Why go? For picture-perfect pink sandy beaches and year-round sunshine
When to go? Divided into two seasons, 'beach and sizzle' in the summer and 'golf and spa' in the winter, there's plenty of scope for R&R whatever time of year you visit Bermuda. Prices, predictably, are lower in the off-season (from November through to March), although choose a summer month if you want to come home with a guaranteed tan.
What to see? If you can drag yourself away from the beaches, the Botanical Gardens on Point Finger Road are worth a visit. Hamilton, the island's capital, is the main shopping location (if you're lucky, you might spot Catherine Zeta-Jones strolling along the boardwalk); it's also the place to pick up the obligatory pair of souvenir Bermuda shorts. There are more than 90 different forts on the island (a hangover from the island's years as a military base), but if you want too visit just one, try Fort St Catherine. Finally, fulfill your history quota at St Peter's Church in St George; dating from 1612, it's believed to be the oldest continually used Anglican church in the Western hemisphere. PS A trip to Bermuda isn't complete without sampling a Rum Swizzle cocktail. Head to the Swizzle Inn (www.swizzleinn.com) for the best.
Where to stay? Lavish rooms, a luxury spa and rolling golf course make up the swanky Fairmont Southampton (www.fairmont.com). If you're looking for something a little more intimate, the Coco Reef Resort (www.cocoreefbermuda.com) has only 67 rooms, all of which look out over its secluded, private beach. Those wanting a more authentic experience should book into one of the many B&Bs operating on the island. Listings can be found at www.bermudatourism.com.
How to get there? British Airways flies from London Gatwick to Bermuda daily during the high season, and four times a week during the winter.
Need to know? For more information about Bermuda, log onto www.bermudatourism.com.
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