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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.

GENERAL INDEX resort hotels, 72–73, 76 Annapolis- Race, 159 small hotels, 81–82 Antiques, City of Hamilton, 200 surfing for, 37 Apartments, 70, 92 AARP, 36 types of, 69–70 Archie Brown (City of Above and Beyond Tours, 35 Hamilton), 207 Access-Able Travel Source, 34 guesthouse, 99–100 Architectural highlights, Access America, 31 housekeeping units, 161–162 Accessible Journeys, 34 91–92, 93–94 Architecture, 226–227 Accommodations, 69–100. See what’s new in, 2 Art, 229–230 also Accommodations Index Addresses, finding, 53 Art and Architecture Walk, 166 best bargains, 16 Admiralty House Park (Pem- Art galleries best places to stay with the broke Parish), 173 Bermuda Arts Centre (Sandys kids, 15–16 African American Association of Parish), 168–169 best resorts for lovers and Innkeepers International, 37 City of Hamilton, 200 honeymooners, 14–15 African-American travelers, , 209 dining at your hotel, 71 36–37 Southampton Parish, 208 family-friendly, 89 African Diaspora Heritage A. S. Cooper & Sons (City of guesthouses, 96–100 Trail, 175 Hamilton), 202 , resort hotels, After Hours (Paget Parish), 210 Aston & Gunn (City of 79–81 Afternoon tea, 102 Hamilton), 202 landing the best room, 72 Agriculture Exhibit (Paget), 28 Astwood Cove (Warwick Paget Parish AirAmbulanceCard.com, 35 Parish), 4, 140–141 cottage colony, 87 Air Canada, 40 Astwood Dickinson (City guesthouses, 97, 98 Airfares of Hamilton), 203 housekeeping units, surfing for, 37 Atlantic Vision Care (City 91, 94–95 tips for getting the best, of Hamilton), 64 resort hotel, 76 41–42 ATMs (automated-teller small hotels, 82–84 Airlinequality.com, 42 machines), 24 (City of Airlines, 40–41 Australia Hamilton) staying comfortable on long passports, 65 guesthouses, 96, 97–98 flights, 42–43 travel advice, 33 housekeeping units, 95 Airport, 47 Australian, customs resort hotels, 79 Airport security, 41 regulations, 22 small hotels, 84 Air Tickets Direct, 42 Avoiding Travel Problems, 19 rates and reservation policies, Albouy’s Point (City of 70–71 Hamilton), 185 St. George Parish, guest- American Airlines, 40 alladeer tradition, 228–229 house, 98 COPYRIGHTED MATERIALB American Airlines Vacations, 43 Ballet, 214 , cottage American Express, 62 Bank of Bermuda (City colony, 86 traveler’s checks, 25 of Hamilton), 62 saving on, 71 American Foundation for the Bank of Butterfield (City small hotels, 81–86 Blind (AFB), 35 of Hamilton), 62 Smith’s Parish, cottage colony, American Society of Travel Banks, 62 88–90 Agents (ASTA), 19 Barber’s Alley (St. George Southampton Parish AmericaWest/US Airways, 40 Town), 190, 192 guesthouse, 98 Amphibians, 218 Bars, 211–213 housekeeping units, 93 16_962244 bindex.qxp 8/1/06 3:44 PM Page 233

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Beaches, 139–144 Bermuda Equestrian Federation Trail Guide, Astwood Cove (Warwick (), 158 10, 192 Parish), 4, 140–141 Bermuda Explorers Program, Bermuda Railway Trail (Sandys best, 4–5 166 Parish), 10, 156, 163, 168 Chaplin Bay (Warwick and Bermuda Festival, 26–27, 214 Bermuda Realty (City Southampton parishes), Bermuda fish chowder, of Hamilton), 70 4–5, 142 102–103 , 64, 221 Church Bay (Southampton Bermuda Game Fishing Bermuda Society of Arts (City Parish), 5, 143, 144 Tournament, 149 of Hamilton), 176, 200 Elbow Beach (Paget Parish), Bermuda Glass-Blowing Studio Bermuda Sportsfishing (Pem- 4, 139–140 and Showroom (Hamilton broke Parish), 149 Horseshoe Bay (Southampton Parish), 208–209 Bermuda Sun, 65 Parish), 5, 142 Bermuda Golf Association, Bermuda Taxi Radio Cabs Jobson’s Cove, 142 152, 158 Ltd., 48 John Smith’s Bay (Smith’s Bermuda Goodwill The Bermuda Triangle, Parish), 5, 144 Tournament, 30 10–11, 27 pink sand, 163 Bermuda Handy Reference books about, 46 Shelly Bay (Hamilton Parish), Map, 55 Bermuda Waterski Centre 5, 143 Bermuda Heart & Soul, 27 (Sandys Parish), 151 Somerset Long Bay (Sandys Bermuda Heritage Day and Bermuda Water Sports, Parish), 5, 143 Month, 28–29 144–145 Stonehole Bay (Warwick Bermuda Historical Society Bermuda Water Tours Ltd. (City Parish), 142 Museum (City of Hamilton), of Hamilton), 145, 163 Tobacco Bay (St. George 174–175, 186 Beverages, 104 Parish), 5, 143–144, 144 Bermuda Hosts, 48 Bicycling, 6–7, 60, 155–156, 163 Warwick Long Bay (Warwick Bermuda International “Birdcage” (City of Hamilton), Parish), 4–5, 141–142, 171 Airport, 47 174, 186 West Whale Bay, 144 duty-free shopping, 209 Bird life, 219 Beachwear, City of Hamilton, Bermuda International Film The Birdsey Studio (Paget 202 Festival, 28 Parish), 172 Beating Retreat Ceremony, Bermuda International Race Black Horse Tavern (St. George 27–28 Weekend, 27 