I’ve just finished filming a new episode of Travel by Dart in this fantastic country and I am happy to share with you all the cool things to do in Curaçao until the episode is out. I liked this island so much (thanks to the Curacao Tourist Board, too) that I will go back next year with a group of people who will want to join. I call it The Spark Experience. I have all the connections there now, so it will be a lot more affordable than if you’d go to Curacao by yourself. Not to mention that we will have a private guide and a personal driver. If you want to join, let me know. If you’re from Curaçao or Netherlands look at the bottom of the article for some other fabulous destinations you could visit with me while filming my TV show.
Below is a short video with a glimpse of what the Curaçao trip looks like:
At the end of the article I will add the prices of each activity so that I can help you with your budgeting. I will also tell you important things such as details about the best restaurants in Curaçao, local currency, and the answer to the question: “Is Curaçao safe?”.
In a nutshell, Curaçao is a fantastic place to spend a vacation, even better than Aruba in my opinion, which just has better marketing – which makes it, of course, more expensive – so visit Curaçao instead.
Look at my friend Crina in the picture below – do you think she had a good time?
“People don’t know what they want until you give it to them” – Steve Jobs.
Now, below there are the 33 things to do in Curaçao. The order is aleatory:
1. Visit the Hato Caves
The Hato Caves are just a cool place where you could spend an hour and relax. You have a guide explaining how the caves were formed, cracking some jokes, introducing you to a bunch of weird-shaped formations and letting you take some pictures. The photos are not allowed everywhere at Hato, but only in one cave (which is the best of all anyway, see the image above), which is enough. It costs $9 to get in.
2. Go To Klein Curaçao For a Day
This activity is a must. Klein Curaçao is a deserted island that has amazing white sand and turquoise water around it. It is one of the best beaches you will ever see. I recommend making the trip with Breezes Boat Trips, just because the price is right and the hosts Steven, Pablo and AnnaMaria will make you feel like it’s your own boat. From dancing, food, alcohol and even driving the boat yourself, Captain Despacito (Steven) will make sure you have a blast. Unless, of course, you are seasick. 🙂
3. Swim with Turtles
One of the reasons you should book the Klein Curaçao trip with Breezes Boat Trips is that you will also get the chance the swim with turtles. Big ones and baby ones. Hopefully, when you get at Klein they’re not too far away from the secret place where they usually chill and the boat is parked. There is also a good chance you’ll see some dolphins around the boat, swimming in synchrony.
4. Eat Iguana
Curaçao is an island where you’ll do some unusual activities, so eating iguana is one of them. Head over to Jaanchie’s, a famous restaurant that holds the owner’s name, who you will also meet. He’s been taking orders and serving his clients for over 25 years and still does it while having fun. When you meet him, ask him to tell you the secret about the iguana meat.
5. Have a Drink by the Famous Willemstad Bridge
The capital Willemstad is divided by the water in two main areas: Punda and Otrobanda. While in Punda, go to Iguana Cafe right by the bridge and have a drink. You’ll be admiring the cool opening of the bridge, which is horizontal, not vertical!
The bridge opens every time a boat passes by, which is probably every 10-15 minutes or so. If you happen to get stuck on it while it opens, you can wait until the boat is passing (usually 5 minutes), but if you are unlucky to get caught by a cruise ship, then you’ll wait for about 45 minutes. That’s why when you hear the siren announcing a boat approaching you see a lot of people running towards the exits. Kind of funny, too.
6. Check out the Ostrich Farm
This activity should be a fun morning for you, which should start by 11AM, when a tour of the farm is scheduled. You will get to feed the animals, learn about the myth of ostriches sticking their head in the ground and stand with your all weight on an ostrich egg without breaking it. It costs $18 to enter. You can book your tour HERE.
7. Have an Ostrich Steak or Burger
While you’re at the ostrich farm, you should have lunch there and ask for an ostrich sandwich or steak. Say hello to the wonderful Chef Monique who will cook it for you. It will taste even better. Unlike other people, i like the steak well done (less blood), but you can have yours medium rare as well.
8. Stay at Acoya Curaçao
We’ve stayed at Acoya Curaçao during our trip because it was easy to get anywhere from there, while the rates for both regular rooms (with breakfast) or all-inclusive ones were fair, unlike other hotels. Great people working there, too. Besides, they have an awesome pool that you can use at any time, even at 2 AM 🙂 If you go to Acoya, say hi to Jose, the General Manager of the place.
9. Experience Scuba Diving
Scuba diving is not for everyone if you don’t have a PADI certification, but luckily you can get that too if you stay at Acoya. They have a pool with instructors ready to get your ‘upgrade’. You will have the chance to get a free one-hour dive course right within the resort and then you’re ready to go at sea. And trust me, there is some cool stuff to see if you scuba dive in Curaçao. If you don’t stay at Acoya, contact Steven again at Breezes Boat Trips – they do it, too.
10. Visit the Blue Curaçao Factory
Who hasn’t heard of the Blue Curaçao drink? You know, the blue alcohol delicious liquor that is famous around the world? Well, the factory is in Willemstad, 5 minutes away from Acoya. To enter the factory is free, but you will still need a car to get there.
11. Go to Shete Boka National Park
One of the wonders of Curaçao, the Shete Boka National Park is a fantastic geological formation in the west of the island. You can see huge 30-meter waves hitting the rocks just meters away from you, a million of iguanas around you and a neat small cave from where you can watch the crazy scary waves.
12. Chill with Some Flamingos
You’ve probably seen flamingos before, whether at a zoo or the Las Vegas hotel with the same name. There is this particular place in Curaçao, on the west of the island as well, where many wild flamingos come and chill, not far away from the shore. It’s worth seeing the spot in between activities.
13. Experience a Fabulous Sunset on a Boat
Initially, I thought this would be not be worthwhile for our group, but it was one of the best things we did escaping from Willemstad. For $45, you will get one of the best sunsets you’ve ever seen, while getting food and alcohol. You can book this with Steven from Breeze Boat Trips again, but the only thing is that they need to have a group of 10 people to do it. If you join the Spark Experience next year, we’ll all go together.
14. Go to Mambo Beach, Curaçao’s Best Party Place
Some of you might ask where the best place to party in Curaçao is? Head out to Mango beach, which has a nice assortment of bars, patios, and clubs. Every bar is popular on a particular day of the week. Check out the Wet&Wild Club on a Saturday night.
15. Go To Fort Beekenburg
If you are the type of person more interested into knowing the countries visited rather than sitting at the resort all day, you should check out Fort Beekenburg, a historical building that has a special significance for the locals. It is the place where the guards of the island would spot enemy ships and use all kinds of cannons to defend themselves.
