CONTENTS

List of Maps vi

1 THE BEST OF 1 The Most Unforgettable Bermuda The Best Outdoor Pursuits 6 2 Experiences The Best Dive Sites 6 The Best Food & Drink The Best Golf Courses 7 Experiences 3 The Best Sailing Outfitters 8 The Best Way to See Bermuda Like 8 a Local 4 The Best Tennis Facilities 8 The Best Family Experiences 4 The Best Day Hikes 9 The Best Beaches 5 The Best Views The Best Historic Sites 9

2 BERMUDA IN DEPTH 11 Bermuda Today 12 GETTING SUCKED IN: THE OFFICIAL WORD ON THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE 34 The Making of Bermuda 16 BERMUDA CALENDAR OF EVENTS 35 THE BAFFLING BERMUDA TRIANGLE 20 Bermuda’s Natural World 37 Bermuda Art & Architecture 23 Responsible Travel 41 Bermuda in Pop Culture 26 GENERAL RESOURCES FOR GREEN Eating & Drinking 31 TRAVEL 41 When to Go 33

3 SUGGESTED ITINERARIES 43 The Parishes of Bermuda 43 ICONIC BERMUDA IN 2 DAYS 55 ISLAND-HOPPING ON YOUR OWN 50 ICONIC BERMUDA IN 3 DAYS 60 ICONIC BERMUDACOPYRIGHTED IN 1 DAY 51 MATERIAL RATTLE & SHAKE: THE TRAIL 55

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5 SEEING THE SIGHTS 84 FROMMER’S FAVORITE BERMUDA 98 MOMENTS 85 Smith’s Parish 98 85 99 A PARK OF YOUR OWN 89 St. George’s Parish 100 STEPPING BACK INTO THE ICE AGE 91 SPECIAL PLACES WHERE YOU CAN BE Southampton Parish 91 ALONE 103 92 ST. GEORGE: A WORLD HERITAGE SITE 104 92 Especially for Kids 106 & the City of Organized Tours 107 94 Hamilton Sights & Attractions by Theme AFRICAN DIASPORA HERITAGE TRAIL 96 Index 107

6 WHERE TO EAT 110 Best Restaurant Bets 110 FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS 131 Sandys Parish 111 Smith’s Parish 136 Southampton Parish 116 Hamilton Parish 138 Warwick Parish 121 St. George’s Parish 140 Paget Parish 121 Restaurants by Cuisine 143 City of Hamilton (Pembroke Parish) 122

7 SHOPPING 146 The Shopping Scene 147 Around the Island 155 In the City of Hamilton 148

8 BERMUDA AFTER DARK 158 The Club & Music Scene 158 The Performing Arts 162 The Bar Scene 159

002_9781118287521-ftoc.indd2_9781118287521-ftoc.indd iviv 66/18/12/18/12 10:3010:30 AMAM 9 WHERE TO STAY 164 Best for Families 164 Paget Parish 174 Best Bang For Your Buck 165 Pembroke Parish 178 Best Splurge 165 (City of Hamilton) 182 Best Service 165 Smith’s Parish 182 Most Romantic 165 Hamilton Parish 184 The Best Resorts for St. George’s Parish Honeymooners 166 Practical Matters: 185 Sandys Parish 166 The Lodging Scene FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATIONS 186 Southampton Parish 167 Warwick Parish 173

10 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO BERMUDA 188 Getting There 188 Planning an Island Wedding 195 Getting Around 190 FAST FACTS: BERMUDA 196

Index 206 Accommodations Index 213 Restaurants Index 214

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Looking Back at Bermuda 18 Bermuda Restaurants 112 Bermuda’s Parishes 44 Restaurants in the City of Hamilton 123 Iconic Bermuda in 1 Day 53 Restaurants in St. George 141 Iconic Bermuda in 2 Days 57 Shopping in the City of Hamilton 149 Iconic Bermuda in 3 Days 61 Hotels in Bermuda 168 Bermuda’s Best Public Beaches & Hotels in the City of Hamilton 171 Snorkel Sites 66 Attractions Around the Island 86

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