Parish), 213 Belmont Golf & Country Club Bermuda Island Cruises, Black Travel Online, 36 (Warwick Parish), 9, 153 162–163 Black Watch Well (Pembroke Bermuda Accommodations, 92 Bermuda Journey (St. George Parish), 173 Bermuda Aquarium, Museum Town), 189 Bluck’s (City of Hamilton), 202 & Zoo (Hamilton Parish), Bermuda Lawn Tennis Blue Hole Park (Hamilton 168, 178 Association, 30 Parish), 180 Bermuda Arts Centre (Sandys Bermuda lobster, 103 Blue Hole Water Sports (Hamil- Parish), 168–169, 194, 208 Bermuda Maritime Museum ton Parish), 12, 60, 150 Bermuda Audubon Society (Sandys Parish), 168, Blue Water Divers & Water- Nature Reserve (Sandys 169–170, 194 sports Ltd. (Southampton Parish), 143 Bermuda National Gallery Parish), 148 Bermuda Bell Diving, 147, 168 (City of Hamilton), 175 Boating and sailing (yachting), Bermuda Biological Station for 5, 150 Research (St. George), 166 Museum (St. George Town), best sailing outfitters, 11–12 Bermuda Book Store (Baxters; 179, 190 races, 159 City of Hamilton), 62–63 Bermuda onions, 103, 220 Marion-to-Bermuda Bermuda Cathedral (Cathedral Bermuda Open (Southampton Race, 29 of the Most Holy Trinity; City Parish), 158 Match Racing, 29 of Hamilton), 175, 188 The Bermuda Optical Company Boatloft (Sandys Parish), 170 Bermuda Civic Ballet, 214 (City of Hamilton), 64 Boat tours, glass-bottom, Bermuda Commercial Bank Bermuda Philharmonic Society, 144–145, 163 (City of Hamilton), 62 214 Boingo, 38 Bermuda Craft Market (Sandys Bermuda Physically Handi- The Book Cellar (St. George Parish), 169 capped Association, 34 Parish), 209 , 28 Bermuda Psychiatric The Bookmart (City Bermuda Department of Hospital, 64 of Hamilton), 202 Tourism, 19, 149 Books, recommended, 46 16_962244 bindex.qxp 8/1/06 3:44 PM Page 234

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Bookstores, 62–63 Chelston (Paget Parish), 52 Cottage colonies, 69, 86–91. City of Hamilton, 202 Chief Immigration Officer, 20 See also Accommodations St. George Parish, 209 Children, families with Index Botanical Gardens (Paget information and resources, 36 Cottages, 70, 92 Parish), 172 sights and attractions, 168 Credit cards, 25 The Bridal Suite, 31 traveling with minors, 22 Cricket, 158 Bridge House Gallery (St. China and glassware, City of Cup Match and Somers George Town), 179 Hamilton, 202 Days, 29 Bridge House (St. George Christ Church (Warwick Parish), Crisson Jewellers (City of Town), 190 172 Hamilton), 203 British Airways, 40 Church Bay (Southampton Cristóbal Colón (shipwreck Bucket shops, 41–42 Parish), 5, 143, 144 dive), 8, 146 Burnaby Gallery (City Churches and cathedrals The Cruise Company, 45 of Hamilton), 200 Cathedral of the Most Holy Cruises, Inc., 45 Burrows, Lightbourn Ltd. (City Trinity (Bermuda Cathedral; Cruises.com, 45 of Hamilton), 205 City of Hamilton), 175 Cruising to Bermuda, 43–46, 49 Buses, 61 Christ Church (Warwick Crystal Caves (Hamilton Business hours, 63 Parish), 172 Parish), 14, 168, 178 Old Devonshire Parish Church, Cuisine 176 Bermuda, 102–104 Cabinet Building (City St. James’ Anglican Church restaurants by, 104–107 of Hamilton), 188 (Sandys Parish), 167–168 Cup Match and Somers Cable & Wireless Office St. Peter’s Church (St. George Days, 29 (City of Hamilton), 67 Town), 162, 183, 190 Cup Match Cricket Festival, Calendar of events, 26–30 St. Theresa’s (City of 158 Calypso (City of Hamilton), 202 Hamilton), 188 Currency and currency Cameron (boat), 147 Unfinished Cathedral (St. exchange, 24, 63 Canada George Town), 184, 190 Customs regulations, 20–22 Consulate General, 64 Cirrus, 24 Cybercafes, 38 customs regulations, 22 Citizens’ Emergency Center Cycling, 6–7, 60, 155–156, 163 entry requirements, 20 (Washington, D.C.), 64–65 passports, 65 City Hall Theatre (City travel advice, 33 of Hamilton), 214 Dark and Stormy, 104 visitor information in, 19 City of Hamilton, 52 Davison’s (City of Hamilton), Casey’s (City of Hamilton), 212 nightlife, 211 206 Casino, City of Hamilton, 211 shopping, 198, 199–207 The Deep (Paget Parish), 210 Cassava, 103 sights and attractions, Deep-sea fishing, 149 Cathedral of the Most Holy 173–176 Deep vein thrombosis, 34 Trinity (Bermuda Cathedral; walking tour, 185–189 Deja-Vu Flea Market City of Hamilton), 175 Classical music, 214 (Southampton Parish), 207 Cavello Bay (Sandys Parish), “Classical Pops” concerts, 214 Deliverance (St. George Town), 194 Climate, 25–26 181–182 Cécile (City of Hamilton), Club and music scene, 210–211 Delta Airlines, 40 202–203 Coconut Rock (City of Delta Vacations, 43 Cedars Spa (Southampton Hamilton), 211 Dentists, 63 Parish), 76 Commissioner’s House (Sandys Department of Parks, 157 Celebrity Cruises, 44 Parish), 170 Department stores, 199 Cellphones, 39 Conch stew, 103 Desmond Fountain Gallery Cenotaph (City of Hamilton), Connection kit, 39 (Southampton Parish), 208 188 Conservation International, 33 Devonshire Parish Centers for Disease Control Consolidators, 41–42 accommodations, 88 and Prevention, 21 The Constellation (shipwreck bicycling, 156 Central Bus Terminal (City dive), 8, 146 brief description of, 53–54 of Hamilton), 61 Consulates, 64 restaurants, 132–133 Chaplin Bay (Warwick and Continental Airlines, 40 sights and attractions, Southampton parishes), Continental Airlines 176–177 4–5, 142 Vacations, 43 where you can be alone, 181 Chatham House Bermuda (City C.O.O.P., 48 of Hamilton), 207 16_962244 bindex.qxp 8/1/06 3:44 PM Page 235

