Bermuda

Capital	Hamilton
Currency	Bermudian dollar (BMD); par with US dollar
Population	65,773 (July 2006 est.)
Government	British overseas territory with internal self-government
Language	English (official), Portuguese

When to Go
The best time to visit Bermuda is from spring through to autumn. The islands have ample rainfall, but no rivers or freshwater lakes. Bermuda has a mild, humid subtropical maritime climate though gales and strong winds are common in winter. The hurricane season is from June to November.

Language
The principal language spoken is English, although many Bermudians have a strong accent. Portuguese is the second most widely spoken language.

Vacations to Bermuda

Some things to see
Town of St. George: A scenic World Heritage Site with small winding streets with typical British Colonial architecture with fountains, gardens and squares, cobbled streets and plazas.

Bermuda Maritime Museum: After the loss of its naval bases during the American Revolutionary War, the British Royal Navy relocated the headquarters of its Atlantic Fleet.

Gibbs Hill Lighthouse: One of the oldest cast iron structures in the world. You can climb its 180 steps to the observation deck surrounding the lamp, which offers spectacular views of the island and the waters around. There is a Tea Room at its base offering drinks and light fare.

Some things to do
Go to one of Bermuda's lovely pink sandy beaches. Golf at one of Bermuda’s has many golf courses and driving ranges spread out along its length. Take a walk along the Bermuda Railway Trail stretching from St. George Town through Pembroke Parish and on toward Somerset Village. It offers spectacular views of the island and waters along its length.

Weather
Bermuda enjoys a mild climate. The Gulf Stream, which flows between the island and North America, keeps the climate temperate. Showers may be heavy at times, but the skies clear quickly. Spring like temperatures prevail from mid-December to late March, with the average temperature ranging from 16°C-21°C.

Merchandise
Bermuda can be expensive. Because of Bermuda's steep import tax, all goods sold in stores that come from off the island carry a significant mark-up.

Cruisine
Two relatively unique Bermudian dishes are salted codfish, boiled with potatoes, and Hoppin' John, a simple dish of boiled rice and black-eyed peas. Bay grapes are like Surinam cherries and loquats that are found throughout Bermuda and are normally eaten from the tree. Bermuda Bananas which are smaller and sweeter than others, are often eaten on Sunday mornings with codfish and potatoes. Fish is eaten widely in the form of local tuna, wahoo, and rockfish. Local fish is a common feature on restaurant menus across the island. Fish Chowder seasoned with sherry pepper sauce and dark rum is a favourite across the island.

Beverage
Rum Swizzle which is a rum cocktail made of Demerera Rum (amber rum) and Jamaican Rum (dark rum) along with an assortment of citrus juices. Sometimes brandy is added to the mixture as well. Note, it is quite strong. According to local lore, it was named after the Swizzle Inn (although swizzle [13]] is a term that originated in England, possibly in the 18th Century) where it was said to be devloped. Dark n' Stormy is a highball of Gosling's Black Seal, a dark blend of local rums, mixed with Barritt's Bermuda Stone Ginger Beer.

Safety first
Most crime is petty like robbery. Using common sense and similar precautions that one would take at home is usually sufficient enough to deter most thieves.

Healthwise
Bermuda can get very hot during the day, so a bottle of water is very handy for those venturing more than a short distance from their hotels. Health care in Bermuda is incredibly expensive, and is roughly at American standards. There is one hospital on the island with emergency services. Air Ambulance service is available to additional medical services on the US east coast.