British in their past, the world in their souls!

Many people mistakenly believe this island is part of the Caribbean. In fact, it rests hundreds of miles north of the Bahamas in an astoundingly beautiful stretch of the Atlantic.

Old-world charm with an island beat

Shipwrecks. African drum beats. Knee socks. Culturally, our resort island is a unique blend of colonial history and African heritage. This has given birth to our colourful local legends and rich traditions. As Britain’s oldest colony, its influence continues to dominate our government, educational and legal institutions. You may spot one of our judges walking through Hamilton in a powdered wig, see a bobby directing traffic or overhear a passionate conversation about a local cricket match.

Although our first settlers in 1612 were most probably all English, our island's population rapidly became mixed. In fact, the first black man and first Native American arrived on the island in 1616 to dive for pearls. Today our population is a racial and cultural mix with strong British, African and Caribbean influences. Our island families trace their roots around the globe, including: The Azores, Great Britain, Madeira Islands, North America, Portugal, and the West Indies. African influences, while subtler, can be found in our dance and music, especially reggae, calypso and the rhythm of the Gombeys.

Bermudians are a diverse group, with our numbers reaching approximately 65,500. Look around at our faces and you will see every colour of the rainbow. Listen to us speak and you will hear our official language, English, flavoured with a Bermudian lilt. Many of us also speak Portuguese.

CLIMATE:
Bermuda’s location keeps the island warmed by the Gulf Stream and the sun’s rays, but free of the tropics’ relentless heat.This pleasant climate rarely sees extremes of either hot or cold and the hottest part of our year is May through mid-October, when temperatures hover between 75°F / 23°C and 85°F / 29°C
During the winter months, temperatures average a balmy 70°F / 21°C
Summer months are somewhat drier, but rainfall is spread relatively equally throughout the year
Since rainstorms generate the island’s only supply of fresh water, residents welcome the brief storms — however few and far between. Hurricanes are not as prevalent here as in the Caribbean, but they do occasionally visit the island once approximately every seven years.

How to Get To Bermuda:

Traveling to Bermuda is an entirely pleasant, and very brief, undertaking. Their central Atlantic location puts us in close proximity to major cities — in most cases flights are less than two hours. With a variety of travel choices, such as Nonstop flights from eastern US cities, Chicago, Toronto, Halifax and London Weekly cruise service docks at our three stunning ports of call Visitors arriving by private yacht may tie up at our friendly marinas.

Flights to Bermuda are so quick that before you know it, you will be breathing in our refreshing island air.
Arrive in style on one of the following airlines servicing our island:

AIRPORT/GATEWAYS:

Canadian Gateways:

Air Canada
• Daily flights from Toronto (YYZ)
• Weekly flights from Halifax (YHZ), March through September

US Gateways:

American Airlines
• Flights daily from New York City (JFK)
• Several flights weekly from Miami (MIA), June through October, other times three flights weekly

Continental Airlines
• Several flights daily from New York City (EWR), March through October, other times one flight daily

Delta Air Lines
• Daily flights from Atlanta (ATL), April through October
• Daily flights from Boston (BOS), April through October
• Daily flights from New York City (LGA), April through September

United Airlines
• Flights weekly from Chicago (ORD), June through September

US Airways
• Daily flights from Philadelphia (PHL), March through December
• Daily flights Boston (BOS), May through September
• Several flights weekly fromCharlotte (CLT), June through September
• Several flights weekly from Washington, DC (DCA), April through November
• Weekly flights from Orlando (MCO), June through September

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Bed & Breakfasts, Inns, Cottages, Suites & Apartments, cottage Colonies, Small Hotels, Resort Hotels, and Floatels.

DINING/NIGHTLIFE:
Casual to Formal Restaurants, Clubs & Bars, Night Cruises, Nightly Activities.

ACTIVITIES:
Golf, Beach, Shopping, Underwater Sports, Land Sports, Ecotourism, Sightseeing, Arts & Entertainment.

SIGHTSEEING/TOURS:

Bermuda Aquarium Tours: 1:10pm, daily (except October-March, Saturday and Sunday).
Museum & Zoo through the world’s islands, where our mission is to inspire appreciation and care of island
Flatts, Hamilton Parish environments. Bermuda Historical Open: 10:00am-2:00pm, Monday-Friday. Bermuda Perfumery Open: 9am-5pm, Monday-Saturday; 10am-4pm, Monday-Saturday April to end October.
Bermuda Underwater Open: Daily 9am-5pm; 10 am-5pm weekends (last admission 4pm).Botanical Gardens Open: Sunrise to sunset. The Crystal Caves Open: Daily 9:30am-4:30pm. “Deliverance” Replica of 17th Century ship. Outside viewing only.
Devil’s Hole Aquarium Open: Daily 9:30am-4:30pm.

****** WEDDING REQUIREMENTS IN BERMUDA ******

STEP 1: – Complete a Notice of Intended Marriage
Download a “Notice of Intended Marriage” form or request one from the Bermuda Registrar General’s office (+1 441 297 7709 or +1 441 297 7707) or the Bermuda Department of Tourism office nearest you. If you download the form, please be aware that it must be printed on white legal size (8.5" x 14") paper to be accepted.
Fill out the form and mail it back to the Registrar General along with a cashier’s cheque or bank draft made payable to the Accountant General, Hamilton, Bermuda, in the amount of BM$243 (includes certificate). Copies of final divorce decrees or death certificates, if applicable, must also be included.

Address your application to:
Registrar General
Government Administration Building
30 Parliament Street
Hamilton HM 12 Bermuda

This submitted notice will result in a wedding license valid for three months. You or a designated person may pick up this license at the Registrar office.

STEP 2: Choose a wedding location
Your many options fall into two categories:

Civil ceremonies may be performed in the Registry’s marriage room. Call +1 441 297 7709 or +1 441 297 7707 to find out more
Ceremonies may be held in a church or other location with the consent of a member of the clergy. Review our lists of wedding locations and local clergy

STEP 3: Ensure you have two witnesses
The witnesses must be over 18 years of age and must be present at the ceremony. The Registrar will happily supply witnesses but Monday to Friday only.

Please Note: Wedding requirements above are for information purposes only and may be out of date as of this print. Only use this information on this page as a guideline, and for more current and up to date information, please contact the countries Consular Affairs, Embassy, or the countries Tourism Bureau.