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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.

GENERAL INDEX taxes and service charges, 100 Art museums and galleries types of, 99–100 Arts Centre at Dock- yard (), AARP, 71 guesthouse, 126 217–218 Above and Beyond Tours, 70 housekeeping units, Bermuda National Gallery (City Access-Able Travel Source, 70 121–122 of Hamilton), 197 Access America, 229 what’s new in, 1 Bermuda Society of Arts Accessible Journeys, 70 Achilles Bay (St. George’s (BSOA; City of Hamilton), Accommodations and resorts, Parish), 164 210 99–126. See also Accommoda- Addresses, finding, 83 Hamilton City Hall & Arts Cen- tions Index Admiralty House Park (Pem- tre (City of Hamilton), 198 best broke Parish), 195 The Masterworks Museum of bargains, 15 African American Association of Bermuda Art (), for families with children, Innkeepers International, 72 193–194 14–15 African-American travelers, 72 Sharon Wilson Gallery (Sandys for lovers and honey- African Diaspora Heritage Trail, Parish), 218 mooners, 13–14 196 Tucker House Museum (St. cottage colonies, 114–120 Afternoon tea, 43 George Town), 205 family-friendly, 116 Agriculture Exhibit, 49 A.S. Cooper & Sons (City of guesthouses, 123–126 AirAmbulance Card.com, 70 Hamilton), 209, 210, 212 Air Canada, 52 The Association of British cottage colony, 118 Airfares, tips for getting the Insurers, 229 resort hotels, 109–111 best, 52–54 Astwood Cove (Warwick Parish), housekeeping units, 120–123 Airport security, 53 161 Paget Parish Air Tickets Direct, 54 Astwood Dickinson (City of guesthouses, 124–126 Air travel, 51–54 Hamilton), 214 housekeeping unit, 120 American Airlines, 51 Atlantic Vision Care (City of resort hotel, 106, 108 American Airlines Vacations, 76 Hamilton), 228 small hotels, 112–113 American Express, 225 ATMs (automated-teller (City of traveler’s checks, 65 machines), 64 Hamilton) American Express Travelers Australia guesthouses, 123–125 Cheque Card, 66 consular services, 227 housekeeping units, American Foundation for the customs regulations, 226 122–123 Blind (AFB), 70 health-related travel advice, 68 resort hotel, 108–109 Amphibians, 34–35 legal aid, 230 small hotel, 113–114 Annapolis-Bermuda Race, 180 passports, 230–231 rates and reservationCOPYRIGHTED policies, AP (American Plan), 101 MATERIAL 100–102 Apartment rentals, 100, 120 resort hotels, 103–111 Aquarium, Bermuda (Hamilton alladeer tradition, 40 St. George’s Parish, 118 B Parish), 200 Bananas, 34 Sandys Parish, 114–117, Architecture, 31–32 Bank of Bermuda (City of 119–120 books about, 38 Hamilton), 225 small hotels, 111–114 highlights for lovers of, 182 Bank of Butterfield (City of Southampton Parish Area code, 225 Hamilton), 225 guesthouse, 125 Art and Architecture Walk, 186 Banks, 225 housekeeping unit, 121 Art in Bermuda, 30–31 Bars, 220–223 resort hotels, 103, 106 books about, 38 BBSR (Bermuda Biological Sta- small hotels, 111–112 tion for Research, Inc.), 51 17_285510-bindex.qxp 7/29/08 6:42 PM Page 237

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Beaches, 160–165 Bermuda Equestrian Federation Bermuda Underwater Explo- Achilles Bay (St. George’s (), 179 ration Institute (BUEI; City of Parish), 164 Bermuda Explorers Program, Hamilton), 197 Astwood Cove (Warwick 183 The Bermuda Underwater Explo- Parish), 161 Bermuda Festival, 48, 224 ration Institute (Pembroke best, 3–6 Bermuda Game Fishing Parish), 2 Chaplin Bay (Warwick and Tournament, 170 Bermuda Waterski Centre Southampton parishes), Bermuda Golf Association, (Sandys Parish), 172 3, 161–162 173, 179 Bermuda Water Tours Ltd., Church Bay (Southampton Bermuda Goodwill Tournament, 165–166 Parish), 3–4, 164 51 Bermúdez, Juan, 23 Elbow Beach (Paget Parish), Bermuda Handy Reference Bicycling, 60, 176–177 3, 160–161 Map, 85 Biking, 7 Horseshoe Bay Beach Bermuda Heart & Soul, 49 “Birdcage” (City of Hamilton), (Southampton Parish), 3, 163 Bermuda Heritage Day and 196 Jobson’s Cove (Warwick Month, 50 Birds and bird-watching, 35 Parish), 161 Bermuda Historical Society Idwal Hughes Nature Reserve John Smith’s Bay (Smith’s Museum (City of Hamilton), (Hamilton Parish), 9–10, Parish), 5, 165 196–197 178, 199 Somerset Long Bay (Sandys Bermuda Hosts, 57 Seymour’s Pond Nature Parish), 4, 164 Bermuda Institute of Ocean Reserve (Southampton Stonehole Bay (Warwick Sciences, 187 Parish), 201 Parish), 161 Bermuda International Airport The Birdsey Studio (Paget Tobacco Bay (St. George’s (BDA), 56–57 Parish), 193 Parish), 164–165 Bermuda International