bermuda.com guide March 2011 by Bermuda.com Ltd

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In the news U.S. comedian in yacht race Shopping, sightseeing, dining, culture

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contents

Photo by Kageaki Smith

Going by bus? Schedule — page 26

n Arts

n People

new sculpture gallery 6 galleries & shows 15

minister’s welcome 4 Johnny Barnes 25

n Events

n Practicalities

Bermuda International Film Festival 8&10 calendar 11-15

health, customs etc 42-46

n Food & drink best places to eat 54-64 classic local recipes 62 pub guide 64

n Real Estate ownership options 41

n Shopping flex the plastic 47-53

n Sightseeing

n History

east to west 25-39

then & now 22-23 best historic sites 38-39

n Sports & Activities

n Maps

golf, tennis etc 21

n Transportation

island map between 24 & 25 bus info 44 St. George’s 27 bus schedule 46 Hamilton 34 ferry info 45 Dockyard 37 ferry schedule 16 & 17 scooter rentals 46 n News new books, celebrity sailor, how to ride safely 42 town market 18-19

n Weather what to expect 46

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in the news Fountain of optimism Internationally renowned sculptor Desmond Fountain has opened a new gallery at the Elbow Beach Hotel in Paget. Mr. Fountain’s stunning bronze figures were previously sold from his gallery at The Emporium on Front Street, which closed several years ago as the recession approached. It is now a time of “optimism and opportunity,” Mr. Fountain said. A fellow of the Royal Society of British Sculptors, Mr. Fountain’s work is featured in public and private collections the world over. His famous subjects include Princess Margaret and Mark Twain. For details, tel: 232-3955.

Sentimental journey Scott Stallard, doyen of Bermuda photographers, offers a poignant glimpse into the past through his new book. 6 bermuda.com guide

Photo by Sarah Lagan

Sculptor Desmond Fountain, with unofficial Bermuda ambassador Johnny Barnes, whom he immortalized in bronze.

‘Back in the Day’ is a collection of touching, colour images taken in Bermuda in the 1950s mainly by tourists and acquired by Mr. Scott, an avid collector of photographic Bermudiana. They include colourful street scenes, national holiday events, tranquil seascapes and slices of everyday island life — made all the more alluring by the distinctive vehicles and clothing of the era. Mr. Scott hopes the book will “jog the memories” of those who have come to know and love his island home. ‘Back in the Day’ is available at bookstores islandwide.

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in the news

Inspiring read Younger readers will gravitate to another new local publication, ‘Tiny and Sharkman, Superheroes’. Written and illustrated by renowned local artist Elizabeth A. Mulderig, it aims to promote reading. Eight-year-old Bermudian Gilbert Pickles, the star of the story, becomes Sharkman the Superhero not by being super strong or fast but by being a super reader, along with his helper Tiny the Tree Frog. (Tiny is featured weekly in the Bermuda Sun newspaper). The adventures bring them into contact with pirates and a magical sea wizard, brought vividly to life by the author’s striking illustrations. “If we can reach even one child with the message that reading is perhaps the most important thing in life then we have made a difference,” Elizabeth told us. Available at Cooper’s Children’s Store, the Bermuda Book Store, Brown and Co., Daisy and Mac and the Craft Market in Dockyard.

Market buzz The Old Towne market in St. George’s, launched last year, has become has become a weekly fixture. The Sunday afternoon event — which features farmers, fishermen and craftspeople among a variety of vendors — has provided a welcome boost to the economic fortunes of the town. On its busiest days it attracts up to

1,000 people. Stalls fill Water Street and King’s Square for the market, which switches indoors to Penno’s Wharf when it rains.

Colbert report Comedy Central funnyman Stephen Colbert will take part in the prestigious Charleston Bermuda Race. The host of the Colbert Report plans to join friends and fellow sailors in Charleston, South Carolina, when they set sail on May 21. Colbert, a native of Charleston, quipped on the race’s official website: “The ocean has had a free ride for too long. Well, it has to deal with me now. Brace yourself, Atlantic!” The biennial Charleston Bermuda Race is one of the most challenging races in the western hemisphere and Colbert will be aboard a 65-foot oceanracing yacht for the 777-mile crossing. He and pals participated in the 2005 edition of the race. bermuda.com guide 7

film festival

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A scene from Submarine, a ‘captivating coming of age story with an offbeat edge’.

A treat for movie fans By Sarah Lagan | Film buffs are in for a treat this month as theatres screen the pick of the crop from the film festival circuit. The 14th annual Bermuda International Film Festival (BIFF) will feature more than 70 award-winning independent films and documentaries from around the world. The festival, which runs March 18-24, also plays host to numerous social events where you might get the chance to rub shoulders with directors and producers. The movies screened here are also routinely shown at the world’s top independent film festivals, including Sundance, Cannes and Tribeca. There are also a couple of local entries this year. Though the final schedule had not been released at press-time, we can offer a sneak preview of some of this year’s offerings. In the Competition Feature category is Submarine, about fifteen-yearold Oliver Tate who is determined to do two things — save his parents’ Continued on page 10

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film festival

Our first film festival was in 1997.

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marriage and lose his virginity by his next birthday. Based on Joe Dunthorne’s novel of the same title, festival organizers describe it as a “captivating, comingof-age story with an offbeat edge”. Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone has been attracting rave critical reviews. This documentary charts the tumultuous history of the black rock band Fishbone through interviews with band members including eccentric founders Angelo Moore and Norwood Fisher. Think clashing egos, creative chemistry but above all, an enduring friendship. Then there’s Another World, starring Jim Broadbent and Ruth Sheen. They play a happy couple in their twilight years who routinely invite their less advantaged friends and family over for dinner and lots of wine. Leslie Manville delivers an “awards calibre perfor-

mance, masking pain and vulnerability with drunken eccentricity”. In the BIFF Kids category is The Crocodiles, which has been likened to classic kid flick The Goonies. It tells the story of ten-year-old Hannes who is desperate to be in the coolest gang in town — the Vorstadtkrokodile. With Hannes’ lively imagination and his bravery, the gang embarks on a journey to bring down an apparently unbeatable criminal gang. There are plenty of gadgets, a common cause and strong childhood bonds. n For the full line up, plus ticket information, see: www.biff.bm The films will be shown at Liberty Theatre and Speciality Theatre in Hamilton, Neptune Theatre in Dockyard and Southside Cinema in S. David’s.

GOVERNMENT OF BERMUDA Ministry of Energy, Telecommunications and E-Commerce Bermuda Post Office

The Bermuda Post Office is pleased to offer “Dockyard Apprentices: Pioneers of Progress”, a series of four stamps depicting the role of Bermudian apprentices in the worldwide system of British Naval Dockyards.

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what’s on March is alive with theatre, music, dancing and magic events

n Chef’s Shop Kitchen Cooking Workshops

n Dreamweaver: A Multimedia Performance.

March 3, 8, 15, 22, 24, 31 Chilli and stews, French cuisine, savoury pies, pastries, tapas. International Imports, Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton. Tel. 292-1661 or e-mail interimp@northrock.bm

March 1 A fusion of theatre, film, video and music. Part of the Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts. City Hall, Hamilton, 8pm. Tickets $25-65 from www.bdatix.bm

n Fawlty Towers March 1-12 Inspired by classic British TV sitcom about a dysfunctional seaside hotel. Presented by Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society at Daylesford Theatre. www.bmds.bm

n The Magic of Rick Thomas March 1-5 Las Vegas magician brings his illusions and white tiger to the local stage. Fairmont Southampton Resort. For times and tickets, tel. 278-1500, e-mail info@rickthomasbermuda.com or visit www.rickthomasbermuda.com or www.premiertickets.bm

n Customers’ Choice Wine List March 4 & 18 Help choose wines for pub’s 2011 list. Complimentary wine and cheese, dinner discounts on featured wines, buy at wine shop prices. Frog & Onion Pub, Dockyard, 6pm. Tel. 232-0571, frogpub@logic.bm

n City Scavenger Hunt March 7-31 Month-long scavenger hunt in Hamilton. Tel. 292-1234, www.cityhall.bm

n Calcutta Tennis Tournament March 10 & 13 Charity event. Ladies, men’s, mixed doubles. Coral Beach Club, Paget. Free. Tel. 2366483, pfrith@bnt.bm, www.bnt.bm

n BEF Harness Racing March 1-31 National Equestrian Centre, Vesey Street, Devonshire. Times TBA. Tickets $8, tel. 234-0485, e-mail jacherry@northrock. bm or visit www.bef.bm

Compiled by Leanne McGrath. Listings are subject to change: For the latest, call the numbers provided and visit our website www.bermuda.com. To submit a listing, e-mail lmcgrath@ bermudasun.bm

Photo supplied

LA magician Rick Thomas is at the Fairmont Southampton March 1-5.

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what’s on

Use pink bus stops for travel into Hamilton,

n Kids Music Fest with Splash ‘N Boots March 12 Music and fun from the Canadian entertainers. Ruth Seaton James Centre, Devonshire. Tickets from www.bdatix.bm

n Chewstick Neo Griot Lounge March 12 & 26 Open-mic sessions with Bermuda’s best talent at Spinning Wheel, Court Street. $10. 504-2439, www.chewstick.org

n Weekend Film Series March 13 A documentary at 3pm and a narrative feature at 5pm, movies to be announced. Hosted by Bermuda Docs at Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Tickets $15 per film. Tel. 292-7219, info@buei.org, www.buei.org, www.bermudadocs.com

n Kashmir If You Can March 17-19 The latest show from Hasty Pudding Theatricals at City Hall. Ticket price to be confirmed. www.hastypudding.org

n Bermuda International Film Festival March 18-24 Features 65-75 award-winning films from around the world. Tel. 293-3456, info@ biff.bm, www.biff.bm. (See page 10)

n Bond: No Strings Attached March 19 String quartet play at the Mid-Ocean Amphitheatre of Fairmont Southampton. Tickets $130 including after-party or $80, from www.bdatix.bm

n World Dancing Championships March 19-20 Ballroom and Latin professionals compete at Fairmont Southampton Resort. Tickets $55-$105 from www.bdatix.bm If you love dancing, you’ll want to see the World Dancing Championships, March 19-20. Photo by Kageaki Smith

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n Theatre: Animal Farm March 23-26 Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Bermuda presents Animal Farm. City Hall Theatre, 8pm. Tickets $30-$35 from www.gands.bm. Tel. 278-1500

n Bacardi National Par-3 Championship March 26 & 27 A two-day 36-hole tournament at Fairmont Southampton Resort. Pro-Am on March 25. Open to professionals and amateurs. Tel. 239-6952, par3@fairmont.com, www.fairmontgolf.com/southampton

n Art sessions March 1-31 Tue 5-8pm, art sessions; Wed 11am-3pm, Mommy and Me Day; Thurs 5-8pm, Ladies Night; Fri 7-10pm, College Night; Sat 10-11:30am, Kids Art Club (ages six and up). Hamilton Visual Arts Centre, King Street. Tel. 293-5960.

n Skirling Ceremony Mondays, noon Pipers, drummers and dancers at Fort Hamilton, Happy Valley Road, Pembroke. Free. Tel. 292-9447.

n Visitor Golf Tournament Mon & Thurs, 8:30am-noon Par 71 (6,842 yard) Port Royal Golf Course, home of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, in Southampton. Prizes for 1st-3rd place. $90 per person inclusive of cart for 18 holes Club rentals $25. Tel. 234-0974. www.portroyalgolf.bm

what’s on

and blue for heading away from the city. n Bermuda Gombey Revue

Elbow Beach Hotel. www.bermudasalsa.com

Tuesdays, 4pm Traditional dancers at No. 6 Passenger Terminal, Front Street. Free. Tel. 292-9447.

n Dolphin Show

n Bermuda’s History Tuesdays, 11am Lecture at Bermuda National Gallery, City Hall, Hamilton. Free. Tel. 292-9447.

n Chit Chat: A Dolphin Experience Wednesdays Dolphin Quest, Dockyard. $10 adults, $8 seniors, under 13s free. www.dolphinquest.org

n Cookery demonstrations Wednesdays Local flavours from Bermudian chef Cheryl Kerr. From 2:30-4pm, No. 6 Passenger Terminal, Front Street, Hamilton. Free.

