HAMILTON, BERMUDA

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Located 650 miles off the coast of North Carolina is a 21-square-mile island dotted with pastel-colored houses, pink sand beaches and narrow winding roads. As a self-governing British colony, Bermuda is comprised of 181 small islands and islets connected by bridges and causeways that resemble a fishhook from the air.

Bermuda is divided into nine parishes or "tribes," as they were called back in the 1600s when the island was first surveyed. The original eight tribes, named after prominent shareholders in the Bermuda Company, included Sandys, Southampton, Warwick, Paget, Pembroke, Devonshire, Smith's and Hamilton, and were divided by narrow lanes. While some tribe roads are remnants of the past, others exist today as shortcuts to major roads and footpaths found during walks around the island. St. George's, considered public land back in those days, is the island's ninth parish.

Each parish is unique. St. George's captures the island's past with structures dating back to the 17th century—now they are modernized, and pastel-colored buildings make up the government and shopping Mecca in Hamilton... more

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17 reviews of Hamilton, Bermuda
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Submitted by:masroland64
June 1, 2009
I have been to Bermuda too many times to count...mostly while working for an airlines and recently to visit a time share unit. I have Never been on a cruise. The people of Bermuda don't particularly like cruisers they call them T shirt customers. I guess because they don't spend much money on the island. Bermuda itself is a wonderful island and is a great spot for approx. 4-5 days then like everything else it becomes too small and too QUIET!! Beaches are beautiful and waves after storms are i... More
I have been to Bermuda too many times to count...mostly while working for an airlines and recently to visit a time share unit. I have Never been on a cruise. The people of Bermuda don't particularly like cruisers they call them T shirt customers. I guess because they don't spend much money on the island. Bermuda itself is a wonderful island and is a great spot for approx. 4-5 days then like everything else it becomes too small and too QUIET!! Beaches are beautiful and waves after storms are incredible.
BE CAREFUL ..on the beaches and don't bring anything of value..unless one of you intends to go stay on the beach..you are apt to be visited by a bunch of motor bike hoods or have a lookout on the beach and then when your party goes in the water together will steal anything of value-cameras watches money etc. We noticed the guys sitting on the rock in the water just eyeballing the beach for his chance to call his buddy to run and jump on any bare blanket waiting in the bushes with his bike...
The food is OK but VERY expensive. The cheapest meal at a local joint will cost you 25.00 for a burger and coke and a dinner w/table cloth and wine will run you 200-250.00.
Even though its a very expensive place ...IT is beautiful and a definate place to see and the snorkeling is the BEST I've ever seen!!! You must go at least once!!! Very romantic place with the motor bikes (can't rent a car-NO ONE! It's either a bus or moped!)...and great for golf.
Date of Trip to : October2008
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $1001-$2000
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July 20, 2008
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Date of Trip to : January2005
Purpose of your trip: Business
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Submitted by:BALDY741
April 26, 2008
My wife and I have been to Bermuda on pleasure and business.about 12 times. It is certainly the most beautiful island on this earth. We usually fly but have taken several cruises to Bermuda. The bus system of travel is not too expensive by American standards and quite reliable..We have stayed at the Hamilton Fairmont the Reefs Sonesta Bermuda collegeGrotto Bay and some which are no longer in existence. The people are very friendlly and there is no poverty as we know it. I've played tennis at the... More
My wife and I have been to Bermuda on pleasure and business.about 12 times. It is certainly the most beautiful island on this earth. We usually fly but have taken several cruises to Bermuda. The bus system of travel is not too expensive by American standards and quite reliable..We have stayed at the Hamilton Fairmont the Reefs Sonesta Bermuda collegeGrotto Bay and some which are no longer in existence. The people are very friendlly and there is no poverty as we know it. I've played tennis at the old Sonesta but never got to the many beautful golf courses. We had planned to go this yearl 2008 but even with flying and lodging at the Hamilton Princess the cost is out of the question almost $2500 for three days including flight from LGA or JFK but no meals except maybe contintental breakfast.
Date of Trip to : June2005
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $1001-$2000
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