Film Blackburn, Joseph, 30 Warwick Long Bay (Warwick Festival, 49 Black Travel Online, 72 Parish), 3, 10, 138, 161, 192 The Bermuda International Race Black Watch Well (Pembroke Beachwear and sunglasses, City Weekend, 48–49 Parish), 194–195 of Hamilton, 210 Bermuda Maritime Museum Bluck’s (City of Hamilton), 212 Beating Retreat Ceremony, 49 (Sandys Parish), 188, 190–191 Blue Hole Park (Hamilton Belmont Hills Golf & Country Bermuda National Gallery (City Parish), 202 Club (Warwick Parish), 8, 173 of Hamilton), 197 Blue Hole Water Sports (Hamil- Benchley, Peter, 166 The Bermuda National Trust ton Parish), 10, 171 Bermuda Accommodations, 120 Museum (St. George Town), Blue Water Divers & Watersports Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & 201 Ltd., 169 Zoo (Hamilton Parish), Bermuda onions, 34, 42 Boating (boat rentals). See also 188, 200 Bermuda Open, 179 Sailing (yachting) Bermuda Arts Centre at Dock- The Bermuda Optical Company island-hopping on your yard (Sandys Parish), 217–218 (City of Hamilton), 228 own, 86 Bermuda Arts Centre (Sandys Bermuda Philharmonic Society, Boat tours and cruises Parish), 189 224 City of Hamilton, 195 Bermuda Audubon Society Bermuda Physically Handi- snorkeling trips, 165–166 Nature Reserve (Sandys capped Association, 70 The Book Cellar (St. George’s Parish), 164, 178 Trail Guide, Parish), 218 Bermuda Bell Diving, 168, 188 9, 90 The Bookmart (City of Bermuda Book Store (City of The Bermuda Railway Trail Hamilton), 210 Hamilton), 210, 225 (Sandys Parish), 9, 90, 177, Books, 36–38 Bermuda Cathedral (Cathedral 188 Bookstores of the Most Holy Trinity; City Bermuda Realty, 100 City of Hamilton, 210, 225 of Hamilton), 197–198 Bermuda Scuba, 169 St. George’s Parish, 218 Bermuda Civic Ballet, 223 Bermuda shorts, 20 Botanical Gardens (Paget Bermuda Commercial Bank (City Bermuda Society of Arts (BSOA; Parish), 193 of Hamilton), 225 City of Hamilton), 198, 210 BP (Bermuda Plan), 101 Bermuda Craft Market (Sandys Bermuda Sportsfishing, 170 The Bridal Suite, 73 Parish), 189 Bermuda Taxi Radio Cabs Bridge House Gallery (St. Bermuda Customs, 226 Ltd., 57 George Town), 201 Bermuda Day, 50 Bermuda Triangle, 26–27 British Airways, 1, 52 Bermuda Department of books about, 38 Bucket shops, 53–54 Tourism, 44 official statement on, 48 17_285510-bindex.qxp 7/29/08 6:42 PM Page 238

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Burrows, Lightbourn Ltd., 215 China and glassware, 210, 212 Continental Airlines, 52 Business hours, 225 Chip and PIN, 65 Continental Airlines Bus travel, 60–61 Christ Church (Warwick Parish), Vacations, 76 192 C.O.O.P., 57 Church Bay (Southampton Cooper’s Frangipani (St. Cable & Wireless Office (City Parish), 3–4 George’s Parish), 218 of Hamilton), 232 beach, 164 Cottages and cottage colonies Cabs snorkeling, 165 (cabanas), 99, 100, 114–120 to and from the airport, 56–57 Churches and cathedrals, 21 Coward, Noël, 37 touring tip, 58 Cathedral of the Most Holy CP (Continental Plan), 101 Café Cairo (City of Hamilton), Trinity (Bermuda Cathedral; Credit cards, 64–65 221 City of Hamilton), 197–198 frequent-flier, 54 Calendar of events, 48–51 Christ Church (Warwick Parish), Cricket, 179 Calypso (City of Hamilton), 210 192 Cup Match and Somers Cameron (helmet-diving boat), Old Devonshire Parish Church, Days, 50 168 198–199 Crime, 68–69 Canada St. James’ Anglican Church Cristóbal Colón (shipwreck Consulate General, 227 (Sandys Parish), 189 dive), 7, 167 customs regulations, 226 St. Peter’s Church (St. George The Cruise Company, 56 health insurance, 229 Town), 205 Cruises, Inc., 56 health-related travel advice, 68 St. Theresa’s (City of Cruise ships and lines, 54–56 legal aid, 230 Hamilton), 94 arriving by cruise ship, 57 passports, 230 Unfinished Church (St. George Cruises Only, 56 visitor information in, 44 Town), 183, 206 Crystal Caves (Hamilton Parish), Canadian, entry City Hall Theatre (City of 12, 188, 200 requirements, 46 Hamilton), 224 Cuban cigars, 217 Card, Stephen J., 31 City of Hamilton (Pembroke Cuisine, 41–43 Carole Holding Studio (City of Parish) Cup Match and Somers Days, 50 Hamilton), 213 accommodations Cup Match Cricket Festival, 179 Carter House (St. David’s Island guesthouses, 123–125 Currency and currency Historical Site; St. George housekeeping units, exchange, 63–64, 225 Town), 201–202 122–123 Customs regulations, 225–226 Car travel, 57 resort hotel, 108–109 Cuts, 67 Casey’s (City of Hamilton), 221 small hotel, 113–114 Cathedral of the Most Holy Trin- brief description of, 