n Visitor Golf Tournament Wednesdays, times TBC Ocean View Golf Course, Barkers Hill, Devonshire, a par 35 (2,940 yard), nine-hole course. $50 per person including cart, $20 club rentals. 18-hole rate upon request. Tel. 295-9093. www.oceanview.bm

n Hands On Craft Thurs & Sun, 1-4pm Make your own creation at Bermuda Craft Market, Dockyard. Free. Tel. 292-9447.

n Somerset Walk and Slide Show Thursdays 10am, tour starting from Country Squire Restaurant, Mangrove Bay. 11:15am, Audio-visual tour of Bermuda. Free. Tel. 292-9447.

n Folk Medicine: Yesterday and Today Thursdays 2-4pm Introduction to herb and plant medicine used by early settlers and modern holistic approaches. No. 6 Passenger Terminal, Front Street. Tel. 292-9447.

n Salsamania Fridays, 9:30pm-12:30am Free Latin dance and music at Lido Complex,

Saturdays, 3pm Dolphin Quest, Dockyard. $10 adults, $8 seniors, under 13s free. www.dolphinquest.org

n Vendor Market Saturdays Somerset Cricket Field, Somerset Road, Sandys. www.bsbdc.bm

n Latin music Saturdays, 8-10pm Guitar & vocals from Armando Nicolin. Muse, Front Street. www.bermudasalsa.com

n Old Town Market Sundays, 2-6pm European-style street market at King’s Square and Water Street, St. George’s (Penno’s Wharf if it rains). Tel. 296-6185.

n Taste of Bermuda Calypso Sundays Sundays, 1:30-3:30pm Try Bermuda preserves, rumcakes and locally brewed beer and ginger beer while listening to a Calypso band at Bermuda Craft Market, Dockyard. Tel. 292-9447.

n Dockyard Glassworks Daily, 9am-10pm Daily glassblowing and fresh rumcake. Dockyard, free. Tel. 292-9447.

n Bermuda Clayworks Daily, 9am-5pm A full-time pottery production company and gallery in Dockyard. Tel. 234-5116.

tours n Beyond Bermuda tours Historian Tim Rogers hosts history and nature tours. Tel. 234-4082. E-mail: trogers@northrock.bm

n Byways Bermuda Tours Fully escorted tours with driver, guide &

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Most common surnames: Bean, Burgess,

refreshments. Tel. 504-8687. www.bywaysbermuda.com

Lane, Ferry Reach, St. George’s. Tel. 2971880. E-mail info@bios.edu. www.bios.edu

n Famous Homes and Hideaways sightseeing cruise

n Old Town Tour

Various days/times Cruise into an exclusive neighbourhood known as Millionaire’s Row plus learn about our flora and fauna. $45. From Hamilton Harbour and Dockyard. Contact Geri Roberts, Consort Cruises. Tel. 335-7201. E-mail consort@transact.bm

n Walking Club of Bermuda Sundays Mar 6: Albuoy’s Point, Hamilton. Mar 13: Fort Scaur, Scaur Hill, Somerset. Mar 20: A-1, Valley Road, Paget. Ma 27: Harrington Sound School (parking lot), Harrington Sound Road, Smith’s. Free, 7am. www.walk.free.bm

n Royal Naval Dockyard Tour Sundays, 11:30-12:30pm The Dockyard defences and ship repairs. Meet at the Anchor Fountain outside the Clocktower building. Tel. 292-9447.

n City walking tours Mondays, 10am Historic points of interest. Departs from Bermuda National Library on Queen Street and ends at Fort Hamilton for the skirling ceremony. Free. Tel. 292-9447.

Wed. & Sat., 10:30am Walking tour of St. George’s, starting at King’s Square. Greeting from the mayor at 11.45am. Free. Tel. 292-9447.

n Historical reenactment Wed & Sat, noon Light-hearted recreation of a traditional public punishment includes the ducking of a nagging wench. King’s Square, St. George’s. Free. Tel. 292-9447.

n Bermuda National Gallery tour Thursdays Free. Meet 10:30am, City Hall.

n Carter House Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 17th century house detailing history of St. David’s Island. Southside Road, St. David’s. $2, call before visit, 293-5960.

n Discovering Royal Naval Dockyard Thursdays, 2-4pm Architecture of Victorian Dockyard plus a visit to a barrel maker’s store now used by a microbrewery. Tasting and Q&A. Meet in front of the Cooperage. Free. Tel. 2929447.

n Botanical Gardens Tour Tue, Wed, Fri, 10:30am Meet at Berry Hill entrance near Visitors’ Centre, Paget. Free. Tel. 236-5291.

n Sessions House Tour Mon, 11am-noon Tour home of Parliament and Supreme Court. Free. Corner of Parliament and Church Streets, Hamilton. Tel. 292-9447.

n Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences Tour Wednesdays, 10am Tour labs, grounds & research vessels of marine research centre. Free. Biological

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Byways Bermuda Tours Tour the island in Heidi’s comfortable minibus; a wonderful opportunity to see and experience the real Bermuda with a well-informed, enthusiastic guide and driver. Heidi offers 4-hour afternoon tours with refreshments, and an all-day tour with complimentary refreshments. $100 per person, discount for more than 4: $80 each. Reservations: 535-9169 www.bywaysbermuda.com   bermudafootsteps@logic.bm

what’s on

Davis, DeSilva, Fox, Hill, Swan, Wilson

arts

n Masterworks Museum   of Bermuda Art

n ACE Gallery 25 Years Of Insuring Progress. Free. Open Tues-Thurs 11am-2pm. ACE building, Woodbourne Road, Hamilton. Tel. 2999365 or e-mail: info@acebermuda.com www.acebermuda.com

Floral Lane, Bermuda’s transformation from barren terrain to semi-tropical paradise. Entry $5. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Botanical Gardens, Paget. Tel. 236-2950. E-mail: mworks@logic.bm www.bermudamasterworks.com

n Bermuda Arts Centre

n Common Ground Café

Exhibits by local artists. Free. Open Mon-Sun 11am-4pm. Dockyard. Tel: 234-2809. E-mail: artcentre@ ibl.bm. www.artbermuda.bm

Works by local artists. Open Mon- Fri, 7:30am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm. Chancery Lane, Hamilton. Contact Susan Pearson. Tel. 505-4290.  E-mail SPArt@logic.bm

n Bermuda National Gallery

n Wither The Fates: Bermuda’s Beginnings

The History of Art in Bermuda; Decoding The European Collection; William Collieson and The Art of Elisee Maclet. Free. Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm and Sat 10am-2pm. City Hall, Church Street, Hamilton. Tel. 295-9428. www.bng.bm

n Bermuda Maritime Museum Open daily 9:30am-5pm. Adults $10, seniors $8, under-13s free. Royal Naval Dockyard. Tel. 234-1418.  E-mail: info@ bmm.bm. www.bmm.bm

n Bermuda Society of Arts March 1-16 Onions Gallery: Members’ spring show. Edinburgh Gallery: Alexander Olaoye. Studio A: Worth A Shot, Chris Ingham. Studio B: Karen Phillips. March 18-31 Onions Gallery: Bermuda College Student Art Show. Edinburgh Gallery: Reading Clinic Art Auction. Studio A: Andreas Detzer. Studio B: Nabil Ming. Free. Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am2pm. City Hall, Church Street, Hamilton. Tel. 292-3824. E-mail: bsoa@ibl.bm www.bsoa.bm

n Crisson & Hind Art Gallery Hand-carved sculptures from Zimbabwe. Free. 71 Front St, Hamilton. Tel. 295-1117. www.crissonandhind.com

March 1-31 17th Century Bermuda at the World Heritage Centre, Water Street, St. George’s. $5 adults, $2 children. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm. Tel. 297-5791. www.stgeorgesfoundation.org

n Camden House Tue & Fri, 12-2pm Historic house is the official residence of the Premier. Botanical Gardens, Paget. Free. Tel. 236-5902.

n Bermuda National Trust Museum at Globe Hotel Bermuda’s role in the American Civil War. Wed, Fri, Sat, 10am-4pm, adults $5, children $2, free on Fri. St. George’s. Tel. 297-1423. www.bnt.bm

n Tucker House Museum Wed, Thur, Sat 18th century merchant’s house. Adults $5, children $2, free on Fri. Open 10am-4pm. St. George’s. Tel. 297-0545. www.bnt.bm

n Verdmont Museum Wednesdays Antiques including cedar furniture and portraits. Adults $5, children $2, open 10am-4pm. Verdmont Lane, Smith’s. Tel. 236-7369. www.bnt.bm

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WINTER FERRY SCHEDULE 2010/2011

GOVERNMENT OF BERMUDA Ministry of Tourism and Transport Department of Marine and Ports

Tickets/Tokens

Passes

Fare Information Passes valid on all routes on both ferries & buses

Marine and Ports shall not be liable for loss or damage to property.

Adult 1-Day Adult 2-Day Adult 3-Day Adult 4-Day

$12.00 $20.00 $28.00 $35.00

Adult 7-Day Adult Monthly Pass Adult 3-Month Pass

$45.00 $55.00 $135.00

Student Passes (5-18yrs)

All Students (residents only) must present a transportation pass when using public transportation.

Please ensure you have a token or ticket before boarding

BLUE ROUTE/GREEN ROUTE Adult One-way $4.00 Bikes an additional $4.00 Adult-15 tickets $30.00 Student (5-16yrs) One-way $2.00 Student-15 tickets $7.50 Child Under Age 5 FREE Bermuda Senior Citizens FREE with Special Persons Pass

PINK ROUTE Adult One-way Adult-15 tickets Student (5-16yrs) One-way Student-15 tickets Child Under Age 5 Bermuda Senior Citizens with Special Persons Pass

$2.50 $20.00 $2.00 $7.50 FREE FREE

ORANGE ROUTE - This service will resume 11 April 2011 Adult One-way $4.00 (Hamilton to/from Dockyard) Adult One-way $4.00 (Dockyard to/from St. George’s) Adult One-way $8.00 (Hamilton to/from St. George’s) Bikes an additional $4.00 (Hamilton to/from Dockyard) Bikes an additional $4.00 (Dockyard to/from St. George’s) Student 5-16yrs One-way $2.00 (Ham/Dock) $4.00 (Ham/St. Geo) Child Under Age 5 FREE Bermuda Senior Citizens FREE with Special Persons Pass

Passes, Tokens & Tickets available from the Hamilton Ferry & Bus Terminals, Visitors’ Service Bureau, sub-post offices, hotels and guest houses.

Hamilton Ferry Terminal open Mon-Fri 6.30am-8pm • Sat 7.30am-6pm • Sun & Holidays 8.30am-6.30pm Service is subject to change. For further information please call Hamilton Terminal 295-4506. www.seaexpress.bm

WINTER FERRY SCHEDULE 2010/2011

Hamilton • West End • Dockyard BLUE ROUTE

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NO MOTORBIKES WHERE INDICATED

Service is subject to change. For further information please call Hamilton Terminal 295-4506. Hamilton Ferry Terminal open Mon-Fri 6.30am-8pm • Sat 7.30am-6pm • Sun & Holidays 8.30am-6.30pm Marine and Ports shall not be liable for loss or damage to property.

business brief

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Great place to stop for a cuppa between meetings: Common Ground on Chancery Lane in Hamilton.

