Beautiful Bermuda

Ian Le-Fevre on 25 June 2021
Bermuda is Britain's oldest colony and it lies 600 miles from the coastline of the USA and 1,000 miles north of the more frenetic tempo of the Caribbean. I spent part of my honeymoon on the spectacular island of Bermuda and I loved it!

Perfectly polished and serenely beautiful, Bermuda is a colourful sub-tropical garden paradise made up of 150 small islands, the largest of which are connected by bridges and causeways. Bermuda is lapped by the clear turquoise waters of the Atlantic and encircled by delightful coves, inlets and delicate fine pink coral sand beaches, the islands are a mere 21-miles long and 1-mile wide. Delightful pastel-coloured houses with whitewashed roofs sit amidst manicured gardens of bougainvillea, oleander and hibiscus.

Our travels around the islands were made easy by the variety of travel options - we travelled by ferry, public bus, taxi, bicycle and we walked, each mode gave us different views and fabulous photo opportunities. Having travelled around the island and met some of the fabulous locals I can confirm that Bermuda has much more to offer than just immaculate pink sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, sailing and golfing.

One of the most memorable days was when we visited a beach - it was recommended to us by a man in a pub, now I know what you're thinking. He was actually the bar owner and he wanted us to experience a local beach as a contrast to the more popular tourist hot spots. He guaranteed it wouldn't be crowded in fact he said we would probably be the only people there and I can confirm that we were. It was a large sweeping bay with palm trees, pink sand and turquoise waters, whilst enjoying a refreshing swim I was joined by a group of sea turtles who were happily swimming along with me - what a unique and memorable experience!

Now I said that Bermuda offers more than the beaches, and In the west of the island at the Royal Naval Dockyard, we visited an inspiring hub of local art and artistry. After the American Revolution, the British were no longer able to use ports in the US, and so construction began in 1809 on the Royal Naval Dockyard. It became known as the “Gibraltar of the West” and this now the dock serves as a cultural hub. Located in an old warehouse, the Dockyard Glassworks are where you will see the magic happen, you can marvel at the skill (and sometimes daring) of the master glassblowers, and browse the many one-of-a-kind pots and ornaments.

As well as a number of other art areas and exhibits within the Royal Naval Dockyard – you must visit the National Museum of Bermuda! Local artist Graham Foster poured 7,000 hours of blood, sweat and tears into a frankly jaw-dropping mural, known as The Hall of History. The complex history of Bermuda and its citizens is squeezed into a mere 1,000ft² of space and is packed with local imagery and folklore, as well as modern history.

The capital of Bermuda is Hamilton has a distinctly British feel with it's red phone boxes. Two-story pastel buildings line the seafront. In the summer these waterfront streets are closed to traffic at night and vendors and entertainers take their place for boisterous Harbour Nights parties which are great fun.

On Bermuda there are tours, outdoor activities, boat tours, water sports, shopping, sights & landmarks to visit, museums to explore, spas and wellness options, vibrant nightlife, stunning nature, botanical gardens and parks, fabulous food and drink sporting events, concerts and shows.

Bermuda is available on direct flights from the UK (less than 10-hours flying time) and this spectacular island destination offers sumptuous beach, golf, sailing, honeymoon and family holidays and so much more.

I’d love to share with you my Bermuda holiday experience as you plan for yours, call me on 01777 780094 or email me at ian.le-fevre@travelcounsellors.com