Bermuda

View from the Reefs hotel

My BFF, champagne drinking partner in crime has lived in Bermuda for the last 10 years so this is a place that I have visited over and over again since she moved there in 2007. As of this post, I have been to Bermuda 17 times and will continue to update this page with my absolute favorite things to do while visiting the island!

I have been to the island nearly every time of year so Bermuda isn’t just a summer destination, especially if you are looking for a long weekend getaway. Bermuda is in a league of its own compared to other Caribbean islands that I have visited, not only is it gorgeous but it is easy to get around, safe and most importantly, Bermuda is only a 2 hour flight from the East Coast! I have never stayed in a hotel while visiting Bermuda so this post will largely include things to do and places to eat.

Beaches:

• Tuckers Point – can only go if staying there or with a member (lucky me!)

Tucker’s Point Beach Club

Lounging at Tucker’s Point adult pool!

• Elbow Beach – good snorkeling right off the beach
• Jobson’s Cove / Warwick long bay – very pink sand & cool caves

Checking out Jobson’s Cove!

• Horseshoe Bay – big beach with a café – can be more crowded if the cruise ships are in (but you can rent chairs)
• Church Bay – smaller less crowded beach at the end of South Shore Rd – known for snorkeling
• John Smith’s Bay – located on the south shore, it is a local’s favorite

Restaurants:

Dinner: 

In Town (in no particular order):

• Marcus – at Hamilton Princess Hotel

View of the Hamilton Princess harbor while eating dinner at Marcus

• 1609 – at Hamilton Princess Hotel (nice open air on the water) – also good for lunch

View from 1609

• Harbourfront – on the edge of town – can sit outside on the water – great sushi
• Harry’s – also a good lunch spot overlooking the Hamilton Harbor
• Red – sit on the patio – fun bar scene on Friday nights
• Port O’Call – sit on the patio to observe the action on Front street

Out of Town (in no particular order):

• Lido or Mickey’s – both on the beach at Elbow Beach Resort – Mickeys is more casual and right on the beach – Lido is fancier and just overlooking the beach. There is also Sea Breeze there for tapas and cocktails.
• Hamilton Princess Beach Club – this is a great location right on the beach and has a fantastic play area for kids

Sunset dinner along the shoreline at HPBC

• Blu – great all around menu and good harbor views (request a table by the window for the sunset)
• Waterlot Inn – part of the Southampton Hotel, steak house – fancier inside with live music outside in summer
• Four Ways – a little fancier/old Bermuda style – excellent souffles for dessert
• The Ocean Club at the Southampton Princess and is right on the water

Lunch with a view at The Ocean Club!

• The Dining Room at Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse – great to sit outside if weather is nice

Outside dining at Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse

After dinner group shot at Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse

• The Loren – has a good restaurant overlooking the beach

Sunset at The Pink Beach Club at The Loren 

Lunch (more casual):

In Town (in no particular order):

• Harry’s on the water in town – nice to sit outside there
• Pickled Onion – sit on the patio overlooking Front Street and the Harbor
• Hog Penny – famous Bermuda Pub with live music – Cheers bar modeled after this
• Devil’s Isle – right in town so location is central – can sit on the patio but no water views or anything

Out of Town (in no particular order):

• Swizzle Inn – for lunch or cocktails – there are two locations, I prefer the South Shore one vs. the one by the airport – Swizzle in, swagger out!
• Breezes at Cambridge Beaches – kind of a hike but nice to sit on the beach if you’re out in the Dockyards area (adults only!)

View from Breezes

• Village Pantry – good brunch spot in Flatts near the Zooquarium; near the airport

Other Activities:

• Boating! You can charter a boat and have someone drive you around or you can charter a pontoon boat and drive it yourself! Both are super fun!

Chartering our own boat!

Getting driven around on the Ana Luna catamaran is nice too!

• Kayaking/Snorkeling off Elbow Beach
• Renting Scooters to cover more of the island by bike
• Railway Trail – this is really nice if you want to go for a walk – some hotels also can hook you up with bicycle rentals
• St. George’s – this is a nice old town – you can do historical tour’s of St. George’s which are really interesting, or go for the photo op below

• Sea Glass Beach – if you’re in St. George you might want to check out this beach at the Fort Alexander Battery

Collecting sea glass!