Here on business? Save time with our top tips By Roger Crombie | It’s your first business trip to Bermuda. You’ve done the legal research, but as you gaze at the ocean from the comfort of your hotel room, you wonder where to start. Your local contact is knowledgeable about your business, but you hesitate to ask where you can find the best cup of coffee or those knee socks your dear uncle asked you to pick up. Here’s the inside dope, a mix of the factual and the utterly opinionated — in the city of Hamilton, unless otherwise indicated. n The wired island: Your hotel will get you online wirelessly, fast. If you’re in Hamilton, device-less but desperate, Internet cafés abound. Your BlackBerry, cellphone and 4G iPhone will all work here; peruse the ‘Locals’ section of Bermuda.com for service providers (all much the same). n My BlackBerry broke! Consider spending the day at the beach or, 18

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Bermuda is a tax neutral jurisdiction. borrow a pal’s phone and see if Cellular One (700-7600) or Digicel (500-5000) can help.

n Pizza pizza: Need to sit down for a bite, but pressed for time and don’t want a nine-course meal? La Trattoria (Washington Lane) serves memorable pizza. n Play by the rules: The Bermuda Monetary Authority (Victoria Street), might sound like it should be full of heavies, but it’s quite approachable and won’t (automatically) give ‘no’ for an answer. (Tel: 295-5278) n Bar none: In Bermuda, the CEOs of the big re/insurance companies hang out at Little Venice or other wine bars on Bermudiana Road. Deals also get struck at Fresco’s on Chancery Lane and Port O’ Call on Front Street. Ease your way into the conversation. n Taxi! If you can’t find a cab for love nor money, walk down to the Fairmont Hamilton Princess (Pitts Bay Road), where they’ll be lined up.

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a bank account? Any of the four local banks (HSBC Bank of Bermuda, Butterfield, Bermuda Commercial or Capital G) will help. Take your passport and a recent utility bill. n Taking stock? If you need a stock price, the Bermuda Stock Exchange (Washington Mall) has a handy Bloomberg screen. n Lost? The Tourism Ministry (Church Street) has free maps and brochures, as does your hotel. Also try the Visitor Information Centre by the ferry terminal on Front Street. n Need knee socks? Get with the programme. Find shorts and long socks at the English Sports Shop or A.S. Cooper’s (both on Front Street). n Java time! Common Ground (Chancery Lane) is a great spot to pause, read the paper, grab a snack. n Staying on: For a weekend with your spouse that you’ll never forget, Cambridge Beaches (Somerset). n

n Teed off? Bermuda has more golf courses per square mile than anywhere else on earth. Port Royal is where the pros play. You can, too. Book early (tel: 234-0974). n Need a new gizmo for the laptop? You’ll find knowledgeable, friendly service and a good range of products at The Complete Office (Reid Street), Computer City (Victoria Street) and the iStore (Reid Street). n Art for art’s sake? Take a break from the boardroom and amble over to the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art in the Botanical Gardens — simply the best. n Bank on Bermuda: Want to open

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The Riddell’s Bay

Golf &Country Club

Bermuda’s most historic golf course

HOLE YDS PAR HOLE YDS PAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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Lots to do outdoors By James Whittaker | If you’re the outdoors type, you’ve chosen the right spot. Here’s our quick guide to what’s out there. n Golf We have more courses per square mile than any other country in the world. Some are private but many hotels can introduce their guests to these clubs and arrange tee times. See your concierge or visit www. bermuda.com

n Tennis Most courts are attached to hotels but another option is to play at the governmentrun tennis stadium, which has both clay and hard courts. It’s on Marsh Folly Road, a 10-minute walk from the centre of Hamilton. Tel: 292-0105 to book a court.

n Diving You’ll need to be a hardy enthusiast to take the plunge this time of year but if you do, there are ample rewards. Our coral reefs have been a graveyard for ships for centuries. From civil war blockade-runners to a B-29 airplane, this is the wreck capital of the Atlantic. Visibility actually improves in the winter months.

n Fishing With the deep ocean just offshore, Bermuda offers world-class fishing. The peak season is May to November but you can fish year-round here. On a sunny day you might snag a decent-sized bonefish from the shore.

Photo by Tony McWilliam

Whether you’re a serious road racer or a leisure rider, cycling is a good option in March because it’s not too hot or humid.

n Cycling Our coastal roads and the route of the old railway trail are great for bikers. You can hire bicycles at Wheels (Tel: 292-2245) and Oleander (Tel: 236-5235), both have numerous outlets.

n Bowling For a rainy day or a family evening out, try Warwick Lanes in Warwick (Tel: 236-5290) or Southside Family Bowl (Tel: 293-5906) in St David’s.

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St. George’s, our historic gem By theresa airey | If the people who inhabited St. George’s 100 years ago were able to re-visit us and take in this overview of their lovely town, they would find, at first glance — and no doubt to their delight — that little has changed. The islanders who work tirelessly to preserve its colonial charms have triumphed over the pressures of modernism. They have a story worth preserving. In 1609, a fleet of nine ships owned by the Virginia Company of London set sail from Plymouth, England with fresh supplies and additional colonists for the new British settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. Admiral Sir George Somers commanded the flagship, the Sea Venture, but en route there was a terrible storm and the ship was dashed against Bermuda’s treacherous reefs. The crew managed to get to land and so began Bermuda’s settlement. In 1610, the Deliverance and Patience, loaded with fresh supplies, set 22 bermuda.com guide

. . . and now

sail for Virginia, leaving behind a couple of men to stake a claim to the island. The town of St. George was founded in l612 and was our capital until l815, when it was changed to Hamilton. The British Army built most of the buildings seen here, on Ordnance Island, in the late 1800s. Most are gone but one large former army building, the Storekeeper’s House, still remains and now takes the form of condos and offices for the St. George’s Corporation. Ordnance Island was a Royal Army Ordnance Corps depot in the 19th Century, supplying forts and batteries around St. George’s. During World War Two it was loaned to the U.S. Navy for use as a submarine base. During the war, Lieutenant Jimmy Carter — the future U.S. President — served in the navy and his submarine was moored here. His son Jack Carter lived in St. George’s from 1996 to 2003 with his wife and during that time President

Carter often visited but kept a low profile. Ordnance Island is linked to King’s Square via a small bridge built by the U.S. Navy. There you’ll find a replica of the Deliverance and a statue of Sir George Somers. Stroll through the alleys and along the waterfront; take a step back in time. Visit Gates Fort and Fort St. Catherine, peer across the harbour from Barrack Hill, close your eyes and imagine the sights and sounds of an era that is long gone but still echoes around the historic Town of St. George. n Images from Theresa Airey’s book, ‘Bermuda Then and Now’, a collection of hand-coloured photographs taken in the late 1800s and early 1900s and accompanied by contemporary shots taken 100 years later, in 2007 and 2008. The book can be found in all Bermuda bookstores. bermuda.com guide 23

A trip to Bermuda would not be complete without a visit to the island’s newest attraction; The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. Opened on March 2nd, 2008, this state of the art building is the first purpose built museum in the history of Bermuda. Housed in the beautiful Botanical Gardens in Paget, five minutes from Hamilton, the new museum is in itself a work of art. Plan your visit and learn about Bermuda’s culture and history, there is no better stop on your vacation itinerary than the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art!

Museum Hours: Monday-Saturday | 10:00am - 4:00pm Closed on all Public Holidays.

Entry is $5. Free for members and children under 12. Museum is handicapped accessible with ramps and an elevator.

Tel: 441 236-2950 • Fax: 441 236-4402 email: mworks@logic.bm

Private tours can be arranged and more information can be found on our website

The Botanical Gardens 183 South Road Paget DV o4 • Bermuda

www.bermudamasterworks.com

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different job categories and ■ Jobs breakdown Startling figures that reveals that black Bermudian for those who believe that $8,000 less than white clerks earn expose huge gaps in the discrimination is the Bermudian clerks root earning power of blacks ■ Blacks earn less cause of the black/white than whites in 7 out of and whites have raised 9 job categories earning gap, it makes ■ CURE says racism for helps fuel economic inequality fresh concerns about grim reading. racial ■ ‘Why do whites discrimination in the with no qualifications White Bermudian earn almost as much as blacks who hold degrees?’ workplace. ‘clerks’, for example, make ■ Salary gap ‘more And employers who $8,000 a year more than about negligence than ill will’ attempt to downplay black Bermudian clerks. disparities by blaming SEE PAGES 4-6 The figures, compiled by them largely on differences the Department of in skill sets and experience Statistics last year, show employment survey, are probably “in denial”, which that blacks make discrimination and provides a slew of other say race activists. significantly less than suggested that earning eye-opening statistics. For the year 2007-8, the whites in seven of nine power should be broken When the figures were median annual income major job categories down into specific job for released last week, (see types blacks was $50,539, while table on page 4). to get a more reliable employers were quick for whites it was 41.7 to The biggest disparity picture. per question the way they cent higher at $71,607. were exists The in This the Bermuda ‘Senior presented, offered Sun has from Government’s 2009 Officials and Managers’ since obtained a breakexplanations other than down of salaries in See SALARY GAP, page BUSINESS 7; COMMENT 4 5 & 6;

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1-17 See St. George’s Map, page 27 18 Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences 19 L.F. Wade International Airport 20 Carter House 21 Great Head National Park 22 St. David’s Lighthouse 23-27 Bailey’s Bay — See page 29 28 Bermuda Railway Museum 29 Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo 30 Flatt’s Bridge 31 Devil’s Hole Aquarium 32 Spittal Pond 33 Verdmont 34 Palm Grove 35 Montpelier Arboretum 36 King Edward VII Hospital 37 Botanical Gardens 38 Camden 39 Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art

40 Waterville 41 Paget Marsh 42-55 See Hamilton Map, page 34 56 Fort Hamilton 57 Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute 58 Johnny Barnes Statue 59 Government House 60 Warwick Pond 61 Christ Church 62 Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse 63 Somerset Bridge 64 Scaur Hill Fort 65 Heydon Trust 66 St. James’ Church 67 Springfield Community Centre & Gilbert Nature Reserve 68 Somerset Village 69-75 See Dockyard Map, page 37 71 National Museum of Bermuda

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Let Johnny lead the way

Photo by Theresa Airey

Good morning! The always-cheery Johnny Barnes, Bermuda’s goodwill ambassador.

He’s the ultimate ‘morning person’ and a warm greeting from folk hero Johnny Barnes is the ideal way to start your sightseeing tour. Every weekday he’s at Crow Lane roundabout from 6am to 10am, showering city commuters with waves, blown kisses and a smile that could melt the heart of even the most jaded traveller. We begin our tour in the historic former capital, St. George’s. Wherever you go, don’t forget to greet all you meet: as Johnny reminds us each morning — it’s the Bermuda way!

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Public Transportation 26 Palmetto Road Devonshire DV 05 P.O. Box HM 443 Hamilton HM BX, Bermuda

Telephone: (441) 292-3851 Fax: (441) 292-9996 E-Mail: info@ptb.bm Internet: www.BermudaBuses.com

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Car rentals are not permitted in Bermuda.

Using our maps

Parishes

It’s easy to find your way around Bermuda. There are four main arteries: South Road runs along the south shore, North Shore Road hugs the north shore, Middle Road runs through the centre of the island and Harbour Road follows the inner harbour across from Hamilton. Each road brings you into the city of Hamilton. Key attractions are numbered on our maps and described in the text. Use our large pullout map (between pages 24 & 25) for an island overview; for a map of St. George’s, see page 27, the city of Hamilton on 34, and Dockyard on 37. Also, ‘W’ at the end of a listing denotes ‘wheelchair accessible’.

In 1610, Admiral Sir George Somers, a survivor of the wreck of the Sea Venture (which carried our first settlers), returned to Bermuda to obtain food for the starving Virginia colony. By 1615 the Somers Island Company was developing Bermuda and exploiting her natural resources. What is now St. George’s Parish was set aside as public or company land. The remainder was divided into eight tribes or parishes, named after the principal shareholders in the Somers Island Company. These were, from east to west: Hamilton, Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, Southampton and Sandys. Along with St. George’s, they have become the nine parishes of Bermuda.

