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Although Bermuda is less
than 21 square miles in size, the island
offers you plenty of choices. To help you
narrow them down, our editors have
developed a list of favorites. See the
list below for our top picks in a variety
of categories -- and enjoy the best
Bermuda has to offer.
Favorite Restaurants
The fabulous view from the Gibbs
Hill Lighthouse Tea Room is one reason to visit this
classic English tearoom. The afternoon
teas, complete with Devonshire cream and
homemade scones, are another. Also open
for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The
award-winning Waterlot
Inn is actually part of
the Fairmont Southampton Hotel, although
it is housed down the hill in an historic
building on the waterfront. The menu
combines traditional Bermudian fare
(don't miss the Bermuda fish chowder)
with French and Mediterranean influences.
It is also a great place for a steak! The
wine list is superb, especially the
selection of aged ports, which can be
enjoyed after dinner in the small but
pleasant bar area.
Favorite Attractions
The Bermuda
Aquarium, Museum and Zoo
can be thought of as three attractions in
one: the
Aquarium displays over 200
species of fishes and invertebrates, and
its 140,000-gallon North Rock Exhibit was
the first living coral exhibit of this
scale in the world; with more than 300
birds, reptiles and mammals on display
from oceanic islands, the
Zoo is committed to the
exhibition, breeding and reintroduction
of threatened and endangered species; and
the most recent addition, the Natural
History Museum, which bridges the
two, focuses on the Island’s
geology, native biodiversity and
habitats.
We love the old-world
ambiance of the Town of St.
George,
with its plethora of historical
attractions and its tiny, picturesque
streets. We recommend that you set aside
a least half a day to soak up its charm
at a leisurely pace.
Favorite Drinks
Given rum's role in Bermuda's history
(even today, legendary rum-maker Gosling's is
the largest exporter of a Bermuda-made
product), it is not surprising that
Bermuda's two most well-loved drinks
contain rum. A Dark
'n' Stormy is
made with Gosling's Black Seal Rum and
ginger beer and is traditionally served
in a highball glass with a wedge of lime.
A Rum Swizzle typically contains
Gosling's Black Seal Rum and its Gold
Rum, plus pineapple juice, orange juice,
grenadine and a dash of Angostura
Bitters, all shaken together until
frothy, and then served in a martini
glass.
Favorite Souvenirs
Take the beautiful views of Bermuda home
with you in one of Carole
Holding's
watercolours.
Available online and at three Bermuda
shops, these paintings and lithographs
are filled with the light and colors of
Bermuda.
Bermuda's famous
pink sand makes
a perfect souvenir, reminding you over
and over again of the time you spent
luxuriating in the Bermuda sun. Display
it in attractive glass vessels, or use it
on a pretty plate to stabilize pillar
candles. And the best thing? It's free!
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