INDEX

See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.

GENERAL INDEX small hotels, 97, 109–111 Annapolis- Smith’s Parish, cottage Race, 177 colonies, 113–115 AP (American Plan), 98 ARP, 70 A Southampton Parish Apartment rentals, 98, 118. Above and Beyond Tours, 68 guesthouses, 121–122 See also Accommodations; Access-Able Travel Source, 69 housekeeping Housekeeping units; Access America, 227 units, 118 Accommodations Index Accessible Journeys, 69 resort hotels, 101, 104 The Arboretum, 71 Accommodations, 97–123. small hotels, 109–110 Architecture, 29–32 See also Accommodations surfing for hotels, 100 books about, 37 Index types of, 97–98 highlights for architecture best, 1 lovers, 179–180 bargains, 14 guesthouses, 122 Area code, 224 for families with housekeeping units, ARGO (boat), 199 children, 13–14 117–119 Art, 29 for honeymooners, Achilles Bay (St. George’s books about, 37 12–13 Parish), 161 Art and Architecture cottage colonies, 112–117 Addresses, finding, 81, 207 Walk, 181 family-friendly, 114 Admiralty House Park (Pem- Art galleries, commercial, guesthouses, 120–123 broke Parish), 192 208 African American Association Art museums and galleries. cottage colonies, of Innkeepers Interna- See also Art galleries, 116–117 tional, 70 commercial resort hotels, 107–109 African-American Bermuda Arts Centre landing the best room, travelers, 70 (), 186 100–101 African Diaspora Heritage Bermuda National Gallery money-saving tips, 99–100 Trail, 193 (City of Hamilton), 194 Afternoon tea, 42 The Birdsey Studio (Paget cottage colonies, 113 Agriculture Exhibit, 46 Parish), 190 guesthouses, 120–123 AirAmbulanceCard.com, 69 Bridge House Gallery (St. housekeeping units, Air Canada, 51 George Town), 199 117 Airlines, 231 Hamilton City Hall & Arts resort hotels, 104, 106 Air Tickets Direct, 52–53 Centre and Bermuda small hotels, 110–111 Air travel, 51–53 Society of Arts (City of (City of Albouy’s Point (City of Hamilton), 195 Hamilton) Hamilton), 194 The Masterworks Museum guesthouses, 120 American Airlines, 51 of Bermuda Art (Paget housekeepingCOPYRIGHTED units, MATERIAL American Airlines Parish), 190–191 119–120 Vacations, 73 A.S. Cooper & Sons (City of resort hotels, 106–107 American Express, 224 Hamilton), 207, 208, 210 small hotels, 111 traveler’s checks, 64 Association of Independent rates and reservation American Express Travelers Tour Operators (AITO), 72 policies, 98–99 Cheque Card, 64 Astwood Cove (Warwick resort hotels, 97, 101–109 American Foundation for the Parish), 158–159 St. George’s Parish, cottage Blind (AFB), 69 Astwood Dickinson (City of colonies, 115 American Plan (AP), 98 Hamilton), 212 Sandys Parish, cottage American Revolution, 22 Atlantic Vision Care (City of colonies, 112, 115–116 Amphibians, 33–34 Hamilton), 225 ATMs (automated teller Belmont Hills Golf & Country Bermuda Maritime Museum 235 machines), 62, 64 Club (Warwick Parish), (Sandys Parish), 185, 187 Australia 170–172 Bermuda Masterworks Col- consular assistance, 225 Bermuda IV, M.Y., 165 lection in the Botanical customs regulations, Bermuda Accommodations, Gardens, 181 50–51 118 Bermuda National Gallery legal aid, 228 Bermuda Aquarium, Museum (City of Hamilton), 194 passports, 228 & Zoo (Hamilton Parish), Bermuda National Trust sustainable travel, 72 185, 197 Museum (St. George’s Axiom, 223 Bermuda Arts Centre (Sandys Parish), 198 Parish), 186 Bermuda Open, 176 Bermuda Arts Centre at The Bermuda Optical Com- Balladeer tradition, 38–39 Dockyard (Sandys pany (City of Hamilton), Ballet, 222 Parish), 216 225, 226 Bank of Bermuda, 224 Bermuda Audubon Society Bermuda Philharmonic Bank of Butterfield, 224 (Hamilton), 175 Society, 222 Banks, 224 Bermuda Book Store (City of Bermuda Physically Handi- Bars, 219–222 Hamilton), 208 capped Association, 69 BBSR (Bermuda Biological Bermuda Cathedral (Cathe- Bermuda Plan (BP), 98 Station for Research, dral of the Most Holy Trin- Trail, 71, Inc.), 48 ity; City of Hamilton), 195 88, 174, 181, 185 Beaches, 157–162, 181 Bermuda Civic Ballet, 222 Bermuda Railway Trail Achilles Bay (St. George’s Bermuda Commercial Guide, 88 Parish), 161 Bank, 224 Bermuda Realty, 98 Astwood Cove (Warwick Bermuda Craft Market Bermuda Scuba, 166 Parish), 158–159 (Sandys Parish), 186–187 Bermuda Society of Arts best, 3–5 Bermuda Day, 47 (BSOA; City of Hamilton), Chaplin Bay (Warwick and Bermuda Equestrian Federa- 195, 208 Southampton parishes), tion (Devonshire), 176 Bermuda Sportsfishing (Pem- 160 Bermuda Explorers Program, broke Parish), 166–167 Church Bay (Southampton 180–181 Bermuda Taxi Radio Cabs Parish), 161 The Bermuda Festival, Ltd., 56 Elbow Beach (Paget 45, 223 The Bermuda Triangle, 26, 46 Parish), 157 Bermuda Game Fishing books about, 36 Horseshoe Bay Beach Tournament, 167 Bermuda Underwater Explo- (Southampton Bermuda Golf Association, ration Institute (BUEI; City Parish), 160 170, 176 of Hamilton), 194–195 Jobson’s Cove (Warwick Bermuda Goodwill Golf Bermuda Waterski Centre Parish), 160 Tournament, 49 (Sandys Parish), 169 John Smith’s Bay (Smith’s Bermuda Handy Reference Bermúdez, Juan, 24 Parish), 