83 ity (Bermuda Cathedral; City nightlife, 219–222 David Winston (City of of Hamilton), 197–198 restaurants, 141–143 Hamilton), 212 Caves, 191 shopping, 208, 209–217 Davison’s of Bermuda (City of Crystal Caves (Hamilton sights and attractions, Hamilton), 216 Parish), 12, 200 195–198 The Deep (Benchley), 7, 38–39, Cécile (City of Hamilton), 212 Classical music, 224 166, 168 Celebrity Cruises, 55 “Classical Pops” concerts, 224 Deliverance, replica of (St. Cellphones, 59, 77 Clothing George Town), 202–204 Centers for Disease Control and dress codes, 41 Delta Airlines, 52 Prevention, 45, 66 packing tip, 52 Delta Vacations, 76 Central Bus Terminal, 60 shopping for Dentists, 226 Chaplin Bay (Warwick and City of Hamilton, Department stores, 209–210 Southampton parishes), 212, 216, 217 Devonshire Parish 3, 161–162 St. George’s Parish, 218 brief description of, 83–84 Chapter Two (movie), 39 sizes, 212 places where you can be alone, Chatham House Bermuda (City Coconut Rock (City of 203 of Hamilton), 217 Hamilton), 219 sights and attractions, Children, families with Columbus Direct, 229 198–199 accommodations and resorts Commissioner’s House (Sandys Dining, 127–159. See also for, 14, 116 Parish), 2, 190 Restaurant Index information and resources, Consolidators, 53–54 best, 15–16, 127–128 71–72 The Constellation (shipwreck City of Hamilton (Pembroke restaurants, 149 dive), 7, 166 Parish), 141–143 sights and attractions, 188 Consulates, 227 costs of dining, 62 traveling with minors, 46–47 by cuisine, 128–130 17_285510-bindex.qxp 7/29/08 6:42 PM Page 239

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family-friendly, 149 performing arts, 223–224 Fort St. Catherine (St. George’s Hamilton Parish, 154–157 Sandys Parish, 222–223 Parish), 11, 206 at hotels, 102, 145 Smith’s Parish, 223 Fort Scaur Park (Sandys Parish), Paget Parish, 141 Southampton Parish, 220, 223 138, 187–189 reservations, 128 Entry requirements, 46–47 Frequent-flier clubs, 54 St. George’s Parish, 157–159 Environmental tours, 187 The Frog & Onion Pub (Sandys Sandys Parish, 131–135 EP (European Plan), 101 Parish), 222–223 service charges, 135 E. R. Aubrey, Jewellers (City of Frommers.com, 69 Smith’s Parish, 153–154 Hamilton), 214 Front Street (City of Hamilton), Southampton Parish, 135–139 Etiquette, 227–228 195 Warwick Parish, 139–141 European Health Insurance Card Front Street docks (City of what’s new in, 1–2 (EHIC), 229 Hamilton), 196 Disabilities, travelers with, Eve Cycle Ltd., 59, 60 Fruits, 42 69–70 Eyeglass repair, 228 Diving EZ Rider Electric Bike-n-Hike helmet, 168 Sightseeing Excursions Gardens scuba, 6–7, 166–169 (Somerset), 176 Home and Garden Tours, 49 best dive sites, 7–8 Somers Garden (St. George books about, 38 Town), 204–205 schools and outfitters, Fairmont Southampton Golf Gardner, Vivienne, 31 168–169 Club (Hamilton Parish), 8 Gasoline, 228 sites, 166–168 Fairmont Southampton Golf Gates Fort (St. George Town), Docksider (City of Hamilton), Club (Southampton Parish), 206 221 172, 173–174 Gay.com Travel, 70 The Dockyard Cakery/The Dock- The Fairmont Southampton Gays and lesbians, 70–71 yard Glassworks (City of (Southampton Parish), tennis General Post Office (City of Hamilton), 213 facilities, 9, 178 Hamilton), 231 Doctors, 227 Families with children Geography of Bermuda, 33–34 Dolphin Quest Experience accommodations and resorts Gibbons (City of Hamilton), 209 (Sandys Parish), 171 for, 14, 116 Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Dress codes, 41 information and resources, (Southampton Parish), golfer’s, 173 71–72 10–11, 177, 192 Drinking laws, 227 restaurants, 149 Gifts and souvenirs, City of Drinks, 43 sights and attractions, 188 Hamilton, 213 Driver, Thomas, 30 traveling with minors, 46–47 Gilbert Nature Reserve (Sandys Driving rules, 227 Fauna, 34–36 Parish), 187 Drug laws, 227 books about, 38 Glass-bottom boat cruises, Drugstores, 227 Ferries, 61 165–166 Festivals and special events, Golf, 6, 172–176 48–51 best courses, 8–9 Economy of Bermuda, 19–22 Film Festival, Bermuda tournaments, 51, 179 Elbow Beach (Paget Parish), International, 49 Gombey dancing, 39–40, 224 3, 160–161 Films, 38–39 Gosling Brothers, Ltd. (City of tennis facilities, 9, 178 Fish, 36, 41–42 Hamilton), 215–216 Elderhostel, 71 Fish Bermuda, 170 Government House (Pembroke ElderTreks, 71 Fishing, 169–170 Parish), 194 Electricty, 227 Flanagan’s (City of Hamilton), Government Tennis Stadium Ellen Austin (ship), 26 221 (W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium; Embassies