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Dining, 101–138. See also Elbow Beach Hotel (Paget Flanagan’s (City of Hamilton), Restaurant Index Parish), tennis at, 157 212 best, 17–18 Elbow Beach (Paget Parish), Flights.com (ELTExpress), 41 best bets, 101–102 4, 139–140 Flora, 218 by cuisine, 104–107 Elderhostel, 36 FlyCheap, 42 Devonshire Parish, 132–133 ElderTreks, 36 Flying Wheels Travel, 34 dress code, 116 Electricity, 63 Forster Cooper Building foods and beverages, Ellen Austin (ship), 10 (Sandys Parish), 169–170 102–104 ELTExpress (Flights.com), 41 Fort Hamilton (City of Hamilton Parish, 134–136 Embassies and consulates, 64 Hamilton), 188–189 at hotels, 71 Emergencies, 64 Fort St. Catherine (St. George local dining customs, 102 English Sports Shop (City Parish), 13, 184 Paget Parish, 117–118 of Hamilton), 207 Fort Scaur (Sandys Parish), 194 Pembroke Parish (City of Entry requirements, 20 Frangipani (St. George Parish), Hamilton), 118–132 Environmental guide to 209 reservations, 103 Bermuda, 217–220 Freddie’s Pub on the Square St. George Parish, 136–138 Environmental tours, 166 (St. George), 214 Sandys Parish, 107–111 Equestrian competitions, 158 Frequent-flier clubs, 42 service charges, 110 E. R. Aubrey, Jewellers (City Frequent-flier credit cards, 42 Smith’s Parish, 133–134 of Hamilton), 204 The Frog & Onion Pub (Sandys Southampton Parish, 111–116 Escorted tours, 42 Parish), 213 Warwick Parish, 116–117 Etiquette, 64 Frommers.com, 38 what’s new in, 2 Eve’s Cycle Ltd., 59, 60 Front Street (City of Hamilton), Disabilities, travelers with, Expedia, 37 174 34–35 Eyeglass repair, 64 Fruits and vegetables, 103 Discover Card (City of EZ Rider Electric Bike’n’Hike Hamilton), 205 Sightseeing Excursions, 155 Diving Gardens helmet, 147 Botanical Gardens (Paget scuba, 5–6, 145–149 Fairmont Southampton, The, Parish), 172 best dive sites, 8–9 (Southampton Parish), tennis Home and Garden Tours, 27 books about, 46 at, 9, 157 Somers Garden (St. George schools and outfitters, Fairmont Southampton Golf Town), 190 148–149 Club (Southampton Parish), Gasoline, 64 sites, 146–147 9, 154 Gates Fort (St. George Parish), Docksider (City of Hamilton), Families with children 184 212 information and resources, 36 Gay and lesbian travelers, 35 Doctors, 63 sights and attractions, 168 Gaybermuda.com, 35 Documents needed traveling with minors, 22 Gay.com Travel, 35 for entry, 20 Familyhostel, 36 General Post Office (City of Dolphin Quest Experience Family Travel Files, 36 Hamilton), 66 (Sandys Parish), 151 Family Travel Forum, 36 Gibbs Hill Lighthouse (South- Dolphins, swimming with, Family Travel Network, 36 ampton Parish), 12, 156, 34, 151 Fantasea Diving (Southampton 161, 163, 171 Dress code Parish), 148 Gifts, City of Hamilton, 203 golf, 154 Fashions (clothing), Gilbert & Sullivan Society of restaurant, 116 202–203, 209 Bermuda (City of Hamilton), Drinks, 104 Fauna, 218–220 215 Driving rules, 63 Featherbed Alley Printery Gilbert Nature Reserve Drug laws, 63 (St. George Town), 190 (Sandys Parish), 167 Drugstores, 63 Ferries, 61–62 Glass-bottom boat trips, Duty-free shopping, 199, 209 Ferry Terminal, 49, 185 144–145, 163 Festivals and special events, Golf, 5, 151–155 26–30 Belmont Golf & Country Club Economy, 221–222 Film Festival, Bermuda Interna- (Warwick Parish), 153 Economy class syndrome, 34 tional, 28 Bermuda Goodwill Ecotourism, 33–34 Fishing, 149–150 Tournament, 30 Ecotravel.com, 33 16_962244 bindex.qxp 8/1/06 3:44 PM Page 236