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ST. GEORGE’S PARISH Bermuda’s oldest town, St. George’s, was settled in 1609-10 and became a World Heritage Site in 2000. It was our capital from 1612 until 1815, when Hamilton became the capital. 1-17 are on our detailed map above. 1 St. Peter’s Church, Duke of York St., is the oldest Anglican church in the New World still in use. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm, Services Wed 7:30am, Sun 11:15am. Suggested donation of $5 per adult. Call ahead for group visits. Tel: 297-2459 2 Bermuda National Trust Museum at the Globe Hotel, corner Duke of York St & King’s Square. Built by Governor

Samuel Day, circa 1700. The offices of the Confederate agent, Major Norman Walker, were housed here during the American Civil War (1861-1865). The museum highlights Bermuda’s American Civil War involvement along with a video presentation ‘Bermuda: Centre of the Atlantic’. Open Wed, Fri & Sat 10am-4pm. Tel: 236-6483 to confirm. Closed on Public Holidays. Admission: adults $5, children (6-18 years) $2. Gift Shop. *Combination tickets to all three museums $10 (#2 Bermuda National Trust Museum, #3 Tucker House, #33 Verdmont). 3 Tucker House, Water Street. Built in the 1750s. Henry Tucker, President of the Governor’s Council, moved here in 1775 and his family stayed until 1809. On view are

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antique heirlooms from one of Bermuda’s oldest families and also a room furnished as a tribute to Joseph Rainey, the first black man to be seated in the U.S. House of Representatives. The cellar houses are a permanent archaeological exhibit. Open Wed, Thur & Sat, 10am-2pm. Tel: 236-6483 to confirm. Admission: adults $5, children (6-18 years) $2. *Combination tickets to all three museums $10 (#2 National Trust Museum, #3 Tucker House, #33 Verdmont). 4 St. George’s Post Office, open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Tel: 297-1610 5 World Heritage Centre, at Penno’s Wharf in the Queen’s Warehouse, circa 1860. History is brought to life through the St. George’s Foundation’s restoration of this building. Enjoy the Orientation Exhibits Gallery, ‘A Gateway to Bermuda’. Open MonSat 10am-4pm. Tel: 297-5791. W (wheelchair accessible) 6 Stocks & Pillory and the Ducking Stool re-enactment at King’s Square. See the ‘gossiping wench’ get ducked in the har-

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bour. Noon on Wednesdays & Saturdays. 7 Deliverance, a full-scale replica of the Bermuda-built barque, located across the bridge from King’s Square on Ordnance Island. Open 10am-4pm, Mon-Sat. Tel: 297-0045 8 Town Hall, facing King’s Square, the meeting place of the Corporation of St. George’s. Open 9am-4pm, Mon-Sat except holidays. Olde Towne Market on Sundays, 2-6pm. W 9 State House, above and behind the Town Hall, one of the island’s oldest stone buildings, dating from 1620. Originally the seat of government, now a masonic lodge. 10 The Bermudian Heritage Museum, junction of York & Water streets, showcases accomplishments of black Bermudians. Open Mon-Fri, 10am-3 pm. Adults $4, seniors & children $2. Tel: 297-4126 11 St. George’s Historical Society Museum, Printery & Garden, Featherbed Alley. This historic house, a museum since 1922, features cedar furniture, paintings, and other local relics along with a replica of an early 15th-century Gutenberg press. Closed December. January to March, Wednesdays only, 10am-4 pm. Adults $5, children $2. Tel: 297-0423 12 The Old Rectory, Broad Alley, behind St. Peter’s Church. Captain George Dew built this Bermuda cottage circa 1699. Architecturally it shows similarities to buildings of the same period in the U.S. State of Virginia. A private residence owned by the Bermuda National Trust. Exterior viewing only. Tel: 236-6483 13 Unfinished Church. Top of Duke of Kent St. This magnificent Gothic structure was meant to be a replacement for St. Peter’s Church. Started in the 1870s it was beset by financial difficulties, parish infighting and a damaging storm. It was abandoned on the eve of its completion. 14 Fort St. Catherine, off Barry Road. 19th century fort contains cannon, guns, military exhibits. Open Mon-Fri, 9:30am4pm. Adults $7, children 5 to 15, $3 (must

and blue for heading away from the city. be accompanied by an adult), seniors $5. Tel: 297-1920 W 15 Gates Fort dates from the early 17th century. Originally a small sea battery of three guns. Open during daylight hours. 16 Somers Garden, Duke of York Street. Admiral Sir George Somers was shipwrecked on a reef before settlement. When he died in Bermuda his heart was buried here and his body was taken to England. Open daily 7:30am-4:30pm 17 The Bermuda Perfumery is located in historic Stewart Hall, 5 Queen Street. For more than 80 years, the Bermuda Perfumery has been creating and manufacturing perfumes and all are made on the premises. Take a free tour and sample unique fragrances. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm. Tel: 293-0627 Refer to the large pullout map. 18 Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, Ferry Reach. On Wednesdays at 10am, visit this world-renowned research station. Take a free tour of the laboratories, grounds and learn about ongoing projects.  www.bios.edu Tel: 297-1880 19 L.F. Wade International Airport 20 Carter House. An historic old stone structure built by one of Bermuda’s first settlers around 1640. Open Saturdays only, 10am-4pm. Tel: 293-5960 21 Great Head National Park. At the end of Battery Road, St. David’s, lies a 20th century abandoned fortification surrounded by open spaces, plus a Lost at Sea Memorial. 22 St. David’s Lighthouse. Stands at the top of Lighthouse Hill Road. Open Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. For the Park Ranger, Tel: 236-5902.

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Hole Hill to the junction of Wilkinson Ave & North Shore Rd. You are now in Bailey’s Bay. 24 Blue Hole Hill Park. Located just over the Causeway, the park joins Walsingham Nature Reserve and provides an excellent walking trail. 25 Crystal Caves, 8 Crystal Caves Rd, Hamilton Parish. Formed more than 30 million years ago, Crystal Cave Road was discovered in 1905 when 14-year-old Bernard Wilkinson stumbled upon a cave opening. He was later lowered down the 140-foot drop where he saw the magnificent crystal stalactites and stalagmites that surround a clear 55-foot deep lake. Tours 9:30am4:30pm year round. One cave, adults $20, children (under 13) $8, (under 5) free. Combination tickets, adults $27, children (under 13) $10, (under five) free. Last combination tour starts 3.45pm. Tel: 293-0640 26 Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Church Road. The Anglican Church of Hamilton Parish offers a scenic and tranquil respite from sightseeing. 27 Tom Moore’s Jungle, Bailey’s Bay. Woods surrounding Tom Moore’s Tavern are a must for nature lovers. The poet Tom Moore spent happy hours writing verses here. Tours are available for groups via the

HAMILTON PARISH Named after James Hamilton, second Marquis of Hamilton, an original member of Somers islands Company. Refer to the large pullout map. 23 After leaving the Causeway go up Blue

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Tranquil Somers Garden in St. George’s is an ideal stop for a stroll or a picnic.

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Parks Dept., Tel: 236-5902 or 293-1785. 28 Bermuda Railway Museum and Curiosity Shop. Learn the full history of our long-defunct railway. The gift shop features antiques and artefacts. For opening hours Tel: 293-1774.

SMITH’S PARISH Named after one of the nine chief investors of the Somers Isles (Bermuda) Company, Sir Thomas Smith. Refer to the large pullout map. 29 The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum

& Zoo boasts native fish, exotic reptiles, free-flying birds, and pink flamingos in a beautiful, colourful setting. Exhibits include ‘North Rock’, a 140,000-gallon replica of a local coral reef, and ‘Islands of Australasia’, the interactive ‘Discovery Cove’ and scenic ‘Coastal Walkway’. The Natural History Museum focuses on the island’s geology, native biodiversity and habitats. Open daily 9am-5pm. (last admission 4pm). Adults $10, children (5-12 years) $5. Tel: 293-2727 W 30 Flatts Bridge. Wander across to quaint Flatts Village with its magnificent views of the Inlet and Harrington Sound. 31 Devil’s Hole Aquarium, Harrington Sound Road: Bermuda’s oldest attraction

features a natural aquarium where you can see a 75-year-old turtle and try to catch a large fish. Closed until second week in March. Adults $10, children under 12 $5, seniors $5. Tel. 293-2072 32 Spittal Pond, South Road. This 64-acre reserve is part of a necklace of wetlands along the south shore, providing a diversity of habitats and a wide variety of birds, especially during migration seasons. Owned by Bermuda National Trust and Government’s Parks Dept. Open daily dawn to dusk, admission free. Tel: 236-6483 33 Verdmont, corner of Collector’s Hill & Sayle Road. A National Trust museum built about 1710 in the Georgian style, Verdmont houses our finest collection of antique Bermuda cedar furniture, porcelain, portraits, children’s furniture and toys. A new exhibit highlights the people who lived at Verdmont. Open Wednesdays, 10am-4pm. Closed holidays. Adults $5, children (6-18 years) $2. *Combination tickets to all three museums $10 (#2 Bermuda National Trust Museum, #3 Tucker House, #33 Verdmont). Tel: 236-6483.

DEVONSHIRE PARISH Named after William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire. Refer to the large pullout map. 34 Palm Grove, South Road. Wellmanicured private estate has an unusual bas-relief ‘water map’ of Bermuda, an aviary and many varieties of palms. Open Mon-Thur 9am-5pm (closed holidays). 35 Montpelier Arboretum, Middle Road. A tranquil retreat featuring a wide range of island trees and plants.

PAGET PARISH Named after William Paget, 4th Baron Paget de Beaudesert. Photo by Terri Mello

Spittal Pond borders a dairy farm and is a great spot to take the kids for an adventure walk.

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Refer to the large pullout map. 36 King Edward VII Memorial Hospital,

antipode to Perth, Western Australia. Point Finger Road. See page 45. Tel: 2362345 37 Botanical Gardens, Berry Hill, Point Finger & South roads. Open daily sunrise to sunset. Enjoy hundreds of well-marked flowers, shrubs and trees. Admission free. Tours on Tue, Wed & Fri at 10:30am, departing from the car park outside the entrance to the Visitors’ Centre, weather permitting. Tearoom & gift shop open Mon-Fri 10am3:30pm. To confirm, Tel: 236-5291 38 Camden, South Road, in the grounds of the Botanical Gardens. Official residence of the Premier, used for official functions only. Open Tues & Fri noon-2pm, weather permitting. 39 Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. Permanent collection includes Bermuda inspired work by Winslow Homer and Georgia O’Keeffe, plus changing exhibits. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, closed public holidays. Adults $5, children under 12 free. Tel: 236-2950 W 40 Waterville. An elegant house, built circa 1725, now the HQ of the National Trust. See the Bermuda Rose Society’s showcase garden and the Mary-Jean Mitchell Green Memorial Garden & Gazebo. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, admission free. Tel: 236-6483 41 Paget Marsh and Boardwalk, Paget Parish. Lush 25-acre nature reserve, a joint project of the Bermuda National Trust & Bermuda Audubon Society. The pond and marsh attract many birds. Open daily, daylight hours, free. Tel: 236-6483

PEMBROKE PARISH Home of our capital city of Hamilton since 1815. Refer to large pullout map and see our detailed City Map on page 34. 42 Barr’s Bay Park, on Hamilton Harbour beside the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club on Pitt’s Bay Road. Sit in the sun and watch the boats sail by. W 43 Point Pleasant Park by the waterfront, Albuoys Point, next to the Ferry Terminal.

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Relax on a bench, bring a picnic lunch. W 44 The Birdcage, a photogenic traffic kiosk at the corner of Front & Queen streets. 45 Perot Post Office, Queen Street. An architectural gem and a handy spot to buy stamps, transport passes, tickets and tokens. Credit cards accepted. Open MonFri 9am-5pm W 46 Bermuda National Public Library & Historical Society Museum, Queen Street. Set in the gardens of Par-la-Ville Park. Library open Mon-Thurs 8:30am-7pm (July & Aug until 6pm), Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 9am5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm (closed Sun in July and Aug). Tel: 295-2905. Museum open 10am-2pm Mon-Fri (May–Sept); 10:30am– 1pm Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri (Oct–April) closed holidays. Free. Tel: 295-2487 W 47 City Hall, 17 Church Street, one of Hamilton’s most beautiful public buildings. Houses City Hall Theatre, the Mayor’s Parlour and Corporation of Hamilton offices and the Bermuda National Gallery (tel: 295-9428), featuring both historic and contemporary local and international art. Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm, closed holidays. Guided tours Thursdays, 10:30am. Free. Also home to the Bermuda Society of Arts Gallery, which hosts rotating exhibitions. Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm, closed holidays. Free. Tel: 292-3824 W 48 Central Bus Terminal, Washington Street, close to City Hall. All routes serving Hamilton arrive and leave from here. See page 26 49 Par-la-Ville Park, Queen Street, Hamilton. A haven for relaxation in the middle of our bustling city. 50 Victoria Park, Cedar Avenue. Lovely park created in the 1880s to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 51 Anglican Cathedral, Church Street, a neo-Gothic city landmark. Open 7:30am5pm. The cathedral tower, with panoramic views of the city, is open 9am-4pm Mon-Fri. Audio tours $3, tower entry $3. Tel: 2924033 W bermuda.com guide 31

rendezvous Activities Lots to see and do. while visiting Bermuda experience our wonderful culture through our daily activities starting from novemBer 1, 2010 until march 31, 2011. most of the activities listed are Free unless otherwise indicated, see rendezvous Brochure for full details and prices.