162 Map, 83 Biking, 181 St. Catherine’s Beach (St. Bermuda Heart & Soul, 45 cellphones and, 58 George’s Parish), 161 Bermuda Heritage Day and EZ Rider Electric Bike-n- St. George’s Parish, Month, 47 Hike Sightseeing Excur- 161–162 Bermuda Historical Society sions (Somerset), 173 Shelly Bay (Hamilton Museum (City of Hamilton), places for, 174 Parish), 161 194 rentals, 59, 173 Somerset Long Bay Bermuda Hosts, 56 “Birdcage” (City of Hamilton), (Sandys Parish), 161 Bermuda Institute of Ocean 194 Stonehole Bay (Warwick Sciences, 184 The Birdsey Studio (Paget Parish), 160 Bermuda International Parish), 190 Tobacco Bay (St. George’s Airport (BDA), 55–56 Bird-watching, 34 Parish), 161 Bermuda International Film Gilbert Nature Reserve, Warwick Long Bay (War- Festival, 45 184 wick Parish), 159–160 The Bermuda International Idwal Hughes Nature Beachwear and sunglasses, Race Weekend, 45 Reserve (Hamilton 208 Bermuda Lawn Parish), 200 Beating Retreat Association, 48 Spittal Pond Nature Ceremony, 46 Bermuda Lectures & Reserve (Smith’s Tours, 71 Parish), 175 236 Black Horse Tavern (St. Burrows, Lightbourn Ltd. Churches and cathedrals George’s Parish), 222 (City of Hamilton), 214 Christ Church (Warwick Black Travel Online, 70 Business hours, 224 Parish), 190 Black Watch Well (Pembroke Bus travel, 59–60 Old Parish), 192 Church (Devonshire Bluck’s (City of Hamilton), Parish), 196 210 Cable & Wireless Office (City St. James’ Anglican Church Blue Hole Park (Hamilton of Hamilton), 229 (Sandys Parish), 186 Parish), 71 Café Cairo (City of Hamilton), St. Peter’s Church (St. Blue Hole Water Sports 219–220 George Town), 180, 202 (Hamilton Parish), 168 Calendar of events, 45–49 Unfinished Church (St. Blue Water Divers & Waters- Calypso (City of Hamilton), George Town), 180, 203 ports Ltd. (Southampton 208 Cigars, Cuban, 215 Parish), 166 Canada Citizens’ Emergency Boating and sailing (yacht- Consulate General, 225 Center, 227 ing), 168–169 customs regulations, 50 City Hall Theatre (City of Annapolis-Bermuda health plan, 226 Hamilton), 223 Race, 177 legal aid, 228 City of Hamilton (Pembroke best outfitters, 9 passports, 49, 228 Parish) International Race sustainable travel, 72 accommodations Week, 47 Carbon offsetting, 72 guesthouses, 120, 121 International Race Carole Holding Studio (City housekeeping units, Weekend, 45 of Hamilton), 211 119–120 King Edward VII Gold Cup Carter House (St. David’s resort hotels, 106–107 International Match Rac- Island Historical Site; St. small hotels, 111 ing Tournament, 177 George Town), 199 brief description of, 81 Marion-to-Bermuda Car travel, 57 nightlife, 218–221 Race, 47 Casey’s (City of Hamilton), restaurants, 139–150 Match Racing, 48 220 shopping, 206, 207–215 Newport-Bermuda Cathedral of the Most Holy sights and attractions, Race, 177 Trinity (Bermuda Cathe- 191–196 races, 176–177 dral; City of Hamilton), 195 Civil War, American, 23–24 The Boatloft (Sandys Caves, 185, 189, 197–198 Classical music, 222 Parish), 188 Cécile (City of Hamilton), 210 “Classical Pops” concerts, 222 Boat tours and cruises. See Celebrity Cruises, 54 Climate, 43–45 also Scuba diving; Cellphones, 58, 74 Club and music scene, 218–219 Snorkeling Centers for Disease Control Coconut Rock (City of island-hopping on and Prevention, 44, 64 Hamilton), 218 your own, 84 Central Bus Terminal, 59 Colonial era, 21 Boingo, 74 Chaplin Bay (Warwick and Commissioner’s House The Book Cellar (St. George’s Southampton parishes), (Sandys Parish), 187 Parish), 216 160 Commissioner’s House at the The Bookmart (City of Chapter Two (movie), 37 Royal Naval Dockyard, 181 Hamilton), 208 Chatham House Bermuda Connection kit, 75 Books, 35–37 (City of Hamilton), 215 Consolidators, 52 Bookstores, 208, 216 Cheapflights.com, 52 The Constellation (wreck Botanical Gardens (Paget Children, families with, dive), 163 Parish), 190 69–70 Consulates, 225 BP (Bermuda Plan), 98 accommodations, 114 Continental Airlines, 51 The Bridal Suite, 75 restaurants, 146 Continental Airlines Bridge House Gallery (St. traveling with minors, Vacations, 73 George Town), 199 49–50 Continental Plan (CP), 98 British Airways, 51 China and glassware, 208, 210 C.O.O.P., 56 BSOA (Bermuda Society of Chip and PIN credit and debit Cooper’s Frangipani (St. Arts; City of Hamilton), cards, 63 George’s Parish), 216 195, 208 Christ Church (Warwick Cottage colonies, 97, Bucket shops, 52 Parish), 190 112–117. See also BUEI (Bermuda Underwater Church Bay (Southampton Housekeeping units Exploration Institute; City Parish), 161 Hamilton Parish, 116–117 of Hamilton), 194–195 snorkeling, 162 Paget Parish, 113 St. George’s Parish, 115 Dining, 124–156. See also English Sports Shop (City of 237 Sandys Parish, 112, Restaurant Index Hamilton), 215 115–116 best, 1, 15, 124–125 Entertainment and nightlife, Cottages (cabanas), 98, 118 by cuisine, 125–127 218–223 Counterculture shopping, dress code, 138 club and music scene, 213 family-friendly, 146 218–219 CP (Continental Plan), 98 Hamilton Parish, 151–154 Pembroke Parish (City of Credit cards, 62, 63 hotel, 100 Hamilton), 219–221 Cricket, 176 at