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Golf (cont.) Heritage House (City Sandys Parish, cottage Bermuda Open (Southampton of Hamilton), 200 colony, 86 Parish), 158 Hermes (shipwreck dive), saving on, 71 best courses, 9 8, 146 small hotels, 81–86 dress code, 154 Herrington Jewellers (City Smith’s Parish, cottage colony, Fairmont Southampton Golf of Hamilton), 204 88–90 Club (Southampton Parish), Heydon Trust (Sandys Parish), Southampton Parish 154 14, 177 guesthouse, 98 Ocean View Golf Course Hiking, best hikes, 10–11 housekeeping units, 93 (Devonshire Parish), 154 Historic St. George, 182 resort hotels, 72–73, 76 Port Royal Golf Course History, 222–226 small hotels, 81–82 (Southampton Parish), Hog Bay Park (Sandys Parish), surfing for, 37 154–155 170 types of, 69–70 St. George’s Golf Club (St. Holidays, 26 Warwick Parish George Parish), 155 Home and Garden Tours, 27 guesthouse, 99–100 Upstairs Golf & Tennis Shop Honeymooning, 31 housekeeping units, (City of Hamilton), 206 best resorts for, 14 91–92, 93–94 Gombey dancing, 214–215, 228 Hoppin’ John, 103 what’s new in, 2 Gosling Brothers, Ltd. (City Horseback riding, 7–8, 156 Hot lines, 64 of Hamilton), 205 Horse-drawn carriages, 62 Housekeeping units, 69, 91–95. Government House (City Horse racing, 158 See also Accommodations of Hamilton), 173 Horseshoe Bay Beach Cafe Index Government Tennis Stadium (Southampton Parish), 5, 142 Hurricane season, 26 (Pembroke Parish), 157 Horseshoe Bay Beach tennis, 9–10 (Southampton Parish), 142 Grotto Bay Beach Club (Hamil- Horseshoe Bay (Southampton ICan, 35 ton Parish), 157–158 Parish), 5, 51 Idwal Hughes Nature Reserve Guesthouses, 69, 96–100 Hospitals, 64 (Hamilton Parish), 180 Gumba Trail, 166 Hotels and resorts, 69–100. See Inside Flyer, 42 Guy Fawkes Day, 29 also Accommodations Index Insurance, 31–32 best bargains, 16 InsureMyTrip.com, 31 best places to stay with International Gay and Lesbian H. A. & E. Smith, Ltd., 199 the kids, 15–16 Travel Association (IGLTA), 35 The Hair Salon (City of best resorts for lovers and International Race Week, 28 Hamilton), 203 honeymooners, 14–15 Internet access, 38–39 Hamilton City Hall & Arts dining at your hotel, 71 InTouch USA, 39 Centre (City of Hamilton), family-friendly, 89 INTRAV, 36 176, 186 guesthouses, 96–100 Invitation Tennis Weeks, 29–30 Hamilton Parish Hamilton Parish, resort hotels, IPass network, 38 accommodations 79–81 Ireland, passports, 65 cottage colony, 90 landing the best room, 72 Ireland Island (Sandys Parish), resort hotels, 79–81 Paget Parish 208 brief description of, 54–55 cottage colony, 87 The Irish Linen Shop (City nightlife, 211–212 guesthouses, 97, 98 of Hamilton), 205 restaurants, 134–136 housekeeping units, Itineraries, suggested, 56–57 shopping, 208–209 91, 94–95 I2roam, 39 sights and attractions, 178 resort hotel, 76 where you can be alone, 180 small hotels, 82–84 The Harbourmaster (City of Pembroke Parish (City of Jasmine (Southampton Hamilton), 204–205 Hamilton) Parish), 213 Hartford Holidays Travel, 45 guesthouses, 96, 97–98 JetBlue Airways, 2, 40 Hasty Pudding Theatricals, 215 housekeeping units, 95 Jewelry, City of Hamilton, 203 Health concerns, 32–33 resort hotels, 79 Jobson’s Cove, 142 Health insurance, 32 small hotels, 84 Johnny Bread (Johnnycake), Helmet diving, 147 rates and reservation policies, 103 Henderson Travel & Tours, 37 70–71 John Smith’s Bay (Smith’s Henry VIII (Southampton St. George Parish, guest- Parish), 5, 144 Parish), 211 house, 98 16_962244 bindex.qxp 8/1/06 3:44 PM Page 237

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Match Racing, 29 North Rock Brewing Company Kelly Cruises, 45 MEDEX Assistance, 32 (Smith’s Parish), 213 Kids Medical insurance, 32 Norwegian Cruise Line, 44–45 information and resources, 36 Meyer Franklin Travel (City Now, Voyager, 35 sights and attractions, 168 of Hamilton), 62 traveling with minors, 22 Michael Swan Studio and Art King Edward VII Gold Cup Gallery (City of Hamilton), cean Discovery Centre, The, International Match Racing O 200 (St. George Parish), 145 Tournament, 159 Mid-Ocean News, 65 Ocean View Golf Course King Edward VII Memorial Money matters, 23–25 (Devonshire Parish), 154 Hospital (Paget Parish), Moore, Tom, 231 Off season, 26 32, 63, 64 MossRehab, 35 Old Devonshire Parish King’s Square (St. George Motorbikes (mopeds or Church, 176 Town), 178–179, 189 scooters), 58–59 Old Rectory (St. George Town), Visitors Service Bureau, 49 Music 162, 182, 190 Bermudian, 227 Old State House (St. George classical, 214 Town), 162, 182, 190 Labour Day, 29 Musical theater, 215 Oleander Cycles Ltd., 59 Lagoon Park (Sandys Parish), Mussels, 103 Olivia Cruises & Resorts, 35 196 Onions, Bermuda, 220 Leather goods, City of Hamil- Opening of Parliament, 29 ton, 204 National Dance Theater Orbitz, 37 Legal aid, 64 of Bermuda, 214 Ordnance Island (St. George L’Herminie (shipwreck dive), National Equestrian Centre Town), 189 8, 146 (Devonshire Parish), 158 Organized tours, 162 Linens, City of Hamilton, 205 National Passport Agency, 65 Otto Wurz Co. (City of Liquor and liqueurs, City National Passport Information Hamilton), 206 of Hamilton, 205 Center, 22 Out & About magazine, 35 Liquor laws, 65 National Trust (Sandys Parish), Outdoor activities, best, 5–8 Literature, 230–231 167 The Ozone Nightclub & the Loquat