Bermuda, an island of fun, sun and discovery. If relaxing on the sand, occasionally going for a snorkel, and being treated like royalty is your cup of tea, then by all means, Bermuda should be your next destination.

   The picturesque island rests 650 miles south east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina; therefore an easy flight from the States. But remember it remains its own country, so you will need your passport.

   Originally discovered by the Spanish in the early sixteenth century, the islands remained uninhabited until a ship bound for Virginia sunk on the 150 some on coral rocks, islets, and islands surrounding the main land mass in 1609.  Britain claimed Bermuda under its crown in 1684 and ruled until 1968 whereas Bermuda claimed internal self-government.

   Bermuda, only 20 square miles, remains important for the United States because of its capacity for fresh water. Therefore the US operates a naval and air force base there for refueling and thirst quenching.

   The US is not the only one to take advantage of the beautiful layout of the island. Many cruise ships dock in Hamilton harbor to take on water and allow its passengers a day on the island.

   Since the infrastructure is minimal, and motorists drive on the left hand side of the road due to British rule, the only mode of transportation available for tourists happens to be mopeds.  

Usually the harbor or the hotels will outfit the tourist in a jazzy little machine which maxes out at thirty miles an hour, downhill with a tailwind. Helmets are mandatory and because the roads are so windy and narrow, a brain bucket proves to be helpful in the predictable spill.  

   Imagining a place a beautiful as Bermuda may seem impossible, but visiting there is not. Don’t let the famed Bermuda Triangle dampen your desire to experience the wonder of a glorious sunset, viewed from the balcony of a pub while waiting for your Shepard's pie and enjoying a nice full bodied stout.