Back in the mid 1800's, Bermuda Onions became a major export crop for Bermuda and Bermudians became known as 'Onions' and Bermuda itself, 'The Onion Patch'. Stay awhile and you will learn much more about Bermuda.

There are 3 main Cultural Centres with the beaches in between being accessible in 15 minutes.

Bermuda's Hotels are relatively expensive with many of them winning international awards for their excellence. There are 13 Hotels and Resorts in total, and 60+ Bed and Breakfasts, Guest Houses and other Vacation Rentals.

There are many Recreational, Sporting and Cultural Activities and Attractions to experience in Bermuda with the majority being in the fresh air amid azure ocean waters and scents of hibiscus, oleander and royal poinsiana. Bermuda's beauty is merely a backdrop to the history it has, with the Town of St. George being a World Heritage Site and the Royal Naval Dockyard once being the largest British Naval facility or fort outside of the United Kingdom.

The most popular of Bermuda's beaches are located along the western South Shore of the island with a couple of others at either end of the island. The South Shore beaches are known for being long stretches of soft, pink sand with ocean waves suitable for bodysurfing whereas other beaches are known for their exceptional snorkelling. There are 25 regularly visited beaches with at least another 6 private beaches at some of the Hotels and Resorts.

After beaches, these are the top attractions for families.

Looking for a picturesque beach cove to share with that someone special? The best way to find one is to rent a boat and explore the island's coast until you find the perfect one for you, then throw over the anchor, set up your picnic and relax! No need to worry about any boat licence requirements in Bermuda and the rental boats are small and easy to manage.

Viewing the island from the water, while enjoying the sun and ocean breeze, is an experience that should be included in every itinerary. You will also have the opportunity to try snorkelling while the captain moors the boat in a quiet cove for everyone to swim and observe the undersea world. There are nearly 40 boat charters and tours to choose from, some with entertainment, glass bottoms but most with Bermuda Rum Swizzle!

Not surprisingly, Bermuda excels in the Water Sports department with the most popular being jet ski tours, stand up paddleboard or kayak rentals and tours.

Bermuda has crystal-clear water, historic wrecks, reefs with abundant marine life and water temperatures averaging at 75F in the summer season. A trip to Bermuda would not be complete without snorkelling or diving to explore the beautiful underwater world and it's easy for anyone who can swim. Dive operators offer PADI's Discover Scuba course for the newbies who can be enjoying a supervised open-water dive in very little time.

Take a stroll and get back to nature in one of Bermuda's beautiful parks, most with sea glimpses and paths leading to the ocean.

The Atlantic Ocean, surrounding the islands of Bermuda, is prime for some of the best deep sea fishing in the world. The stakes are high and the international fishing boats and annual tournaments are first class. For many, this is the reason Bermuda is chosen as their fishing destination during the month of July. The Bermuda Billfish Blast, the Bermuda Big Game Classic and the Sea Horse Anglers Club Billfish Tournament are all qualifying tournaments towards the Bermuda Triple Crown Classic and the World Cup Blue Marlin Championship.

You can golf in paradise at some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world! Bermuda has 7 golf courses, including 5 of championship quality, with pristine greens overlooking never ending turquoise waters. Golfers have been coming to Bermuda for years to play where there are more golf courses per square mile than anywhere else in the world and they are accessible all year round.

There are more than 100 restaurants throughout Bermuda with the majority of them located in the City of Hamilton. Bermudian Cuisine and local flavours are infused in the dishes offered on many menus, in particular, locally grown vegetables, black rum, bermuda onions, tomatoes and bananas. Daily specials include locally caught fish; tuna, rockfish, mahimahi, wahoo and when in season (November-March) Bermuda Spiny Lobster. Bermuda Fish Chowder is a dark soup unlike the creamy chowders seen elsewhere. Codfish and Potatoes is a popular breakfast dish made up of boiled salted codfish, potatoes, banana, avocado, boiled egg, onions and a sauce of either tomato or egg.

There are 15+ fine dining restaurants to choose from, all of which are award winning for their excellence. Dress code in Bermuda's fine dining establishments no longer require jackets and ties to be worn.

Many aspects of the Bermuda lifestyle are slow paced with transportation being no exception. The official speed limit is 20mph (35kph) and the unofficial speed limit is 30mph (50kph) with left side of the road driving. Due to the size of the island, car ownership is limited to 1 car per residential unit and no rental cars are permitted. The traditional and most popular mode of transport for visitors is moped rentals but the public transportation system (buses and ferries) is very good, with some ferry routes permitting mopeds onboard.