liqueur, 104 The natural world, 217–220 Lucky Strike Casino (City Lost-luggage insurance, 32 Nautilus Diving Ltd. of Hamilton), 211 Lucky Strike Casino (City (Southampton Parish), of Hamilton), 211 148–149 Newport-Bermuda Race, 159 Package deals, 42, 43 Newspapers and magazines, 65 Packing tip, 40 Magazines, 65 Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Paget Marsh (Paget Parish), Mail, 65 Resort & Spa (Paget), 2 172 Mann Travel & Cruises, 46 New York Yacht Club, 28 Paget Parish, 209 Marie Celeste (shipwreck dive), New Zealand accommodations 8, 146 customs regulations, 22 cottage colony, 87 Marine Science Day, 29 passports, 66 guesthouses, 97–98 Marine Sulphur Queen (ship), Nightlife, 210–215 housekeeping units, 10–11 bars, 211–213 91, 94–95 Marion-to-Bermuda Race, 29 club and music scene, resort hotel, 76, 78 Marks & Spencer (City 210–211 small hotels, 82–84 of Hamilton), 199 Hamilton Parish, 211–212 brief description of, 52 Marriages, 30–31 Paget Parish, 210 nightlife, 210 MasterCard Pembroke Parish (City of restaurants, 117–118 ATM Locator, 39 Hamilton), 211–213 sights and attractions, traveler’s checks, 25 performing arts, 214–215 172–173 Masterworks Foundation (City St. George Parish, 213 Paget Pharmacy (Paget of Hamilton), 172 Sandys Parish, 213 Parish), 63 Masterworks Foundation Smith’s Parish, 213 Palm Grove (Devonshire Gallery (City of Hamilton), Southampton Parish, 213 Parish), 177 200 what’s new in, 3 Parasailing, 150 Masterworks (Paget Parish), North Carolina (shipwreck Parishes, 49 209 dive), 8, 146 16_962244 bindex.qxp 8/1/06 3:44 PM Page 238

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Parks Pompano Beach Club Water- Sandys Parish, cottage Admiralty House Park (Pem- sports Centre, 12, 150 colony, 86 broke Parish), 173 Port Royal Golf Course saving on, 71 Blue Hole Park (Hamilton (Southampton Parish), small hotels, 81–86 Parish), 180 9, 154–155 Smith’s Parish, cottage colony, Hog Bay Park (Sandys Parish), Portuguese red-bean soup, 103 88–90 170 Post offices, 66 Southampton Parish Lagoon Park (Sandys Parish), Potatoes, 103 guesthouse, 98 196 Prescription medications, 33 housekeeping units, 93 Par-la-Ville Park (City Pub lunch, 104 resort hotels, 72–73, 76 of Hamilton), 186 small hotels, 81–82 Scaur Hill Fort Park (Sandys surfing for, 37 Parish), 12, 13, 167 Queen’s Birthday, 29 types of, 69–70 Somerset Long Bay Park Queen’s Exhibition Hall (Sandys Warwick Parish (Sandys Parish), 196 Parish), 169 guesthouse, 99–100 Victoria Park (City of housekeeping units, Hamilton), 188 91–92, 93–94 Par-la-Ville Park (City Radio stations, 66 what’s new in, 2 of Hamilton), 186 Railway Trail (Sandys Parish), Restaurants, 101–138. See also Parliament, Opening of, 29 192, 193 Restaurant Index Parliament Building (Sessions Rainfall, average, 26 best, 17–18 House; City of Hamilton), 188 Rambler, 170 best bets, 101–102 Passports, 65 Reef fishing, 150 by cuisine, 104–107 “Peas and plenty,” 103 Registry General, 30 Devonshire Parish, 132–133 Pembroke Parish (City of Remembrance Day, 30 dress code, 116 Hamilton). See also City Reservations, restaurant, 103 foods and beverages, of Hamilton Resort hotels, 72–81 102–104 accommodations Southampton Parish, Hamilton Parish, 134–136 guesthouses, 96–98 72–73, 76 at hotels, 71 housekeeping units, 95 Resorts and hotels, 69–100. local dining customs, 102 resort hotel, 79 See also Accommodations Paget Parish, 117–118 small hotels, 84–86 Index Pembroke Parish (City of brief description of, 52–53 best bargains, 16 Hamilton), 118–132 nightlife, 211, 212–213 best places to stay with the reservations, 103 restaurants, 118–132 kids, 15–16 St. George Parish, 136–138 sights and attractions, best resorts for lovers and Sandys Parish, 107–111 173–176 honeymooners, 14–15 service charges, 110 Peniston-Brown Co. (City dining at your hotel, 71 Smith’s Parish, 133–134 of Hamilton), 206 family-friendly, 89 Southampton Parish, 111–116 Peppercorn Ceremony guesthouses, 96–100 Warwick Parish, 116–117 (St. George Town), Hamilton Parish, resort hotels, what’s new in, 2 28, 182–183 79–81 Restrooms, 66–67 Performing arts, 214–215 landing the best room, 72 Riihiluoma’s Flying Colours Perfumes, City of Hamilton, Paget Parish (City of Hamilton), 203 206 cottage colony, 87 Rising Sun Shop (Southampton Perot Post Office (City of guesthouses, 97, 98 Parish), 208 Hamilton), 176, 186, 207 housekeeping units, 91, Rita Zovetta (shipwreck dive), Pets, 66 94–95 8, 147 Petticoat Lane (St. George resort hotel, 76 RoadPost, 39 Town), 192 small hotels, 82–84 Robin Hood Pub & Restaurant Phoenix Drugstore (City Pembroke Parish (City (City of Hamilton), 213 of Hamilton), 63 of Hamilton) Rockfish, 102 Photographic equipment, 66 guesthouses, 96, 97–98 Rock On (City of Hamilton), City of Hamilton, 206 housekeeping units, 95 204 The Pickled Onion (City resort hotels, 79 Rodgers Travel, 37 of Hamilton), 212 small hotels, 84 Royal Inter- Pink sand beaches, 163 rates and reservation policies, national, 45 PLUS, 24 70–71 Royal Gazette, 65 Police, 66 St. George Parish, guest- house, 98 16_962244 bindex.qxp 8/1/06 3:44 PM Page 239