16. Do Your Shopping at Handelskade
Want a fancy experience? Handelskade is the colourful area that you see on every postcard with Curaçao, featuring buildings that reference a Dutch architectural style. Go for shopping around the neighbourhood and immerse yourself in the modern part of Willemstad.
17. Visit the Government’s House
While walking through Willemstad, you may see an imposing building, located just about in front of the famous Curaçao bridge. It is the Government building. Walk into its court square, you are allowed to. Right in front, you’ll see the window of the room where their Prime Minister is working from.
18. Have a Night Out at Cabana Beach
On a Wednesday night, there is no better place to go to than Cabana Beach Bar. Start with dinner there and then stay for the party, fun, and dancing. They have live bands throughout the evening followed by well-known local DJs late night, spinning tracks. Oh, and your picture may be published in the local publication GoWeekly, just like they did with ours, see above.
19. Ask About Tula
You will see many statues around the island representing fists with broken chains. Curaçao has a long history of slavery that not too many people know about, except of course the locals. Tula was the leader of the slaves credited for starting the revolt that eventually ended the struggle. The fists with broken chains are placed in the exact spots where the revolts were taking place.
20. Check Out Otrobanda
Otrobanda is one of the two areas of the city that needs to be discovered more. Full of little stores, local food, and traditional buildings, Otrobanda offers the authentic spirit of Curaçao. Part of the neighbourhood was also the place where all the slaves used to live.
21. Take a “Dushi” Pic at the Curaçao Sign
Your Facebook page is screaming for a picture taken here. Five minutes away from Handelskade and the bridge, the Curaçao sign is a popular spot. Behind it, there is another big sign that reads “Dushi”, which means a lot of things in Papiamentu (the local language), but all good. Calling someone “Dushi” means ‘sweetheart’, ‘babe’ or even ‘sexy’. You can also use it to make references to tasty food or good things in life. “Have a Dushi Day!” may sound weird for North Americans, but that’s what everyone says in Curaçao.
22. Have Dinner on the Beach
How about a dinner with your feet in the sand, with great food, music, and overall fantastic atmosphere? Yup, you can do that too in Curaçao. Make some reservations at the Pirate Bay Beach Restaurant and tell them when you want to go.
23. Go For a Jetski Adventure
If you are into water-sports, go for a Jetski getaway. You can do it as well with Breeze Boat Trips. It is $75/person.
24. Take a Kayak and Go
The same in this case – you can rent a kayak for only $20 from Steven’s company. Not much else to say, just that you can do all the water-sport activities in one day.
25. Try Stand-Up Paddle Boarding
I didn’t see SUP done by many people, probably because they’re scared they’re going to fall. It’s easy! You can rent if from Breeze.
26. Rent an Off-Road Buggy
This activity is different and I would do if every single time. Go on an adventure, choose the unbeaten path and be a badass. Check with Breeze Boat Trips for availability. Price is $145.
27. Have Dinner at Mundo Bizarro
The best evening we had (dinner-wise) was at a place called Mundo Bizarro, an eclectic place with not only great food, but an excellent atmosphere too. They also have a live band, playing Spanish music. The perfect day to go there is on Thursday evening. You can book your table HERE.
28. Visit Curaloe, Their Famous Aloe Vera Plantation
Curaçao is known for having some of the best aloe in the world. During your shopping in town, you may come across a lot of products made out of this exotic plant with medical benefits. Besides cosmetic items (soaps, sun lotion, etc.), you may find drinks and food that contain aloe. You could visit the aloe vera plantation, Curaloe, located on the island. You can contact them HERE.
29. Go to Kenepa Beach
One of the coolest beaches around the island, Kenepa (Knip, in Papiamentu) seems to be busy most of the time (the picture above was taken very early in the morning) so the parking lot may be full, but if you have someone to drop you off there is worth a visit.
30. Visit the Curaçao Synagogue, Oldest in the Americas
Also known as Snoa, the Hope of Israel-Emanuel Synagogue in Willemstad is the oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas! The building was built in 1674. Regardless of what your political or religious views are, this is a place to see.
31. Check Out Fort Nassau
Here is where we went for the first dinner. It is a fabulous location; a fort turned into a hotel with a nice, classy restaurant. The only downside is that the food takes a lot of time to be brought to the table. We got there at 8PM, appetizers were brought an hour later and main course at 10PM. Super slow, but if you are not in a rush and have a drinking appetite then you’re just fine.
32. Attend a Traditional Cooking Class
I was taken by the Curaçao Tourist Board representative far away out of town to the Kunuku House, a UNESCO site where there were all kinds of food and artifacts demonstrations. I took the risk of embarrassing myself into getting a cooking class, which I successfully did (embarrass myself, not cook). If you are interested, contact them above.
33. Renaissance Curaçao and Rif Fort: Worth a Visit
Situated in Otrobanda, Rif Fort offers great opportunities for shopping, beautiful views of Punda and Handelskade, as well as lunch options. There is also the Renaissance Mall incorporated in it. If you go there on a Friday evening, you may even have the chance to dance, as some live bands are playing in the main square.
That’s it! You can do all of these activities by yourself, or you can join the next edition of the Spark Experience HERE and have almost all of them on a platter for you. All done with a private driver, so you don’t have to spend close to $1,000 in taxis or rental cars.
Best Place To Stay in Curaçao?
What is the best hotel in Curaçao? People usually have a different taste in regards to the locations they choose. Downtown for easy access everywhere? By the beach? Far away from everything? We’ve stayed at Acoya Curaçao, and I was happy with it. I will go back there indeed.
Other hotels that are highly rated in Curaçao are:
Santa Barbara – The downside is that the hotel is located very far away from everything. One tourist paid $120US for a roundtrip taxi ride to town, only to go to a pharmacy and get $15 worth of medication.
Lions Dive – I liked it because it is on the beach and had a fun vibe in the evenings, but their customer service was also very slow in responding, which also made me choose Acoya.
Not Recommended in Curaçao: Avila Beach Hotel
One of the shittiest customer services I’ve ever received from a hotel comes from Avila Beach. As we were about to go to Curaçao to film the Spark Experience and the Travel by Dart episode, I’ve contacted their reservations department to see if they offer group rates since I needed 10 rooms.
Not only they never responded in the first place (so I had to send a follow-up email, which I was okay with) but when they finally got back to me they said that their clients “don’t watch this type of program” and they are not interested in giving us a group rate.
I definitely don’t expect everyone to like Travel by Dart, but at least give a potential client that is asking for 10 rooms a price (even a regular price), Zatessa Gonzalez, if you want to bring business to your employer.