hotels, 142 performing arts, 222–223 Cup Match Cricket Paget Parish, 138 St. George’s Parish, 222 Festival, 47 Pembroke Parish (City of Sandys Parish, 221 Cristóbal Colón (wreck dive), Hamilton), 139–150 Smith’s Parish, 221–222 163–164 St. George’s Parish, Southampton Parish, The Cruise Company, 55 154–156 219, 222 Cruises, Inc., 55 Sandys Parish, 128–132 Entry requirements, 49–50 Cruise ships and lines, 53–54 service charges, 129 Environmental tours, 184 Cruises Only, 55 Smith’s Parish, 150–151 EP (European Plan), 98 Crystal Caves (Hamilton Par- Southampton Parish, Equestrian competitions, 176 ish), 185, 189, 197–198 132–135 E. R. Aubrey, Jewellers (City Cuban cigars, 215 Warwick Parish, 137–138 of Hamilton), 212 Cup Match and Somers Disabilities, travelers with, Etiquette, 225 Days, 47 68–69 European Health Insurance Cup Match Cricket Festival, Diving, 163–166 Card (EHIC), 226 47, 176 best dive sites, 6–7 European Plan (EP), 98 Currency and currency books about, 37 Eve Cycle Ltd., 59 exchange, 62, 224 schools and outfitters, Expedia.com, 52 Customs regulations, 50–51 165–166 Eyeglass repair, 225 Cuts, 65 sites, 163–165 EZ Rider Electric Bike-n-Hike Cycling, 181 Docksider (City of Hamilton), Sightseeing Excursions cellphones and, 58 220 (Somerset), 173 EZ Rider Electric Bike-n-Hike The Dockyard Cakery/The Sightseeing Excursions Dockyard Glassworks (City (Somerset), 173 of Hamilton), 211 Fairmont Southampton, places for, 174 Dolphin Quest Experience, The, tennis courts, 174–175 rentals, 59, 173 168 Fairmont Southampton Golf Dress codes, 40 Club (Southampton Par- golf, 169 ish), 170, 172 David Winston (City of Drinking laws, 224–225 Families with children, 69–70 Hamilton), 210 Driving rules, 225 accommodations, 114 Davison’s of Bermuda (City of Drug laws, 225 restaurants, 146 Hamilton), 215 Drugstores, 225 traveling with minors, The Deep (movie), 7, 37, 164 49–50 Deep-sea fishing, 166–167 Famous people, Deliverance, replica of (St. EHIC (European Health Bermuda’s, 24 George Town), 199 Insurance Card), 226 Fashions (clothing), 210–211, Delta Airlines, 51 Elbow Beach (Paget Parish), 216, 217 Delta Vacations, 73 157–158 sportswear, 215 Dentists, 224 Elbow Beach Hotel (Paget woolens, 215 Department of Environmen- Parish), 157–158 Fauna, 33–35 tal Protection, 46 tennis courts, 174 books about, 37 Department of Parks, 175 The Verandah and the Reef Ferries, 60 Department stores, 207–208 Bar at, 218 Ferry Terminal Visitors Devonshire Parish Elderhostel, 70 Service Bureau (City biking, 174 ElderTreks, 70 of Hamilton), 230 brief description of, 81–82 Electricity, 225 Festivals and special events, places where you can be Embassies and consulates, 45–49 alone, 201 225 Films, 37 sights and attractions, 196 Emergencies, 225 Fish Bermuda (Pembroke), 167 238 Fishing, 166–167 Home & Garden Tours, brief description of, 81 Bermuda Game Fishing 45–46 nightlife, 218–221 Tournament, 167 Palm Grove (Devonshire restaurants, 139–150 Flanagan’s (City of Hamilton), Parish), 196 shopping, 206, 207–215 220 Somers Garden (St. George sights and attractions, Flatts Village, 82 Town), 201–202 191–196 Flights.com, 52 Gasoline, 226 Hamilton City Hall & Arts Flights International, 52 Gates Fort (St. George’s Centre (City of Hamilton), Flora, 32–33 Parish), 204 195 books about, 37 Gays and lesbians, 68 Hamilton Harbour Nights Fly-Cheap, 52 General Post Office (City of (City of Hamilton), 207 FlyerTalk, 53 Hamilton), 229 Hamilton Parish Flying Wheels Travel, 69 Gibbons (City of Hamilton), accommodations Food and cuisine, 40–42 207 cottage colonies, grocers, 212 Gibbs Hill Lighthouse (South- 116–117 picnic supplies, 135 ampton Parish), 174, 181, resort hotels, 107–109 Forster Cooper Building 189 brief description of, 82–83 (Sandys Parish), 188 Gifts, 211 nightlife, 219 Forts, St. George’s Parish, Gilbert Nature Reserve, 184 places where you can be 203–204 Glassware, 208, 210 alone, 200 Fort St. Catherine (St. Golf, 169–173 restaurants, 151–154 George’s Parish), 203 Bermuda Goodwill sights and attractions, Fort Scaur Park (Sandys Tournament, 49 197–198 Parish), 135 best, 7–8 The Harbourmaster (City of The Frog & Onion Pub dress code, 169 Hamilton), 213 (Sandys Parish), 221 tournaments, 176 Hartford Holidays Travel, 55 Frommers.com, 67 Upstairs Golf & Tennis Hasty Pudding Theatricals, Front Street (City of Shop (City of Hamilton), 223 Hamilton), 193 215 Health concerns, 64–66 Front Street docks (City of Gombey dancing, 38–39, 223 Henry VIII (Southampton Hamilton), 193 Gosling Brothers, Ltd. (City of Parish), 219 Fruits and vegetables, 41 Hamilton), 214 Heritage Court (City of Government House (Pem- Hamilton), 220 broke Parish), 192 Hermes (wreck dive), 164 Galleries and art museums. Government Tennis Stadium Heydon Trust (Sandys See also Art galleries, (W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium; Parish), 196 commercial Pembroke Parish), 175 The Hickory Stick, 135 Bermuda Arts Centre Green travel, 71–73 Hiking (Sandys Parish), 186 Grocers, 212 best day hikes, 8–9 Bermuda National Gallery Grotto Bay Beach Club (Ham- safety