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1 THE BEST OF BERMUDA 1
The Most Unforgettable Bermuda Experiences 2
The Best Food & Drink Experiences 3
The Best Way to See Bermuda Like a Local 4
The Best Family Experiences 4
The Best Beaches 5
The Best Outdoor Pursuits 6
The Best Dive Sites 6
The Best Golf Courses 7
The Best Sailing Outfitters 8
The Best Tennis Facilities 8
The Best Day Hikes 8
The Best Views 9
The Best Historic Sites 92 BERMUDA IN DEPTH 11
Bermuda Today 12
The Making of Bermuda 16
THE BAFFLING BERMUDA TRIANGLE 20
Bermuda Art & Architecture 23
Bermuda in Pop Culture 26
Eating & Drinking 31
When to Go 33
GETTING SUCKED IN: THE OFFICIAL WORD ON THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE 34
BERMUDA CALENDAR OF EVENTS 35
Bermuda’s Natural World 37
Responsible Travel 41
GENERAL RESOURCES FOR GREEN TRAVEL 41
3 SUGGESTED ITINERARIES 43
The Parishes of Bermuda 43
ISLAND-HOPPING ON YOUR OWN 50
ICONIC BERMUDA IN 1 DAY 51
RATTLE & SHAKE: THE BERMUDA RAILWAY TRAIL 55
ICONIC BERMUDA IN 2 DAYS 55
ICONIC BERMUDA IN 3 DAYS 60
4 FUN ON & OFF THE BEACH 64
Beaches 64
DON’T GET BURNED: SMART TANNING TIPS 68
Snorkeling 69
A LOOK UNDER BERMUDA’S WATERS 70
Scuba Diving 70
A YACHT OF YOUR VERY OWN . . . SORT OF 73
More Fun in the Water 74
HANGING OUT WITH THE DOLPHINS 76
Where to Play World-Class Golf 76
Other Outdoor Pursuits 79
EXPLORING BERMUDA’S NATURAL WONDERLANDS 81
Spectator Sports 81
5 SEEING THE SIGHTS 84
FROMMER’S FAVORITE BERMUDA MOMENTS 85
Sandys Parish 85
A PARK OF YOUR OWN 89
STEPPING BACK INTO THE ICE AGE 91
Southampton Parish 91
Warwick Parish 92
Paget Parish 92
Pembroke Parish & the City of Hamilton 94
AFRICAN DIASPORA HERITAGE TRAIL 96
Devonshire Parish 98
Smith’s Parish 98
Hamilton Parish 99
St. George’s Parish 100
SPECIAL PLACES WHERE YOU CAN BE ALONE 103
ST. GEORGE: A WORLD HERITAGE SITE 104
Especially for Kids 106
Organized Tours 107
Sights & Attractions by Theme Index 107
6 WHERE TO EAT 110
Best Restaurant Bets 110
Sandys Parish 111
Southampton Parish 116
Warwick Parish 121
Paget Parish 121
City of Hamilton (Pembroke Parish) 122
FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS 131
Smith’s Parish 136
Hamilton Parish 138
St. George’s Parish 140
Restaurants by Cuisine 143
7 SHOPPING 146
The Shopping Scene 147
In the City of Hamilton 148
Around the Island 155
8 BERMUDA AFTER DARK 158
The Club & Music Scene 158
The Bar Scene 159
The Performing Arts 162
9 WHERE TO STAY 164
Best for Families 164
Best Bang For Your Buck 165
Best Splurge 165
Best Service 165
Most Romantic 165
The Best Resorts for Honeymooners 166
Sandys Parish 166
Southampton Parish 167
Warwick Parish 173
Paget Parish 174
Pembroke Parish (City of Hamilton) 178
Smith’s Parish 182
Hamilton Parish 182
St. George’s Parish 184
Practical Matters: The Lodging Scene 185
FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATIONS 186
10 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO BERMUDA 188
Getting There 188
Getting Around 190
Planning an Island Wedding 195
FAST FACTS: BERMUDA 196
Index 206
Accommodations Index 213
Restaurants Index 214Spectator Sports 818179More Fun in the Water 7473Scuba Diving 7070