INSIDER’S GUIDE

of smell have created masterful scents here that capture the essence of Bermuda. Today, Stewart Hall houses a history room, a retail store, and the fragrance-making studio of master perfumer Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstone, where occasionally she hosts intimate perfume-making workshops. Come for a free tour to experience it all and leave with your very own fragrance and toiletries. Open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the summer, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the winter.

OLEANDER CYCLES

AND BERMUDA RENTAL CAR LTD.

26 York St. Tel: 297-0478 www.oleandercycles.bm www.oleanderebikes.com www.bermudarentalcar.com tour and charter options are also available. Quality snorkel gear is provided, and group sizes onboard are mostly smaller compared to other tour providers, giving you a more personalised snorkelling experience.

Private Boat Charters: Are you looking for that amazing Bermuda on-thewater experience? Then privately charter one of their premium charter boats ranging from 23 feet to 65 feet long, which are perfectly priced for groups, families, and friends who want to relax, cruise, and explore Bermuda’s waters, islands, and beaches in style and comfort. Swim, snorkel, cliff-jump, tour the coastline, picnic, spot sea turtles, enjoy a sunset, and more. Your dedicated captain will customise your charter experience to suit all your needs.

Kayaks and Paddleboard Rentals: For something a little slower paced and still very fun and exciting, try renting one of their brand-new kayaks or paddleboards, which are perfect for all ages and skill levels.

The Lili Bermuda Perfumery

Stewart Hall

5 Queen St. Tel: 293-0627 / 800-527-8213 www.lilibermuda.com

The historic charm of St. George’s is epitomised at The Lili Bermuda Perfumery. Since 1928, artists in the sense

It’s fun to rent a scooter, electric bike, or a two-seater car at Oleander Cycles and Bermuda Rental Car in St. George’s. They offer quality scooters and cars at competitive rates. The new addition to their fleet — compact cars featuring A/C, Bluetooth stereo, and electric windows — means that you can now travel around Bermuda in style and comfort. The company provides instructions and a practice area. Their St. George’s location is open seven days a week.

PEDEGO ELECTRIC BIKES

BERMUDA

4 Penno’s Dr. Tel: 533-8687 www.pedegoelectricbikes.com

Pedego Electric Bikes

Bermuda is the very best way to experience St. George’s and beyond. They offer several bike tours for adults and kids. Their Town of St. George tour is perfect for those who have an interest in Bermuda’s history. Discover many historical sites, buildings, and natural parks. Learn about the first shipwreck that brought settlers to the island, explore the Unfinished Church, and visit Tobacco Bay and Fort St. Catherine’s.

Pedego’s Harrington Sound tour explores nature reserves such as Tom Moore’s Jungle and visits John Smith’s Bay as well as caves, parks, and the old Bermuda railway trails. On their Cooper’s Island tour, you will tour the sites like St. David’s Lighthouse and St. David’s Battery Park. For the more adventurous, try their e-tour and discover trails, forts, and graveyards off-road on a fun fat tire e-bike. Whichever tour you choose, you are guaranteed to have the most fun and memorable activity. Tours can be customised and last between two and four hours. You have the freedom to see more in less time. Daily rentals are also available.

Tobacco Bay Beach

CLUB & BAR

1 Coot Pond Rd.

Tel: 297-0484 www.tobaccobay.bm

Rated the No. 1 snorkelling spot in Bermuda and No. 1 beach in St George’s, voted the best tourism attraction multiple times, and being the 2022/23 winners of the “People’s Choice” award, Tobacco Bay Beach is truly a gem in the east. This beach boasts tranquil turquoise waters, stunning limestone rock formations, incredible reefs that house a wide variety of sea life, and fantastic amenities and rentals. With a full-service bar and kitchen, you won’t have to move all day as you soak up the sun and get your fill of delicious food and tropical beverages.

Tobacco Bay Beach Club has the perfect local beach bar to lie back and experience a true local vibe. The facility itself has free Wi-Fi, new bathrooms, showers, beach rentals, local friendly staff, an outdoor pool table, live entertainment, and an open deck to enjoy. Open seven days a week, Salsa Sundays, and Friday night happy hour.

Shopping

CHURCHILL’S LTD.

27 York St.

Tel: 297-1650

When visiting the Town of St. George, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, don’t miss the aptly named Churchill’s for your wines, spirits, and cigars. With the only walk-in humidor on the island, this is the place to stop for your Cuban cigars, fine wines, cold beer, and sodas. Winston Churchill said, “I am easily satisfied with the very best”; and now you can be, too. They offer the finest selection of cigars, featuring the newly formed Bermuda Cigar Co. line of cigars as well as Cubans, fine wines — over 250 references — and gifts such as cigar cases and cutters, lighters, glasses, decanters, and wine openers. Hours of operation in St. George’s are Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Confections

Bridge House

1 Bridge St. Tel: 505-DIE4 (3434) www.confections2die4.com

Facebook: @confectionsbda

Instagram: @confectionsbda Confections is a licensed Bermudian boutique bakery passionately dedicated to the simple beauty and nostalgia of the traditional Bermuda sugar cookie. Their recipe has been tried, tested, and painstakingly