concerns, 65–66 (City of Hamilton), 194 ilton Parish), tennis courts, Historic forts (St. George), The Birdsey Studio (Paget 175 203–204 Parish), 190 GSM (Global System for Historic St. George, 202 Bridge House Gallery (St. Mobiles), 74 shopping, 206 George Town), 199 Guesthouses, 97, 120–123. , 16–28 Hamilton City Hall & Arts See also Accommodations; books about, 37 Centre and Bermuda Accommodations Index Hog Bay Park (Sandys Society of Arts (City of Gumba Trail, 181 Parish), 71, 187 Hamilton), 195 Guy Fawkes Day, 48 Holidays, 226 The Masterworks Museum Home & Garden Tours, 45–46 of Bermuda Art (Paget HomeLink International, 71 Parish), 190–191 Hamilton (Pembroke Honeymooning in Gardens Parish) Bermuda, 76 Bermuda Masterworks Col- accommodations Horseback riding, 174 lection in the Botanical guesthouses, 120, 121 Horse-drawn carriages, Gardens, 181 housekeeping units, 60–61 Botanical Gardens (Paget 119–120 Horse racing, 176 Parish), 190 resort hotels, 106–107 Horseshoe Bay Beach (South- Heydon Trust (Sandys small hotels, 111 ampton Parish), 160 Parish), 196 Horseshoe Bay Beach Cafe Housekeeping units, 97, 239 (Southampton Parish), 160 117–120. See also Accom- Jasmine (Southampton Hospitals, 226 modations; Apartment Parish), 222 HotelChatter.com, 100 rentals; Accommodations Jellyfish (Portuguese man-of- Hotels, 97–123. See also Index war), 35 Accommodations Index Paget Parish, 117 Jessie James Cruises (War- best, 1 Pembroke Parish (City of wick Parish), 163 bargains, 14 Hamilton), 119–120 JetBlue Airways, 51 for families with Southampton Parish, 118 Jewelry, 212 children, 13–14 Warwick Parish, 117–119 Jobson’s Cove (Warwick for honeymooners, House-swapping, 71 Parish), 160 12–13 H. S. & J. E. Crisson Ltd. (City John Smith’s Bay (Smith’s cottage colonies, 112–117 of Hamilton), 212 Parish), 162 family-friendly, 114 Hurricane coverage, 227 snorkeling, 162 guesthouses, 120–123 Hurricane season, 45 Hamilton Parish cottage colonies, Kayak.com, 52 116–117 IAMAT (International Associ- Kelly Cruises, 55 resort hotels, 107–109 ation for Medical Assis- Kids, 69–70 landing the best room, tance to Travelers), 64 accommodations, 114 100–101 Iana (City of Hamilton), 210 restaurants, 146 money-saving tips, 99–100 Idwal Hughes Nature Reserve traveling with minors, Paget Parish (Hamilton Parish), 200 49–50 cottage colonies, 113 Inside Flyer, 53 King Edward VII Gold Cup guesthouses, 120–123 Insurance, 226–227 International Match Racing housekeeping units, InsureMyTrip.com, 227 Tournament, 177 117 International Association for King Edward VII Hospital, 66 resort hotels, 104, 106 Medical Assistance to King Edward VII Memorial small hotels, 110–111 Travelers (IAMAT), 64 Hospital (Paget Parish), Pembroke Parish (City of International Gay and Les- 224, 226 Hamilton) bian Travel Association King’s Square (Market Square guesthouses, 120 (IGLTA), 68 or King’s Parade; St. housekeeping units, International Race Week, 47 George Town), 198 119–120 International Race resort hotels, 106–107 Weekend, 45 small hotels, 111 International Society of Labour Day, 47–48 rates and reservation Travel Medicine, 64 Language, 227 policies, 98–99 International Student Iden- Leather goods, 213 resort hotels, 97, 101–109 tity Card (ISIC), 70 Legal aid, 227–228 St. George’s Parish, cottage International Student Travel L’Herminie (wreck dive), 164 colonies, 115 Confederation (ISTC), 70 Limestone caves, 189 Sandys Parish, cottage col- International Youth Travel Linens, 213 onies, 112, 115–116 Card (IYTC), 71 Liquor and liqueurs, 213–214 small hotels, 97, 109–111 Internet access, 74–75, 227 Literature, 35 Smith’s Parish, cottage Internet Lane (City of Logic Internet Cafe (City of colonies, 113–115 Hamilton), 227 Hamilton), 227 Southampton Parish InterVac, 71 Loquat liqueur, 41 guesthouses, 121–122 InTouch USA, 74 Lusso (City of Hamilton), 213 housekeeping units, Invitation Tennis Weeks, 48 118 IPass network, 74 resort hotels, 101, 104 Ireland, passports, 228 Mail, 228 small hotels, 109–110 Ireland Island (Sandys Mambo (City of Hamilton), surfing for hotels, 100 Parish), 186–189, 216 210 types of, 97–98 The Irish Linen Shop (City of Mann Travel & Cruises, 55 Warwick Parish Hamilton), 213 MAP (Modified American guesthouses, 122 The Island Shop (City of Plan), 98, 142 housekeeping units, Hamilton), 211 Marie Celeste (wreck dive), 117, 118–119 Itineraries, suggested, 85–96 164 HotelShark.com, 100 IYTC (International Youth Marine Science Day, 48 Hot lines, 226 Travel Card), 71 Marion-to-Bermuda Race, 47 240 The Marketplace (City of Bermuda Historical Society Hamilton), 212 Museum (City of Hamil- Ocean Discovery Centre Market Square (King’s ton), 194 (City of Hamilton), 163 Square; St. George Town), Bermuda Maritime Ocean View Golf Course 198 Museum (Sandys Parish), (Devonshire Parish), 172 Marks & Spencer (City of 185, 187 Off season, 43–44 Hamilton), 208 Bermuda National Trust Old Devonshire Parish Marriages, 75–76 Museum (St. George’s Church (Devonshire MasterCard traveler’s Parish), 198 Parish), 196 checks, 64 St. George’s Historical Soci- Old Rectory (St. George The Masterworks Museum ety Museum (St. George Town), 180, 199 of Bermuda Art (Paget Town), 202 Old State House (St. George Parish), 190–191 Tucker House Museum (St. Town), 180, 199 Match Racing, 48 George Town), 29, 203 Oleander Cycles Ltd., 58–59 MEDEX Assistance, 226 Verdmont Historic House Olivia Cruises & Resorts, 68 Medical insurance, 226 Museum (Smith’s Parish), “Onions,” 19 Medical requirements for 181 The Opening of entry, 51 Music, 38–39 Parliament, 48 MedjetAssist, 66 classical, 222 Opodo, 52 Meyer Franklin Travel, 224 Musical theater, 223 Opus (City of Hamilton), Miles Market (City of 218–219 Hamilton), 212 Orbitz.com, 52 Otto Wurz Co. (City of Minivans, from the ational Dance Theater of N Hamilton), 214 airport, 56 Bermuda, 222 Outdoor activities. See also Minors, traveling with, 49–50 National Equestrian Centre Watersports Modified American Plan (Devonshire Parish), 176 best, 6 (MAP), 98, 142 National Passport Informa- biking, 181 Money and costs, 61–64 tion Center, 50 cellphones and, 58 Money-saving tips Nature reserves EZ Rider Electric accommodations, 99–100 Gilbert Nature Reserve, 184 Bike-n-Hike Sight- airfares, 52 Paget Marsh (Paget Parish), seeing Excursions cruise lines, 55 191 (Somerset), 173 Moore, Governor Richard, 24 Spittal Pond Nature places for, 174 MossRehab, 69 Reserve (Smith’s rentals, 59, 173 Motorbike and moped Parish), 71 golf, 169–173 rentals, 57 Newport-Bermuda Race, 177 Bermuda Goodwill Museums Newspapers and magazines, Tournament, 49 art 228 best, 7–8 Bermuda Arts Centre New Zealand dress code, 169 (Sandys Parish), 186 customs regulations, 51 tournaments, 176 Bermuda National Gal- passports, 228–229 Upstairs Golf & Tennis lery (City of Hamil- Nightlife, 218–223 Shop (City of ton), 194 club and music scene, Hamilton), 215 The Birdsey Studio 218–219 horseback riding, 174 (Paget Parish), 190 Pembroke Parish (City of tennis, 174–175 Bridge House Gallery Hamilton), 219–221 (St. George Town), performing arts, 222–223 199 St. George’s Parish, 222 Hamilton City Hall & Sandys Parish, 221 Package tours, 73 Arts Centre and Ber- Smith’s Parish, 221–222 Paget Marsh (Paget muda Society of Arts Southampton Parish, Parish), 191 (City of Hamilton), 219, 222 Paget Parish 195 Nonsuch Island Field Trip, 71 accommodations The Masterworks North Carolina (wreck dive), cottage colonies, 113 Museum of Bermuda 164 guesthouses, 120–123 Art (Paget Parish), North Rock Brewing Com- housekeeping 190–191 pany (Smith’s Parish), units, 117 Bermuda Aquarium, 221–222 resort hotels, 104, 106 Museum & Zoo (Hamil- Norwegian Cruise Line, 54 small hotels, 110–111 ton Parish), 185 Now, Voyager, 68 beach, 157–158 brief description of, 80 telephones, 74 Paget Parish 241 nightlife, 218 traveling to Bermuda, cottage colonies, 113 restaurants, 138 51–57 guesthouses, 120–123 sights and attractions, weddings and honey- housekeeping units, 190–191 moons, 75–76 117 Palm Grove (Devonshire when to go, 43–45 resort hotels, 104, 106 Parish), 196 Police, 229 small hotels, 110–111 Parasailing, 167 Pompano Beach Club Waters- Pembroke Parish (City of Parishes of Bermuda, 77–85 ports Centre (Southampton Hamilton) Parks. See also Gardens Parish), 168 guesthouses, 120 Admiralty House Park Popular culture, Bermuda in, housekeeping units, (Pembroke Parish), 192 35–39 119–120 Hog Bay Park (Sandys Port Royal Golf Course resort hotels, 106–107 Parish), 187 (Southampton Parish), small hotels, 111 Passports, 49, 228–229 172–173 rates and reservation Pembroke Parish (City of Portuguese man-of-war policies, 98–99 Hamilton) (jellyfish), 35 resort hotels, 97, 101–109 accommodations Post offices, 229 St. George’s Parish, cottage guesthouses, 120, 121 Prescription medications, 66 colonies, 115 housekeeping units, Priceline.com, 52 Sandys Parish, cottage col- 119–120 Princess Cruises, 54 onies, 112, 115–116 resort hotels, 106–107 P-Tech (City of Hamilton), small hotels, 97, 109–111 small hotels, 111 214 Smith’s Parish, cottage brief description of, 81 Pub lunch, 41–42 colonies, 113–115 nightlife, 218–221 Southampton Parish restaurants, 139–150 guesthouses, 121–122 shopping, 206, 207–215 Queen’s Birthday, 47 housekeeping units, sights and attractions, Queen’s Exhibition Hall 118 191–196 (Sandys Parish), 188 resort hotels, 101, 104 People’s Pharmacy (City of small hotels, 109–110 Hamilton), 225 surfing for hotels, 100 Peppercorn Ceremony (St. Rainey, Joseph Hayne, 24 types of, 97–98 George Town), 46, 200–201 Rainfall, average daytime, 45 Warwick Parish Performing arts, 222–223 Recordings, 39 guesthouses, 122 Perot Post Office (City of The Reef Bar (Paget Parish), housekeeping units, Hamilton), 195, 215 218 117, 118–119 Pets, traveling with, 229 Reef fishing, 167 Responsible Travel, 72 Petticoat Lane (St. George Registry General, 75 Restaurants, 124–156. See Town), 198 Religious tolerance, 20 also Restaurant Index Phoenix Drugstore (City of Remembrance Day, 48 best, 1, 15, 124–125 Hamilton), 225 Reptiles, 34 by cuisine, 125–127 Photographic equipment Resorts and hotels, 97–123. dress code, 138 (City of Hamilton), 214 See also