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Bermuda has been on the map for some time, both as Britain's oldest colony and as a tourist hotspot. Only two hours by plane from the the East Coast, the well-trafficked archipelago nonetheless manages to maintain its charm.
Bask in the lush British vibe and tee-off at pink-sand-fronted beach resorts just two hours from the East Coast.
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Most posh accommodations are clustered around Hamilton and Paget parishes, but because the island is traversable in 30 minutes or less, anywhere you stay is a practical bet. Choose from chains, B&Bs, cottages, oceanfront apartments and boutique properties. Note: prices rise during high season; some properties close from December to February.
Cambridge Beaches
The first of Bermuda's fabled unique clubby cottage colonies enjoys an enviable location on a 30-acre peninsula encompassing...
Elbow Beach
This Mandarin Oriental property combines Old World style with modern amenities like LCD TV’s and Bose DVD sound systems...
Fairmont Southampton
Stretching atop Bermuda's loftiest hilltop and sloping to its own cliff-flanked beach, this leviathan pink eyesore is the...
The Reefs
Neither quite as fancy nor as stodgy as other small, tony Bermudian resorts, The Reefs enjoys a loyal following, thanks to...
Waterloo House
A traditional 1815 manor house forms the core of this enclave of cottages, tiered terraces, and tiny fountain-filled...
Clairfont Apartments
This well-maintained enclave perches on a hill with splendid views of the South Shore (one of Bermuda's loveliest strands,...
Salt Kettle Guest House
Famed 19th-century artist Winslow Homer, a Bermuda regular, painted his celebrated "Salt Kettle" scene from the...
Grotto Bay Beach Resort
The name is misleadingly grand, but the recently renovated Grotto Bay delivers a fine, active resort experience and amazing...
Royal Palms
This lovely small hotel is just a five minute walk from downtown Hamilton's hustle-and-bustle and offers high quality for less...
Surf Side Beach Club
This worthy apartment hotel scales a steep cliff encircling a gorgeous, sweeping scimitar of delicate pink sand. The layout,...
Cambridge Beaches
The first of Bermuda's fabled unique clubby cottage colonies enjoys an enviable location on a 30-acre peninsula encompassing...
Elbow Beach
This Mandarin Oriental property combines Old World style with modern amenities like LCD TV’s and Bose DVD sound systems...
Fairmont Southampton
Stretching atop Bermuda's loftiest hilltop and sloping to its own cliff-flanked beach, this leviathan pink eyesore is the...
The Reefs
Neither quite as fancy nor as stodgy as other small, tony Bermudian resorts, The Reefs enjoys a loyal following, thanks to...
Waterloo House
A traditional 1815 manor house forms the core of this enclave of cottages, tiered terraces, and tiny fountain-filled...
Clairfont Apartments
This well-maintained enclave perches on a hill with splendid views of the South Shore (one of Bermuda's loveliest strands,...
Salt Kettle Guest House
Famed 19th-century artist Winslow Homer, a Bermuda regular, painted his celebrated "Salt Kettle" scene from the...
Grotto Bay Beach Resort
The name is misleadingly grand, but the recently renovated Grotto Bay delivers a fine, active resort experience and amazing...
Royal Palms
This lovely small hotel is just a five minute walk from downtown Hamilton's hustle-and-bustle and offers high quality for less...
Surf Side Beach Club
This worthy apartment hotel scales a steep cliff encircling a gorgeous, sweeping scimitar of delicate pink sand. The layout,...
Dining here can be pricey but it’s worth it. Hotel restaurants frequently excel, serving creative Continental cuisine and worthy worldly cuisine ranging from Mediterranean to Indian. While some restaurants require jacket and tie, there are plenty of casual options as well, especially in trendy Hamilton.
Bermudiana Restaurant
Start with cocktails in the clubby lounge, then savor rising Irish chef Michael Ryan’s innovative fare like watermelon...
Newport Room
The clever brass and mahogany design replicates a luxury yacht right down to the portholes. We recommend splurging on chef de...
Café Cairo
Tables and benches fashioned from found household items (think sewing–machine-tables and brass-bed-benches) decorate the...
Mediterraneo Bistro
The cool, contemporary space is a wonderful setting for signature dishes like snapper with artichoke, sundried tomato basil,...
The Pickled Onion
Derek Myers elevates pub grub to an art form with roasted, marinated jerk-spiced chicken drumettes served with sweet chili...
White Horse Tavern
With its traditional Bermudian interior and solid British fare like fish 'n' chips and bangers 'n' mash, this pub is a great...
Bermudiana Restaurant
Start with cocktails in the clubby lounge, then savor rising Irish chef Michael Ryan’s innovative fare like watermelon...
Newport Room
The clever brass and mahogany design replicates a luxury yacht right down to the portholes. We recommend splurging on chef de...
Café Cairo
Tables and benches fashioned from found household items (think sewing–machine-tables and brass-bed-benches) decorate the...
Mediterraneo Bistro
The cool, contemporary space is a wonderful setting for signature dishes like snapper with artichoke, sundried tomato basil,...
The Pickled Onion
Derek Myers elevates pub grub to an art form with roasted, marinated jerk-spiced chicken drumettes served with sweet chili...
White Horse Tavern
With its traditional Bermudian interior and solid British fare like fish 'n' chips and bangers 'n' mash, this pub is a great...