Best Restaurants in Curaçao
We’ve had some great experiences in Willemstad. The top 3 restaurants that we liked are also listed in the “Things to do in Curaçao” section above: Mundo Bizzaro, Fort Nassau, and Pirate Bay Beach. Try them all! Here is us in front of Fort Nassau.
Curaçao Currency
Curaçao is part of the former Netherlands Antilles. Now it is an independent state that is still under significant Dutch influence. They use Guilders as currency (officially called Netherlands Antillean Guilder). The equivalent of $100US is 183 Guilders. You can pay with either US or Guilders anywhere.
Is Curaçao Safe?
Yes, Curaçao is safe. It is a beautiful place. In my two times that I’ve visited Curaçao I’ve never heard of or witnessed any crime. I am sure there might be some slight dangerous areas in the hidden corners of Otrabanda, but what capital doesn’t have that?
Curaçao Vacation Reviews: Prices
A vacation in Curaçao is not cheap, a regular hotel going for an average of $180US/night, while taxis are incredibly expensive (one of the most costly worldwide), ranging per ride from $25-30US on the lowest side to $100US and more. There is no Uber in Curaçao, so if you need to get out of the resort and back, you’re screwed.
Here is the list of the activities above with estimated prices, so you can get an idea of what to expect if you go there, let’s say, for a week:
Hotel: avg. $180US/night
Taxis or car rental: $500-800US
Klein Curaçao (any company): avg. $100/person
Sunset on a boat: $50/person (but you need nine other people)
Iguana meal: $25/person
Ostrich Farm, including meal: $40US ($18 entrance + $22 meal)
Shete Boka National Park: $10
Hato Caves: $9
Jet ski: $75
Kayak: $20
Stand-Up Paddleboard: $20
Off-Road Buggy Excursion: $145
Dive Trip: $65
A quick total would get to you to over $2,700US without other meals. Join The Spark Experience next year and get it – while doing it in style, with private driver anywhere – for $1,775US or $1,975US. Not all activities are included, but most.
Just like I usually do when I travel, while in Curaçao my group and I threw another dart at the world map. What do you think we hit? You won’t believe it, it’s recorded on camera. Follow me on Instagram HERE or on Facebook HERE to see where the dart landed and stay tuned for more exotic activities.
Travel With Me and Check Off Your Bucket List Items
You can travel with me to my next adventures. Besides Curacao, I am going to other 5 exotic destinations below within the next 12 months, so why don’t you join me while we’re being followed by a camera? To every single of the countries below, I will go with an exclusive group of only 10 people (selected applicants only). The experience is for those people who work hard and rarely treat themselves, those who don’t want to have regrets, and who want to try something they’ve never done before. Is that you?
For the first time ever, I decided that my fans should be the ones who throw the dart at the world map. Whatever country they’ll hit, I’ll make it my next destination. So when I recently visited Cartagena, Colombia, I invited the six ‘amigos’ who were there for The Spark Experience to throw the dart at the map for me!
But who is going to win? Which hit are we selecting? Well, there were some rules for that and the result came out perfectly!
Where will I go? Here is the 3-min. video:
As you can see, we had two winners, as we couldn’t differentiate them anymore. So I am going to Argentina and Brazil, not only where I will be filming Travel by Dart, but also where I invite you to come with me! Join me in my Argentinian adventure (Wine, Tango & Arts theme) HERE or sign up for my Brazilian trip (Rio de Janeiro & Amazon Jungle theme) HERE.
If you can’t make it, sign up the form below to let you know when the episodes are live!
In case you haven’t watched my Travel by Dart episode in Bermuda, where I did some of the coolest things ever (exploring the truth behind Bermuda Triangle mystery and diving to its shipwrecks, driving a Twizy, or visiting the famous caves of Grotto Bay), that’s where I also threw another dart at the world map. Where will I go? Here is the 3-min. video:
As you can see, the dart landed in the Ocean, the closest country being Portugal. I am heading there in a couple of weeks. Stay tuned as I will provide you the best this country has to offer. Sign up the form below to let you know when the episode is live!
Watch the Travel by Dart: Bermuda Episode:
Travel With Me and Check Off Your Bucket List Items
While you are reading this I am traveling around the world, filming more episodes. Life is short. You can travel with me to my next adventures. I am going to the 6 exotic destinations below within the next 12 months, so why don’t you join me while we’re being followed by a camera? To every single country, I will go with an exclusive group of only 10 people (selected applicants only). I call it The Spark Experience. It’s for those people who work hard and rarely treat themselves, is for those who don’t want to have regrets, is for those who want to do something they’ve never done before. Is that you?
The Bermuda Triangle mystery. Pink beaches. Spooky luxury caves. Craziest car ever. Authentic Bermuda shorts talk. Cannons and onions. You’re in for a treat, as I am also giving away a hotel room and a car for you to drive if you go this beautiful island. Let’s see.
Watch the Travel by Dart: Bermuda episode below and read about the Top 50 things to do on the island after – click on this video for now:
My most recent dart throw at the world map hit Bermuda!The dart actually hit the Atlantic Ocean, but Bermuda was the closest land mass to the dart.As an aside, I’m coming to terms with the fact that my travel-by-dart lifestyle is going to take me to a lot of islands and archipelagos.Given the land to water ratio on the planet is about 30:70, I only have a 30% chance of hitting land directly, leaving me often heading to the closest island in whatever ocean or sea I hit.Evidence?My last 3 trips have been:Easter Island, Indonesia, and now Bermuda.It’s a good thing I know my way around a hammock and whatever local tropical drink is on offer. But let’s see what I have for you today – and if you want to join me while filming my next destination check out the end of this article.
I am thrilled to share with you my latest escapade, with the hope that you’ll visit the island yourself one day and use this article as your Bermuda travel guide.Many thanks to the ever-helpful Grotto Bay and the Bermuda Tourism Authority, both of whom are ‘guilty’ for some of my adventures while there.
Here are the top 50 things to do in Bermuda if you decide to run away and escape your everyday routine:
1. Get a Luxury Spa Treatment in a Cave, Have Your Own Pink Beach, Snorkel For Shipwrecks – All at Grotto Bay
While in Bermuda, I stayed at Grotto Bay, a fantastic resport, located only 5 minutes from the airport, managed by a gentleman named JP Martens. Martens and his staff made sure we had a great visit. There are a couple of shipwrecks in the water right by the hotel’s beach!! Look at the pic below and you can see one in the crystal-clear water, on the left:
There’s everything to love about Grotto Bay, but the cherry on top is that the resort sits on a lush tropical estate featuring caves and acres of woodland preserves along the water’s edge in Bermuda’s Bailey’s Bay.