and consulates, 227 Flights.com, 54 Pembroke Parish), 9, 178 Emergencies, 227 Flora, 34 Great Head Park (St. George’s English Sports Shop (City of books about, 38 Parish), 12 Hamilton), 217 FlyCheap, 54 Grotto Bay Beach Club (Hamil- Entertainment and nightlife, FlyerTalk, 54 ton Parish), tennis courts at, 219–224 Flying Wheels Travel, 70 178–179 bars, 220–223 Food and cuisine, 41–43. See Guesthouses, 99, 123–126 club and music scene, 219–220 also Restaurants Gulf Stream, 34 Paget Parish, 219 picnic fare, 138 Gumba Trail, 186 Pembroke Parish (City of Forster Cooper Building (Sandys Guy Fawkes Day, 51 Hamilton), 219–222 Parish), 191 17_285510-bindex.qxp 7/29/08 6:42 PM Page 240

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Horseshoe Bay (Southampton Jobson’s Cove (Warwick Parish), Hallewell, E. G., 30 Parish), 3 161 Hamilton City Hall & Arts Centre Hospitals, 228 John Smith’s Bay (Smith’s (City of Hamilton), 198 Hot lines, 228 Parish), 5, 165 Hamilton Harbour Nights (City Housekeeping units, 99, of Hamilton), 209 120–123 Hamilton Parish House-swapping, 72 Kelly Cruises, 56 accommodations H. S. & J. E. Crisson Ltd. (City of Kids cottage colony, 118 Hamilton), 214 accommodations and resorts resort hotels, 109–111 , 29 for, 14, 116 beach, 164 Hurricane season, 48 information and resources, brief description of, 84–85 71–72 nightlife, 220 restaurants, 149 places where you can be alone, IAMAT (International Associa- sights and attractions, 188 202 tion for Medical Assistance to traveling with minors, 46–47 restaurants, 154–157 Travelers), 66 King Edward VII Gold Cup Inter- sights and attractions, 200 Iana (City of Hamilton), 212 national Match Racing Tourna- The Harbourmaster (City of Idwal Hughes Nature Reserve ment, 180 Hamilton), 215 (Hamilton Parish), 202 King Edward VII Hospital, 67 Hartford Holidays Travel, 56 Inside Flyer, 54 King Edward VII Memorial Hos- Hasty Pudding Theatricals (City Insurance, 228–229 pital (Paget Parish), 227, 228 of Hamilton), 224 InsureMyTrip.com, 229 King’s Square (St. George Town), Health concerns, 66–68 International Association for 201 Health insurance, 228–229 Medical Assistance to Travel- visitor information, 44 Helmet diving, 168 ers (IAMAT), 66 Henry VIII (Southampton Parish), The International Ecotourism 220 Society (TIES), 74 Labour Day, 50 Heritage Court (City of International Gay and Lesbian Labour Party, 21, 29 Hamilton), 221–222 Travel Association (IGLTA), 70 Language, 229 Hermes (shipwreck dive), 7, 167 International Race Week, 49–50 Leather goods, City of Hamilton, Heydon Trust (Sandys Parish), International Society of Travel 215 12, 199 Medicine, 66 Lefroy, Lady, 30 Hickory Stick (City of Hamilton), International Student Identity Legal aid, 229–230 138, 150–151 Card (ISIC), 72 L’Herminie (shipwreck dive), Hiking International Student Travel 7–8, 167 best day hikes, 9–10 Confederation (ISTC), 72 Linens, City of Hamilton, 215 safety, 67 International Youth Travel Card Liquor and liqueurs, 215–216 Historic St. George, 204 (IYTC), 72–73 Louise, Princess, 37 Historic sites, best, 11 Internet access, 77–78 Lusso (City of Hamilton), 215 , 18–29 InTouch USA, 77 books about, 38 Invitation Tennis Weeks, 51 Hog Bay Park (Sandys Parish), IPass network, 78 Mail, 230 190 Ireland, passports, 230 Mambo (City of Hamilton), 212 Holiday Care, 70 Ireland Island (Sandys Parish), Mandarin Oriental Spa (Paget Holidays, 228 189–192 Parish), 108 Home and Garden Tours, 49 shopping, 217–218 Mann Travel & Cruises, 56 Honeymooning in Bermuda, The Irish Linen Shop (City of MAP (Modified American Plan), 73–74 Hamilton), 215 101, 145 best resorts for, 13–14 The Island Shop (City of Maps, 85 Horseback riding, 7, 177 Hamilton), 213 Marie Celeste (shipwreck dive), Horse-drawn carriages, 61–62 Itineraries, suggested, 79, 87–98 8, 167 Horse racing and equestrian I2roam, 78 Marine Science Day, 50–51 competitions, 179 Marine Sulphur Queen Horseshoe Bay Beach Cafe (merchant ship), 26 (Southampton Parish), 3, 163 Jasmine (Southampton Parish), Marion-to-Bermuda Race, 50 Horseshoe Bay Beach 223 Maritime Museum, Bermuda (Southampton Parish), Jessie James Cruises, 166 (Sandys Parish), 190 162–163 JetBlue Airways, 52 Marks & Spencer (City of Jewelry, City of Hamilton, 214 Hamilton), 210 17_285510-bindex.qxp 7/29/08 6:42 PM Page 241