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Ocean View Golf Course, 9-hole, par 35 (2,940 yards), tel. 295-9093. Enquire about special rates.

Visitor Golf Tournament ~ Southampton* 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon Port Royal Golf Course, par 71 (6,842 yards), tel 234-0974. 50% discount on greens fees = $90.00 p/p inclusive of cart for 18-holes. Club rentals $25.00.

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences Tour ~ St. George’s 10:00 a.m. Learn BIOS’ history, meet some of the scientists, see the labs. A tour for everyone including children over eleven years.

Guided Walking Tour ~ City of Hamilton 10:00 a.m. A tour past some of Bermuda’s historic points of interest. Departs Bermuda National Library’s verandah on Queen Street and ends at Fort Hamilton for the performance of the Skirling Ceremony.

11:00 a.m. Learn about the powerful role

Historical Re-enactment in the Town of St. George & Town Tour ~ St. George’s 10:30 a.m. A guided tour of this historic old town. Meet in King’s Square. 11:45 a.m. The Mayor greets visitors back in King’s Square. 12 noon Ducking – light-hearted, historical re-enactment of public punishment.

Skirling Ceremony ~ City of Hamilton

Botanical Gardens Tour ~ Paget 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Berry Hill entrance near the Botanical Gardens Visitor’s Centre.

Sessions House Tour ~ City of Hamilton

Parliament plays in Bermuda. Meet at the door for a 45-minute tour.

12 noon Authentic kilted pipers, drummers and

dancers perform to the bagpipe ‘skirl’ of the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band. ~ Fort Hamilton

T U E S DAY Botanical Gardens Tour ~ Paget 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Berry Hill entrance near the Botanical Gardens Visitor’s Centre. 12 noon – 2:00 p.m. Visit historic ‘Camden’, Tuesdays and Fridays (unless official functions are scheduled). Bermuda Gombey Revue ~ City of Hamilton 4:00 p.m. An exciting, historic Bermuda folk art event. Be sure to bring your camera! ~ No. 6 Passenger Terminal, Front Street

W E DN E S DAY Visitor Golf Tournament ~ Devonshire*

Chit Chat ~ R.N. Dockyard* 10:00 a.m. A fun and fascinating sharing of dolphin behaviours, facts and fiction. ~ Dolphin Quest in the National Museum of Bermuda ~ Admission to the National Museum of Bermuda is required: $10 adults, $8 seniors and children 13 years and under free. Bermuda Cookery Demonstration ~ City of Hamilton 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bermudian chef Cheryl Kerr shares local flavours. ~ No. 6 Passenger Terminal, Front Street

T H U R S DAY Visitor Golf Tournament ~ Southampton* 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon Port Royal Golf Course, par 71 (6,842 yards), tel 234-0974. ~ See Monday

Somerset Walk & Slide Show ~ Somerset 10:00 a.m. Learn about our history, architecture and old-time medicinal use of plants and herbs. 11:15 a.m. An informative 20-minute audio-visual tour of Bermuda highlights follow the Tour. ~ Walk departs Country Squire Restaurant and returns for the Slide Show Dockyard Glassworks ~ R.N. Dockyard

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Glassworks is

an exciting experience, whether it is flame working or glass-blowing. ~ Dockyard Glassworks

Hands on Craft ~ R.N. Dockyard 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Learn the techniques of working with natural foliage or paper. ~ Bermuda Craft Market

Dockyard defences and ship repairs form the basis of today’s walk. ~ Meet at the Anchor Fountain outside Clocktower Building Dockyard Glassworks ~ R.N. Dockyard 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Create your own masterpiece and taste the freshly baked Bermuda-made cake with a twist! ~ Dockyard Glassworks Hands on Craft ~ R.N. Dockyard 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Learn the technique of 3-dimensional paper art, wire wrapping and the use of fibre optics in jewellery. ~ Bermuda Craft Market

Discovering the Royal Naval Dockyard 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Explore the architecture, architects and builders of this Victorian Dockyard. ~ Meet in front of the Cooperage on Maritime Lane

Taste of Bermuda Calypso Sundays ~ R.N. Dockyard 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Experience Bermuda by tasting our delectable pepper jams, rum cakes, locally brewed beer and ginger beer while listening to a Calypso band. ~ Bermuda Craft Market

Folk Medicine: Yesterday and Today ~ City of Hamilton 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Herb and plant medicines used by early settlers and modern day folk remedies. ~ No. 6 Passenger Terminal, Front Street

SalSaMaNIa laTIN NIGHT OuT Have a fun time learning the art of Salsa through choreographed routines from an instructor. For a great time visit www.bermudasalsa.com.

F R I DAY Botanical Gardens Tour ~ Paget 10:30 a.m. See Tuesday for details

SAT U R DAY ‘Old Town’ Tour ~ St. George’s 10:30 a.m. A one-hour walking tour through the old town. ~ Meet in King’s Square 11:45 a.m. The Mayor gives a personal greeting to all. 12 noon Ducking – light-hearted, historical re-enactment of public punishment. Dolphin Show ~ R.N. Dockyard* 3:00 p.m. ~ Admission to the National Museum of Bermuda is required: $10 adults, $8 seniors and children 13 years and under free

S U N DAY Royal Naval Dockyard Tour

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The

TalkING aBOuT BeRMuDa This is a FREE lecture series that features a variety of topics, each one held in a cultural venue and on weekdays during November 1, 2010 – March 29, 2011. Full schedule included in the Bermuda Rendezvous Activities brochure. Enquiries regarding Bermuda Rendezvous Activities programme, call or visit: the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, tel 292-9447, or one of our Visitor Information Centres: next to the Ferry Terminal, Front Street, Hamilton, tel 295-1480; in the World Heritage Centre, Penno’s Wharf, Town of St. George, tel 297-5791; in Gazebo #2 Dockyard Terrace, R.N. Dockyard, tel 238-4842. * Indicates a fee or admission is required. Information correct at press time, Nov.2010 and is subject to change. NOTE: Some activities may not be available due to a public holiday. Refer to the brochure for full details.

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Bridge is the world’s smallest drawbridge. 52 General Post Office, corner of Parliament & Church streets. Open Mon-Fri 8am5pm, Sat 8am-noon W 53 Sessions House & Jubilee Clock Tower. The House of Assembly (lower house of parliament) meets Fridays at 10am. Visitors are permitted in the gallery; dress appropriately. Tel: 292-7408. The Supreme Court is located on the lower floor of the Sessions House. Visitors are permitted.  Free tours Mon-Thurs 10am & 2.30pm. Tel: 292-1350 W 54 The Cabinet Building, Front and Parliament streets. Here the Senate (our upper house) meets Wednesdays at 10am. Visitors are permitted. Fronted by the Cenotaph on Front Street, a memorial to war veterans. Tel: 292-5501 55 Bermuda National Library Youth Division, 74 Church Street. Open MonThurs & Sat 9am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm.  Tel: 295-0487 56 Fort Hamilton, approached by Victoria & King streets & Happy Valley Road. A restored fort, its moat is filled with native plants and shrubs. Spectacular views of the city and harbour. Open daily 9am-5pm. Free. W 57 The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI), a 10-minute walk from the city centre on East Broadway. Features two floors of interactive exhibits revealing the mysteries of the ocean. Experience deep-sea exploration through the eyes of world-renowned explorers including Bermuda’s own Teddy Tucker. See artefacts and treasure recovered from shipwrecks around Bermuda. Gift shop and waterside restaurant, The Harbourfront. Open Mon–Fri 9am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. Last admission 4pm. Members free, adults $12.50, seniors $10, children (7-16) $6, children (under 6) free. Tel: 297-7314 W 58 Johnny Barnes Statue. Just down the road from the BUEI, a life-size statue of our unofficial ambassador of goodwill, Johnny

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Barnes (see page 25), by sculptor Desmond Fountain. 59 Government House, North Shore Road & Langton Hill. The imposing residence of His Excellency the Governor.

WARWICK PARISH Centrally located with many beautiful beaches along the South Shore. Refer to the large pullout map. 60 Warwick Pond. Take a walk on the interpretive woodland nature trail in this nine-acre nature reserve, with Bermuda’s second largest freshwater pond. Open daylight hours. 61 Christ Church, historic Presbyterian Church of Scotland dating back to 1719, one of the oldest in the western hemisphere.

SOUTHAMPTON PARISH Boasts many beaches including the most popular, Horseshoe Bay Beach. Refer to the large pullout map. 62 Gibbs Hill Lighthouse provides panoramic views and there’s a restaurant, too, The Dining Room (tel: 238-8679). For winter opening hours for the lighthouse tel: 238-8069. Adults $2.50, children (4 and under) free.

SANDYS PARISH (Somerset) The western-most parish, made up of five islands. Refer to the large pullout map. 63 Somerset Bridge is the smallest drawbridge in the world; just wide enough to let the mast of a sailboat pass through. 64 Scaur Hill Fort, Somerset Road. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Sound and Ely’s Harbour. Open daily 7:30am4pm, free. Grounds open 24 hours. Tel: 234-0908 65 Heydon Trust, 43 acres of meticulously preserved grounds, filled with

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indigenous plants. The tiny, exquisite chapel was built in the 1620s. Open daily, dawn till dusk, free. 66 St. James’ Church, the Anglican church of Somerset, has a graceful spire and imposing walkway. 67 Springfield Community Centre & Gilbert Nature Reserve, Somerset. This National Trust Property once comprised a small plantation. Springfield, the old mansion with buttery and slave quarters dates back to 1740. Five acres of walking trails. 68 Somerset Village overlooks charming Mangrove Bay. Stop for a meal or some shopping. 69 Enter the Royal Naval Dockyard through stone gates. This major attraction includes the National Museum of Bermuda, Clocktower Mall, Craft Market, the Bermuda Arts Centre and restaurants — all housed in restored naval buildings. 70 Dockyard Visitor Information Centre is near the fast ferry dock. Open daily, 9am5pm. Tel: 799-4842 71 The National Museum of Bermuda includes the Commissioner’s House, which exhibits our rich nautical history and

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extensive artefact collections. Open daily, 10am-4pm, last admission 3pm. Adults $10, senior citizens $8 and children under 13 free, if accompanied by an adult. Tel: 234-1418 72 Dolphin Quest Bermuda, Dockyard. Enjoy an extraordinary encounter with dolphins. Open 9:30am-4:30pm daily. Reservations required. www.dolphinquest.org  Tel: 234-4464 or toll free 800-248-3316 73 The Craft Market in the Old Cooperage features Bermuda cedar work, candle and jewellery making, pottery, banana dolls and many other crafts, with demonstrations by local artisans. Open daily 10am-5pm and until 8pm when cruise ships are in port. Tel: 234-3208 W 74 The Bermuda Arts Centre features studios housing various artists which change every few weeks. A shop offers an extensive range of locally made gifts, paintings, sculptures and a wide print selection. Open daily 10am-5pm (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day). Tel: 234-2809 W 75 Clocktower Shopping Mall boasts a delightful collection of boutiques and branch stores in a charming, covered mall. W

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sightseeing Our best historic sites By Lance Furbert | For an island of just 21 square miles, we pack in a lot of history. Bermuda’s superb historic sites and museums help tell our unique story but also help unravel the extraordinary saga of the development of English settlements in the New World.