As you can see in the image above, scattered over 21 acres and sloping down toward three private beaches are 11 colorful cottages in traditional Bermuda Architecture overlooking the turquoise waters dotted with small islands.
Grotto Bay has a private pink sand beach and an outdoor jacuzzi located in a beautiful garden setting above the beach.
You can sail, snorkel, wind surf, dive ancient wrecks or explore the delicate and beautiful coral reefs. Check out Dive Bermuda‘s schedule, a company located right at Grotto Bay.
You can also take a boat cruise on a sunny afternoon or during a glorious sunset. Play tennis night or day, or work out in their new gym. Or, ask the amazing concierge to help you with everything you need, she’ll do it in a heart bit.
The caves were my favorites. One is called Cathedral Cave and is open to every client of the hotel. You can visit it during business hours, and you can even swim in it, which I highly recommend. Look it:
The other cave, Nature Spa, is an place where you can get pampered any way you want. You need to have a reservation, while services vary, as follows: massage, facials, nail care, spa treatments (body wrap, body glow, ear candling, etc.), ‘blissy missy’ (exfoliation, etc.), and enhancers (hot stone treatment, reflexology, reiki, etc.). Prices for treatments vary from $90 to $320, depending on treatment and number of people (the couples massage is a beauty).
Another cool thing about this ‘luxury cave’ is that it used to be a nightclub back in the 1980s! I suspect that all the safety measures being imposed in the last two decades is the reason that the club had to be converted into something else.
As for myself, I liked the caves so much that at the end of my trip, I set up my map in there and threw my dart to determine my next destination! If you haven’t watched the episode do it (top of this article), or subscribe to my newsletter, to see where it landed.
Enter to win a two-night stay at Grotto Bay Resort HERE.
2. Visit the Bermuda Triangle and the Vixen Shipwreck
Everyone’s heard of the Bermuda Triangle and its enigmatic way of swallowing up planes, ships, and humans, like some geological magician performing vanishing tricks. The Triangle consists of three geographical points: Bermuda (the tip), Miami (Florida), and San Juan (Puerto Rico). An average of 4 planes and 20 boats (around 200 ships have sank within the Triangle since 1800 alone!) have been reported lost each year, leaving no trace of debris, and up to 1,000 people have disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle.Obviously my mom was thrilled when I told her I was heading there to check it out myself.
So what’s the truth behind the Bermuda Triangle mystery? While some have attributed the various disappearances to the paranormal or extraterrestrials beings (fun fact: Christopher Columbus, according to an entry in his log on October 11, 1492, allegedly saw a UFO in the waters near Bermuda while on the brink of discovering the Americas), the reality is less colourful.
The Bermuda Triangle mystery is primarily a result of‘navigation’ issues:the ships and planes were sinking and disappearing because of compass variations, human error, violent weather, and the Gulf Stream sweeping away any wreck debris.
It’s also said that one of the main reasons there are so many shipwrecks around Bermuda, in particular (as compared to Florida and Puerto Rico) is the high reef and—enjoy this irony–the Gibbs Lighthouse, one of Bermuda’s landmarks:“Believe it or not, our lighthouse is one of the other main causes so many ships sank around here,” says Aaron Lindsay, travel guide with K.S. Watersports.
How is that possible? “After being at sea for so many weeks, vessel captains would see the lighthouse from afar and think they finally found land, which they did. However, little did they know that heading with no worries towards the islands would trap them into the solid high coral reefs and break their ships… From that perspective, the reefs have been a blessing and a curse at the same time”, says Aaron.
Legend has it that back in the day the locals would even flash the lights of the lighthouse intentionally at night in order to lure ships into ‘the trap’ and take advantage of the accidents while the boats were stuck in the reefs. The ploy worked successfully until one of the ships ‘trapped’ turned out to be a UK Army vessel.
It should also be mentioned that some of the Bermuda Triangle mysteries can be solved by the fact that documented evidence indicates that a significant percentage of these incidents are bogus, inaccurately reported, or embellished.
K.S. Watersports provides tours around the island and to the tip of the Triangle, where a 120-year old shipwreck called Vixen (pics of the tip of the boat and underwater wreck above) rests as a landmark of Bermuda. You can explore it and even do some snorkling. See below.
Before heading out to the Vixen shipwreck and the Bermuda Triangle, enjoy the rush of jet skiing around the island at about 60mph (100km/h). Your tour will include getting a history lesson from Aaron or one of his colleagues, seeing $1-million+ luxury houses, feeding hundreds of fish that are swarming under your jet (you can feel it!), and going under Somerset, the world’s smallest drawbridge.
Fees vary:75 min: 1 person = $145; 2 people= $155. Early booking is $20 cheaper.
If you want to add a snorkeling stop to your water safari the cost is $215 (1 person) or $235 (2 people).This version of the tour lasts 2 hours..
4. Visit the World’s Smallest Drawbridge: Somerset
Connecting Somerset Island to Bermuda’s mainland is Somerset, the world’s smallest operating drawbridge. It used to be operational all the time, but kids started to pull pranks, causing traffic accidents, so that put an end to that. Now the authorities only open it once a year, primarily just to keep their world record of having the world’s smallest drawbridge valid.
Somerset is opened by hand, via a 32 inch bisected plank, allowing the passage of a sailboat’s mast. The drawbridge is depicted on a Bermudian banknote—look for it!
You can get to the bridge by car, taxi, Twizy (see below), or – the best option – to do a jet ski tour.
If you didn’t watch my episode at the beginning of this article (then obviously you’ve made a foolish choice—forgive yourself, and go do it now), Twizys are small rental cars manufactured by Renault. They’re 2-seater (the 2nd is behind the driver’s seat) electric cars. You can rent them for $99 per day, from Current Vehicles, in the Hamilton Princess Hotel parking lot. Ask for Jerome or Piers.They’re awesome and will set you up.
Twizys go up to 60km/h, but don’t get too excited unless you want to meet some Bermudian police – the speed limit in Bermuda is only 35km/h. The only downside of these ‘bermudaful’ cars is that they take about three hours to fully charge, but a full power ‘tank’ will last you for 60-80 km.
The island is about 40 km long from one end to the other and there are several charging points around it. “We’re working on improvements to power and charging. Hopefully by next year will have many of them done”, says Piers Carr, the founder and CEO of Current Vehicles.Jerome Overbey, General Manager of Current Vehicles, points out another great feature of the Swizy:“Being green and as environmentally friendly as possible is important no matter where you go”.