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Royal Naval Dockyard (Sandys walking tour, 193–196 best-kept secrets, 14 Parish), 13–14, 49, 170–171, where you can be alone, 180 best places to experience Old 194 Sandys (taxi company), 48 Bermuda, 13–14 Rum, 104 SATH (Society for Accessible best views, 12 Travel & Hospitality), 35 Devonshire Parish, 176–177 Sayle, William, 13 for families with children, 168 Safety, 33, 67 Scaur Hill Fort Park (Sandys Hamilton Parish, 178 Sailing, 5, 150 Parish), 12, 13, 167 organized tours, 162–166 best sailing outfitters, 11–12 Scuba diving, 5–6, 145–149 Paget Parish, 172–173 races, 159 best dive sites, 8–9 Pembroke Parish (City of Marion-to-Bermuda Race, books about, 46 Hamilton), 173–176 29 schools and outfitters, St. George Parish, 178–184 Match Racing, 29 148–149 Sandys Parish, 167–171 Sail on Bermuda (City sites, 146–147 Smith’s Parish, 177 of Hamilton), 202 Seafood, 102–103 Southampton Parish, 171 St. David’s Island (St. George Sea life, 219–220 top attractions, 161–162 Parish), 14 Sea scallops, 103 Warwick Parish, 171–172 where you can be alone, 181 Seatguru.com, 42 Silver jewelry and objects, St. George Parish , 13, 54, 60, 169, City of Hamilton, 206 accommodations, 90 174, 176, 182, 184, 186, 189, Skyrider Bermuda Ltd. (Sandys guesthouse, 98 190, 207, 222 Parish), 150 brief description of, 55–56 Sea Wolfe Sportfishing (Somer- Smatt’s Cycle Livery, Ltd., 59 nightlife, 213 set Parish), 149 Smith’s Parish restaurants, 136–138 Seniors Rugby World Cup, 30 accommodations, cottage shopping, 209 Senior travelers, 35–36 colony, 88–90 sights and attractions, Service charges, restaurant, bicycling, 156 178–184 110 brief description of, 54 St. George’s Cricket Club (St. Sessions House (Parliament nightlife, 213 George Parish), 158 Building, City of Hamilton), restaurants, 133–134 St. George’s Golf Club (St. 176, 188 sights and attractions, 177 George Parish), 9, 155 Shark, 103 Smoking, 67 St. George’s Historical Society Sharon Wilson Gallery Snorkeling, 144–145 Museum (St. George Town), (Southampton Parish), 208 Soccer, 159 183, 190 Shelly Bay (Hamilton Parish), Society for Accessible Travel & St. George’s Mini-Bus 5, 143 Hospitality (SATH), 35 Service, 61 Shifting House (Sandys Parish), Solomon’s (City of Hamilton), St. George Town (St. George 169 204 Parish), 178–184 Shoes, City of Hamilton, 206 Somerset Bridge (Sandys back streets of, 13 Shopping, 197–209 Parish), 156, 169, 193 brief description of, 55 best buys, 197–198 Somerset Bridge Watersports, shopping, 198 City of Hamilton, 198, 12, 150 walking tour, 189–193 199–207 Somerset Cricket Club (Somer- St. James’ Anglican Church duty-free, 199, 209 set Parish), 158 (Sandys Parish), 167–168 finding an address, 199 Somerset Long Bay Park St. Peter’s Church (St. George Hamilton Parish, 208–209 (Sandys Parish), 196 Parish), 13, 162, 183, 190 around the island, 207–209 Somerset Long Bay (Sandys St. Theresa’s (City of Hamilton), St. George Parish, 198, 209 Parish), 5, 143 188 sales, 199 Somerset Pharmacy (Somerset Sales tax, 199 sales tax and duty, 199 Village), 63 Salt Kettle Yacht Charters Sandys Parish, 198, 208 Somerset Village (Sandys (Paget Parish), 145 Southampton Parish, 208 Parish), 196 Sandys Parish store hours, 198 Somers Garden (St. George accommodations, cottage Shore fishing, 150 Town), 183, 190 colonies, 86, 91 Sights and attractions, Somers Wharf & Branch Stores brief description of, 49–50 160–184 (St. George Parish), 208 nightlife, 213 for architecture lovers, Somers Wharf (St. George restaurants, 107–111 161–162 Town), 193 shopping, 198, 208 best historic sights, 13 Soul of America, 36–37 sights and attractions, 167–171 16_962244 bindex.qxp 8/1/06 3:44 PM Page 240