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MasterCard traveler’s checks, 65 resort hotel, 108–109 The Masterworks Museum of Ocean Discovery Centre, The, small hotel, 113–114 Bermuda Art (Paget Parish), 166 brief description of, 83 2, 193–194 Ocean View Golf Course (Devon- nightlife, 219–222 Match Racing, 51 shire Parish), 174–175 sights and attractions, MEDEX Assistance, 228 Old Devonshire Parish Church, 194–198 Medical insurance, 228–229 198–199 People’s Pharmacy (City of Medjet-Assist, 68 Old Rectory (St. George Town), Hamilton), 227 Meyer Franklin Travel (City of 183, 204 Peppercorn Ceremony, 49 Hamilton), 225 Old State House (St. George Peppercorn Ceremony (St. Minivans, 57 Town), 182, 204 George Town), 204 Minors, traveling with, 46–47 Oleander Cycles Ltd., 59 Performing arts, 223–224 Money and costs, 62–66 Olivia Cruises & Resorts, 70 Perot Post Office (City of Hamil- Money-saving tips O’Neill, Eugene, 37 ton), 198, 216–217 accommodations, 101–102 “Onions,” 20 Pets, traveling with, 231 cruises, 56 Onions, Bermuda, 34, 42 Pharmacies, 227 Moore, Richard, 23 Opus (City of Hamilton), Phoenix Drugstore (City of Moore, Thomas, 36, 155 219–220 Hamilton), 227 MossRehab, 70 Ordnance Island (St. George Photographic equipment, City of Motorbikes, 58–60 Town), 202–204 Hamilton, 216 Muggings, 68 Organized tours, 183–187 The Pickled Onion (City of Music Otto Wurz Co. (City of Hamil- Hamilton), 222 Bermudian, 39–40 ton), 216 Picnic fare, 138 classical, 224 Outdoor activities, 176–180. See Planning your trip, 1, 44–78 recordings, 40–41 also specific activities entry requirements, 46–47 Musical theater, 224 best, 6–7 getting around, 56–62 Ozone (City of Hamilton), 220 health concerns, 66–68 Internet access, 77–78 National Dance Theater of money and costs, 62–66 Bermuda, 223 Package tours, 76 package tours, 76 National Equestrian Centre Paget Marsh (Paget Parish), 194 pre-departure checklist, 45 (Devonshire Parish), 179 Paget Parish safety concerns, 68–69 Newport-Bermuda Race, 180 accommodations specialized travel resources, Newspapers and magazines, 230 guesthouses, 124–126 69–73 New Zealand housekeeping unit, 120 sustainable tourism, 74–76 customs regulations, 226 resort hotel, 106, 108 telephones, 76–77 passports, 231 small hotels, 112–113 traveling to Bermuda, 51–56 Nightlife and entertainment, beach, 160–161 when to go, 47–48 219–224 brief description of, 82 Police, 231 bars, 220–223 nightlife, 219 Pompano Beach Club Water- club and music scene, 219–220 restaurants, 141 sports Centre (Southampton Paget Parish, 219 sights and attractions, Parish), 10, 171–172 Pembroke Parish (City of 192–194 Popular culture, Bermuda in, Hamilton), 219–222 Palmetto, 34 36–41 performing arts, 223–224 Palm Grove (Devonshire Parish), Port Royal Golf Course Sandys Parish, 222–223 199 (Southampton Parish), Smith’s Parish, 223 Parasailing, 171 8–9, 175–176 Southampton Parish, 220, 223 Parishes of Bermuda, brief Portuguese man-of-war, 36 North Carolina (shipwreck dive), descriptions of, 79–87 Post offices, 231 8, 167 Par-la-Ville Park (City of Prescription medications, 68 North Rock Brewing Company Hamilton), 197 Princess Cruises, 55 (Smith’s Parish), 223 Parliament, Opening of, 51 Progressive Labour Party, 21, 29 The North Rock Exhibit (Hamil- Passports, 29, 47, 230–231 P-Tech (City of Hamilton), 216 ton Parish), 200 Pembroke Parish (City of Norwegian Cruise Line, 55 Hamilton) Now, Voyager, 70 accommodations Queen’s Birthday, 50 guesthouses, 123–125 Queen’s Exhibition Hall (Royal housekeeping units, Naval Dockyard, Sandys 122–123 Parish), 191 17_285510-bindex.qxp 7/29/08 6:42 PM Page 242

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costs of dining, 62 St. George’s Parish Radio and TV, 231 by cuisine, 128–130 accommodations, 118 Rainey, Joseph Hayne, 23 family-friendly, 149 beaches, 164–165 Reef fishing, 170 Hamilton Parish, 154–157 brief description of, 85–87 Religious tolerance, 21 at hotels, 102, 145 restaurants, 157–159 Reservations Paget Parish, 141 shopping, 218 accommodations, 100–102 reservations, 128 sights and attractions, restaurants, 128 St. George’s Parish, 157–159 200–206 Resort hotels, 103–111 Sandys Parish, 131–135 St. George’s Parish (Southamp- Resorts and hotels, 99–126. See service charges, 135 ton Parish), 223 also Accommodations Index Smith’s Parish, 153–154 St. George Town best Southampton Parish, 135–139 back streets of, 12 bargains, 15 Warwick Parish, 139–141 founding of, 22 for families with children, what’s new in, 1–2 shopping, 208 14–15 Riihiluoma’s Flying Colours (City sights and attractions, for lovers and honey- of Hamilton), 213 182–183, 201–206 mooners, 13–14 Rita Zovetta (shipwreck dive), as a World Heritage