I remembered being so excited to reach this place that I started singing the Beach Boy's song "Kokomo". There's a line there that goes...
".. oooohhh I want to take you to Bermuda , Bahama come on pretty mama"
It's too much for me to record my own voice and let you hear it through my blog. I don't want to stop you from reading this thing after doing that ,so I'm sparing you from the torture of that plan.(hahahahhaa)
Sun, Sea and Sand.
Parks, Lighthouse, Zoo and Aquarium.
Food and Entertainment.
Parks, Lighthouse, Zoo and Aquarium.
Food and Entertainment.
One word to describe Bermuda. Nostalgic!
ohhh... i want to take you to BERMUDA
let ms Veendam take you there. ------>
check out Holland America Lines website for the dates of the 7 Day Bermuda Cruise of ms Veendam.Who knows? maybe I'll meet you there.
Business hours in this place are not the same as most of the places I've been to. Here in Bermuda most of the shops are just open until 5pm during weekdays. I suggest you look at the information below so you will not go crazy, looking for a 24 hour grocery store in the middle of the night. The details below might be helpful for you to make your plans once you get there:
Getting around Bermuda
This is one of the few places left here on Earth wherein you will be amazed at how the community is kept better, and how the beaches are like one bus away from down town and yet it remains undoubtedly amazing because of it's cleanliness, blue crystalline water and pink/ white sand that depends on which beach you are in Bermuda (cool right?).
First and foremost, you have to know the common means of transportation for getting around Bermuda:
Mopeds - Drivers stay to the left-hand side of the road. Speed limits all over the island should be: 15 mph in the main city of Hamilton, 20 mph in the countryside. Motorcycles/ Scooter rentals are easy to find (you can ask the locals) . Approximate cost of a scooter is round $55 per day.
*don't forget to wear your helmet!
*don't forget to wear your helmet!
Bus - a convenient way for you to get from one place to another. There will be an allocated route number to the place where you want to go. A ride costs between $3 and $4.5 depending on the route and distance. You have to prepare exact fares in coins because paper money is not accepted and change will not be rendered. However, you may also buy tokens, available at various terminal locations.
Taxis/ Minivans. - No car rentals are allowed anywhere in Bermuda, so in case you have a large group you may opt to use Minivans to tour around the island. Cabs are metered. It should be approx. $5 for the first mile,and less than $2 for each subsequent mile (for a 4-people-carrying taxi). During holidays, Sundays, and late-night rides (between midnight and 6 a.m.) cabs are subject to higher rates. Tipping suggested should be at 10 to 15 percent. Ferries and boats - if you are into the scenery of the beautiful water of Bermuda, you may want to use the ferries and boats to go from one place to another (make sure to ask the routes). Prices on ferry rides are low. Adults: All-day pass- $12. Tokens or tickets- between $2.50 and $4 depending on distance traveled. Children's rates are also available to youths between 5 and 16 years old.
The Beaches
Pure Fascination... this is not an exaggeration. | ||
| Bermuda Map You may use this map for your own reference. As you go further on this blog you will see the different beaches at St. George, Warwick, and Southampton Parish. Just a few of the places I visited when I was there . SAND, SEA AND SUN ST. GEORGE - Clearwater Beach, Turtle Bay, St. Catherine's Beach and Tobacco Bay.    Clearwater Beach . This is not on a bus route, so you can just reach this place by a cab (metered). There are playgrounds, changing facilities and rentals for some swimming gear here. The sand is white and fine. The view is fascinating.   Turtle Beach . Not on a bus route.It is just beside Clearwater Bay and you may walk from there if you wish. The area of this beach is smaller compared to the first beach. It has white sand and once you step into it, your feet will sink a bit because of the fine sand along the shoreline. There is a rocky part of beach, that separates Clearwater and Turtle beach, where you can see some coral reefs making the water reddish in color   
TOBACCO BAY. Not on a bus route. The place has its own beach bar. When you sail with Holland America Line, they will be anchored because the ship is too big to dock in St. George. You will be using a local ferry that can carry up to 700 guests. From where the local ferry docks, you can walk going to Tobacco Bay. It took me 15 minutes of inclined walk. It's not very advisable if you are traveling with a person with walking challenges, so you may also get there by a cab.   ST. CATHERINE'S BEACH . Has a beach bar. Not on a bus route. It is just next to Tobacco Beach. WARWICK PARISH- Chaplin Bay, Warwick Long Bay Beach    Chaplin Bay is a small and secluded beach. It was said that during storms and high tides, this beach completely disappears. The view here is very nice. One of the good places to go with your companion if you want exclusive time together.   Warwick Long Bay. I will be very bias because this is my personal favorite. For me, there are 3 sections of Warwick Long Bay , and I will let you see all of them. I was so crazy in-love with this place that I created my own "words" to describe the three segments of Warwick. There are no changing or shower facilities here, but if you are looking forward to a nice view, great water and not too crowded (to have a nice exclusive time with your love one). I suggest you go for this place.   1st section. What I call the "Face" of Warwick Long Bay. Pink sand   2nd section. I call the "Heart" of Warwick . Amazing Rock Formation  3rd section. Lastly, this last part I call "Blood" of Warwick. Bigger waves and pinker sand. Very fine sand. Exceptional!SOUTHAMPTON PARISH- Horseshoe Bay   Horseshoe Bay .one of the best-known beaches in Bermuda. It offers a shower room,changing facilities, light restaurant and beach chair rentals. Crystal and Fantasy Caves. There will be a tour guide who will discuss things for you when you go through the place.Unfortunately, if you are claustrophobic or have some medical concerns you will not be allowed to enter. You will be oriented by your respective tour guide before you enter. |
Entrance to Crystal Caves
You are not allowed to touch the rock formations :Stalagmites, Stalactites, Draperies
FANTASY CAVE
GIBBS HILL LIGHTHOUSE. Overlooking the city
BERMUDA AQUARIUM, MUSEUM AND ZOO. very nice place to visit with your kids. The place is very educational and entertaining.
Hamilton, Bermuda Streets.
St.George , Bermuda Streets
Shopping along the streets of St. George
St. Peter's Church. has a great sense of historical value since it is the oldest existing Anglican Church in the Western Hemisphere. The churchyard contains 2 graveyards; a walled area to the west of the church was for colored (black) slaves, and the one on the east was reserved for white parishioners. Event: Hamilton, Bermuda
Harbor Nights (Weekly, May - August)
Harbor Nights is a festive celebration held on Front Street of Hamilton Bermuda. The participants parade with colorful costumes and dances to a upbeat sounds of drums and rhythm. It takes place every Wednesdays during summer months (starting in May)
Restaurant:
Though there are a lot of restaurants to choose from I suggest you visit Henry VIII and try their British dish during lunch or dinner. It is near Gibbs Hill Light House, and not far from Horseshoe bay and Chaplin Bay.
Henry VIII
Nice one, April! next time try to add some videos. just short ones hehehe!!! cheers!!!
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