Breathtaking Bermuda

I have never before visited anywhere like Bermuda. From the moment I stepped off the plane, it took my breath away. I was immediately struck by the friendliness of the people and the surrounding beauty of colourful houses and luscious greenery, the beautiful turquoise sea and 34 gorgeous sandy beaches which were tinged with pink and visible almost wherever you looked around the island.

Bermuda is just 22 miles long and 2 miles at its widest point yet offers so much for everyone. I was lucky enough to personally sample some of the activities and sites by visiting the old capital of St George and the new capital Hamilton. I also spent time at the aquarium, museum, Bermuda Perfumery and many more wonderful places. The Crystal Caves Tour was a wonderful opportunity to see the island’s amazing limestone formations.

In one very hectic day I experienced horse trail riding on the beach which was simply a wonderful experience and I am no horse rider! I also had my golf lesson which is not something I anticipate taking up but it was great to experience it.

Last but not least, was a tour of the Royal Naval Dockyard (which is where the cruise ships dock) on a Segway. This is a two-wheeled electric vehicle used as a convenient way to travel around towns and cities. Its direction is controlled by which way the driver leans. This was great fun but you need to have your wits about you as you can easily fall off if you get carried away and go too fast. And there is lots of water to fall into in a dockyard! Fortunately I managed to avoid this.

It is very easy to get around the island but car hire isn’t an option yet in Bermuda. However, scooter hire (no licence required) is plentiful and there is a reliable bus service and of course lots of friendly taxis with their cheerful drivers. During my five days on the island, I was able to sample ten different restaurants. Needless to say I came home with excess baggage as the cuisine was so tantalisingly gorgeous. The choices of the freshest fish and lobster dishes were out of this world along with several other meats, chicken and plenty of vegetarian options.

Bermuda offers an array of different hotels to suit everyone. Some are large but there some great boutique hotels as well. Bermuda is an expensive island as everything has to be imported but there are restaurants and accommodation to suit most budgets. The flight time to get there is seven hours from London. The island has its own charming character, made special by the genuine friendliness of its people.

I can honestly say Bermuda is a unique and special place to visit. Bermuda is a place everyone should have on their list of top places to visit.