Where to stay, eat, and explore in Bermuda

Historic towns and Harbourfront Hamilton

The South Shore is home to some of Bermuda’s most recognisable scenery, including Horseshoe Bay and Warwick Long Bay, where pink sands meet limestone cliffs and sheltered swimming coves. For a change of pace, head east to St George’s, the oldest continuously inhabited English settlement in the Western Hemisphere and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or west to the Royal Naval Dockyard, where restored naval buildings now house museums, craft studios, restaurants, and water sports operators. In Hamilton, colourful Front Street overlooks the harbour and offers boutiques, galleries, dining, and easy access to the island’s central parishes.

Adventures on land and sea

There’s plenty to enjoy beyond Bermuda’s beaches, particularly during the cooler winter months. Explore Crystal Cave’s underground pools, walk or cycle sections of the Bermuda Railway Trail, play a round at Five Forts Golf Club or Turtle Hill Golf Club, or discover the island’s historic coastal forts. Bermuda is also known as the ‘shipwreck capital of the world’, with accessible wrecks and coral reefs offering excellent diving and snorkelling in the clearer winter waters. The island’s events calendar adds even more character, from Art Month in October, which celebrates Bermuda’s creative community, to the music and parades of Bermuda Carnival and the two-day Cup Match cricket celebration between Somerset and St George’s. Between March and April, you can also take to the water on a sunset sail, catamaran cruise or whale-watching trip.

A taste of Bermuda

The food scene reflects Bermuda’s British, African, Portuguese, Caribbean, and North American influences. Start with Bermuda fish chowder, traditionally finished with Goslings Black Seal Rum and sherry pepper sauce, or try a Bermudian fish sandwich made with fresh wahoo, coleslaw, and hot sauce. A traditional Sunday codfish breakfast comes with potatoes, eggs, banana, avocado, and savoury sauce, while spiny lobster is a seasonal favourite from September to March. Wherever you eat, make time for a Dark ’n Stormy, the island’s signature combination of Goslings rum, ginger beer, and lime.

Places to stay in style

There’s a stay to suit almost every style of Bermuda holiday. The St. Regis Bermuda Resort offers 5-star beachfront luxury near St George’s and Five Forts Golf Club, while Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa occupies a private peninsula with pink sand beaches, waterfront cottages, and the Sunken Harbor Club. In Hamilton, the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club combines landmark ‘Pink Palace’ style with a marina, private beach club, art collection, and harbourfront dining.

Families and active travellers may prefer Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa, close to Crystal Caves and offering complimentary water sports, a cave spa, and Bermuda’s only all-inclusive option. Fairmont Southampton is also set to return following an extensive renovation, with its final opening date still to be confirmed.

To book your Bermuda island getaway, speak to your Travel Counsellor today.