Site, 204 cottage colonies, 114–120 8, 167 St. James’ Anglican Church family-friendly, 116 RoadPost, 77 (Sandys Parish), 189 guesthouses, 123–126 Robin Hood Pub & Restaurant St. Peter’s Church (St. George Hamilton Parish (City of Hamilton), 222 Town), 11, 183, 205 cottage colony, 118 Rockfish, 41 St. Theresa’s (City of resort hotels, 109–111 Rock Island Coffeeshop (City of Hamilton), 94 housekeeping units, 120–123 Hamilton), 214 San Antonio (wreck), 190–191 Paget Parish Rock On (City of Hamilton), 214 Sandys Parish guesthouses, 124–126 Rodgers Travel, 72 accommodations, cottage housekeeping unit, 120 Royal Caribbean colonies, 114–117, 119–120 resort hotel, 106, 108 International, 55 beach, 164 small hotels, 112–113 The Royal Naval Dockyard bicycling, 177 Pembroke Parish (City of (Sandys Parish), 11–12, brief description of, 79–81 Hamilton) 191–192 nightlife, 222–223 guesthouses, 123–125 Visitors Information Bureau, places where you can be alone, housekeeping units, 44, 187 202 122–123 Rum, 43 restaurants, 131–135 resort hotel, 108–109 shopping, 208–209, 217–218 small hotel, 113–114 sights and attractions, rates and reservation policies, Safety concerns, 68–69 187–192 100–102 Sailing (yachting), 7, 171–172 SATH (Society for Accessible resort hotels, 103–111 best outfitters, 10 Travel & Hospitality), 70 St. George’s Parish, 118 races, 180 Scaur Hill Fort Park (Sandys Sandys Parish, 114–117, International Race Week, Parish), 10, 11, 138, 187–189 119–120 49–50 Scuba diving, 6–7, 166–169 small hotels, 111–114 Match Racing, 51 best dive sites, 7–8 Southampton Parish Sail on Bermuda (City of books about, 38 guesthouse, 125 Hamilton), 210 schools and outfitters, housekeeping unit, 121 St. Catherine’s Beach (St. 168–169 resort hotels, 103, 106 George’s Parish), 164 sites, 166–168 small hotels, 111–112 St. David’s Island Historical Site Seafood, 41–42 taxes and service charges, 100 (Carter House; St. George Sea life, 36 types of, 99–100 Town), 201–202 Seasickness, 66 Warwick Parish St. David’s Island (St. George’s Seasons, 47 guesthouse, 126 Parish), 11, 12 Senior travelers, 71 housekeeping units, places where you can be alone, Bermuda Heart & Soul, 49 121–122 203 cruise discounts, 56 what’s new in, 1 St. George’s Cricket Club, 179 Sessions House (City of Restaurants, 127–159. See also St. George’s Historical Society Hamilton), 198 Restaurant Index Museum (St. George Town), Seymour’s Pond Nature Reserve best, 15–16, 127–128 205 (Southampton Parish), 201 City of Hamilton (Pembroke St. George’s Mini-Bus Sharon Wilson Gallery (Sandys Parish), 141–143 Service, 61 Parish), 218 17_285510-bindex.qxp 7/29/08 6:42 PM Page 243

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Sharples, Sir Richard, 23 Somerset Bridge Watersports Shelly Bay (Hamilton Parish), (Somerset Parish), 10 Tanning tips, 67 4–5, 164 Somerset Cricket Club, 179 Tarpon Hole, 8, 168 Shifting House (Sandys Parish), Somerset Long Bay (Sandys Tauton (shipwreck dive), 8, 167 190 Parish), 4, 164 Taxes, 231 Shoes, City of Hamilton, 216 Somerset Pharmacy (Somerset Taxis Shopping, 207–218 Village), 227 to and from the airport, 56–57 at the airport, 218 Somers Garden (St. George touring tip, 58 best buys, 207–208 Town), 204–205 Taylors (St. George’s Parish), 218 City of Hamilton, 209–217 Somers Wharf & Branch Stores Telephone directory, 232 finding addresses for, 209 (St. George Town), 217 Telephones, 76–77, 232 St. George’s Parish, 218 Soul of America, 72 Temperatures, average sales tax and duty, 209 Southampton Parish, 192 daytime, 47 Sandys Parish, 217–218 accommodations Tennis, 177–179 store hours, 209 guesthouse, 125 best facilities, 9 Shore fishing, 170 housekeeping unit, 121 Invitation Tennis Weeks, 51 Sights and attractions, 181–206 resort hotels, 103, 106 Terceira’s Stables Devonshire Parish, 198–199 small hotels, 111–112 (Devonshire), 62 Frommer’s favorite experiences, beaches, 161–164 TIES (The International Eco- 186 brief description of, 81–82 tourism Society), 74 Hamilton Parish, 200 nightlife, 220, 223 Time zone, 232 organized tours, 183–187 places where you can be alone, Tipping, 232 Paget Parish, 192–194 202–203 Tobacco Bay Beach House (St. Pembroke Parish and the City restaurants, 135–139 George’s Parish), 164–165 of Hamilton, 194–198 South West Breaker, 8, 168 Tobacco Bay (St. George’s St. George’s Parish, 200–206 Spanish Point Park (Pembroke Parish), 5, 164 Sandys Parish, 187–192 Parish), 138 snorkeling, 165 Smith’s Parish, 199–200 Spearfishing, 169 Tobacconist, City