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Quaint Carter House in St. David’s is more than 300 years old.

Here are some of our best historic sites. National Museum of Bermuda The largest collection of artifacts and weapons in Bermuda. Slave artifacts, gold bars, jewellery, silver coins, pottery, boats of all kinds and large muzzle loading guns can be seen here. Located at Dockyard. Open daily 10am–4pm (last admission 3pm). Tel: 234-1418

Carter House Built more than three centuries ago by the descendants of Christopher Carter, one of two crew members of the shipwrecked Sea Venture who remained in Bermuda when the survivors sailed for Virginia in 1610. Home to the St David’s Island Historical Society Museum and its exhibitions of whaling, farming and many other aspects of local history and culture. Southside, St. David’s. For opening times, Tel: 293-5960

Bermudian Heritage Museum Located in the Samaritan Lodge Building in St. George’s and part of the African Diaspora Heritage Trail. Exhibits mark the accomplishments of black people in Bermuda, the story of the slave ship Enterprise

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and a history of the Friendly Societies. Open Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm. Tel: 297-4126

National Trust Museum The Globe Hotel on the northwest corner of King’s Square in St. George’s was bult in 1700 by Governor Samuel Day as our second Government House. It now houses the Bermuda National Trust Museum, which features the exhibit ‘Rogues & Runners — Bermuda and the American Civil War’. Open Wed, Fri & Sat, 10am-4pm. Tel: 236-6483

Verdmont A delightful Georgian style historic home at the top of Collector’s Hill, Smith’s Parish. A superb collection of antique Bermuda cedar and mahogany furniture plus an exhibit detailing the history of the house and surrounding farmland. Open Wed, 10am-4pm Tel: 236-6483

Bermuda Historical Society Museum Located in Par-la-Ville Park, Hamilton, it was the home of Bermuda’s famous postmaster William Bennet Perot. Exhibits include models of ships associated with Bermuda’s

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Slavery was abolished here in 1834. early history such as the Sea Venture, Deliverance and Patience; Sir George Somers’ sea chest and lodestone; plus a collection of early Bermudian coins and silver. Open Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri, 10:30am-1pm. Tel: 295-2487

azine, weapons of all types (from pistols to large muzzle loading guns), the British Crown Jewels in replica and an audiovisual presentation on Bermuda’s forts. Open Mon-Fri, 9:30am-4pm. Tel: 297-1920

Tucker House

Built by Governor Nathaniel Butler in 1620. It’s the oldest standing non-military English building in the New World. Surrounded by magnificent historic architecture and quaint streets and alleys — the most historic English neighbourhood in the New World. Just off King’s Square, St. George’s.

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Tucker House, on Water Street, St. George’s, was the home of Henry Tucker, President of the Governor’s Council. Artifacts and portraits of the famous Tucker family include St. George Tucker of Virginia and Thomas Tudor Tucker, the longest serving treasurer of the U.S.. Joseph Hayne Rainey, the first African American elected member of the U.S. House of Representatives, once ran a barber shop in the building. Open Wed, Thu & Sat 10am2pm. Tel: 236-6483

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The oldest Anglican Church site in continuous use in the western hemisphere. The first church on the site was built by Governor Richard Moore in 1612 and there are many Fort St. Catherine ancient artifacts inside. Some headstones Overlooks Gate’s Bay, St. George’s, the in the churchyard date back more than 300 landing place of the Sea Venture castyears. Duke Of York Street, St. George’s. Bermuda.com 1-2 2010 winter ad_Layout 2Open 11/8/10 3:1610am-4pm. PM PageServices 1 aways in 1609. Features dioramas that Mon-Sat, Wed highlight our early history, a restored mag7:30am, Sun 11:15am. Tel: 297-2459 n

National Treasure Visit the spectacular 16 acres of the NATIONAL MUSEUM OF BERMUDA, home to 500 years of Island culture and history. Explore exciting exhibits in our historic military buildings— and watch for many more as we grow!

Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys Tel. 441-234-1418 • www.bmm.bm Open every day 10am–4pm (last admission 3pm)

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real estate The St. George’s Club

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The charming St. George’s Club, which offers timeshare opportunities.

Own a bit of ‘The Rock’ Many visitors, seduced by our subtropical climate, historic charm and pink sand beaches, return to Bermuda year after year. Americans in particular often seek to make the relationship a little more permanent, through timeshares or fractional ownership. As a non-Bermudian you are not permitted to buy property outright unless you have more than $5million to spend, so it’s a more affordable way to claim a small piece of ‘The Rock’. And it enables you to share your love of the island with friends and family for generations to come. Prices vary of course but you might get into the market at the $150,000 to $400,000 range. Check with a local realtor through our website, bermuda.com, for more information. Names that will come up include The Reefs Club, Tucker’s Point Club, Newstead Belmont Hill Golf Resort and Spa — and The St. George’s Club.

Are you dreaming of a Bermuda family holiday? Well, The St. George’s Club can make that dream an affordable reality. Overlooking the historic Town of St. George and the quaint harbor, its clusters of one-bedroom and two bedroom cottages offer all the comforts of home. Fully equipped kitchens make home cooking possible – and an onsite grocery means shopping is close to hand. Don’t feel like cooking? Griffin’s Bistro in the main clubhouse is known for its excellent international cuisine, or dine at Blackbeard’s Hideout the beachside restaurant and bar. Three swimming pools, one heated and one with a pool bar are situated in beautifully manicured and spacious grounds. If you prefer the beach, the complimentary shuttle can take you to The Club’s secluded Achilles Bay. Facilities for the more energetic include three tennis courts, one lit for night play, and a fitness center. The surrounding Golf Course is currently closed but is to be redesigned by Nick Faldo . Golf enthusiasts can also enjoy privileges at the challenging Riddell’s Bay Golf course in Southampton. The bus stop is within close walking distance and the fast ferry to Dockyard and Hamilton is also nearby. You can also explore at your own pace by renting a scooter from the onsite cycle livery. The Club is an RCI Gold Crown Resort which allows members great exchange options at any of RCI’s nearly 4,000 worldwide resort hotels. New members will also be enrolled in The Club’s private travel and cruise program. To learn more, call 297-1222 or visit www.stgeorgesclub.com n bermuda.com guide 41

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Safety first: At Wheels Cycles, in the city of Hamilton, you’ll be shown how to ride your rental bike before you leave their yard.

How to stay safe on a rental bike By SIMON JONES | One of the best ways to see Bermuda is on two

wheels. Rental bikes give you easy access to all the best sights and with a warm breeze on your face and the freedom of the open road ahead, you’ll feel 10 years younger! Riding a moped or scooter is easy once you’ve got the hang of it. Follow our tips to stay safe: • Hire from a reputable firm and check the bike is in good condition; • Helmets are mandatory — but useless unless they fit well and are secured properly; • We drive on the left — just like the Brits; • Drive defensively and wear bright clothes to aid your visibility to others; • Wear sneakers or closed-toe shoes — topple off your bike in flip-flops and you could easily lose a digit; • The speed limit is 35kph; stick to it and don’t feel obliged to keep up with other road users; • Leave plenty of space between yourself and other vehicles and don’t get 42 bermuda.com guide

We have no mountains, just gentle hills. too close to the curb; • Never turn around to look behind you while riding; • Never stop on a bend or a hill’s brow; • Drive slower when it’s wet; • When riding in a group, put the slowest rider at the front; • Traffic at roundabouts goes clockwise, so as you approach one, slow down and give way to vehicles coming from the right; • NEVER drink and ride; • On weekdays, avoid rush hour city traffic (7.30-9.30am and 4-6pm). If things go wrong, you might find yourself getting patched up by medics. Most typical, says Dr. Roslyn BascombeAdams, Deputy Chief of Emergency at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, are “elbow and knee abrasions” resulting from spills. She encourages “extreme caution” on the roads: “Some accidents are

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caused because the rider is not used to driving on the left,” she says. “Many say they have been intimidated by cars or trucks and have simply got too close to the curb and come off their bike.” Joseph Arnold, operations manager at Wheels, one of the island’s premier bike rental firms, said: “Customers always get an instructor session with us in the yard. The instructor shows the rider how to operate the bike and makes sure they are comfortable riding it. The helmet is one of the most important pieces of equipment – it has to be a snug fit and strapped on properly at all times.” So, the message is clear: be confident you’re ready to hit the road, don’t take risks... but do take your time. And don’t forget to have fun. Wheels Cycles Moped & Scooter Rentals is at 117 Front Street, Hamilton,

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Wheels Cycles (Astwood) Ltd. 117 Front St., Hamilton, Bermuda Tel: 441-292-2245 www.wheelscycles.com Email: information@wheels.bm

Scooter Rentals by the Day, Week or Month Discover the beauty of Bermuda at your own speed with our easy to ride, Peugeot double seater scooters. Single seaters also available. * Open 7 Days a week * No deposit required * All major credit cards welcomed * No license required * Third party insurance included * Complete instructions & safety tips

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practicalities JETBLUE Tel: 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583). U.S. Airways Reservations: Tel: 1-800-622-1015. Flight Info: Tel: 293-3073. USA 3000 Tel: 1-877-872-3000. WestJet Tel: 1-888-WESTJET (937-8538). Photo by Kageaki Smith

Our balmy climate allows you to step onto your plane home from the tarmac.

What you need to know Your concierge might know an awful lot, but you can’t take him to the beach. Here’s a handy list of things you ought to know. Information provided here is subject to change. For the latest, visit our website: www.bermuda.com.

n Airlines Air Canada Reservations: Tel: 1-888-247-2262. Flight Info: Tel: 293-1777. American Airlines Tel: 1-800-433-7300. British Airways Reservations: Tel: 1-800-247-9297. Airport customer service: Tel: 293-1944. Continental Airlines Reservations: Tel: 1-800-231-0856. Flight Info: Tel: 293-3092. Delta Airlines Reservations: Tel: 1-800-221-1212. Flight Info: Tel: 293-1024.

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n Airport L.F. Wade International Airport (tel: 2932470) is located in St. George’s at the east end of the island. Allow 30 minutes from the city of Hamilton by taxi. Check-in two hours before departure.

n Banks Normally open from 9am to 4pm, Mon-Fri. There are many ATMs across the island.

n Buses All bus routes serving Hamilton arrive and leave the Bus Terminal on Washington Street. (Refer to number 48 on the Hamilton map on page 34). See page 26 for schedule. Cash fares require exact change and dollar bills are not accepted. Adult cash fare is $3 up to 3 zones, $4.50 for longer journeys. Tokens are $2.50 for 3 zone trips and $4 for longer trips. Transportation passes are available: one-day pass $12, two days $20, three days $28, four days $35, seven days $45 or one month, $55. For children (aged 5-16) cash fare is $2 and transportation passes range from $6 per day up to $22.50 for seven days. Children under five ride free. Tokens, tickets and passes can be used on buses or ferries and can be bought at ferry terminals, the central bus terminal, hotels, post offices and Visitor Information Centres. Tel: 292-3851 • info@ptb.bm

n Business Hours Stores normally open from 9am to 5pm

Shark oil barometers forecast weather. Monday to Saturday. Many grocery stores open 1-5pm on Sunday, most other stores are closed on Sundays.

n Cars No car rentals are available in Bermuda but you can rent scooters and pedal bikes.

n Consulate The U.S. Consulate is located on Crown Hill, 16 Middle Road, Devonshire, tel: 295-1342. Open Mon to Fri 8am - 4:30pm. Consular services are provided on an appointment basis only, except for adult passport renewals and additional visa pages, which may be dropped off. For details, visit the Consulate’s website: http://hamilton.usconsulate.gov. For after-hours life or death emergencies for American citizens only, contact the duty officer at (441) 335-3828. Honorary Consuls for other countries are also represented. See the telephone directory for listings.

n Communications The sophistication of Bermuda’s telecommunications rivals U.S. and European counterparts. Our well-developed infrastructure provides modern telephone, fax, internet, cellular and cellular-roaming services.

