Bermuda is a 20-square-mile island in the Gulf Stream that first became popular more than a century ago when well-to-do New Englanders sought refuge here from the rigors of harsh northern winters. The island was relatively close to the great East Coast cities, a critical factor in the days before rapid air travel and the development of resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico. Nowadays, of course, winter vacationers want more than just a temperate climate, opting instead for tropical destinations where they can take a morning dip in the ocean and dine outdoors with the hummingbirds. To enjoy that privilege in Bermuda, you must visit between May and October. That said, Bermuda remains a distinctive place of quiet beauty that lends itself well to a relaxing midsummer-autumn escape.
Bermuda’s location in the Gulf Stream gives it a subtropical climate. Showers occur throughout the year. Spring and fall are the most pleasant seasons. In winter, the sea is too cold for swimming.
Passport. Visit travel.state.gov, and for travelers’ health information, cdc.gov.
To phone hotels in Bermuda, dial 1 + 441 (Bermuda code) + local numbers in listings.
Bermudian dollar (BMD). The Bermudian dollar is set at par with the U.S. dollar. U.S. currency readily accepted.
Bermuda’s location in the Gulf Stream gives it a subtropical climate. Showers occur throughout the year. Spring and fall are the most pleasant seasons. In winter, the sea is too cold for swimming.
None. There is a U.S. Consulate, Tel. (441) 295-1342.
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