Thanks to the generosity of BTA (Bermuda Tourism Authority), I got the chance to have a Twizy for a few days and fell in love with it!
6. Enjoy a Pink Sand Beach in Bermuda: Horseshoe Bay
No trip to Bermuda is complete without a walk on one of their infamous beautiful pink sand beaches. Find your way to the Horseshoe Bay Beach, Tobacco Bay Beach, Elbow Beach, or Warwick Long Bay Beach.
Why is the Bermuda sand pink? There are two explanations:
One is that the pink sand is created by red organisms and algae that grow on top of the coral reef. After they die, they land on the ocean floor and mix with bits of coral and crushed shell. Then they wash onto the beach, making the sand look pink.
However, here’s the second and more popular explanation of the pink sand from Aaron of K.S. Watersports: “There is a particular fish species called the Parrotfish. What they do is eat the pink algae that grow on top of the coral. This way, they keep the coral clean and have something to eat at the same time, so it’s like a win-win situation. However, they can’t digest it all and pass it out. Then it gets washed off onto the shore. What does that mean? Well, the pink sand is not really sand, is fish poop and coral particles – but I am sure you won’t find that in the travel brochures”.
It’s an amazing feeling when you’re on a small boat and a whale the size of a building pops out of the water unexpectedly.Most of the whales around Bermuda are humpbacks, measuring between 40-50 feet and weighing up to 50 tonnes.If you’re lucky, you may see a few of them on your tour, and some might even play for you.
The best time to see some whales is in the spring, between April and May. This is when the humpbacks migrate from the Caribbean water zone to the north Atlantic feeding zone. You might be able to catch some during the first three months of the year too, but the chances are smaller.
There are several companies in Bermuda offering whale watching tours. The typical cost is around $75 for about five hours.Contact Island Tour Center, Blue Water Divers, or Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, to book a tour or for more information.
8. Try the Authentic Bermuda Shorts: A Short Lesson on Why They Are Called Like That
Everyone’s heard of ‘Bermuda shorts,’ but do you know why they are called like that? Well, back in the World War I, Nathanial Coxon, a local tea house owner, had an issue with overheated staff due to the intense heat in his shop from all the constantly boiling teapots.So he cut the staff’s uniform pants above the knee, and voila:Bermuda shorts were born!
Their popularity grew because Bermuda was the strategic headquarters of the British military during the war, and Coxon’s tea shop was visited daily by officers. One of the admirals thought the shorts would look great as an Army uniform for tropical locations, and the rest is history.
Nowadays, Bermuda shorts are business attire. The story behind this evolution is that during the World War II, there was a clothing shortage in Bermuda. A couple of bank managers were concerned that their male employees wouldn’t have suitable clothing to wear, so they arranged for a local tailor to make two pairs of shorts – following a similar design to the shorts for the British military – for their male employees. This was the beginning of Bermuda shorts as business attire on the island.
However, today there is only ONE company that designs and manufactures authentic Bermuda shorts:TABS, which stands for The Authentic Bermuda Shorts. I had a great visit with the founder Rebecca Singleton, who helped to ‘kit me out’ in Bermudian-style.
Rebecca explains what constitutes an authentic pair of Bermuda shorts:“There are a lot of misconceptions about it. Before I started the business, I saw an Old Navy ad on TV. They advertised shorts with the cut below the knee and pockets on the side! Those were not Bermuda shorts! Those were cargo shorts or capris, or whatever you want to call them. I decided that moment that I should do my own product and do it right. After a lot of research and education I started TABS”, says Rebecca.
“A perfect Bermuda attire consists of: Bermuda shorts – it doesn’t matter the color, but the brighter, the better. You can pair that with your Navy socks, which should come right below the knee. You should have a Navy blazer as well, which complements the socks. The tie should also bring out the color of your shorts. You can put in a pocket square, and you’re ready to go!”, explains Rebecca, who has gotten TABS to be the official partner of America’s Cup Yacht Race last year.
Now in Canada, where I’m from, a man wearing navy knee-highs with his shorts would be openly mocked, clearly sending a sign that he has no girlfriend or wife or, at the very least, struggles profoundly with fashion issues.But in Bermuda, it’s perfection.
9. Dunk a Woman in the Ocean – Yup, You’ve Read Right!
Twice a week, Wednesdays and Saturday at 12PM, there’s an incredible historical re-enactment in the city of St. George, where tourists don’t just watch—they participate!
A woman and a man re-enact an old colonial punishment from the 1600s in front of City Hall. The woman is accused of many inane things, like gossiping and nagging her husband, and the narrative is that she needs to be punished by being dunked in the water.
The re-enactment sheds light on 15th century practices, where public humiliation and punishment for ridiculous things was common.Male audience members are recruited to help with the re-enactment (they help lift a heavy bar, which is part of delivering the “dunking punishment” to the woman, and are sometimes even given lines!).
10. Royal Naval Dockyard Bermuda: Visit the Commissioner’s House
This was probably my favorite part of the trip.I didn’t expect much from my visit to the Commissioner’s House, but it was spectacular.
As a direct result of the independence of the English American colonies in 1783, Bermuda was identified as a strategic location for a naval base. Dockyard construction began in 1809 and continued into the early 20th century. It involved significant land reclamations and quarrying by slave labour, and the efforts of thousands of British convicts.
In its heyday, Dockyard provided facilities for the Royal Navy fleet of ships, supported a thriving naval and civilian community and provided training in skilled trades for Bermudians.
The piece of resistance is the Commissioner’s House, the highest point in the Dockyard. Once home to the civilian commissioner of Dockyard, Commissioner’s House was built in the 1920s and is the world’s first prefabricated cast-iron residential building. Left derelict in the 1950s, the house went through a 20-year award-winning restoration.
Visit these three floors of exhibits with spectacular views. The whole history of Bermuda is packed in there.
Besides Commissioner’s House, this part of the Royal Naval Dockyard Bermuda (called The Keep) also hosts the Queen’s Exhibition Hall, Ramparts, cannons, as well as the Dolphin Quest. The enclosed waterway served to transport ordnance stores from ships to storage houses within the Keep; it now houses the dolphins and the staff of Dolphin Quest Bermuda.
11. Visit the Crystal Cave and the Fantasy Cave
If you are not staying at Grotto Bay to see their fantastic caves, you can also do it at Crystal Cave. The place is approximately 500 m long, and 62 m deep. The lower 19-20 m of the cave are below water level. The Crystal cave was discovered in 1907 when two young boys were attempting to retrieve a lost ball. They saw the ball dropping into a large hole.
The Fantasy Cave is located in the same complex and is just as breathtaking.
