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The idyllic island of Bermuda - with pink sand beaches and a deliciously luxurious ambience - has long been a favourite with the jet set. Its capital, Hamilton, offers fine dining, exciting shopping and plenty of opportunities for fun after dark. There are no car hires, but visitors can hop on a horse and carriage or scooter to enjoy fun rides whilst taking in the sites of the city."
Getting There
Non-stop flights connect Bermuda International Airport (www.bermudaairport.com) - which lies nine miles east of Hamilton - with New York, Washington, Toronto and several other North American cities in a few hours, as well as Gatwick in the United Kingdom. Airlines run extra flights in high season, from April to October. The island is also a popular stop for cruise lines; the main operators are Celebrity Cruises (www.celebritycruises.com), Norwegian Cruise Line (www.ncl.com) and Royal Caribbean International (www.royalcaribbean.com) who run seven-day round-trip from ports along the east coast of the US. All visitors, including those from the United States, require a passport.
Weather
Bermuda's semi tropical climate is one of its manifest attractions. Even in winter (December - March) afternoon temperatures can reach 21oC (70oF). August is usually the hottest month - up to 32oC (90oF) but hurricanes can sometimes sweep up from the Caribbean.
Transportation/Getting Around
| Taxi |
Carriage |
Bus |
Scooter Hire | |
| Hotlines | Bermuda Taxi Radio Cabs (441) 295 4141 Bermuda Taxi Operators Company (441) 292 4175 Bermuda Taxi Services (441) 295 8294 BIU Taxi Co-op Transportation (441) 292 4476 |
Regular horse-drawn carriages can hold up to four passengers, though larger versions are available. Terceira's Stables (441) 236 3014 |
The pink and blue busses, whose 12 routes cover almost the entire island, are run by the Bermuda Public Transportation Board. (441) 292 3852 www.gov.bm |
Oleander Cycles (441) 236 5235 Wheels Cycles (441) 292 2245 |
| Fare range/ destinations |
Fares start at $4.80. |
$30 for 30 minutes. |
The island is divided into 14 fare zones. A one-day adult pass costs $12. |
From $50 per day, including insurance, one tank of gas, pick-up/delivery and breakdown service. |
| Operating hours | 24 hours |
9.00 am - 9.00 pm though hours may vary |
6.15 am - 11.45 pm depending on route |
24 hours |
| Ferry |
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| Hotlines | Sea Express operates four ferry routes - Blue, Pink, Green and Orange - around the Great Sound and to St George's. They depart from the terminal at Albuoy's Point on Front Street. www. seaexpress.bm |
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| Fare range/ destinations |
Tickets cost from $2. A one-day adult pass costs $12. |
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| Operating hours | 6.50 am - 11.00 pm depending on route |
Local Language
Learn more about local language from below.
| English | Local language |
| A greeting, meaning hello | Wot's happenin'? |
| Friend | Buy (boy) |
| A friend whose name you can't recall | Ace buy (as in "Wot's happenin', ace buy?") |
| I'm fine, everything is OK | Cool-Cool |
| Saying goodbye to someone | Down de road |
| Annoyed | Waxed (vexed) |
| Accept your punishment | Tek ya licks |
| Think about what you're saying | Catch ya sel |
| Swimming costume | Baythins |
| Sunglasses | Blinds |
| Chattering Idly | Chopsin |
| Very nice | Crucial |
| Well dressed | Decked out |
| Crazy | Fullish |
| I understand, no problem | Gotchew-Covered |
| Do me a favour | Hook me up |
| VIP | Large |
| Going somewhere | On a mission |
| Naughty | Rawng |
Business and Finance
Behind Hamilton's touristic facade lies its powerful international reinsurance and financial industry - the island's per capita GDP (US$69,900) is one of the highest in the world - handling investment services, global management of intellectual property, aircraft and ship registration and much more.
The above information is for reference only. They may be provided to HSBC by other persons or compiled by HSBC from information and materials provided by other persons. HSBC does not warrant the truth, reliability, accuracy or adequacy of the above information and HSBC assumes no liability for any reliance on them by you or any other persons. Please contact the relevant merchant, company or organisation for further details.
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