of Hamilton, Southampton Parish, 192 Special events and festivals, 217 special places where you can 48–51 Toilets, 232 be alone, 202–203 Spectator sports, 179–180. See Tourist information, 44–46. See top attractions, 181 also specific sports also Websites Silver articles, City of Hamilton, Spicelands Riding Centre Tours, organized, 183–187 216 (Warwick Parish), 177 Town Hall (St. George Town), Skyrider Bermuda Ltd., 171 The Spinning Wheel (City of 205 Slavery, 22 Hamilton), 220 Transit information, 232 Smatt’s Cycle Livery, Ltd., 59–60 Spittal Pond, 177 Transportation, 56–62 Smith, Hubert, 40 Spittal Pond Nature Reserve Transportation Security Adminis- Smith, Jennifer, 29 (Smith’s Parish), 9–10, tration (TSA), 53 Smith’s Parish 178, 199 Travel agents, for cruises, 56 accommodations, cottage Splash (City of Hamilton), 220 Travel Assistance International, colony, 117–118 Sportswear, City of Hamilton, 228 brief description of, 84 216 Travel CUTS, 73 nightlife, 223 Square One (City of Hamilton), Traveler’s checks, 65–66 restaurants, 153–154 222 Travelex Insurance Services, 229 sights and attractions, Stamps, City of Hamilton, Travel Guard International, 229 183, 199–200 216–217 Travel Health Online, 66 Smoking, 231 STA Travel, 54, 72 Traveling to Bermuda, 51–56 Snorkeling, 165–166 Stefanel (City of Hamilton), 212 Travel insurance, 229 Soccer, 180 Stonehole Bay (Warwick Parish), Travel Insured International, 229 Society for Accessible Travel & 161 TravelSafe, 229 Hospitality (SATH), 70 Student travel, 72–73 Triangle Diving, 169 Solomon’s (City of Hamilton), Summer, 47 Trip cancellation insurance, 229 214 Sun exposure, 66, 67 Tucker, Edward, 23 Somers, Sir George, 23 Sustainable tourism, 74–76 Tucker House Museum (St. Somerset Bridge (Sandys Swiss Timing (City of Hamilton), George Town), 30, 205 Parish), 189 214 Tucker House (St. George Town), Somerset Bridge Watersports Swizzle Inn (Hamilton Parish), 183 (Sandys Parish), 172 220 17_285510-bindex.qxp 7/29/08 6:42 PM Page 244

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Tucker’s Point Club (Hamilton Parish), golf course, 172 Walker Christopher Gold- Zoo, Bermuda Aquarium, Twain, Mark, 37 smiths (City of Hamilton), Museum & (Hamilton Twice Told Tales (City of 214–215 Parish), 200 Hamilton), 214 Warwick Long Bay (Warwick Parish), 3, 10, 138, 161, 192 Warwick Parish ACCOMMODATIONS Unfinished Church (St. George accommodations Cambridge Beaches (Sandys Town), 183, 206 guesthouse, 126 Parish), 13, 114–115 United Airlines, 52 housekeeping units, Clear View Suites & Villas United Kingdom 121–122 (Hamilton Parish), 118 customs regulations, 226 beaches, 161 Coco Reef Resort (Paget Parish), for disabled travelers, 70 brief description of, 82 112–113 emergency travel documents, places where you can be alone, Dawkins Manor (Paget Parish), 227 203 124 entry requirements, 46 restaurants, 139–141 Edgehill Manor Guest House health insurance, 229 sights and attractions, 192 (City of Hamilton), 124 health-related travel advice, 68 Water, drinking, 232 Elbow Beach Hotel (Paget passports, 231 Water-skiing, 172 Parish), 13, 14, 106, visitor information in, 44 Waterville (Paget Parish), 194 108, 116, 160–161 United States Weather, 47 The Fairmont Hamilton Princess Consulate General, 227 hurricane season, 48 (Pembroke Parish), 108–109 customs regulations, 226 Weather forecasts, 232 The Fairmont Southampton entry requirements, 46 Websites, 46 (Southampton Parish), health-related travel advice, 68 for hotels, 102 13, 14, 103, 106, 116 legal aid, 230 traveler’s toolbox, 77 Fourways Inn (Paget Parish), 120 relations with, 23–25 Wedding cakes, 74 Granaway Guest House & Cot- visitor information in, 44 Weddings, 73 tage (Warwick Parish), 15, 126 United Vacations, 76 The Wedding Salon, 73 Grape Bay Beach Hotel (Paget Upstairs Golf & Tennis Shop W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium Parish), 113 (City of Hamilton), 216 (Government Tennis Stadium; Grape Bay Cottages (Southamp- USA3000 Airlines, 52 Pembroke Parish), 178 ton Parish), 121 US Airways, 52 West Whale Bay (Southampton Greenbank Guest House (Paget USIT, 73 Parish), snorkeling, 165, 170 Parish), 125 Wheels Cycle, 59 Greene’s Guest House White Horse Tavern (St. George’s (Southampton Parish), 125 Verandah and the Reef Bar at Parish), 223 Grotto Bay Beach Resort (Hamil- Elbow Beach, The, (Paget Winter, 47 ton Parish), 13–14, 110–111, Parish), 219 Winter, Keith, 170 116 Vera P. Card (City of Hamilton), W. J. Boyle & Son (City of Newstead Belmont