Accommodations family-friendly, 146 The Pickled Onion (City of Index Hamilton Parish, 151–154 Hamilton), 220–221 best, 1 hotel, 100 Picnic supplies, 135 bargains, 14 at hotels, 142 Planning your trip, 43–76 for families with Paget Parish, 138 calendar of events, 45–49 children, 13–14 Pembroke Parish (City of customs regulations, for honeymooners, Hamilton), 139–150 50–51 12–13 St. George’s Parish, entry requirements, 49–50 cottage colonies, 112–117 154–156 getting around, 56–61 family-friendly, 114 Sandys Parish, 128–132 health concerns, 64–66 guesthouses, 120–123 service charges, 129 money and costs, 61–64 Hamilton Parish Smith’s Parish, 150–151 package tours, 73 cottage colonies, Southampton Parish, pre-departure checklist, 44 116–117 132–135 safety concerns, 66–67 resort hotels, 107–109 Warwick Parish, 137–138 specialized travel landing the best room, Riihiluoma’s Flying Colours resources, 68–71 100–101 (City of Hamilton), 211 sustainable tourism, 71–73 money-saving tips, 99–100 Rita Zovetta (wreck dive), 164 242 RoadPost, 74 shopping, 216–217 finding an address, 207 The Robin Hood (City of sights and attractions, St. George’s Parish, Hamilton), 221 198–204 16–217 Rock Island Coffeeshop (City St. George Town, 84–85 sales tax and duty, 207 of Hamilton), 213 shopping, 206 Sandys Parish, 216 Rock On (City of Hamilton), sights and attractions, store hours, 207 213 179–180, 198–203 where to go, 206 Rock Ramblers, 73 St. James’ Anglican Church Shore fishing, 167 Rodgers Travel, 70 (Sandys Parish), 186 Sidestep.com, 52 Royal Caribbean Interna- St. Peter’s Church (St. George Sights and attractions, tional, 54–55 Town), 180, 202 178–204. See also Royal Gazette, 228 Sales tax, 207 Museums Royal Naval Dockyard, Visi- San Antonio (wreck), 188 architecture highlights, 179 tors Service Bureau, 230 Sandys Parish best historic sites, 10 Royal Naval Dockyard accommodations, cottage best-kept secrets, 11–12 (Sandys Parish), 188–189 colonies, 112, 115–116 best old Bermuda Rum, 41 biking, 174 experiences, 11 brief description of, 77–79 best views, 9–10 nightlife, 221 Devonshire Parish, 196 Safety concerns, 66–67 places where you can be Frommer’s favorite Sailing (yachting), 168–169 alone, 200 experiences, 181 Annapolis-Bermuda restaurants, 128–132 Hamilton Parish, 197–198 Race, 177 shopping, 206, 216 highlights, 179–180 best outfitters, 9 sights and attractions, for kids, 185 International Race 184–189 museums. See also Art Week, 47 SATH (Society for Accessible museums and galleries International Race Travel & Hospitality), 69 Bermuda Aquarium, Weekend, 45 Scaur Hill Fort Park (Sandys Museum & Zoo King Edward VII Gold Cup Parish), 184–186 (Hamilton Parish), International Match Rac- Scuba diving, 163–166 185 ing Tournament, 177 best dive sites, 6–7 Bermuda Historical Marion-to-Bermuda books about, 37 Society Museum Race, 47 schools and outfitters, (City of Hamilton), Match Racing, 48 165–166 194 Newport-Bermuda sites, 163–165 Bermuda Maritime Race, 177 Seafood, 40 Museum (Sandys races, 176–177 Sea life, 34–35 Parish), 185, 187 Sail on Bermuda (City of Seasickness, 65 Bermuda National Hamilton), 208 Seasons, 43–45 Trust Museum (St. St. Catherine’s Beach (St. Senior discounts, cruise George’s Parish), 198 George’s Parish), 161 lines, 55 St. George’s Historical St. David’s Island, places Seniors, 45 Society Museum (St. where you can be Senior travelers, 70 George Town), 202 alone, 201 Sessions House (City of Tucker House Museum St. David’s Island Historical Hamilton), 195–196 (St. George Town), Site (Carter House; St. Sharon Wilson Gallery 29, 203 George Town), 199 (Sandys Parish), 216 Verdmont Historic St. George’s Cricket Club, 176 Sharples, Sir Richard, 24 House Museum St. George’s Historical Soci- Shelly Bay (Hamilton (Smith’s Parish), 181 ety Museum, 202 Parish), 161 organized tours, 180–184 St. George’s Mini-Bus Shifting House (Sandys Paget Parish, 190–191 Service, 60 Parish), 187 Pembroke Parish (City of St. George’s Parish Shoes, 214 Hamilton), 191–196 accommodations, cottage Shopping, 205–217 places where you can be colonies, 115 at the airport, 217 alone, 200–201 beaches, 161–162 bargains, 206 St. George’s Parish, brief description of, 83–85 best buys, 205–206 198–204 nightlife, 222 City of Hamilton, 207–215 Sandys Parish, 184–189 restaurants, 154–156 counterculture, 213 Smith’s Parish, 180, department stores, 207–208 196–197 Southampton Parish, 189 Spearfishing, 165 243 Warwick Parish, 189–190 Special events and festivals, Tanning tips, 65 Silver, 214 45–49 Tarpon Hole, 165 Site59.com, 52 Spectator sports, 175–177 Tauton (wreck dive), 164 Skyrider Bermuda Ltd. Spicelands Riding Centre Taxes, 20, 229 (Sandys Parish), 167 (Warwick Parish), 174 Taxis, 57 Slavery, 21 The Spinning Wheel (City of from the airport, 56 Small hotels, 109–110. See Hamilton), 219 Taylors (St. George Town), also Accommodations; Spittal Pond Nature Reserve 217 Accommodations Index (Smith’s Parish), 71, 174, TeleBermuda International SmarterTravel.com, 52 175, 196–197 Custom Centre (City of Smatt’s Cycle Livery, 59 Splash (City of