Bermuda shares its colorful vibes wherever you look – from its pink beaches and pastel homes to its coral reefs. This North Atlantic island is 900 miles north of the Caribbean and only a few hours from the East Coast.

Adventures | Must Sees | Food

ADVENTURES

Dive the Mary Celestia

SCUBA dive to the wreckage of the Mary Celestia, which rests off the southern shore. The paddlewheel has become a reef.

Scooter Bermuda

Ride a scooter to visit the entire island and its pink sand beaches. The hook-shaped island is 20 miles from St. George’s to the Royal Dockyard.

MUST SEES

Horseshoe Bay Beach

Horseshoe Bay is a sweeping arc of pink sand and aquamarine ocean water. The pink tint is rather subtle and is visible at just the right angle. Foraminifera produce pink shells that settle to the bottom of the ocean and are washed back ashore.

St. David’s Lighthouse

St. David’s Lighthouse is located on St. David’s Island at the eastern end of Bermuda. It looks like a candy cane and the views from its hilltop vantage point are spectacular.

Fort St. Catherine

Fort St. Catherine is Bermuda’s largest fort. The stone fort defended St. George’s Harbour at the eastern end of the island.

Fairmont Hamilton

The Hamilton Princess is at the center of Bermuda in Hamilton. It has its own marina, a beach club, and an infinity pool.

FOOD

Lobster Thermidor

Lobster Thermidor is a French dish with Bermuda’s spiny lobsters. The lobster meat is cooked in a wine, garlic, and butter sauce. It is stuffed back into the shell and topped with a cheesy crust.

Fish Chowder

The light chowder contains fish stock, fish filets, tomatoes, and onions. You season the chowder to taste with black rum and sherry peppers sauce.

Dark ‘n Stormy

Dark rum floats on top of ginger beer like a storm cloud. After WWI, British sailors added local rum to their homemade ginger beer.