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at lunchtime. Some upscale restaurants require men to wear a jacket in the evening. Check the dress requirements when making reservations.

n Emergency Call 911 and specify whether you need police, the fire service or an ambulance.

n Etiquette It is customary to greet islanders with a ‘good morning’, ‘good afternoon’ or ‘good evening’ — Bermuda prides itself on its civility.

n Ferries The best way to get around; ferries are usually quicker than the buses and the views are better. All ferries depart from the ferry terminal on Front Street, Hamilton. Regular ferries cross Hamilton Harbour and faster catamaran ferries visit Somerset, Dockyard and St. George’s. You can buy tickets at various locations including post offices and hotels. Scooters are allowed on some routes. See page 16 & 17 for ferry schedule.

n Health

U.S. & Canada — dial 1 plus area code plus no. U.K. — dial 011 plus 44 plus area code plus no. Caribbean — dial 1 plus area code plus seven digits.

No inoculations are required for Bermuda. There are no poisonous insects or mammals (see pages 64 & 65) but visitors should be wary of the Portuguese man-of-war jellyfish that carries a painful sting. Guard against sunstroke and sunburn with hats, sunblock and plenty of water. Our climate is quite kind to hay fever sufferers as pollens are blown out to sea.

n Currency & Credit Cards

n Hospital

The Bermuda dollar is equal in value to the U.S. dollar; both are legal tender here. Traveller’s cheques and credit cards are accepted at most shops, restaurants and hotels.

King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (tel. 236-2345) is a large, first-rate facility owned and operated by the Bermuda Government and located on Point Finger Road in Paget Parish. An associate of the American Hospital Association. Airlifts can be arranged to the U.S. or Canada.

n Country Codes

n Dress Code The dress code in Bermuda is conservative. Bathing suits and bare chests are not acceptable, except at beaches and pools. Casual wear is acceptable in restaurants

n Internet Most hotels and many guest houses provide

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Winter water temp. averages 68°F.

internet access. Also, there are a handful of locations where you can go online in the city of Hamilton including the Bermuda Library on Queen Street, where access is free. Public internet access is also available in St. George’s and Dockyard.

first mile and $2.25 for each additional mile for 1-4 passengers. Rates increase after midnight, Sundays and public holidays with a 25% surcharge for 1-4 passengers and a 50% surcharge for 5-6 passengers. Taxis may also be hired by the hour or day.

n Mail

n TV & Radio

The General Post Office is located at 56 Church Street Hamilton (tel: 297-7893) and there are 12 sub-offices islandwide. Airmail leaves and arrives daily. Postal rates for airmail postcards to North America cost 70¢; Europe 80¢; Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand 90¢.

n Religion Many faiths are represented here and churches are ubiquitous. Anglican, Catholic, African Methodist Episcopal and Seventh Day Adventist are among the major faiths. See the church listings in Friday’s Bermuda Sun newspaper.

n Scooters You can rent scooters by the day or week, if you are 16 or older. Helmets, provided by the rental companies, are mandatory (see pages 42 & 43). Some companies offer free delivery to your hotel.

n Smoking Smoking is banned from all enclosed public spaces including restaurants, bars, shops, theatres or any enclosed workspaces.

n Taxis Rates are controlled by law at $6.40 for the

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Three main local channels screen a nightly news bulletin — VSB (channel 11), ZBM (9) and ZFB (7). A government station, CITV, is on channel 2 and there’s a small handful of local radio stations. The quality of local programming varies considerably.

n Time Differences Bermuda, noon: New York — 11am Los Angeles — 8am London — 4pm Toronto — 11am Daylight Savings Time comes into effect from the second Sunday in March through to the first Sunday in November.

n Tipping In most cases, a service charge or gratuity has been added to the bill. Where the gratuity has not been added, 15% is about right.

n Water Tap water is safe to drink, unless you are instructed otherwise. Bermuda has no rivers, streams or reservoirs; all our water comes from rain. Bermuda roofs are painted with a limestone wash that purifies the water as it trickles down into underground tanks. Electric pumps send the water up to the tap.

n Weather Bermuda’s sub-tropical climate is generally mild and humid, but summer and winter temperatures vary considerably. The average annual temperature is 76ºF. Monthly averages: January 65ºF, water 66ºF; April 67ºF, water 68ºF; July 80ºF, water 81ºF; October 75ºF, water 76ºF. In an average year we see rain on 171 days and sunshine on 200 days.

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Chatham House on Front Street is the place to go for quality, Cuban cigars.

Great stores, no sales tax You’ve already proved you have good taste by choosing to visit Bermuda so it’s fitting that our stores exude quality. That’s not to say there are no bargains to be had — you’ll find hefty price differentials with the U.S. on items such as jewellery, watches, perfume, silverware, porcelain and crystal. And you’ll enjoy additional relief at the cash register — there’s no sales tax. Many stores are in the City of Hamilton, but the Clocktower Mall at Dockyard, on the extreme western tip of the island, boasts a range of quality gift stores and boutique shops. And the historic town of St. George’s — at the east end of Bermuda — also has a lively shopping scene. Goods made here or produced exclusively for local stores include pottery, jewellery, paintings and prints, pottery, rum, honey, condiments, cedar ware, Bermuda shorts, scarves, fragrances and pillows. Browse the listings on the following pages for details. bermuda.com guide 47

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Silk Alley was named after the swish

Bermuda Breeze Bermuda Breeze, sister to Bermuda Blue, is the latest modern fragrance in the Bermuda collection – a fruity floral — exclusively available in Bermuda. Bermuda Breeze’s delightful scent takes in the sea air and the aromas of natural fruits and flowers from around the island. Notes hint of wild berries, mandarin, lemon zest and jasmine. The dry down is lovely sandalwood and white musk, giving depth and warmth. Inspired by the brilliant clear turquoise waves gracing pink sandy beaches, sea misting the immense blue sky – Bermuda Breeze is unique. Take the time to experience Bermuda Breeze and Bermuda Blue — both embrace much that is uniquely Bermuda. Available through select stores across the Island and on-line including: Gibbons Company, Reid St, Hamilton www.gibbons.bm Peniston Brown, St. George’s Perfume Shop, Dockyard Carole Holding, Front St, Hamilton Brown & Co., Front St, Hamilton A.S. Cooper, Front St, Hamilton, branch

and hotel stores. www.ascooper.bm Distributed by P.D.L. Limited Tel: (441) 292-1710. infobb@pdl.bm

Bermuda Perfumery The Bermuda Perfumery is located at historical Stewart Hall in the heart of the St. George’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since 1928, the Bermuda Perfumery has been creating and manufacturing fine ladies’ and gentlemen’s fragrances under the brand Lili Bermuda. All the perfumes are made on the premises at Stewart Hall. The Perfumery welcomes visitors for a free tour of its operations and to sample its unique fragrances. This year, the Perfumery launched South Water, a delicious unisex fragrance, composed of coconut milk, juicy guava and sea salt. For women, the Perfumery introduced Petals, a romantic blend of jasmine sambac, honeysuckle and orange flower. To celebrate Bermuda’s 400th anniversary, the Perfumery introduced Somers, for men, a modern blend of Bermuda cedar, olivewood bark and liqourice. The Perfumery’s perfume

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The Perfumery in St. George’s offers free tours — and great gift ideas.

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of ladies’ petticoats as they walked.

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The General Post Office is on the corner Church and Parliament Streets, in the centre of Hamilton

collection also includes exclusive creations inspired by our beautiful island. Modern women will love Coral, Pink, and Lily, and men will not want to leave Bermuda without a bottle of the famous fragrances 32° North and 64° West. The Perfumery is passionate about the art of perfume making and continues to innovate by using both traditional and modern techniques to produce exceptional perfumes. Visitors are welcome to visit for a free tour and to sample the Perfumery’s exclusive and rare perfumes. The Bermuda Perfumery. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm. Stewart Hall, 5 Queen Street St. George’s GE 05. Tel: 293-0627. 1-800527-8213 (toll free in US/Canada). Fax: 293-8810. info@bermuda-perfumery.com www.lilibermuda.com

Bermuda Post Office Every year the Bermuda Philatelic Bureau compiles a collection of commemoratives and arranges them into an attractive presentation package. This collection

continues the Bermuda Post Office’s efforts to portray all facets of Bermuda’s heritage, culture and history. The Bermuda Philatelic Bureau also services orders for current issues of Bermuda’s commemorative and definitive stamps and, for the convenience of collectors, provides a standing order account service with a minimum deposit of 30 dollars. In addition, they maintain a mailing list to provide details of new stamp releases to customers. 56 Church Street, Hamilton. Tel: 297-7807

Chatham House Bermuda’s leading specialty tobacco shop, established in 1895. Offering a marvellous selection of fine tobaccos and gifts for visitors. Satisfaction is guaranteed. Their extensive range includes English Briar pipes, and a selection of Havanas such as Punch, Partagas, Romeo y Julieta, Upmann, Montecristo, Cohiba and Bolivar — all at good savings over U.S. prices. Corner of Front and Burnaby streets, Hamilton. Tel: 292-8422

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feature The revealing saga of those cute Bermuda shorts By SIMON JONES | It’s not

everywhere in the world a man can walk down the street in pink shorts and matching knee-high socks and hold his head high. But in Bermuda, no one bats an eye-lid when such colourful dressers wend their way around town. Bermuda shorts are a national uniform. They come in all colours, from salmon pink to sunshine yellow. And they are accompanied by a pair of long socks, called Bermuda hose, pulled up to the knee. Add a navy blazer, a tie and smart shoes and you have standard business attire here in the semi-tropics. Don’t be fooled by the bright colours – Bermuda shorts are serious stuff. We once passed a law that states they should not be Marketing to royalty: Local retailer David Hamshere, who runs the English Sports Shop, offers a pair of Bermuda shorts to Prince Philip during a royal visit to the island in 2009.

shorter than six inches above the knee. Bermuda shorts trace their origins to the British Army; soldiers

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Wear tasselled loafers with your shorts. sported cut-off trousers to combat the tropical and desert climates they were sent to. They were created at the turn of the 20th century by office workers in London, whose job it was to make sure the forces were suitably attired in farflung corners of the Empire. The look caught on and by the 1950s, most Bermudian men were happy to don a pair of comfortable shorts for work. Although they are Bermuda shorts by name, they are not made here; typically they’re imported from the United States. They make terrific gifts and/or mementos and who knows — you might start a trend in your hometown. The largest selection of Bermuda shorts can be found at the English Sports Shop, which has several

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When British soldiers wore shorts on the battlefields of North Africa during WWII, little did they know the look would become fashionable in far off Bermuda.

branches islandwide. Its flagship store is at 49 Front Street, Hamilton, tel: 295-2672. n

Bermuda’s leading retailer of exclusive, Bermuda-designed resort wear for men, women and children.

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Our city covers only 180 acres.

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One of Front Street’s landmark stores, Crisson Jewellers is synonymous with quality and elegance.

Crisson Jewellers Crisson Jewellers embodies Bermuda’s finest and most cherished traditions. A family business since 1922, the Crisson name is synonymous with quality and value. The fabulous array of jewellery and watches reflect the style, sophistication and taste of our discerning customers. When you explore our exciting collections, we are sure you will agree that a visit to Crisson is the crowning moment of your Bermuda shopping experience. Along with the wonderfully eclectic collection of hand-selected pieces from all parts of the world, Crisson are Bermuda’s exclusive source for famous designers including David Yurman, Roberto Coin, Marco Bicego, Picchiotti, John Hardy, Kabana, Pandora, Bixby and Thomas Sabo. As for diamonds of distinction, Crisson has Bermuda’s largest collection of spectacular cuts from Cento, A. Jaffe and Canadia. When it comes to timepieces, Crisson is definitely the place! Crisson are the

officially authorised Rolex retailers in Bermuda. You will also find Tag Heuer, Ebel, Movado, Tudor, Philip Stein, Christian Dior, Rado, Elysee, TX and Raymond Weil. The collection is rounded out with ranges from Seiko, Swiss Army, Citizen, Casio, Esq and Guess! Crisson has two stores on Front Street in Hamilton, with another on Queen Street. There are stores in St. George’s and in the Clocktower Mall at Dockyard. If you are staying in one of Bermuda’s major hotels, you’ll find a Crisson store there as well. Each of these boutique-style stores features pieces selected from our main collections in Hamilton. The shopping experience is relaxed and intimate, and the quality, value and prices are the same whichever store you choose to visit. Crisson Jewellers, 16 Queen Street, 55 & 71 Front Street, Hamilton; Water Street, St. George’s; Clocktower Mall, Dockyard, and all major hotels. Tel: 295-2351 • www.crisson.com

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Classy and inviting, Barracuda Grill is a terrific choice for lunch or dinner.