The admission is $22 for each cave for adults, $10 for children between 5-12, under 5 free. Combination ticket to both Crystal and Fantasy Caves is $30 for adults, and $12 for children between 5-12. Credit cards are accepted.
12. Take a Bermuda Aerial Tour in a Cessna Plane
If you are a big fan of aerial shots and your budget permits, take a ride with this awesome Cessna plane from Blue Sky Flights. They’ll take you around Bermuda and show you every single landmark. Feel like a boss.
They have two different tours: a short one (30-min) and a longer one (50-min). The Discovery Flight (30-min) is the perfect way to see the island and fly over the main points of interest (down along South Shore beaches, then over Paradise Lakes and Hamilton and Flatt’s Inlet).Cost is $250 for two people.
The full-length sightseeing tour is about 50 minutes and gives you time to explore and fly over the whole island. You’ll not only see everything listed above in the short tour, but also some spectacular cliffs, stunning turquoise reefs off the west end of the island, shipwrecks, Dockyard, and will also circle over any points of interest you’d like (beaches, forts, your house/hotel, etc.).
In the longer tour, the Cessna flies slightly slower than the Discovery Tour to allow you to take photos, and even try your hand at the controls! It’s their more popular option. Cost is $450 for two people (September 1 – May 31) or $500 (June 1 – August 31).
Contact Heather at Blue Sky Flights: [email protected] and schedule a tour.
13. Dance with the Gombeys
Another popular activity on the island is dancing with the Gombeys every Tuesday night! The Gombey is an iconic symbol of Bermuda, and this folklife tradition reflects the island’s blend of African, Caribbean, and British cultures, incorporating them over time into a unique performance art full of colorful and intricate masquerade, dance and drumming.
Dancers are usually male and perform in groups of 10-30, though in modern times female groups have emerged. The traditions have been passed down orally from one generation to the next, and the Captains of each troupe determine the direction of the troupe and style that is taught.
You can dance with them on Tuesdays at 4:30PM, at Pier 6 on Front Street. Go there and immerse yourself in the Bermudian culture (photo by Gavin Howarth).
14. Get Smarter: Educate Yourself About Bermuda’s Uniqueness
Every country has its own unique things, whether it’s their culture, traditions, sports, cuisine, etc., but Bermuda seems to have more than others. Make sure you discover them in time—preferably while or before you are there, so you can avoid awkwardness or misunderstandings. Read a local newspaper such as the Royal Gazette, Bermuda’s 190 year old(!) daily publication.
Here are seven interesting things about Bermuda to get you started:
A. The locals of Bermuda are called ‘Onions.’ No, seriously. The first settlers who came to Bermuda introduced onions around 1616. Gradually onions became Bermuda’s major export item, and hundreds of farmers turned to onion harvesting, realizing the market potential in the US and all over the world. With the onions growing popularity, by mid 19th century, Bermudians became known as Onions and Bermuda was called the Onion Patch.
B. You are only allowed to own one car per family in Bermuda.
C. By the same token, you are only allowed to own one house per family in Bermuda. You can’t buy a property or a piece of land in Bermuda just to rent either.However, you’re allowed to rent out your house while you are away.
D. The jobs of a garbageman and a carpenter are ONLY available to Bermudian residents. They are very well-paid positions and are restricted only to locals to make sure higher salaries go to locals. You also need to have a higher education to become a bartender.
E. Cars are driven on the left side of the road, just like in the UK.
F. Bermuda is the most expensive country in the world.
G. They coined the term “Bermudaful” and use it in their marketing campaigns. It works like a charm.
Don’t forget to teach Bermuda something about yourself. They want to know about the uniqueness of their tourists, too. If you have a special story, you may get featured in the Royal Gazette, just as I did with Travel by Dart – see story HERE.
15. Scuba Dive at Shipwrecks
To scuba dive, you need a license. If you do have one, the shipwrecks of the Bermuda Triangle are a sight to see. You can take a tour with one of these diving companies around the island: Dive Bermuda at Grotto Bay (opens on May 1), Dive Bermuda at Fairmont Southampton (opens in March), Fantasea Diving & Watersports, Blue Water Divers, etc.
Prices vary, but to give you an idea, a 2-tank dive costs around $130-150, a 1-tank dive is about $90, and to rent full gear is about $50.
Visit the websites of the companies mentioned above for price specifics and availability.
16. Snorkel at Shipwrecks
Fortunately, you don’t need a license for snorkeling. The same companies above offer great snorkel services, but so does K.S. Watersports, which has a unique snorkel & Shipwrecks Boat Adventure Package, suitable for up to 10 people.
For eight people, the cost is $875 all inclusive (equipment, gear); additional people can be added for only $50 per person.
17. Have Bermuda’s Most Popular Dish: Fish Chowder at Wahoo’s
Many dishes are popular in Bermuda, but the fish chowder seems to be the prom queen. Have one at Wahoo’s in St. George and enjoy the fantastic view. Ask to be seated on the deck outside.
When you order the fish chowder make sure you get the two mandatory condiments: Black Bermudian rum and Sherry Pepper vinegar. Add some in your soup; you’ll be in heaven. I was. But that’s probably because I added a little bit more rum than I needed.
18. Have Bermuda’s Most Popular Drink: Dark & Stormy
Since we’re talking about rum, be sure to try the national drink of Bermuda: Dark & Stormy. You can get it anywhere.
Dark & Stormy is a cocktail made with dark rum and ginger beer, served over ice and garnished with a slice of lime. The Gosling Brothers company claims that the drink was invented in Bermuda just after World War I.
19. Visit Bermuda’s First Licensed Bar: Hog Penny
Hog Penny is a pub located just off First Street (24 Burnaby Street), the busiest road of Hamilton. Its claim to fame is that it’s the first licensed pub in Bermuda. It also makes an amazing chicken pot pie. Order one and ask for Lucian (the manager). Tell him I sent you. 🙂
20. Night Owl? Go Out to the Dog House
A 3 minute walk from Hog Penny, you’ll find Dog House (93 Front Street), the hottest place in town for Bermudian nightlife.Have dinner at Lucian’s, enjoy the live band, head to Dog House for some trouble.
21. Climb to the Top of Gibbs Lighthouse
Gibbs Lighthouse, partly to blame for all of the Bermuda Triangle disappearances and shipwrecks, was built in 1844 by the Royal Engineers. The Gibbs Hill Lighthouse is the taller of two lighthouses on Bermuda, and one of the first lighthouses in the world to be made of cast-iron.