Hamilton), Hamilton), 227 Smith’s Parish 219 Telephone, 229–230 accommodations, cottage Sports and outdoor activi- Telephone directory, 230 colonies, 113–115 ties. See also Watersports Telephones, 74 beach, 162 best, 6 Temperatures, 43–45 biking, 174 biking, 181 Tennis, 174–175 brief description of, 82 cellphones and, 58 best facilities, 8 nightlife, 221–222 EZ Rider Electric Bike- Invitation Tennis Weeks, 48 restaurants, 150–151 n-Hike Sightseeing Upstairs Golf & Tennis sights and attractions, 180, Excursions (Somer- Shop (City of Hamilton), 196–197 set), 173 215 Smoking, 229 places for, 174 Terceira’s Stables, 61 Snorkeling, 162–163 rentals, 59, 173 Theater, musical, 223 Soccer, 176 golf, 169–173 Time zone, 230 Somers, Sir George, 24 Bermuda Goodwill Tipping, 230 Somerset Bridge (Sandys Tournament, 49 Tobacco, 215 Parish), 186 best, 7–8 Tobacco Bay (St. George’s Somerset Bridge Watersports dress code, 169 Parish), 161 (Sandys Parish), 168–169 tournaments, 176 snorkeling, 162 Somerset Cricket Club, 176 Upstairs Golf & Tennis Tobacco Bay Beach House Somerset Long Bay (Sandys Shop (City of (St. George’s Parish), Parish), 161 Hamilton), 215 161–162 Somerset Pharmacy (Somer- horseback riding, 174 Toilets, 230 set Village), 225 tennis, 174–175 Tour guides, 57 Somers Garden (St. George Sportswear, 215 Tourism Concern, 72 Town), 201–202 Square One (City of Tours, organized, 180–184 Somers Wharf & Branch Hamilton), 221 Town Hall (St. George Stores (St. George Town), Stamps, 215 Town), 203 216 STA Travel, 52, 70 Transit information, 230 Soul of America, 70 Stefanel (City of Hamilton), Travel Assistance Southampton Parish 210 International, 226 accommodations Stonehole Bay (Warwick Travel CUTS, 71 guesthouses, 121–122 Parish), 160 Traveler’s checks, 64 housekeeping units, Store hours, 207 Travelex Insurance 118 Strictly Gombey Music Services, 227 resort hotels, 101, 104 (album), 38 Travel Guard International, small hotels, 109–110 Student travel, 70–71 227 beaches, 160–161 Sunburns and exposure, Travel Health Online, 64 brief description of, 79–80 64–65 Travel insurance, 226–227 Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, 189 Sustainable tourism, 71–73 Travel Insured International, nightlife, 219, 222 Sustainable Travel Interna- 227 places where you can be tional, 72 Travelocity.com, 52 alone, 200–201 Swimwear, 208 TravelSafe, 227 restaurants, 132–135 Swiss Timing (City of Travelsupermarket, 52 South West Breaker (dive Hamilton), 212 Triangle Diving (Hamilton site), 164 Swizzle Inn (Hamilton Parish), 166 Spanish Point Park (Pem- Parish), 219 TripAdvisor.com, 100 broke Parish), 135 244 Trip cancellation The Wizard of Oz (movie), 37 insurance, 227 Walker Christopher W. J. Boyle & Son (City of TSA Security Checkpoint Goldsmiths (City of Hamilton), 214 Wait Times, 53 Hamilton), 212–213 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Tucker, Edward, 24 Warwick Long Bay (Warwick (movie), 37 Tucker House Museum Parish), 135, 159–160 Woolens, 215 (St. George Town), Warwick Parish World Rugby Classic, 48–49 29, 180, 203 accommodations World War II, 25 Tucker’s Point Club golf guesthouses, 122 Worldwide Assistance course (Hamilton housekeeping units, Services, 226 Parish), 169 117, 118–119 Tucker Treasure (Sandys beaches, 158–160 brief description of, 80 Parish), 187–188 achting (sailing), 168–169 Christ Church, 189–190 Y Twice Told Tales (City of Annapolis-Bermuda places where you can Hamilton), 213 Race, 177 be alone, 201 best outfitters, 9 restaurants, 137–138 International Race Water-skiing, 169 nfinished Church (St. Week, 47 U Watersports. See also George Town), 180, 203 International Race Beaches United Airlines, 51 Weekend, 45 sailing (yachting), 168–169 United Kingdom, 225 King Edward VII Gold Cup Annapolis-Bermuda customs regulations, 50 International Match Rac- Race, 177 health insurance, 226 ing Tournament, 177 best outfitters, 9 legal aid, 228 Marion-to-Bermuda International Race passports, 49, 229 Race, 47 Week, 47 travel insurance, 227 Match Racing, 48 International Race visitor information, 230 Newport-Bermuda Weekend, 45 United States Race, 177 King Edward VII Gold Consulate, 225 races, 176–177 Cup International customs regulations, 50 Match Racing Tour- legal aid, 227–228 nament, 177 passports, 49, 228 oo, Bermuda Aquarium, Marion-to-Bermuda Z visitor information, 230 Museum & (Hamilton Race, 47 United Vacations, 73 Parish), 185, 197 Match Racing, 48 Upstairs Golf & Tennis Shop Newport-Bermuda (City of Hamilton), 215 Race, 177 US Airways, 51 races, 176–177 ACCOMMODATIONS USIT, 71 scuba diving, 163–166 Bay City Guest House (City of snorkeling, 162–163 Hamilton), 111 water-skiing, 169 Cambridge Beaches (Sandys egetables, 41 V Waterville (Paget Parish), 191 Parish), 112 The Verandah (Paget Wayport, 74 Clairfont Apartments Parish), 218 Weather, 43–45 (Warwick Parish), 122 Vera P. Card (City of Websites, 48, 231 Coco Reef Resort (Paget Hamilton), 211 Weddings, 75–76 Parish), 110 Verdmont (Smith’s The Wedding Salon, 75 Dawkins Manor (Paget Parish), 180, 197 W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium