Experience the Island's Culture on Your Bermuda Holidays
Bermuda offers a unique cultural experience for any visitor to the islands. With its close proximity to the USA and it being the oldest British colony, Bermuda has a colourful fusion of American customs and quintessential British traditions within an island lifestyle. It is quite common to see business men and police officers in Bermuda shorts, as well as locals enjoying a cricket match and afternoon tea.
Music and dance is where Bermuda’s African roots begin to show. Reggae and Calypso, from the West Indies, is a common site, but Bermuda has its own unique dance called Gombey dancing. Gombey has many influences stemming from West African tribal music, the Christian missionaries, the British military and most prominently, the American Indians. Dancers take to the streets in wild costumes jumping up and down to a well choreographed routine that often portrays biblical stories.
Holidays to Bermuda - Things to Do
There is so much to see and do that those on Bermuda holidays will find it difficult to fit it all in. Like most tropical island destinations there is plenty on offer including Golf, fishing, snorkeling, and even diving.
Those looking to enjoy a round of golf during there holidays to Bermuda will find the greens to be unlike any other golf courses in the world. Designed to be short yet challenging, the golf courses in Bermuda will even test the abilities of the most experienced golfer.
Once known as the Isles of the Devil due to its treacherous reefs, Bermuda offers many exciting spots for divers and snorkellers to explore. The clear blue waters of Bermuda are bursting with colourful reefs, marine life and relics from shipwrecks. Cristobal Colon is a fantastic dive site, and a must see for any divers on holidays to Bermuda. This site also offers another interesting wreck to explore of a Norwegian cargo that still has a fire truck it was about to deliver to Bermuda sitting on its forward deck.
For those looking to see more on their holidays to Bermuda, there are plenty of things to do, such as swimming with the dolphins, historical sites and marine museums, botanical gardens and of course, great shopping. For sun soaked relaxation, the soft pink sands of Horseshoe Bay is a must for any Bermuda holidays. It is arguably the most beautiful beach in Bermuda. For more natural beauty, head off to explore the Crystal and Fantasy Caves. Discover the clear blue azure lakes in the caves, along with spectacular crystal stalactites and stalagmites. St Georges is also a must for any Bermuda holidays. With its picture perfect pastel-coloured colonial buildings, it is one of the most beautiful historic towns in the Caribbean.
Bermuda Holidays - When to Go
Bermuda has two holidays seasons. The summer season, which runs from April to October, is the hottest time of year with temperatures averaging at 28 °C - perfect for watersports enthusiasts. It is also the most vibrant time in Bermuda, with many festivals, music and dancing. The winter season, which runs from November to March, is warm and pleasant with temperatures averaging at 24 °C, but the waters are a bit too cold for swimming. For windsurfers, winter offers the perfect conditions.
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