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Sound View Road (Sandys Telephone, 67 Parish), 194 Telephone directory, 68 Unfinished Cathedral Southampton Parish Television channel, 66 (St. George Town), accommodations Temperatures, average 162, 184, 190 guesthouse, 96–97, 98 daytime, 26 United Kingdom housekeeping units, 93 Tennis, 157 customs regulations, 22 resort hotels, 72–73, 76 best facilities, 9–10 entry requirements, 20 small hotels, 81–82 Invitation Tennis Weeks, passports, 66 brief description of, 50–51 29–30 travel advice, 33 nightlife, 211, 213 Upstairs Golf & Tennis Shop visitor information in, 19 restaurants, 111–116 (City of Hamilton), 206 United States shopping, 208 Terceira’s Stables, 62 Consulate General, 64 sights and attractions, 171 Theater, musical, 215 customs regulations, 22 where you can be alone, Time zone, 68 entry requirements, 20 180–181 Tipping, 68 passports, 65, 66 South West Breaker, 8, 147 T-Mobile Hotspot, 38 travel advice, 33 Special events and festivals, Tobacco, City of Hamilton, 207 visitor information in, 19 26–30 Tobacco Bay Beach House (St. United Vacations, 43 Spectator sports, 158–159 George Parish), 143–144 Upstairs Golf & Tennis Shop Spicelands Riding Centre Tobacco Bay (St. George (City of Hamilton), 206 (Warwick Parish), 156 Parish), 5, 143–144, 144 USA3000 Airlines, 40 The Spinning Wheel (City Tom Moore’s Jungle, 55 U.S. Customs & Border of Hamilton), 211 Tours, organized, 162–166. See Protection (CBP), 22 Spirit of Bermuda, 170 also Boat tours and cruises Spittal Pond Nature Reserve Town Hall (St. George Town), (Smith’s Parish), 11, 156, 183, 189 Vera P. Card (City 157, 177 Transit information, 68 of Hamilton), 203 Splash (City of Hamilton), Transportation, 57–62 Verdmont Historic House 3, 211 by bicycle, 60 Museum (Smith’s Parish), Sportswear, City of Hamilton, by bus, 61 13, 166 206 by ferry, 61–62 Verdmont (Smith’s Parish), Square One (City of Hamilton), by horse-drawn carriage, 62 162, 177 212–213 by motorbike, 58–59 Victoria Park (City of Stamps, City of Hamilton, 207 by taxi, 58 Hamilton), 188 STA Travel, 41 Travel agents, 19 Victory, 170 Stefanel (City of Hamilton), Travel Assistance Inter- Villa rentals, 70 203 national, 32 Villas, 92 Stonehole Bay, 142 Traveler’s checks, 25 Visa Stuart’s (City of Hamilton), Travelex Insurance Services, 32 ATM Locator, 39 66, 206 Travel Guard International, 32 traveler’s checks, 25 Student travel, 37 Traveling Internationally with Visitor information, 19, 49 Summer, 26 Your Kids, 36 Visitors Service Bureau Sunglasses, City of Hamilton, Traveling to Bermuda, 2, 40–43 City of Hamilton, 185, 214 202 Travel insurance, 31–32 St. George Town, 49, 179 Sweet-potato pudding, 103 Travel Insured International, 32 Sandys Parish, 167 Swiss Timing (City of Travelocity, 37 Hamilton), 204 Travel warnings, 39 Swizzle Inn (Hamilton Parish), Tread Lightly, 34 Wahoo, 103 211–212 Trip-cancellation insurance, Walker Christopher 31–32 Goldsmiths (City of Tucker House Museum (St. Hamilton), 204 Tarpon Hole, 8, 147 George Town), 183–184 Walking tours, 185–196 Tauton (shipwreck dive), Tucker House (St. George City of Hamilton, 185–189 8–9, 147 Parish), 162, 192 St. George Town, 189–193 Taxes, 67 Twain, Mark, 230–231 Sandys Parish, 193–196 Taxis, 58 27th Century Boutique (City Warwick Long Bay, 52 airport, 47–48 of Hamilton), 203 Warwick Long Bay (Warwick touring tip, 58 Twice Told Tales (City Parish), 4, 12, 141–142, 171 Taylors (St. George Parish), 209 of Hamilton), 204 16_962244 bindex.qxp 8/1/06 3:44 PM Page 241

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Warwick Parish Edgehill Manor Guest House Royal Palms Hotel (City of accommodations (City of Hamilton), 97 Hamilton), 89, 96 guesthouse, 99–100 Elbow Beach Hotel (Paget St. George’s Club (St. George housekeeping units, Parish), 14, 16, 76, Parish), 90 91–92, 93–94 78, 89, 139 Salt Kettle House (Paget brief description of, 51–52 The Fairmont Southampton Parish), 16, 99 restaurants, 116–117 (Southampton Parish), Sandpiper Apartments sights and attractions, 15, 72–73, 79, 89 (Warwick Parish), 89, 94 171–172 Fourways Inn (Paget Parish), 91 Surf Side Beach Club (Paget where you can be alone, 181 Granaway Guest House & Parish), 92–93 Water, drinking, 68 Cottage (Warwick Parish), Valley Cottages & Apartments Water-skiing, 151 16, 99–100 (Paget Parish), 95 Waterville (Paget Parish), Grape Bay Beach Hotel (Paget Vienna Guest Apartments 172–173 Parish), 83 (Warwick Parish), 94 Wayport, 38 Grape Bay Cottages Waterloo House (City of Weather, 25–26, 68 (Southampton Parish), 93 Hamilton), 84–85 Websites Greenbank Guest House (Paget The Wharf Executive Suites for booking airline tickets, 37 Parish), 98–99 (Paget Parish), 84 personalized “weblet,” 20 Greene’s Guest House Wyndham Bermuda Resort & for travel advice, 33 (Southampton Parish), 98 Spa (Southampton Parish), traveler’s toolbox, 39 Grotto Bay Beach Resort 15, 73, 76, 89 Wedding consultants, 31 (Hamilton Parish), Weddings, 30–31 15, 16, 79–81, 89 The Wedding Salon, 31 Hamiltonian Hotel & Island RESTAURANTS West Whale Bay, 144 Club (City of Hamilton), 86 Aqua (Devonshire Parish), Whale and Dolphin Conserva- Harmony Club (Paget Parish), 17, 132–133 tion Society, 34 15, 83–84 Ascots, 17, 120–121 Wheels Cycle, 59 Horizons and Cottages (Paget Bacci (Southampton Parish), White Horse Tavern (St. George