All about : Travel Bermuda Vacation

The Bermuda vacation is perfect for honeymooners, golfers and those looking for a bubbly and friendly beach destination, rich in history. Bermuda is located about 600 miles off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. It consists of 138 coral islands, which are closely related to highways and bridges. A British overseas territory, Bermuda is approximately 64,000 inhabitants ruled by a local commander and prime minister who report to the British Prime Minister. Bermuda has a fascinating history. It was first discovered in the early 1500's by the Spanish explorer, Juan de Bermudez, from which the island gets its name. For the next hundred years, the islands were only used as a port of supply, because the rumors of spirits remain permanent settlers away. (The rumors were later attributed to the dictates of local birds.) The first permanent settlement began when the Sea Venture, a British ship en route to the U.S., sank off the coast of Bermuda in 1609oday, Bermuda has a thriving economy and one of the highest per capita incomes in the world. International finance and banking island's main activity is monitored closely by tourism. Many wealthy Americans and Britons have second homes on the islands, including actor Michael Douglas, the New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and financier and former presidential candidate Ross Perot. Bermuda is famous for its colorful architecture, sparkling pink beaches, the rum swizzle (which was invented in Hamilton), and BermudaHamilton
Bermuda vacation will not be complete without a visit to Hamilton, the capital of Bermuda. The colorful pastel houses and businesses here make a nice complement to the vivid blue sea and ships in port. Shops line Front Street and Queen Street in the capital, with items ranging from a fine British china and linens, the rum and British Scotch Whisky, quality jewelry. Prices are somewhat high in Bermuda, primarily due to the high import tax, but the quality in almost all shops are excellent.St. George
The site of the original settlement in Bermuda, St. George is steeped in 400 years of history. Unlike Williamsburg and Jamestown, many of the original buildings of St. George "stand still, without renovation or decoration. Named a World Heritage Site, St. George masonry walls "and the narrow cobblestone streets dating from the 17th and 18th century. Party stronghold and village party, St. George is interesting to explore.
Royal Naval Dockyards Near St. George is the Royal Naval Dockyard, a naval base from 1850 until 1957. The site is now home to a quality arts and crafts shopping, a traditional pub, and the Bermuda Maritime Museum, among other attractions. During summer, street performers delight guests with music, dance and pantomime. The Royal Naval Dockyard on the edge of the "hook" in Bermuda and a little out of the way but worth the visit.The pink sandPink Sand of BermudaBermuda is known for its pink beaches, colored by tiny bits of coral reefs have stopped composing Bermuda. The beaches here are mostly small cove type beaches, many of which are private and secluded. Some of the most popular beach is Elbow Beach, Somerset Long Beach and Horseshoe Bay Beach, in Southampton.

Traveling to Bermuda
Start your Bermuda vacation with one of the daily flights from major U.S. east coast cities like Boston, Philadelphia and New York and Atlanta and Toronto. Flights come from other U.S. cities and London several times a week. Bermuda is a major destination for cruise ships and ships call at St Georges and Hamilton for a long stay, especially during spring and fall.