Gibbs has 185 steps to the top in eight flights. Until 1964, most of the light was run by hand, but in June of that year, the whole system was automated and now it runs on electricity. Sixty-thousand people ascended the lighthouse in 1985, and it continues to be a favorite tourist attraction.
If you’re planning your day, and Gibbs Lighthouse is part of it, try the Lighthouse Tea Room, a restaurant at the base of it, converted from the lighthouse keeper’s former living quarters.It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
22. Attend a Beach Bonfire Party at Tobacco Bay
Tobacco Bay, located in St. George, is one of the most visited beaches in Bermuda not only for its beautiful pink sand but also for a famous weekly beach bonfire party.
Unfortunately, it is not organized year-round (it starts in the spring), but if you happen to be there at the right time make sure you ask your hotel concierge to call the organizers and let you know if the party is on.
23. Cliff Dive and Take a Selfie
This is part of the K.S. Watersports tour packages, and it comes with a jet ski adventure! The cliff diving safari is a 2-hour experience and costs $225/person (or $245 for two).
24. Visit the Unfinished Church
The Unfinished Church is a Gothic structure whose construction began in 1874, but was unfortunately left unfinished due to disagreements within the church’s congregation.
This Protestant church was designed to seat 650 and intended to replace St. Peter’s Church, an Anglican place of worship established after the 1612 English settlement of St. George’s, that got severely damaged. However, when the congregation split, and one group left to build their own church, the Unfinished Church was left behind.Although it has no ceiling, no windows, and no floor, the Unfinished Church has become a popular place for weddings. Its doors are closed due to security concerns.
25. Swizzle In. Swagger Out.
One of the oldest and most famous bars in Bermuda is Swizzle Inn. It is located right by Grotto Bay, so it was easy for me to walk down to it. Yet I didn’t.I drove the Twizy.Don’t judge me.It’s environmental.
They told me it takes longer to get back to the hotel than to get to the bar. I didn’t understand why at first, but as soon as I walked in, I saw the signs: Swizzle in. Swagger out. Got it.
Swizzle Inn is part bar, part museum, part art gallery (kidding). The walls are covered with the graffiti of former patrons all leaving their mark–adding their name and thoughts, immortalizing themselves on these historical walls.Go there and leave o note on the wall! That’s if you find any room left…
26. Board on the Famous Deliverance Ship
Go toOrdnance Island in St. George and visit Deliverance – a replica of the historic ship. Hear the exciting story of the first castaways who built this boat and went on to save the starving settlers in Jamestown, Virginia.
Visitors can go on board and imagine what it was like to be a 17th century passenger, crammed in the narrow decks with cargo below and the main deck above.The tours are free and are available every Wednesday and Saturday between 10AM-4PM.
27. Check out the Art Tour at Hamilton Princess
Are you into art? The new Hamilton Princess Hotel has a beautiful exhibition that is worth checking out. The art actually belongs to the owner, who generously shares it with the public.
Guests can enjoy works by Jeff Koons, Banksy, Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Julian Opie, Kate Brinkworth, Invader, Bridget Riley, etc. The guided tours are organized every Saturday at 10AM.
28. Go For a Round of Golf
Are you a passionate golfer? Since Bermuda is the most expensive country in the world, there is no surprise to find a plethora of golf courses around the island.Head over any one of the many courses available. Here are the top 5 golf courses in Bermuda, according to hive-mind of the internet:
Mid Ocean Golf Club:This course is regularly ranked among experts as one of the best links in the world. A championship 18-hole course with plenty of undulating greens and dangerous sand traps, Mid Ocean emphasizes the long game with six par 4s over 400 yards.
Turtle Hill Golf Club: Winner of Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play Golf,” this course offers 18 challenging holes, not to mention impressive views of the Atlantic Ocean all along the fairways. Ranked one of the top five par three courses in the world by Golf Magazine, Turtle Hill is the perfect course for golfers of all skill levels and is the home of the Grey Goose World Par 3 Championships.
Tucker’s Point Golf Club: This course is one of Bermuda’s oldest. Travel + Leisure Golf tagged it as “the best golf resort.” A recent renovation brought a new hybrid grass on the greens, called Tif Eagle, which apparently is a faster and more accurate putting surface.
Port Royal Golf Course: Ranked among the world’s best public golf courses by Golf Digest and named Bermuda’s finest course by the New York Times, this course features 18 championship holes over 6,842 manicured yards. It is the longest and most picturesque course in all of Bermuda.
Bermuda Fun Golf: This course hasn’t won award, nor does it rank high in any pro’s favorites, but it is the perfect getaway for a family golf experience.
29. Take a Date to the Loren at Pink Beach
Whether you come to Bermuda with your significant other, or you meet someone special there, you can go to the newly built Loren Hotel, offering breathtaking views of the ocean. Have a tasty lunch/supper or drinks at their Maree bar/restaurant.I had the crabcake appetizer and Chimichurri Rubbed Skirt Steak as the main course. Incredible.
Loren also has one of the most expensive penthouses in Bermuda. It has four rooms and a private entrance with an elevator. You won’t be able to check it out since it is probably booked, but I managed to get a peek, and it is IMMENSE.The penthouse is undoubtedly THE place to stay if you go to Bermuda with a bunch of friends.
30. Surf on the South Shore
Although surf professionals wouldn’t choose Bermuda as their dream location due to the lack of good waves to catch thanks to the protective reef, there’s still a little surfing to be had on the South Shore.However, we’re talking small body surfing only (10-20 feet on the South shore).
Since Bermuda is a water-born nation, let’s dive (see what I did there?) into some H20-based activities. The activities recommended below can be done through specialty companies around the island, but I suggest using K.S. Watersports, which was an amazing host for me while in Bermuda.
31. Get Some Fun Parasailing Done
The price for this fun activity is $99/person. You can book it through K.S. Watersports’ website.
32. Paddleboard Around the Island
A paddleboarding session is $25/hour. If you want to do some snorkling while you’re out, expect to pay an extra $5-$25 for the gear, or just bring your own gear.
33. Kitesurf/Kiteboard Your Heart Out
This is one of my favorites activities. The best time for kitesurfing in Bermuda is between December and May. The best beaches for it are Elbow Beach and Somerset Long Bay.The only provider of kitesurf activities in Bermuda is Island Winds. You can send them an email at [email protected].
34. Rent a Boat (Self-Drive)
Maybe you are going to Bermuda with a bunch of friends and want to celebrate a birthday, marriage, or some other life-event in style. Why not rent a small boat that you can drive yourself?
Prices vary, depending on the type of the boat you want, and time allocated for the rental. Here’s the approximate cost:
Boat for up to 4 people: $185 (for 4-hour, plus $25-$45 in fuel) / $340 (for 8-hour, plus $35-$55 in fuel).
