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Shipwrecks.
African drum beats. Knee socks. Culturally,
the resort island is a unique blend of colonial
history and African heritage. This has given
birth to the colourful local legends and rich
traditions.
As Britain’s oldest colony, its influence
continues to dominate the government, educational
and legal institutions. You may spot one of
the judges walking through Hamilton in a powdered
wig, see a bobby directing traffic or overhear
a passionate conversation about a local cricket
match.
African
influences, while subtler, can be found in the
dance and music, especially reggae, calypso
and the rhythm of the Gombeys.
Many
people mistakenly believe this island is part
of the Caribbean. In fact, it rests hundreds
of miles north of the Bahamas in an astoundingly
beautiful stretch of the Atlantic. A mere 1046KM
/ 650MI east of North Carolina, flights from
New York and other eastern US cities reach the
shores in less than two hours.
Our time zone is Atlantic Time, or one hour
ahead of New York and four hours behind London
The island is an overseas territory of the UK
All of Bermuda fits in a cosy 53.7SQ KM / 20.7SQ
MI
We boast 120KM / 75MI of dramatic coastline
Although
this confusion, we have added this beautiful
island at our Caribbean directory.
If
you've decided that Bermuda sounds like the
perfect place to relax, feel free to start unwinding
right now, because they've done all the legwork
for you. At these pages you'll find a carefully
compiled lists of the best that Bermuda has
to offer, from beaches and dive sites to resorts,
restaurants, and sightseeing and nearly everything
else you'll want to see and do.
Settling
into Bermuda is relatively easy. First-timers
soon learn that Bermuda isn't one island, as
is commonly thought, but a string of islands
linked by causeways and bridges at least the
20 or so that are inhabited. The other islands
can be reached by boat.
Bermuda
is a prosperous island characterized by neat,
trim houses that are a source of great pride
to their owners. There won't be a casino at
your megaresort, Bermuda has no casinos, and
you'd better have your fill of Big Macs before
you leave home. There are some fast food joints,
but nothing like those on the U.S. mainland,
or even in the Bahamas. There's a sense of order
in Bermuda, and everything seems to work efficiently,
even when the weather's hot.
Climate
and Islandscape
Extraordinarily pleasant weather and a distinctive
islandscape make us love our island wholeheartedly.
We know you will love it too.
Even though they speak of Bermuda as the “island,”
it is in fact composed of approximately 180
islands, linked by bridges, and divided into
nine picturesque parishes. But all of the islands
feature spectacular beaches, lush vegetation
and unique wildlife.
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