Bermuda tourist information with details about
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Bermuda is a self governing dependency of the United Kingdom.
The Bermudas are not in the Caribbean at all. The group
of 150 small islands lie in the north Atlantic, east of North Carolina.
Bermuda was literally discovered by accident.
A Spanish navigator, Juan de Bermúdez, was shipwrecked here in around
1503. He didn't have enough money for a tax free account and the Spanish eventually moved
on.
In 1609, Sir George Somers was on the way to Virginia, with a group of English colonists, when
they were shipwrecked too.
It seems people should sail in the area with care.
Although about 20 of the Bermudas are inhabited, only
six of them are of importance.
Of these Great Bermuda, or Main Island, is the largest at 14 miles in
length. The other islands are: Somerset; Ireland; St George's; St Davids; and Boaz.
Travel to Bermuda
Situated some 600 miles off the Eastern seaboard of the United States,
Bermuda is a luxurious island destination. Settled by the British, Bermuda consists of
over 170 islands.
While the majority of visitors come for the beaches, Bermuda has a
fair share of sights to keep one occupied. The Royal Naval Dockyard in particular, is an
attraction with significant historical importance dating back to the early American and
British feuds.
Although Bermuda is not as cheap as some of its Caribbean counterparts
(actually it's quite expensive) Bermuda is a great choice for those looking for something
a bit different.
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Bermuda is fairly expensive, but bargains can be had during the off
season (November to March).
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The capital of the British dependency of Bermuda, is situated on
Bermuda Island's Hamilton Harbour, at the east end of the Great Sound.
Founded by the British in 1790, Hamilton replaced St George, on St
George's Island, as the colonial capital in 1815.
The harbour front has many coloured houses, and is quite an attraction
for tourists.
Also visit Fort Hamilton and the government offices at Sessions
House.
Accommodation in Hamilton
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Bermuda's
Beaches:
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