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Britain's oldest colony, Bermuda, is
a land of pink, sandy beaches, clear turquoise seas and picturesque
old colonial towns. It is hard now to imagine that sailors knew it
as Devil's Island, but the combination of shallow waters and coral
reefs caused many a shipwreck in the past. Today, however, the
reefs provide a wonderful playground for swimming, snorkelling, and
diving. Bermuda is an archipelago comprised of
approximately 200 coral islands and islets located 650 miles
(1,045km) off the east coast of America, in the Atlantic. The
mainland consists of the seven main islands linked to each other by
causeways and bridges and stretches just 20 miles (32km) from tip
to tail. Most visitors to the islands are
American citizens who think of it fondly as very English in
character. British visitors on the other hand feel that it has a
strongly American flavour. In truth, Bermuda has a distinct
atmosphere that draws its influences from American and British
traditions merged with local island culture. Business attire might
constitute a jacket and tie with Bermuda shorts, whilst bikinis are
banned further than 25 feet (7.5m) away from the water!
With its mixture of colonial style and its proximity to
America, Bermuda has become a centre of high finance as well as one
of the world's most coveted holiday destinations. Generous tax
advantages and satellite communications have induced a stream of
major corporations to set up offices on the island, and have helped
the country become one of the richest, per capita, in the
world.
Tourist Offices - Bermuda Department of Tourism, Hamilton:
+1 441 292 0023 or www.bermudatourism.com
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Entry Requirements
for Bermuda Holidays & Bermuda Travel
All visitors must hold a return or onward
ticket and any documents required for further
travel.
- For Australians -
A valid passport is required for Australian nationals,
but a visa is not required for stays of up to six
months.
- New Zealanders require a valid passport, but a visa is
not necessary for stays up to six months.
- A passport is not required for US nationals providing
they have other documents with proof of identity (such as an
official birth certificate, certificate of naturalisation, alien
registration (green) card or expired passport), and do not stay
longer than six months. A photo ID is required. A visa is not
required for stays of up to six months.
- A passport is not required for US nationals providing
they have other documents with proof of identity (such as an
official birth certificate, certificate of naturalisation, alien
registration (green) card or expired passport), and do not stay
longer than six months. A photo ID is required. A visa is not
required for stays of up to six months.
- A valid passport is required by UK nationals. A visa
is not required for stays of up to of six months.
Currency of Bermuda
The Bermudan Dollar (BMD) is divided into 100
cents, and is tied to the US Dollar (US$1=BMD1). US currency is
accepted almost everywhere and other major currencies can be
exchanged at banks and bureaux de change. Banking hours vary,
though most are open weekdays from 9am-4.30pm. Visa, MasterCard and
American Express, and travellers cheques are widely accepted and
ATMs are available. To avoid additional charges, it is best to
carry tavellers cheques in US dollars.
Bermuda
Telephone Access Codes and Communications
The international access code for Bermuda
is +1, in common with the US, Canada and most of the Caribbean,
followed by 441. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant
country code (e.g. 01144 for the United Kingdom); no outgoing code
is needed to call the US. Mobile phones operate on a GSM 1900
network. Internet cafes are widely
available.
Bermuda
Duty Free Allowances & Restrictions
Travellers to Bermuda over 18 years do not have
to pay duty on 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars and 5kg tobacco; and 1
litre liquor and 1 litre wine. Duty may have to be paid on perfume
and gifts. Spearguns are prohibited.
Bermuda
Holidays - Tipping Information
If not included in the bill, a 15% tip is
generally expected at restaurants and hotels. Taxi drivers are
usually tipped 10%. All Bermuda hotels add a hotel tax of 7.25% to
the bill at check-out.
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