Bermuda

Why It Is Difficult

Status, May 2026: stable, very expensive. Easter-October is high season; winter is mild but the water is too cold for swimming.

Why It Is Worth Visiting

Pink-sand beaches (Horseshoe Bay, Elbow, Warwick Long Bay), Crystal and Fantasy Caves, the Royal Naval Dockyard, Hamilton’s pastel-stripe colonial centre, wreck diving. A British Overseas Territory with Caribbean warmth.

Practical Travel Notes

Bermudian dollar pegged 1:1 to USD; both accepted interchangeably. Banknotes are vertically oriented - the archive specifically notes this. Bermuda Day (third Friday of May) starts summer high season; prices climb sharply.

Access And Logistics

Direct into Wade International (BDA): American (JFK, MIA, PHL, DFW), United (EWR), JetBlue (JFK, BOS), Delta (JFK, ATL), Air Canada (YYZ), British Airways (LHR). Flight time East Coast US: 1.5-2 hours. Azura Bermuda: USD 2,500 for 2 nights off-season per archive; 90-min Great Sound cruise included. Mid-range: Coco Reef, Newstead Belmont Hills. Splurge: Rosewood Bermuda, Hamilton Princess. Royal Naval Dockyard - Bermuda National Museum, Dolphin Quest (30-min experience USD 250 + USD 175 photos). Crystal Cave + Fantasy Cave combined ticket USD 24. Beaches: Horseshoe Bay, Tobacco Bay, Jobson’s Cove. St George’s - UNESCO old colonial town. Free caves: archive author found unmarked caves off the road and “Admirals Cave” - more spectacular than paid Crystal Cave.

Safety Considerations

The main risk is budget drift: transfers, tours, food, and peak-season accommodation can multiply quickly. Confirm inclusions before booking.

Visa Or Permit Notes

Most Western/Asian passports: no visa required. From the archive: if you have a US, UK or Schengen visa (or have used one), only the free online landing card is needed. US pre-clearance on departure - arrival back in the US feels like a domestic flight.