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Bermuda is an island unlike any other. Often mistaken for a member of the Caribbean family, Bermuda is only 650 miles away from North Carolina. Her turquoise water and pink beaches are the perfect getaway for honeymooners and cruise ship liners. Spanning only 21 square miles, Bermuda proves that good things really do come in small packages!
Whether dining, shopping or lounging, Bermuda really does have it all. The petite island is divided into 9 parishes. Paget and Southampton parishes are among the most beautiful and luxurious.
Southampton Parish is home to some of the finest hotels on the island. Pompano Beach Hotel Bermuda, the Reefs and the Fairmont Southampton are vacationer’s top picks. The Fairmont Southampton offers an all inclusive experience. From the Fairmont Gold private lounge to the exclusive hotel beach you never have to leave the property.
Wake up early and take a ride to the gorgeous Elbow Beach. Spend your afternoons in the Fairmont Gold and enjoy tea and canapés. Only minutes away, the famous Horseshoe Bay Beach is known for her pink sand made from crushed coral and shells.
In the evening venture down to Hamilton City, Bermuda’s main shopping center. Take a walk up and down Front Street, packed with shops, restaurants and commercial establishments. The colorful pastel buildings are first in sight as cruise vacationers near the water’s edge.
The city delivers some of the best cuisine from both land and sea. Ascot, a French and Italian fusion restaurant, showcases the incredible culinary talent of the islands chefs. Lido, one of Bermuda’s finest dining is part of the Elbow Beach Resort. The restaurant serves sumptuous Mediterranean food and provides a magnificent view of the ocean.
Vacationers will tell you, Bermudians provide some of the best hospitality in the world. No matter how long the stay, Bermuda’s paradise island will be sure to leave a lasting impression.
July 10, 2023
