Craft Market. If that's not enough, a snorkel park and watersports facility offer hours of activities to the adventuresome.
Fun Things to Do in Bermuda
When you arrive in Bermuda, there will be dozens of activities and optional shore and land excursions for you to take advantage of, if you truly want to experience the destination.
- Explore Bermuda after the sun sets. From calypso to starlight cruises, you'll discover enough diversions here to keep you partying all night.
- Get a multi-museum pass that allows you unlimited access to the eight museums of the Heritage Bermuda Group: the Bermuda Aquarium; the Bermuda National Gallery; the Bermuda National Trust Museum; the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute; Fort St. Catherine; the Maritime Museum; Verdmont Historical Museum; and the Tucker House.
- Catch a round of golf at one of the many courses on this beautiful island.
- Take a fascinating cruise on one of Bermuda's glass-bottom boats. Your excursion will take you to Bermuda's Sea Gardens, a rainbow-colored undersea world of fish and coral formations.
- Kayak through the beautiful Paradise Lakes. View nature in all its wonder as this area is home to a wide array of sea life and species of bird, including the great blue heron.
- Browse the shops and museums of the Royal Naval Dockyard.
- Party Bermuda-style on an Island Calypso Cruise.
- Join a carnival party complete with comedy, colorful costumes, driving island rhythms and outrageous dancing.
- Troll for blue marlin and other big game fish on a deep-sea fishing adventure.
Shopping for Bargains
Bermudian products are available at great prices. These products, exclusive to Bermuda, include cedar-wood gifts, commemorative coins, miniature ceramic cottages, handbags with cedar and mahogany handles, hand-crafted gold jewelry, polished shark's teeth mounted in 14-karat gold, and the famous Bermuda shorts.
Local Currency
The Bermuda dollar (BMD) is the official currency. It is on par with the US dollar. US dollars, credit cards, and traveler's checks and are widely accepted.