Let’s eat! Our island is small but it offers an

Barracuda Grill

abundance of dining options. From

Barracuda Grill, one of Bermuda’s most celebrated restaurants, is the place to go for outstanding seafood and chops prepared in a contemporary style, proudly winning seven Best of Bermuda Awards! Warm mahogany woods and plush banquettes in a sumptuous but comfortable dining room make it suitable for power business meals or romantic tête-à-têtes. Barracuda’s cozy but tres chic bar is the place to enjoy martinis made to share, or one of over 16 wines served by the glass. A warm, lavish and inviting interior hints at a time of bygone glamour but is contemporized to be thoroughly of the moment. Irresistible seafood and chops prepared with expertise take centre stage on immaculate white-lit linen covered tables. 5 Burnaby Hill (above the Hog Penny), Hamilton. Tel: 292-1609 Fax 292-8354 www.barracuda-grill.com Lunch $$, Dinner $$$

simple, unfussy cafes and bars to top-notch fine dining for that special Restaurant price ranges per person $ $$ $$$ $$$$

Under $20 $20-$40 $40-$50 Over $50

occasion, we’ve got you covered. Casual dress is acceptable at most restaurants, though some

upscale eateries require a jacket and tie. And it’s best to make reservations. The dollar signs (see our key, at left) offer a rough guide to prices. Also visit www.bermuda. com for updated information.

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Try loquat jam, made from local fruit. Chopsticks Chopsticks is known for its delicious Chinese and Thai food. Specialities include regional dishes from Canton, Hunan, Szechwan and Thailand with authentic chefs. From mild to very spicy, there’s something for everyone, including vegetarians. Convenient take out is available. Lunch Monday to Friday noon – 2:30pm, dinner nightly 5pm – 11pm. 88 Reid Street. Tel: 292-0791 Lunch $, Dinner $$

Hog Penny Restaurant and Pub Hamilton’s oldest licensed establishment, in business since 1957, the Hog Penny inspired the Cheers pub in Boston. Authentic is not a word used lightly here, and a 50-plus year history gives the place a delightful patina of age that you just can’t replicate. In December 1987, Gourmet Magazine exclaimed “it was love at first sight for us, as well as the throngs who flock here”, and as Gourmet wrote, this great institution is hard to beat for a truly

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authentic experience. Featuring great cuts of beef, genuine Indian curries, to-die-for hearty, pub style comfort food that has won countless “Best of Bermuda” awards, and was featured on The Food Network’s “$40 A Day”, the Hog Penny continues to be a favourite spot in Bermuda for generations of locals and visitors alike. 5 Burnaby Hill (just up from Front Street) Hamilton. Tel: 292-2534 Fax 292-8354 www.hogpennypub.com Lunch $$, Dinner $$

Island Cuisine One of Bermuda’s most popular diners, where locals and tourists alike enjoy a great breakfast, lunch or dinner. Reasonable prices. Famous for its delicious, homemade Bermudian dishes — a treat for the entire family. Clean and friendly with great service. Serving beer and wine. Try some peas n’ rice with your fish dinner. Also serving fishcakes, Bermuda fish chowder, oxtail stew, rockfish with lemon and butter sauce,

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Delicious Chinese and Thai dishes are served in elegant surroundings at Chopsticks.

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A Dark ’n’ Stormy is Black Seal Rum

braised pork chops, curry chicken roti, salads, sandwiches and soups. Breakfast served all day. Open daily, Mon-Sat, 6am9:45pm, Sun: 7am-2:45pm 235 Middle Road, Southampton Tel: 238-(EATS) 3287 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $-$$

Latin & Rumba°r and Java Jive Heating things up in the very heart of Hamilton with Nuevo Latino inspired cuisine, Latin is a sizzling and chic new restaurant that, according to the many guests that have visited us to date, “is different from everywhere else in Bermuda”. The main upscale dining restaurant features many different regional dishes from Central and South America, Spanish Caribbean, Miami and even gives a nod to the Iberian peninsula; all are given a twist and artfully presented in Latin style. Downstairs in

Rumba°r, a sleek onyx topped, glowing bar beckons you to sit and enjoy an authentic Caipirinha, or a tall and delightful Mojito. Meander outside to Bermuda’s only open air, below street courtyard lounge, with Philippe Starck outdoor couches and low fabric banquettes. Need a fantastic cappuccino or panini sandwich on the go? Java Jive is open Monday to Friday 7am-4pm for fantastic pastries, breakfasts or lunch to take away. As the degree sign in Rumba°r suggests, Latin is HOT! 29 Victoria Street, Hamilton. Tel: 296-5050. Fax: 296-5333. www.latin-rumbar.com Lunch $$, Dinner $$

Mrs. T’s Victorian Tea Room Located at Willowbank Hotel, set in a 17th century home, Mrs. T’s Victorian Tea Room is an example of classic Bermudian

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Eat, drink and dance: The Latin complex on Victoria Street features a lovely restaurant upstairs, outdoor patios and a lively cocktail bar downstairs.

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mixed with ginger beer – delicious!

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A lively crowd and good music makes The Pickled Onion a Front Street favourite.

architecture with its cedar framework and timeless structures. It remains a delight to behold and worthy of a visit, with classic, sumptuous dishes. Lunch specialities include dishes such as Black Oak smoked ham and aged cheddar croissants to traditional Bermudian Hoppin’ John. “Take tea” with a delectable assortment of finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and pastries hand-made right on the property. Willowbank Hotel, 126 Somerset Road, Sandy’s. Tel: 234-1616. Lunch $

Pickled Onion Restaurant and Bar A contemporary styled upscale but casual restaurant, with Bermuda’s best bar and “See and Be Seen” vibe. Chefs here won the prestigious “Escoffier Cup” at the 2004 Bermuda Culinary Arts Festival, and have drawn accolades from Food and Wine magazine, the Washington Post and most recently Giada’s Weekend Getaways showing primetime on the Food Network. The food is North American focused, with global influences, and the goal is to be

the best value restaurant experience in Bermuda. A classy but fun Martini style bar is popular with local professionals or those out on the town. Harbour views and live entertainment seven nights a week in season. 53 Front Street, Hamilton Tel: 295-2263 Fax: 295-6291 www.thepickledonion.com Lunch $$, Dinner $$

Rosa’s Cantina Saddle up and get on down to Bermuda’s only Tex Mex eatery. Famous Margaritas are offered in different flavours (Best of Bermuda Award) as well as Mexican beer and a full bar menu. In warm weather, try a seat on the balcony overlooking Front Street. Try Unbelievable Nachos, Ridiculous Burritos, Quesadillas and Fajitas. Great Steaks at great prices, done on the Mesquite Grill and creative dinner specials keep Rosa’s on top. Families with small children are welcome. Open daily from 11:30am onwards. 121 Front Street. Tel: 295-1912 Lunch $, Dinner $$

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food & drink Two classic Bermuda dishes By MEREDITH EBBIN | A Bermuda codfish breakfast, usually enjoyed on Sundays, ranks high on the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list of national dishes. Codfish cakes are equally popular and are eaten any day of the week. Dried salt cod, essential in both dishes, has been part of our culinary tradition for nearly four centuries. It was once a cheap food source for slaves. These days, the Sunday staple that is served in homes, membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; clubs, hole-in-the-wall eateries and hotels, is a veritable feast. The main ingredients are dried salt cod and potatoes. Most cooks use boneless cod, but purists say dumpfish,

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Delicious: a typical codfish breakfast.

which is dried cod with the bones and skin, has a better flavour. Both are laden with salt. So the cod, which is packaged and imported, usually from Nova Scotia, must be soaked in cold water overnight and the water changed at least twice. The cod is boiled in fresh water. The potatoes can be

Have you tried conch stew yet? cooked with the cod or separately. The flaked fish and whole potatoes are eaten with avocados, bananas and olive oil. It’s also delicious served with a basic tomato sauce or one with ‘the works’ — onions, green peppers and bacon. Others swear by an egg sauce. For many, a codfish breakfast is not complete without hot cornbread or Johnny bread. With all the trimmings, it’s a hearty meal that should see you through to suppertime. For codfish cakes, mashed potatoes and cooked cod are mixed together with an egg and seasonings, shaped into balls or patties and then fried. Fishcakes are usually eaten for lunch, served between a bun, with lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce and a few drops of hot sauce. Many locals eat them with a raisin bun — a nod to the Good Friday holiday when fish cakes are eaten with hot cross buns. Codfish breakfast is on the menu 6am-11.30am on Saturdays at the Speciality Inn (Tel: 236-3133), a popular home-style eatery on South Road in Smith’s Parish. Bouchée Restaurant (295-5759) is on Pitts Bay Road in Hamilton and in 2009 won an award for its codfish breakfast. It’s served Sundays 7.30-11.30am. Best to arrive early at both places, where you’ll pay roughly $15 per head. If your budget is a bit bigger, the Fairmont Southampton’s Sunday breakfast buffet, served at Windows on the Sound, includes codfish and potatoes with all the trimmings. Reservations are required (Tel: 238-2555 for times). Codfish recipes can be found in most Bermuda cookbooks. Cecille C. SnaithSimmons’ The Bermuda Cook Book is a good one to try. n

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Mrs. Tea’s Victorian Tea Room Victorian elegance provides lunch or afternoon tea in a charming environment for a genteel afternoon break. Willowbank Hotel & Conference Facility 126 Somerset Road Sandy’s MA06, Bermuda Ph (441) 234-1616 www.willowbank.bm Hours: Lunch or Afternoon Tea • Week Days 12pm-2:30pm • Weekends 12pm-5pm

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The British-style Hog Penny is warm and welcoming.

Your handy pub guide By James Whittaker | Hamilton’s Front Street is the centre of our nightlife scene and the Pickled Onion is a great starting point. With live music, good food and a friendly atmosphere, it’s probably our most popular bar. The Hog Penny, a cozy, oak-panelled bar that inspired the Bull and Finch pub in Cheers, is just steps around the corner. Back on Front Street, Flanagan’s, an Irish bar with an American feel, and the Outback sports bar, which screens everything from basketball to cricket, are worth checking out. Nearby, The Beach – self-proclaimed 64 bermuda.com guide

‘shame of Front Street’ – is a popular late-night spot. It has a good bar menu and closes late; the ‘shame’ bit kicks in if you find yourself still partying in the early hours, having planned a ‘quiet’ night out. Bermudiana Road caters to a more sophisticated crowd. Smart shoes, collared shirts and well-padded wallets are required here, where upscale wine bars nestle between swish restaurants. The Robin Hood on Richmond Road is a lively, British-style pub with reasonably priced food and live sports. If you’re streetwise and like to stray off the beaten track, take a wander down Court Street, where you’ll enjoy the atmosphere in bars like the Spinning Wheel, where the DJ keeps the dance floor busy with a mix of classic soul, reggae and soca. The friendly Swizzle Inn, near the airport, is always a good night out and is famous for potent rum swizzle cocktails. North Rock Brewery on South Road, Smith’s Parish is a good spot to sample locally brewed beers — St. David’s Pale Ale is our favourite. The Frog and Onion in Dockyard will also serve you an authentic, local pint of beer and along with the Bone Fish Bar & Grill, a terrific people-watching spot, it’s your best bet in Dockyard. Out west, the Country Squire in Somerset has a beautiful wooden balcony overlooking Mangrove Bay and is worth a visit, while Henry VIII in Southampton is another popular spot. Wherever you go, don’t drink and ride — leave your rental scooter at the hotel and take a bus, cab or ferry. Cheers! n

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