Bermuda - So Much More Than A Triangle

I don’t have enough space to review each hotel individually but there is something for everyone on Bermuda and if this destination appeals we can discuss which of the 11 properties I visited would be most suitable.

If beaches are your thing then Bermuda will not disappoint at all. I saw some stunning pink sandy secluded locations and even one Horseshoe Bay (see pictures) which appears in the top ten in the world according to Conde Naste.

I visited the Royal Naval Dockyard, now an area for shopping and a cruise terminal, and whilst here I recommend lunch at the Frog & Onion. I tried the homemade Bermuda style mussel pie which was lightly curried, individually prepared in homemade pastry and was very tasty. Other things to see here are the Bermuda Maritime Museum, glassworks where you can watch skilled glassblowers. You can try and buy some of the famous different flavoured rum cake, my favourite was the coconut. There is also a multitude of other shops and activities to while away a few hours.

St. George's, the old capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also a must see where you can see 400 years of living history and heritage, check out Kings Square where all the major ceremonies take place and don’t miss St. Peters church which is the oldest Anglican church in continuous use outside of the British isles. On display they have 17th century communion silver and the new capital Hamilton has a vibrant nightlife as well as plenty of shopping opportunities and some fabulous boutique hotels.

Getting round the island is relatively easy. Although there is no car hire available, you can rent mopeds but I do not recommend this at all. Even though the speed limit is only 20mph it is still quite hairy around all the bends. The local bus service can get you where you want to be or, depending on where you stay, you can take ferries to most other places of interest. Let's not forget the very friendly, knowledgeable taxi drivers who also offer great value for money.

Foodies will not be disappointed either as this island offers so many culinary delights from the sumptuous beachside breakfasts at Elbow Beach (our host hotel) to lavish lunches at Tuckers Point. Fresh fish in abundance as you would expect but the presentation and service are to be highly commended.

The hotels I visited were Elbow Beach, Coco Reef, Cambridge Beaches, Rosedon, Royal Palms, The Reefs, Fairmont Hamilton Princess, St. Georges Club, Rosewood Tuckers Point, Grotto Bay and Pompano Beach Club.

In a nutshell – why Bermuda? There are direct flights from Gatwick which take approximately seven hours. Bermuda has no rainy season as such, showers can be heavy at times but the skies usually clear quickly. The warmest weather is July to September with an average 29.5 degrees whereas December to March averages 20 degrees which is perfect for golf and scuba diving. There are no bugs of mosquitoes and it is safe and crime free!