Frommer's Bermuda

Englisch

9781118287521, 9781118287521

John Wiley & Sons

Darwin Porter, Danforth Prince

17

Taschenbuch

List of Maps vi 1 THE BEST OF BERMUDA 1 The Most Unforgettable Bermuda Experiences 2 The Best Food & Drink Experiences 3 The Best Way to See Bermuda Like a Local 4 The Best Family Experiences 4 The Best Beaches 5 The Best Outdoor Pursuits 6 The Best Dive Sites 6 The Best Golf Courses 7 The Best Sailing Outfitters 8 The Best Tennis Facilities 8 The Best Day Hikes 8 The Best Views 9 The Best Historic Sites 9 2 BERMUDA IN DEPTH 11 Bermuda Today 12 The Making of Bermuda 16 THE BAFFLING BERMUDA TRIANGLE 20 Bermuda Art & Architecture 23 Bermuda in Pop Culture 26 Eating & Drinking 31 When to Go 33 GETTING SUCKED IN: THE OFFICIAL WORD ON THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE 34 BERMUDA CALENDAR OF EVENTS 35 Bermuda's Natural World 37 Responsible Travel 41 GENERAL RESOURCES FOR GREEN TRAVEL 41 3 SUGGESTED ITINERARIES 43 The Parishes of Bermuda 43 ISLAND-HOPPING ON YOUR OWN 50 ICONIC BERMUDA IN 1 DAY 51 RATTLE & SHAKE: THE BERMUDA RAILWAY TRAIL 55 ICONIC BERMUDA IN 2 DAYS 55 ICONIC BERMUDA IN 3 DAYS 60 4 FUN ON & OFF THE BEACH 64 Beaches 64 DON'T GET BURNED: SMART TANNING TIPS 68 Snorkeling 69 A LOOK UNDER BERMUDA'S WATERS 70 Scuba Diving 70 A YACHT OF YOUR VERY OWN. SORT OF 73 More Fun in the Water 74 HANGING OUT WITH THE DOLPHINS 76 Where to Play World-Class Golf 76 Other Outdoor Pursuits 79 EXPLORING BERMUDA'S NATURAL WONDERLANDS 81 Spectator Sports 81 5 SEEING THE SIGHTS 84 FROMMER'S FAVORITE BERMUDA MOMENTS 85 Sandys Parish 85 A PARK OF YOUR OWN 89 STEPPING BACK INTO THE ICE AGE 91 Southampton Parish 91 Warwick Parish 92 Paget Parish 92 Pembroke Parish & the City of Hamilton 94 AFRICAN DIASPORA HERITAGE TRAIL 96 Devonshire Parish 98 Smith's Parish 98 Hamilton Parish 99 St. George's Parish 100 SPECIAL PLACES WHERE YOU CAN BE ALONE 103 ST. GEORGE: A WORLD HERITAGE SITE 104 Especially for Kids 106 Organized Tours 107 Sights & Attractions by Theme Index 107 6 WHERE TO EAT 110 Best Restaurant Bets 110 Sandys Parish 111 Southampton Parish 116 Warwick Parish 121 Paget Parish 121 City of Hamilton (Pembroke Parish) 122 FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS 131 Smith's Parish 136 Hamilton Parish 138 St. George's Parish 140 Restaurants by Cuisine 143 7 SHOPPING 146 The Shopping Scene 147 In the City of Hamilton 148 Around the Island 155 8 BERMUDA AFTER DARK 158 The Club & Music Scene 158 The Bar Scene 159 The Performing Arts 162 9 WHERE TO STAY 164 Best for Families 164 Best Bang For Your Buck 165 Best Splurge 165 Best Service 165 Most Romantic 165 The Best Resorts for Honeymooners 166 Sandys Parish 166 Southampton Parish 167 Warwick Parish 173 Paget Parish 174 Pembroke Parish (City of Hamilton) 178 Smith's Parish 182 Hamilton Parish 182 St. George's Parish 184 Practical Matters: The Lodging Scene 185 FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATIONS 186 10 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO BERMUDA 188 Getting There 188 Getting Around 190 Planning an Island Wedding 195 FAST FACTS: BERMUDA 196 Index 206 Accommodations Index 213 Restaurants Index 214 Spectator Sports 818179More Fun in the Water 7473Scuba Diving 7070

198 mm

13 cm