Hills Golf 213 Hamilton), 216 Resort & Spa (Sandys Parish), Verdmont Historic House Woolens, 217 115–117 Museum, 186 World Rugby Classic, 51 9 Beaches (Sandys Parish), 119 Verdmont (Smith’s Parish), World War II, 26–27 The Oxford House (City of 11, 183, 199–200 Worldwide Assistance Services, Hamilton), 15, 124 Views, best, 10–11 229 Pink Beach Club & Cottages Villa rentals, 100, 120 (Smith’s Parish), 117–118 Visa traveler’s checks, 65 Pompano Beach Club Visitor information, 44–46. See Yachting and sailing, (Southampton Parish), also Websites 7, 171–172 14, 111–112 Visitors Information Bureau best outfitters, 10 The Reefs (Southampton Parish), The Royal Naval Dockyard races, 180 112 (Sandys Parish), 44, 187 International Race Week, Robin’s Nest (Pembroke Parish), St. George Town, 201 49–50 122 Volunteer travel, 74–76 Match Racing, 51 Rosedon Hotel (City of Hamilton), 113–114 Rosemont (City of Hamilton), 15 17_285510-bindex.qxp 7/29/08 6:42 PM Page 245

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Rosemont (Pembroke Parish), East Meets West (City of North Rock Brewing Company 15, 116, 123 Hamilton), 145–146 (Smith’s Parish), 154 Royal Palms Hotel (City of Flanagan’s Irish Pub & Restau- Ocean Club (Southampton Hamilton), 116, 123–124 rant (City of Hamilton), 146 Parish), 137 St. George’s Club (St. George’s Freeport Seafood Restaurant The Ocean Grill & The Cedar Parish), 118 (Sandys Parish), 134 Room (Southampton Parish), Salt Kettle House (Paget Parish), Fresco’s Restaurant & Wine Bar 137–138 15, 125–126 (City of Hamilton), 146 Palm Court (Hamilton Parish), Sandpiper Apartments (Warwick The Frog & Onion Pub (Sandys 149, 156 Parish), 14–15, 116, 121–122 Parish), 135 Palms Restaurant (Warwick Surf Side Beach Club (Warwick The George & Dragon (St. Parish), 140 Parish), 121 George’s Parish), 157 Paradiso Cafe (City of Hamilton), Tucker’s Point Hotel and Spa Green Lantern (City of 152 (Hamilton Parish), Hamilton), 150 Pasta Basta (City of Hamilton), 13, 109–110 Greg’s Steakhouse (City of 152 Watercolours (Warwick Parish), Hamilton), 144 The Pickled Onion (City of 122 Griffin’s (St. George’s Parish), Hamilton), 145 The Wharf Executive Suites 157–158 Port O’Call (City of Hamilton), (Paget Parish), 113 Harbourfront Restaurant and 148 Willowbank Hotel & Conference Komodaru Sushi Lounge (City Portofino (City of Hamilton), Centre (Sandys Parish), of Hamilton), 16, 144–145 152–153 116, 119–120 Harley’s (City of Hamilton), Primavera (City of Hamilton), 146–147 148–149 Henry VIII (Southampton Parish), The Robin Hood (City of RESTAURANTS 138 Hamilton), 153 Ascots (City of Hamilton), Heritage Court (City of Rustico (Hamilton Parish), 156 16, 141–142 Hamilton), 147 Sapori (Paget Parish), 141 Bacci (Southampton Parish), The Hickory Stick (City of Silk (City of Hamilton), 16, 149 136–137, 149 Hamilton), 150–151 Somerset Country Squire Pub & Bailey’s Ice Cream & Food Hog Penny (City of Hamilton), Restaurant (Sandys Parish), D’Lites Restaurant (Hamilton 151 134 Parish), 149, 156 House of India (City of Specialty Inn (Smith’s Parish), Barracuda Grill (City of Hamilton), 151 154 Hamilton), 142 Jamaican Grill (City of The Spot Restaurant (City of Beethoven’s (Sandys Parish), 131 Hamilton), 151–152 Hamilton), 153 The Bermudiana/The Breakers LandFall (Hamilton Parish), 155 Swizzle Inn Bailey’s Bay (Hamil- (Smith’s Parish), 153–154 La Trattoria (City of Hamilton), ton Parish), 156–157 Bistro J (City of Hamilton), 145 147 The Swizzle South Shore (War- Black Horse Tavern (St. George’s Lemon Tree Café (City of wick Parish), 140–141 Parish), 157 Hamilton), 152 Tamarisk Dining Room (Sandys Blû (Warwick Parish), 139–140 The Lido (Paget Parish), 141 Parish), 15–16, 131 Bolero Brasserie (City of Lighthouse Restaurant Tavern by the Sea (St. George’s Hamilton), 142 (Southampton Parish), 139 Parish), 158–159 Bonefish Bar & Grill (Sandys Little Venice (City of Hamilton), Tio Pepe (Southampton Parish), Parish), 134 144 138–139 Café Gio (St. George’s Parish), Lobster Pot & Boat House Bar Tom Moore’s Tavern (Hamilton 149, 157 (City of Hamilton), 16, Parish), 16, 154–155 Chopsticks Restaurant (City of 147–148 Waterlot Inn (Southampton Hamilton), 149–150 L’Oriental (City of Hamilton), Parish), 16, 136 Coconut Rock/Yashi (City of 148 White Horse Tavern (St. George’s Hamilton), 150 Mickey’s Beach Bistro & Bar Parish), 159 Coconuts (Southampton Parish), (Hamilton Parish), 155 Wickets Brasserie (Southampton 137 Newport Room (Southampton Parish), 139, 149 Parish), 16, 135–136