In recent years, Bermuda has become the go-to babymoon capital for east coasters! It’s just a quick hop and a skip away (2-hour flight) from Boston, and even though it’s an island with white sandy beaches, it’s located well north of the Caribbean with no known risk of Zika. This was our first trip there, so I wanted to share some highlights from our short visit and also some things I wish we knew beforehand!
Getting Around on the Island
There were so many little areas that we wanted to explore, like various beaches, caves, and other sights, but we didn’t plan ahead in terms of transportation. The island is small (~1 hour drive from end to end) but the attractions and major towns are fairly spread out. If you’re a “sit on a beach all day with book & drink in hand” type of traveler, then this is no issue! But if you want to hit up several attractions around the island, then I recommend renting a means of transit for a day of exploring. Visitors cannot rent a regular car in Bermuda, so the choices for getting around are taxis (pricey due to gas being over $8 / gallon), public bus, ferry, or scooter / electric minicar rentals. We would’ve loved to rent a minicar, but they were fully booked for a month out!
Attractions
Some of the top spots everyone kept recommending to us include Jobson’s Cove Beach, Turtle Bay at Clearwater Beach, the Crystal & Fantasy caves (admission starts at $22 per adult), Aquarium & Zoo, and the Naval Dockyard. We didn’t make it to any of those, but did get to explore Admiralty House Park in Hamilton (a short $10 cab ride from our hotel), and thought it was a GEM! Almost all the locals we spoke to during our visit had fond memories of going to Admiralty with their families / friends and cliff jumping. There were cliffs of various heights for thrill-seekers, a shallow calm bay area where kids were swimming, and several caves to explore with striking vignettes like this one below. Note there are only a few port-a-potties there in terms of “facilities.”
Lodging
We stayed at the Hamilton Princess on a press visit – thank you to the hotel for providing accommodations over the weekend. It’s located right in Hamilton (Bermuda’s capital) on the harbor, and within a 10-minute walk of the ferry, several restaurants, and some shops. The hotel has two pools on-premise and also a private beach club 20 minutes away (via a complimentary shuttle), so I’d recommend staying there if you want to have access to town and some nightlife options, and also a beach!
Note most restaurants in Hamilton (especially by the waterfront) were pretty pricey. We ended up eating at our hotel twice on the harbor, and walked into town once for some yummy Indian food at Ruby Murrys (note this restaurant is pretty dark inside, ambiance-wise).
At one of the two pools at the Hamilton Princess main property
The hotel’s beach club is about 10 minutes down the road from the island’s most popular attraction, Horseshoe beach – it looked very busy when we drove by in the shuttle, so we didn’t head over. While at the beach club, we did follow some other guests on a walk along a little path (that goes behind the row of cabanas for rent) and found this spectacular view from above!
Those of you who’ve visited Bermuda, what areyour favorite beaches, restaurants, or hidden gems?
I love your simple style so much! I would love to see a post on how you edit your photos! They’re always so perfect!
I always enjoy your blog. Your photos are top notch!
My husband spent 3 weeks in Bermuda in May and we absolutely loved it there! The beaches are incredible and the island is very lush. We travelled there so that I could spend time in the Bermuda National Library to research my family roots. Both my grandfather and great grandfather were born there and it was such an honour to find family records. We covered the entire island from tip to tip and we travelled by public transportation or by ferry. The roads are very narrow, winding and hilly and I would not recommend renting a scooter. For sure, for anyone travelling there, do spend try to see as much of the island as possible. And, hit the beaches early in the morning before the cruise ships some in! Have a bowl of the famous fish chowder with the sherry pepper sauce and black rum. Hubby loved it so much that he ordered it seven different times!
I have not been to Bermuda and would like to visit one day! These pictures are beautiful and your tips and reviews are always helpful. I will save this on my pin board for future use. You look amazing btw. Love that photo of you and your bump inside the cave. Such a stunning shot and one for the books!
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Beautiful photos. I love the creativeness of the cave silhouette one. And the water is sooo blue.
Its really amazing to see these pictures of yours. So beautifully captured and you’re ready to experience the happiest moment of women’s life ever. All the best!!.
I know you have an Amazon recommended shopping list— could you make a post for things to look out for/what you recommend in light of the Amazon Price Day Shopping promotion that’s starting this week?
What a nice little getaway before baby girl is born! I have never been to Bermuda, but wouldn’t mind visiting if given the chance! Your photos are beautiful! I must say, you’re one of my favorite bloggers! I appreciate your detailed reviews and love how you speak and present yourself! A lot of other bloggers are short, superficial and vague, and you take the time to thoroughly test everything you try for your fans! I love you!
We loved Bermuda and especially loved that it’s only a 2 hour flight from Boston! We went in February so it was less crowded but still warm for us Bostonians. Your photos are amazing!
Looks beyond amazing! And you have super cute luggage!
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Bermuda is soo beautiful! Love all of these great photos! 🙂 <3 Hope you had lots of fun! And that scallop bag is soo adorable!
XO, Elizabeth T.
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Beautiful photos! Im in hot humid Mississippi, that pretty blue water looks so refreshing 😅 You’ve looked fantastic this whole pregnancy, congratulations again! Best of everything to the 3 of you 😉
Tobacco Bay was spectacular!!!
Tobacco Bay Beach was amazing! It’s very small with a casual restaurant that makes great burgers and chicken sandwiches; as well as a spot to rent snorkeling equipment. Snorkeling there was one of the coolest experiences of my life!
Bermuda looks incredible! And the bikinis are super cute. 🙂
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The photo of you in the cave is so beautiful with your bump! X
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Horseshoe bay cove was really nice!
You’re the cutest pregnant women! Love it!
Beautiful photos of the trip! 🌷👍🏻🌷
This looks like an amazing trip! I am glad you had a great time. And you and your bump are looking so adorable.
XOXO
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I’d love to visit this place one day!
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What a great trip! The crab and chilli pasta you had looks delicious, and I love the scallop bag! Thank you for sharing your trip with us, Jean! 🙂 💕
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Fabulous post . I’m hoping to get to Bermuda one day . It’s just such a long trip from Vancouver . Your shots are great !
Jandrew