The Best of Bermuda

I cannot sing enough praises about my wonderful experience visiting the island nation of Bermuda to participate in the country’s first carnival.

Located in the Atlantic Ocean a mere 650 miles off of the coast of the state of North Carolina, Bermuda is a beautiful island with a moderate climate. Although the country is only 21 miles long (making it the fifth smallest country in the world), it is full of beauty, history, activities, and culture.

During my trip to Bermuda, I spent my days learning about the island’s history and culture, visiting some of their stunning beaches, and eating a lot of delicious food.

Bermuda has so many wonderful things to offer, and here are some of the best things to do during a trip to the country.

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Horseshoe Bay Beach

One of my favorite places in Bermuda was the stunning Horseshoe Bay Beach, located in Southhampton Parish. With its beautiful turquoise water and pink sand, this public beach is one of the most famous in the country and has consistently ranked as one of the top beaches in the world.

* Pro Tip: If you are visiting this beach, bypass the crowded main beach and head past the rocks on the left end of the beach to find seclusion.

Location: Horseshoe Road off of South Road; the beach can be reached by car or Bus #7.

The Reefs

The beach at the Reefs was another one of my favorite places to spend the afternoon in Bermuda. This picturesque private beach is located in Southhampton Parish and offers free paddle boards, snorkeling gear, kayaks, and lounge chairs to guests.

*Pro Tip: Be aware of the jellyfish (Portuguese Man of War) that are prevalent in the waters in the area.

Location: 56 South Road; The beach is private, however I was able to access the beach after dining at the resort’s Coconuts Restaurant.

Tom Moore’s Jungle

Tucked away on a tiny road in the center of Bermuda lies a massive 12-acre tree-covered area known as Tom Moore’s Jungle. Filled with lush green plants and seemingly bottomless caves, Tom Moore’s Jungle is a great place to spend an afternoon or a day hiking, swimming, and having a picnic.

Rum Swizzles & Rum Cakes

Prior to visiting Bermuda, I only drank rum one or two times in my life. All of that changed when I visited the island nation and I ended up drinking (and eating) rum every single day.

Known affectionately as ‘Bermuda’s National Drink”, a rum swizzle is an alcoholic beverage comprised of Gosling’s Black Seal Rum,Gosling’s Gold Rum, pineapple juice, grenadine, orange juice, and bitters; and it is one of the most amazing drinks on earth (and yes, that is a rum swizzle in my hand at The Reefs pictured above).

While many people pay a visit the Swizzle Inn during their trip to Bermuda, I have personally found the best drinks were either homemade or served at the resorts, hotels, and beaches.

Rum cakes are moist and savory cakes comprised of flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, milk, eggs, and dark rum. They are produced in a variety of different flavors such as chocolate or coconut, but I stuck with the original.

There are several companies in Bermuda that are famous for their rum cakes including the Bermuda Rum Cake Company and Horton’s, which is the oldest existing rum cake business in the world.

Crystal Clear Water… Everywhere