There is so much to love about Bermuda.  It is just a peaceful, happy place where the sun is almost always shining and the weather is perfect.  Right off the coast of North Carolina, the small island of Bermuda is super easy and affordable to get to.  We actually have some close friends who live on island, so we have seen it both from a tourist and a local's perspective.

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Bermuda is home to some of the most gorgeous public and private beaches.  Some of the beaches, such as  Elbow Beach and Horseshoe Bay, are known worldwide for their hues of pink sand that comes from the coral below the sea.  The warm crystal blue waters are impossible to not enjoy.

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There are a few small towns along the island, with one being really the main hub of Bermuda.  These areas house a lot of the restaurants, bars, shops and artisans of the island.  They are quaint and absolutely perfect in everyway.  Bermuda is also known for its immaculate golf courses.  Many have prime views of the open ocean.  I am not a golfer myself, but they look fantastic!  Many many years ago, Bermuda housed some of the British Navy.  The large harbor and its original fort, still remain today.  The harbor now holds massive yachts and is where the cruise ships anchor. 

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As amazing as Bermuda is, it is a very expensive.  Hotels, food and drinking will not be cheap.  It's an island!  Everything either is imported or produced right there.  Expect to spend a good bit of money on this trip.  You can manage your money a little more wisely, by not going out to eat every night.  Grab some food and drinks from the grocery store and relax at the park or on the beach at night.

 

When it comes to meals, seafood dishes are very prominent.  Makes perfect sense right?  Having freshly caught fish, right off the boat, is absolutely delicious.  Most are served with some potato variation and veggies.  Fresh tropical fruits are also very good here.  What is also super cool, is that Gosling rum originated in Bermuda almost 200 years ago.  The Gosling family still lives in Bermuda and continues to run the business to this day. 

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Almost everywhere you go in Bermuda accepts credit card.  Just make sure you let you bank know you are traveling.  They also accept cash in USD, woohoo!  No need to go to your bank for a currency exchange.  As always, you should carry some cash just incase. 

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Getting around Bermuda can be a little crazy at times.  First, driving is on the other side of the road takes a little bit to get used to.  Also, the roads are very tight and windy.  Most cars that you see are small and compact for this very reason.  Sometimes, I honestly questioned if two cars could actually fit on some bends.  Mopeds are a very common means of transportation. They are much cheaper and easier to maneuver around.  You just have to be a little bold if you are the driver.  If you do not intend to stay put at your hotel, you will have to rent either a moped or a car.  That or you can use public transportation to get around.  Taxis are also available on island.  They do not have Uber, but their taxis do have an app that you can download.  

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