Renowned for pink sand beaches that are only found here and in some places in Scotland, Bermuda, situated in the North Atlantic ocean, is not part of the Caribbean, but due to the gulf stream, remains quite warm most of the year. Discovered around the early 1500’s, Bermuda has had more than 400 years of settlement under its belt, and is one of the oldest British Overseas territories. Cricket and afternoon tea time are among the popular customs here. Both on and off this tiny hook-shaped series of islands, there is much to see and do. History buffs will want to visit St. Georges, a world heritage site, and also the fifth oldest Northern European municipality in the Western Hemisphere. It was the source of inspiration for William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” and was at one point, the region’s capital. Devonshire Parish is another interesting place to visit, featuring, among many things, a church dating back to the 17th century. Those interested in parks and nature will be able to visit a number of reserves, including the Paget Marsh Natural reserve which has been preserved in its pristine original form just as the earliest colonists would have first discovered Bermuda. Offshore, numerous diving opportunities await, including many wreck diving sites. For those who prefer, sailing or kayaking instead, opportunities abound.
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