Boat for up to 6 people: $195 (4-hour, plus $25-$45 fuel) / $350 (8-hour, plus $35-$55 fuel).
Boat for up to 12 people: $355 (4-hour, plus $35-$55 fuel) / $650 (8-hour, plus $40-$60 fuel).
Contact K.S. Watersports if you are interested.
35. Rent a Boat with a Licensed Captain
“But Sorin, I don’t know how to drive a boat!”.Don’t worry, there are options for you and your friends. You can rent a boat with a licensed captain. Prices? $200 per hour, with a maximum of 10 passengers. There are tours for one hour, 4 hours, and 8 hours.Also, you should really learn how to drive a boat. I’m tired of your excuses .
36. Kayak All Day
If you love tranquility and just wanna get away with your thoughts for a bit of peace, rent a kayak. The rental costs $25/hour as a single or $30/hour if you do it with your partner. Add an extra $5 for a glass bottom kayak.
37. Sail Baby, Sail
Most of the following companies offer sailing services on the island: Blue Hole Water Sports, H2O Sports, Sail Bermuda, Charter Bermuda, AJ’s Wings from Bermuda Charter, Fantasea Charters, and Wind Sail Charters.
Check their websites for various prices.
38. Get Into a Wildcat
K.S. Watersports has a great tour that’s family friendly: Wildcat Coastline Sightseeing Adventure. The Wildcat is a big ship that goes very fast and seats over 20 people. Fun and splashy.
Prices are $89/adult and $79/child.
39. HydroBike and Enjoy the Ride
This is another gentle activity for those who aren’t adrenaline junkies, and just want a bit of peace.You can rent one of these beauties from HydroBike Bermuda.
They don’t have a website, but you can check them out on their Facebook page or email them at [email protected].
40. Flyboard:Rise Above the Rest
I was so excited in anticipation of going flyboarding in Bermuda.But when I got to Bermuda, I discovered that the only company that’s been providing flyboarding services is going through some significant changes (new ownership, rebranding, etc.), and so flyboarding is not available on the island anymore.They say it might start up again soon, so keep checking.
41. Explore The Railway Trail
If you like to walk, you can explore Bermuda on foot via its 18-mile long Railway Trail. Following the path of the train which served the island from 1931 to 1948, this well-known path attracts bikers, joggers, and walkers. You might make some friends! Great place for selfies, as well.
42. Attend a Pirate Fire Show
Are you a big fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean? Head over to the Heritage Wharf at Royal Naval Dockyard to see a great pirate show. In the Calico Jack’s fire show, you can see tricorn-hat wearing rascals sword fights, hear jokes and witness a spectacular fire-dance display. The show is 30-minutes, free, from Monday to Thursday at 9PM.
43. Ride the Ferry for $5
You can also cross Bermuda via the SeaExpress ferry service. Spacious double-decker boats with air conditioning and breezy decks move from place to place on four different routes. They stop in Hamilton and St. George’s and offer a different vantage point of the island. See the schedule HERE.
44. Sit Down, Relax, and Enjoy the Show
Maybe you are the type of person who prefers to go out and watch a comedy show or an excellent performance. Head out on Saturday night to the Grand, located on Church Street in Hamilton. Top live performers will delight you with their acts. Free. You can also enjoy live jazz and reggae on Friday and Sunday nights.
45. Partake in a Hamilton Tour With This Fine Gentleman
Want someone to tell you everything about Hamilton? Join Town Crier, Ed Christopher, and experience Hamilton on foot while discovering unique facts about various places in Bermuda’s capital. The tours take place Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 10:30AM, for free. Dressed to impress, Ed leads you through Hamilton’s vibrant streets as you learn about the history and culture of this fantastic city. Funny, too.
46. Visit BAMZ (the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo)
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo is located in Flatts Village and is one of the oldest aquariums in the world! It was founded in 1926. It features hundreds of fish species, rescued sea turtles, harbour seals and a 145,000-gallon coral reef exhibit with sharks and black grouper.
It is open every day of the week from 9AM-5PM. Admission is $10, but seniors and children up to 12 years-old pay $5. No charge for children under 5.
47. Immerse in Local History at Fort St. Catherine in St. George’s
Fort St. Catherine was built in 1614 and is the most massive fort on the island. It underwent numerous upgrades during the 19th century. Visit this amazing place to see its impressive ramparts, keeps and a museum showcasing life in Bermuda in the 17th century. It also showcases an impressive collection of antique weaponry, including pistols, muskets, and swords.
The admission is free. The fort is open Monday through Friday from 10AM-4PM.
48. See the Sunrise at Gates Bay
It goes without saying that the best sunrise in Bermuda could be witnessed on the east side of the island. One of the best places to see it if you are an early bird is Gates Bay, in St. George’s. Grab your coffee and go!
49. Watch the Sunset at Daniel’s Head
I understand if you are not a morning person. Neither am I. Then the sunset is for you. Go to the West side of the island, all the way to Daniel’s Head. Enjoy!
50. Check Out the Checkerboard at Spittal Pond
This place is a little paradise. Spittal Pond has 64 acres of wetlands along the South Shore. Go there and see the Checkerboard, an unusual limestone formation with a distinct pattern of cracks where whalers used to haul out their catch. You can also go to the Portuguese Rock, where an inscription (now replaced with a bronze casting) is thought to be the oldest evidence of humans in Bermuda.
Travel With Me For Checking Off Your Bucket List Items
That was it, folks. Meanwhile, you can travel with me to my next adventures. I am going to the 6 exotic destinations below within the next 12 months, so why don’t you join me while we’re being followed by a camera? To every single country, I will go with an exclusive group of only 10 people (selected applicants only). I call it The Spark Experience. It’s for those people who work hard and rarely treat themselves, is for those who don’t want to have regrets, is for those who want to do something they’ve never done before. Is that you?
Here is the official trailer of the new Travel by Dart series – Season 1. The show will air on Canadian and US markets at a date we will announce soon. Until then, I am also producing a bunch of Travel by Dart episodes for online distribution, so the whole world can see it.
However, for the Canadian network distribution we decided to go to India and organize a 12-dart throw event, to determine destinations for a full season. We ended up having the dart throwing ceremony in a 400-year-old temple in Berhampore. The first dart throw hit the middle of the Pacific Ocean and the closest land-mass was the mysterious Easter Island!
Until the episode is ready, enjoy the article I wrote about the Easter Island heads.
Enjoy the 2-minute clip below featuring the official trailer and make sure to subscribe to our newsletter using the form under the video!