Parish), 87–88 112–113 Town), 178, 189, 214 Little Pomander Guest House Bailey’s Ice Cream & Food Wi-Fi access, 38 (Paget Parish), 99 D’Lites Restaurant (Hamilton Windjammer Gallery (City Marley Beach Cottages (Paget Parish), 135 of Hamilton), 200 Parish), 91–92 Barracuda Grill (City of Winter, 25 Munro Beach Cottages Hamilton), 121 Winter, Keith, 149 (Southampton Parish), 93 The Beach (City of Hamilton), W. J. Boyle & Son (City of The Newstead Belmont Hills 128 Hamilton), 206 Golf Resort & Spa (Paget Beethoven’s (Sandys Parish), Woolens, City of Hamilton, 207 Parish), 80 110 World Legacy Awards, 33–34 9 Beaches (Sandys Parish), Bistro J (City of Hamilton), 123 Writers, 230–231 2, 91 Black Horse Tavern (St. George The Oxford House (City of Parish), 17, 136 Hamilton), 97–98 The Breakers Ocean Terrace Zuill, William S., 231 Paraquet Guest Apartments Café (Smith’s Parish), 133 (Paget Parish), 94–95 Café Cairo (City of Hamilton), Pink Beach Club & Cottages 2, 121 ACCOMMODATIONS (Smith’s Parish), 2, 88 Café Gio (St. George Parish), Ariel Sands Beach Club (Devon- Pompano Beach Club 136, 193 shire Parish), 88 (Southampton Parish), 81–82 Cafe Lido (Paget Parish), 117 Astwood Cove (Warwick The Reefs (Southampton Chopsticks Restaurant (City Parish), 16, 93–94 Parish), 82 of Hamilton), 128–129 Aunt Nea’s Inn at Hillcrest Robin’s Nest (Pembroke Coconut Rock (City of (St. George Parish), 98 Parish), 95 Hamilton), 129 Cambridge Beaches (Sandys Rosedon Hotel (City of Coconuts (Southampton Parish), 86–87 Hamilton), 85–86 Parish), 113 Clear View Suites & Villas Rosemont (City of Hamilton), East Meets West (City (Hamilton Parish), 90 16, 89, 95 of Hamilton), 123 Dawkins Manor (Paget Royal Heights Guest House Flanagan’s Irish Pub & Restau- Parish), 97 (Southampton Parish), 96–97 rant (City of Hamilton), 123–124 16_962244 bindex.qxp 8/1/06 3:44 PM Page 242

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Fort Hamilton “Victoria Castle” Little Venice (City of Hamilton), Portofino (City of Hamilton), Tea Shoppe (City of Hamilton), 118, 120 131–132 189 Lobster Pot & Boat House Bar Primavera (City of Hamilton), Freddie’s Pub on the Square (City of Hamilton), 17, 125 127 (St. George Parish), 137 L’Oriental (City of Hamilton), Red Carpet Bar & Restaurant Freeport Seafood Restaurant 125–126 (City of Hamilton), 127 (Sandys Parish), 111 Mediterraneo Bar & Ristorante The Robin Hood (City of Hamil- Fresco’s Restaurant & Wine Bar (City of Hamilton), 17, 122 ton), 132 (City of Hamilton), 124 Mickey’s Beach Bistro & Bar Rosa’s Cantina (City of Hamil- The Frog & Onion Pub (Sandys (Hamilton Parish), 135 ton), 132 Parish), 111 The Middleton Room (Paget Rustico (Hamilton Parish), 135 Green Lantern (City of Parish), 117 Sapori (Paget Parish), 117–118 Hamilton), 129 Monte Carlo (City of Hamilton), Silk (City of Hamilton), Greg’s Steakhouse (Southamp- 122 2, 17, 127 ton Parish), 114 Monty’s (City of Hamilton), 131 Somerset Country Squire Pub & Griffin’s (St. George Parish), M. R. Onions (City of Hamilton), Restaurant (Sandys Parish), 137–138 126 110–111, 196 Grill 56 (Southampton Parish), Mrs. Tea’s Victorian Tearoom Specialty Inn (Smith’s Parish), 113–114 (Southampton Parish), 134 The Harbourfront (City of 115–116 The Spot Restaurant (City Hamilton), 121–122 Newport Room (Southampton of Hamilton), 132 Harley’s (City of Hamilton), 124 Parish), 17, 111–112 Swizzle Inn South Shore Henry VIII (Southampton North Rock Brewing Company (Hamilton Parish), 136 Parish), 114–115 (Smith’s Parish), 133 Tamarisk Dining Room (Sandys Heritage Court (City of Palm Court (Hamilton Parish), Parish), 17, 107 Hamilton), 124–125 135 Tavern by the Sea (St. George The Hickory Stick (City Palms Restaurant (Warwick Parish), 138 of Hamilton), 129 Parish), 116 Tio Pepe (Southampton Parish), Hog Penny (City of Hamilton), Paradiso Cafe (City of Hamilton), 115 129–130 131, 186 Tom Moore’s Tavern (Hamilton House of India (City of Paraquet Restaurant (Paget Parish), 17–18, 134, 230 Hamilton), 130 Parish), 118 Tuscany (City of Hamilton), Jamaican Grill (City of Pasta Basta (City of Hamilton), 127–128 Hamilton), 130 131 Waterloo House (City of La Coquille (City of Hamilton), Pawpaws Restaurant & Bar Hamilton), 120 118 (Warwick Parish), 116–117 Waterlot Inn (Southampton Landfall (Hamilton Parish), 134 The Pickled Onion (City of Parish), 18, 112 La Trattoria (City of Hamilton), Hamilton), 122–123 Whaler Inn (Southampton 125 Pirates Landing (Sandys Parish), 114 Lemon Tree Café (City of Parish), 110 White Horse Tavern (St. George Hamilton), 2–3, 130–131 The Porch (City of Hamilton), Parish), 138 Lighthouse Tea Room 126 Wickets Brasserie (Southamp- (Southampton Parish), 115 Port O’Call (City of Hamilton), ton Parish), 116 126–127