The Art of Smart Timing
May and June, before the summer crowds start to descend on the island, is a great time to visit Bermuda. The weather is warm, the beaches are yet to be crowded, and you can get into most of the restaurants without too much of a wait. Of course, the Atlantic is at its warmest July, August, and September if you like to swim in the ocean. October is also a relatively warm and quiet time to be here. Low season is November through April. Prices can be up to 30 percent lower and the temperatures range from the 50's to 70's. High season is May through October.
Getting There
Many airlines fly to Bermuda, including Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways, Continental, Delta, JetBlue, US Airways and USA 3000.
Though I would suggest use of a taxi from the airport to your hotel, they can be costly. Stick to the buses and ferries, which run regularly and make stops around the island. The ferries are a relaxed way to see Hamilton and the eastern and western tips of Bermuda.
Getting Around
Since there are no rental cars on the island, getting around, while not difficult, takes planning. Taxis are available, but relied on extensively, can get expensive. Many tourists rent a moped built for two, an option that is not altogether safe or feasible with young children. Remember, Bermudians drive on the left, something that can be confusing if you are accustomed to driving on the right. Your best bet: board the public buses, which are inexpensive, and efficient. Save the taxis for after hours when the buses stop running. And use the ferry when possible.
The least expensive way to get out on the water is to take a ferry ride. It's a pleasant 30 minute ferry ride from Hamilton to Dockyard, an historic British fort, or from near the Waterlot restaurant to Hamilton, a 20-minute trip.
Bermuda has quick torrential downpours especially during the spring months that can leave you drenched in a matter of moments. Pack a raincoat and an umbrella. In summer, be sure to bring a baseball cap and a good sunscreen because the sun is strong.
Off the Radar
The local children aren't crazy enough to bike on the streets, where Bermudans drive fast around those hairpin turns. Instead, they bike on the island-long Railway Trail, a former railroad corridor turned recreational trail. Rent bikes and pedal through shaded forest and along the harbor, past schools where children play cricket outdoors and residential areas where folks tend to their colorful gardens. One of the best sections of the trail is in Sandys Parish, leaving you at Somerset Bridge, the smallest draw-bridge in the world.
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