Parish), 120–121 Verdmont Historic House (Government Tennis Edgehill Manor Guest House Museum (Smith’s Stadium; Pembroke (City of Hamilton), 121 Parish), 181 Parish), 175 Elbow Beach Hotel (Paget Villa rentals, 118 West Whale Bay (Southamp- Parish), 104, 106, 114 Visas, 49 ton Parish), snorkeling, 162 Erith Guest House (Paget Visa traveler’s checks, 64 Wheels Cycle, 58 Parish), 122 Visitor information, 230 White Horse Tavern (St. The Fairmont Hamilton Prin- Visitors Information Bureau George’s Parish), 222 cess (City of Hamilton), St. George Town, 198 Wi-Fi access, 74 106–107 Sandys Parish, 184 Winter, Keith, 166 The Fairmont Southampton Volunteer travel, 72 Witchcraft trials, 27 (Southampton Parish), 8, 12, 13, 101, 104, 114 Fourways Inn (Paget Parish), RESTAURANTS Harley’s (City of Hamilton), 245 117 144 Ascots (City of Hamilton), Granaway Guest House & Henry VIII (Southampton 139 Cottage (Warwick Parish), Parish), 135 Bacci (Southampton Parish), 122 Heritage Court (City of 133, 146 Grape Bay Beach Hotel Hamilton), 144 Bailey’s Ice Cream & Food (Paget Parish), 110 The Hickory Stick (City of D’Lites Restaurant (Hamil- Grape Bay Cottages (South- Hamilton), 147 ton Parish), 146, 153 ampton Parish), 118 Hog Penny (City of Hamil- Barracuda Grill (City of Greenbank Guest House ton), 148 Hamilton), 139 (Paget Parish), 123 House of India (City of Beethoven’s (Sandys Greene’s Guest House Hamilton), 148 Parish), 128 (Southampton Parish), Jamaican Grill (City of The Bermudiana/The Break- 121–122 Hamilton), 148 ers (Smith’s Parish), Grotto Bay Beach Resort LandFall (Hamilton Parish), 150–151 (Hamilton Parish), 153 Blackbeard’s Hideout (St. 108–109, 114 La Trattoria (City of Hamil- George’s Parish), 154 Mandarin Oriental Spa ton), 144–145 Black Horse Tavern (St. (Paget Parish), 106 Lemon Tree Café (City of George’s Parish), 154 Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Hamilton), 148–149 Blû (Warwick Parish), 137 Resort & Spa (Paget The Lido (Paget Parish), 138 Bolero Brasserie (City of Parish), 113 Lighthouse Restaurant Hamilton), 139–140 9 Beaches (Sandys Parish), (Southampton Parish), 136 Bonefish Bar & Grill (Sandys 115–116 Little Venice (City of Hamil- Parish), 128–129 The Oxford House (City of ton), 142 Broadway Bistro at Coquille Hamilton), 121 Lobster Pot & Boat House Bar (City of Hamilton), 140 Pink Beach Club & Cottages (City of Hamilton), 145 Café Gio, 146 (Smith’s Parish), 113–115 L’Oriental (City of Hamilton), Café Gio (St. George’s Parish), Pompano Beach Club (South- 145 154–155 ampton Parish), 13, 109 Mickey’s Beach Bistro & Bar Chopsticks Restaurant (City The Reefs (Southampton (Hamilton Parish), 152 of Hamilton), 146–147 Parish), 109–110 Newport Room (Southamp- Coconut Rock/Yashi (City of Robin’s Nest (City of Hamil- ton Parish), 132–133 Hamilton), 147 ton), 119 North Rock Brewing Com- Coconuts (Southampton Rosedon Hotel (City of pany (Smith’s Parish), 151 Parish), 133–134 Hamilton), 111 Ocean Club (Southampton East Meets West (City of Rosemont (City of Hamilton), Parish), 134 Hamilton), 143 114, 119–120 The Ocean Grill & The Cedar Flanagan’s Irish Pub & Royal Palms Hotel (City of Room (Southampton Restaurant (City of Hamilton), 114, 120 Parish), 134 Hamilton), 143 St. George’s Club (St. Palm Court (Hamilton Freeport Seafood Restaurant George’s Parish), 115 Parish), 146, 153 (Sandys Parish), 129, 132 Salt Kettle House (Paget Palms Restaurant (Warwick Fresco’s Restaurant & Wine Parish), 123 Parish), 137 Bar (City of Hamilton), 143 Sandpiper Apartments (War- Paradiso Cafe (City of The Frog & Onion Pub wick Parish), 114, 118 Hamilton), 149 (Sandys Parish), 132 Surf Side Beach Club Pasta Basta (City of The George & Dragon (St. (Warwick Parish), 117 Hamilton), 149 George’s Parish), 155–156 Tucker’s Point Hotel & Spa The Pickled Onion (City of Green Lantern (City of Hamil- (Hamilton Parish), 1, 12, Hamilton), 142 ton), 147 107–108 The Point Restaurant (Hamil- Greg’s Steakhouse (City of Watercolours (Warwick ton Parish), 152 Hamilton), 140 Parish), 118–119 Portofino (City of Hamilton), Griffin’s (St. George’s Parish), The Wharf Executive Suites 149 156 (Paget Parish), 110–111 Primavera (City of Hamilton), Harbourfront Restaurant and Willowbank Hotel & Confer- 145–146 Komodaru Sushi Lounge ence Centre (Sandys The Robin Hood (City of (City of Hamilton), 140, 142 Parish), 114, 116 Hamilton), 150 246 Royston’s (Southampton The Spot Restaurant (City of Tio Pepe (Southampton Parish), 134–135 Hamilton), 150 Parish), 135–136 Rustico (Hamilton Swizzle Inn Bailey’s Bay Tom Moore’s Tavern (Hamil- Parish), 153 (Hamilton Parish), 153–154 ton Parish), 151–152 Sapori (Paget Parish), 138 The Swizzle South Shore Waterlot Inn (Southampton Silk (City of Hamilton), 146 (Warwick Parish), 137–138 Parish), 133 Somerset Country Squire Tamarisk Dining Room White Horse Tavern (St. Pub & Restaurant (Sandys (Sandys Parish), 128 George’s Parish), 156 Parish), 129 Tavern by the Sea (St. Wickets (Southampton Specialty Inn (Smith’s George’s Parish), 156 Parish), 136, 146 Parish), 151 NOTES NOTES